Had the result been different, Nationals manager Davey Johnson surely wouldn’t have been viewing his club’s inability to put a runner past first base on Thursday as merely a flashback to earlier in the year.
Shazam app is home run for baseball fans
Serious, casual or first-time baseball fans have the Shazam app installed on mobile devices, and now they are exposed to live action through the 108th World Series. It is one of the latest ways technology is driving the national pastime into a wider world and reaching a new generation.
Johnson prefers his righty relievers vs. Cards
Manager Davey Johnson called upon Jordan Zimmermann to bridge the gap between starter Ross Detwiler and setup man Tyler Clippard in Thursday night’s Game 4 win over the Cardinals.
Zimmermann would get Game 1 start in NLCS
Manager Davey Johnson said that if the Nationals advance to the National League Championship Series, right-hander Jordan Zimmermann will pitch against the Giants in Game 1, which would be Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at Nationals Park.
Jackson available if Game 5 goes to extras
If Game 5 of the National League Division Series goes into extra innings, Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he would use starter Edwin Jackson in relief.
Beane intends to keep A’s intact for 2013
A’s general manager Billy Beane made it no secret on Friday that he likes his team and would enjoy seeing much of it back next year, noting that, “by and large, if any moves are made, it would be additions” this winter.
Hitting coach Hansen will not be back with LA in 2013
Hitting coach Dave Hansen will not return for 2013, the Dodgers announced Friday. No replacement has been named.
One strike away, Nationals fall after Cards rally
The Nationals’ season is over. Closer Drew Storen couldn’t hold a two-run lead as Washington lost to the Cardinals, 9-7, in Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Friday.
Stellar pitching, Girardi’s shrewd moves lift Yankees
This Yankees’ American League Division Series victory over the Orioles was brought to you in part, by spotless pitching, and by the new and improved Joe Girardi, who made all the right moves as his club advanced to face the Tigers.
Fair or foul? McLouth’s near-homer halted O’s ‘O’
With his team trailing, 1-0, O’s left fielder Nate McLouth sent a high fly ball down the right-field line that right-field umpire Fieldin Culbreth ruled foul.
Vintage CC buries O’s, lifting Yanks to ALCS
CC Sabathia allowed just four hits in a dominant complete-game effort as the Yankees moved eight victories from their goal of a 28th World Series championship, defeating the Orioles, 3-1, in Game 5 of the AL Division Series on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
League Championship Series broadcast times set
The national broadcast schedule for the American League and the National League Championship Series was annoounced by Major League Baseball. TBS will provide national coverage of the American League Championship Series.
Betemit, Britton rejoin Orioles after rehab work
Wilson Betemit and Zach Britton were slated to join the Orioles in New York on Friday, and they will be considered potential options for the ALCS if Baltimore advances.
Adams faces surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
Reliever Mike Adams, who can be a free agent after the World Series, will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome next Thursday in Dallas.
Farrell brushes aside Boston manager speculation
In a radio interview Friday, John Farrell said he continues to be challenged and happy as manager of the Blue Jays and he’s not aware of Boston having asked for permission to interview him.
Orioles’ stirring season reaches end in Bronx
A gritty Baltimore club that continued to set the bar higher fell short Friday night, ending a storybook season with a 3-1 loss to the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALDS.
Reds optimistic about Baker’s return as manager
One of the big questions the Reds are facing in the offseason is whether manager Dusty Baker and his coaches will return for 2013.