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Farewell David Robertson
The list of remaining active players who played at the old Yankee Stadium is down to one guy: Justin Verlander (hopefully he lands with a big league team for 2026)
The list of remaining active players who played at the old Yankee Stadium is down to one guy: Justin Verlander (hopefully he lands with a big league team for 2026)
David Robertson has announced his retirement after 17 seasons, one All-Star selection, and a 2009 #WorldSeries championship with the @Yankees.
Robertson pitched in the Postseason in 10 of his 17 seasons.
Robertson pitched in the Postseason in 10 of his 17 seasons.
January 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Farewell David Robertson
The list of remaining active players who played at the old Yankee Stadium is down to one guy: Justin Verlander (hopefully he lands with a big league team for 2026)
The list of remaining active players who played at the old Yankee Stadium is down to one guy: Justin Verlander (hopefully he lands with a big league team for 2026)
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At 10:11 pm ET Monday, we will be closer to the first pitch of the 2026 MLB season than we are to the last pitch of the 2025 World Series
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
At 10:11 pm ET Monday, we will be closer to the first pitch of the 2026 MLB season than we are to the last pitch of the 2025 World Series
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This is the real item of note - It was the biggest defensive play EVER and it's not even close
1. Double play last night - 46.24%
2. Double play to send 1924 Game 7 to extras - 32.81%
3. Double play to get Jack Morris out of bases loaded 1 out in top of the 8th 1991 WS G7 - 28.75%
1. Double play last night - 46.24%
2. Double play to send 1924 Game 7 to extras - 32.81%
3. Double play to get Jack Morris out of bases loaded 1 out in top of the 8th 1991 WS G7 - 28.75%
Yamamoto's double play is the most pivotal action ever by a pitcher and his fielders
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is the real item of note - It was the biggest defensive play EVER and it's not even close
1. Double play last night - 46.24%
2. Double play to send 1924 Game 7 to extras - 32.81%
3. Double play to get Jack Morris out of bases loaded 1 out in top of the 8th 1991 WS G7 - 28.75%
1. Double play last night - 46.24%
2. Double play to send 1924 Game 7 to extras - 32.81%
3. Double play to get Jack Morris out of bases loaded 1 out in top of the 8th 1991 WS G7 - 28.75%
The past three Dodgers “relievers” that have thrown the final pitch of the World Series are Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2025), Walker Buehler (2024), & Julio Urías (2020).
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The past three Dodgers “relievers” that have thrown the final pitch of the World Series are Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2025), Walker Buehler (2024), & Julio Urías (2020).
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Three of the 12 most pivotal plays in baseball history by cWPA occurred last night
November 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Three of the 12 most pivotal plays in baseball history by cWPA occurred last night
Since 1969:
AL East teams are 0-7 in World Series game 7’s.
AL Central teams are 0-3 in World Series game 7’s:
AL West teams are 7-2 in World Series game 7’s.
AL East teams are 0-7 in World Series game 7’s.
AL Central teams are 0-3 in World Series game 7’s:
AL West teams are 7-2 in World Series game 7’s.
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Since 1969:
AL East teams are 0-7 in World Series game 7’s.
AL Central teams are 0-3 in World Series game 7’s:
AL West teams are 7-2 in World Series game 7’s.
AL East teams are 0-7 in World Series game 7’s.
AL Central teams are 0-3 in World Series game 7’s:
AL West teams are 7-2 in World Series game 7’s.
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Clayton Kershaw will officially join this list when he gets into the Hall of Fame —
HOFers to win World Series in final season (min 1 PS game played):
1968 Eddie Mathews DET
1953 Johnny Mize NYY
1951 Joe DiMaggio NYY
HOFers to win World Series in final season (min 1 PS game played):
1968 Eddie Mathews DET
1953 Johnny Mize NYY
1951 Joe DiMaggio NYY
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Clayton Kershaw will officially join this list when he gets into the Hall of Fame —
HOFers to win World Series in final season (min 1 PS game played):
1968 Eddie Mathews DET
1953 Johnny Mize NYY
1951 Joe DiMaggio NYY
HOFers to win World Series in final season (min 1 PS game played):
1968 Eddie Mathews DET
1953 Johnny Mize NYY
1951 Joe DiMaggio NYY
The Dodgers ended up winning postseason games in September, October, & November this year.
November 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The Dodgers ended up winning postseason games in September, October, & November this year.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto:
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Yoshinobu Yamamoto:
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
First pitcher to win 3 games in a single World Series since 2001 Randy Johnson
First pitcher with 3 road wins in a single WS
4th P to win G6+7 in a WS, joining ‘01 Johnson, 1946 Harry Brecheen, 1925 Ray Kremer — FIRST to do it on road
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This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
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Game 6: W, Yamamoto
Game 7: W, Yamamoto
Game 7: W, Yamamoto
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Game 6: W, Yamamoto
Game 7: W, Yamamoto
Game 7: W, Yamamoto
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Oh Donnie Baseball.
Poor Donnie Baseball.
Poor Donnie Baseball.
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Oh Donnie Baseball.
Poor Donnie Baseball.
Poor Donnie Baseball.
Can I get an extra side of extra innings, please?
Can I get a side of Extra Innings to go with my Game 7, please?
November 2, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Can I get an extra side of extra innings, please?
Get jiggy with it!!!
November 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Get jiggy with it!!!
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World Series Game 7s that went to the 11th and beyond:
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
World Series Game 7s that went to the 11th and beyond:
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
Every single ball put in play raises the heart rate
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Every single ball put in play raises the heart rate
Dear baseball,
I love you!!
Sincereley,
Me
I love you!!
Sincereley,
Me
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Dear baseball,
I love you!!
Sincereley,
Me
I love you!!
Sincereley,
Me
Feels like 2016 again
November 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Feels like 2016 again
Mike Trout should be able to pitch in relief so that he can strike out Ohtani to finish the World Series.
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Mike Trout should be able to pitch in relief so that he can strike out Ohtani to finish the World Series.
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