Rowan Kavner
@rowankavner.bsky.social
MLB writer, FOX Sports. BBWAA. I guess we’re running this back?
“You think I’m not as good as I am? I’m going to try to prove you wrong."
How A's slugger Nick Kurtz, just a year out of college, handled the pressure of a rapid ascent, learned to be "OK with failure" and became the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year.
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How A's slugger Nick Kurtz, just a year out of college, handled the pressure of a rapid ascent, learned to be "OK with failure" and became the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year.
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How ‘Being OK With Failure’ Helped AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz Find Success
A four-homer game highlighted Adam Kurtz's Rookie of the Year campaign. But the A's slugger is focused on bigger things.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“You think I’m not as good as I am? I’m going to try to prove you wrong."
How A's slugger Nick Kurtz, just a year out of college, handled the pressure of a rapid ascent, learned to be "OK with failure" and became the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year.
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
How A's slugger Nick Kurtz, just a year out of college, handled the pressure of a rapid ascent, learned to be "OK with failure" and became the unanimous AL Rookie of the Year.
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The NL West will now feature one manager going straight from coaching in college to the pros and another who was a reliever for his team just three years ago.
Will be fascinating!
Will be fascinating!
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The NL West will now feature one manager going straight from coaching in college to the pros and another who was a reliever for his team just three years ago.
Will be fascinating!
Will be fascinating!
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 1.15 ERA over his last nine starts and a 1.54 ERA over his last five playoff starts.
He has risen to the occasion again and again, as the Dodgers envisioned.
Tonight, their season relies on it.
“Right guy at the right time.”
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He has risen to the occasion again and again, as the Dodgers envisioned.
Tonight, their season relies on it.
“Right guy at the right time.”
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'Right Guy at the Right Time': Dodgers Turn to Yamamoto With Season on Line
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has quickly earned a reputation for stepping up in big moments for the Dodgers. The biggest awaits in Game 6 of the World Series.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 1.15 ERA over his last nine starts and a 1.54 ERA over his last five playoff starts.
He has risen to the occasion again and again, as the Dodgers envisioned.
Tonight, their season relies on it.
“Right guy at the right time.”
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He has risen to the occasion again and again, as the Dodgers envisioned.
Tonight, their season relies on it.
“Right guy at the right time.”
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After a wild-card failure with the Mets’ season on the line, Chris Bassitt hoped it could be a learning lesson.
He prayed for another chance like this.
On the three-year wait, another chance with “best friend” Max Scherzer and October redemption:
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He prayed for another chance like this.
On the three-year wait, another chance with “best friend” Max Scherzer and October redemption:
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'Live and Learn': 3 Years After Failure, Chris Bassitt Finding His Redemption
Chris Bassitt's road to being a relief pitcher in the World Series wasn't an easy one, but he's carved out an important role with the Blue Jays.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
After a wild-card failure with the Mets’ season on the line, Chris Bassitt hoped it could be a learning lesson.
He prayed for another chance like this.
On the three-year wait, another chance with “best friend” Max Scherzer and October redemption:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
He prayed for another chance like this.
On the three-year wait, another chance with “best friend” Max Scherzer and October redemption:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
The Dodgers shuffled their lineup.
It didn't matter.
They K'd 12 times against Trey Yesavage, October's breakout rookie, and have now scored four runs in their last 29 innings.
"It’s time for us, for the offense, to show up."
One day left to figure it out:
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It didn't matter.
They K'd 12 times against Trey Yesavage, October's breakout rookie, and have now scored four runs in their last 29 innings.
"It’s time for us, for the offense, to show up."
One day left to figure it out:
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Dodgers' Offense Searching for Answers After a Rookie Put Them on the Ropes
The Dodgers' struggles at the plate has become an all-too-common refrain this postseason for a lineup teeming with All-Stars and MVPs.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Dodgers shuffled their lineup.
It didn't matter.
They K'd 12 times against Trey Yesavage, October's breakout rookie, and have now scored four runs in their last 29 innings.
"It’s time for us, for the offense, to show up."
One day left to figure it out:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
It didn't matter.
They K'd 12 times against Trey Yesavage, October's breakout rookie, and have now scored four runs in their last 29 innings.
"It’s time for us, for the offense, to show up."
One day left to figure it out:
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Six hours, 39 minutes of baseball madness.
Shohei Ohtani reached nine times. Will Klein enjoyed a night he could not even dream up. Yoshinobu Yamamoto readied to enter two days after a complete game.
And to finish off an 18-inning World Series epic, guess who:
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Shohei Ohtani reached nine times. Will Klein enjoyed a night he could not even dream up. Yoshinobu Yamamoto readied to enter two days after a complete game.
And to finish off an 18-inning World Series epic, guess who:
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October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Six hours, 39 minutes of baseball madness.
Shohei Ohtani reached nine times. Will Klein enjoyed a night he could not even dream up. Yoshinobu Yamamoto readied to enter two days after a complete game.
And to finish off an 18-inning World Series epic, guess who:
🔗: www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Shohei Ohtani reached nine times. Will Klein enjoyed a night he could not even dream up. Yoshinobu Yamamoto readied to enter two days after a complete game.
And to finish off an 18-inning World Series epic, guess who:
🔗: www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
The Dodgers are in the Fall Classic for the fifth time in nine seasons, won it in '20 and '24 and have made the playoffs 13 straight years.
Some already consider this a dynasty.
Others?
"We go back-to-back...we can potentially talk about a dynasty."
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Some already consider this a dynasty.
Others?
"We go back-to-back...we can potentially talk about a dynasty."
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Dodgers Dynasty? Another World Series Title Would Cement It.
The Dodgers' sustained excellence already puts them in the dynasty conversation, but winning back-to-back titles and three in six years would seal it: "To do that, we've got to win it."
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October 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Dodgers are in the Fall Classic for the fifth time in nine seasons, won it in '20 and '24 and have made the playoffs 13 straight years.
Some already consider this a dynasty.
Others?
"We go back-to-back...we can potentially talk about a dynasty."
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Some already consider this a dynasty.
Others?
"We go back-to-back...we can potentially talk about a dynasty."
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Shohei Ohtani answered questions about the toll that pitching had on his hitting.
Then he responded with “the single best performance in the history of baseball” to send the Dodgers to the World Series.
“Must be fun to be him, huh?"
On a display for the ages:
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Then he responded with “the single best performance in the history of baseball” to send the Dodgers to the World Series.
“Must be fun to be him, huh?"
On a display for the ages:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
'Best Performance Ever': Ohtani Sends Dodgers to World Series With Two-Way Outing for the Ages
Shohei Ohtani launched three home runs as a hitter and struck out 10 as a pitcher in an all-time great postseason performance to end a slump and send the Dodgers to the World Series.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Shohei Ohtani answered questions about the toll that pitching had on his hitting.
Then he responded with “the single best performance in the history of baseball” to send the Dodgers to the World Series.
“Must be fun to be him, huh?"
On a display for the ages:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Then he responded with “the single best performance in the history of baseball” to send the Dodgers to the World Series.
“Must be fun to be him, huh?"
On a display for the ages:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
On the note from Pat Murphy, the “little spark” a lifeless offense is searching for and the tall task ahead for the Brewers, as the powerhouse Dodgers enter tonight with a chance to return to the World Series:
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Brewers Searching For ‘A Little Spark’ as Dodgers Move One Win From Return to World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers are facing a historic comeback attempt while the Dodgers are just one win away from returning to the World Series.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
On the note from Pat Murphy, the “little spark” a lifeless offense is searching for and the tall task ahead for the Brewers, as the powerhouse Dodgers enter tonight with a chance to return to the World Series:
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Back in February, Betts set out "to prove everybody wrong."
Eight months later, he's a Gold Glove shortstop finalist.
"I think the only person on this planet that believed that Mookie Betts would in this conversation," Dave Roberts just said, "was Mookie Betts."
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Eight months later, he's a Gold Glove shortstop finalist.
"I think the only person on this planet that believed that Mookie Betts would in this conversation," Dave Roberts just said, "was Mookie Betts."
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Mookie Betts Authors New End to His Season at Shortstop: 'It Sort of Flipped for Him'
After setting out to 'prove everybody wrong,' Mookie Betts developed into a Gold Glove finalist at shortstop and turned his season around at the most important time.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Back in February, Betts set out "to prove everybody wrong."
Eight months later, he's a Gold Glove shortstop finalist.
"I think the only person on this planet that believed that Mookie Betts would in this conversation," Dave Roberts just said, "was Mookie Betts."
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Eight months later, he's a Gold Glove shortstop finalist.
"I think the only person on this planet that believed that Mookie Betts would in this conversation," Dave Roberts just said, "was Mookie Betts."
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Well, here’s a first. Shohei Ohtani is taking BP on the field at Dodger Stadium.
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Well, here’s a first. Shohei Ohtani is taking BP on the field at Dodger Stadium.
He creates nicknames and “Irish chaos,” a master motivator who, in his own style, gets the most out of undervalued talents.
“They take on Murph’s personality.”
On the quirks, idiosyncrasies and evolution of Pat Murphy, as told by his players through the years:
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“They take on Murph’s personality.”
On the quirks, idiosyncrasies and evolution of Pat Murphy, as told by his players through the years:
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Tough Love, Nicknames and 'Irish Chaos': Inside the Evolution of Pat Murphy
From Arizona State to Milwaukee, Brewers manager Pat Murphy has always led in his own distinctive way, getting the most out of his overlooked players in the process.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
He creates nicknames and “Irish chaos,” a master motivator who, in his own style, gets the most out of undervalued talents.
“They take on Murph’s personality.”
On the quirks, idiosyncrasies and evolution of Pat Murphy, as told by his players through the years:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
“They take on Murph’s personality.”
On the quirks, idiosyncrasies and evolution of Pat Murphy, as told by his players through the years:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Thirty minutes after the chaos, the shell-shocked looks and the empty gazes remained. This year was supposed to be different.
"Deep down in my heart, I felt that this was the team."
But the Phillies’ season went up in flames.
Now, a winter of change looms:
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"Deep down in my heart, I felt that this was the team."
But the Phillies’ season went up in flames.
Now, a winter of change looms:
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'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms
In mere seconds, the Phillies suffered one of the most chaotic losses in postseason history and now brace for big offseason moves.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thirty minutes after the chaos, the shell-shocked looks and the empty gazes remained. This year was supposed to be different.
"Deep down in my heart, I felt that this was the team."
But the Phillies’ season went up in flames.
Now, a winter of change looms:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
"Deep down in my heart, I felt that this was the team."
But the Phillies’ season went up in flames.
Now, a winter of change looms:
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An All-Star Slugger and a 'Mic Guy': Kyle Schwarber Has a Revered Presence
It takes a lot of talent to be an All-Star slugger and provide leadership to bring teammates together. Kyle Schwarber brings it all to the Phillies.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The Dodgers advanced to the NLDS — and, vitally, might have found the late-inning answer they need.
Enter Roki Sasaki.
“It feels like he wants it.”
“Wow. That’s really all you can say, is ‘wow.’”
“That guy is gross.”
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Enter Roki Sasaki.
“It feels like he wants it.”
“Wow. That’s really all you can say, is ‘wow.’”
“That guy is gross.”
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
'He wants it': Have the Dodgers Found a Late-Inning Answer in Roki Sasaki?
Sasaki's dazzling postseason debut finished off the Dodgers' wild-card sweep of the Reds as their offense overpowered and their rotation overwhelmed.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Dodgers advanced to the NLDS — and, vitally, might have found the late-inning answer they need.
Enter Roki Sasaki.
“It feels like he wants it.”
“Wow. That’s really all you can say, is ‘wow.’”
“That guy is gross.”
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Enter Roki Sasaki.
“It feels like he wants it.”
“Wow. That’s really all you can say, is ‘wow.’”
“That guy is gross.”
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
The fastest Dodger to 100 home runs with the franchise also might be a playoff weapon on the mound.
On Shohei Ohtani, who at the end of a milestone week as a hitter will try to build off a landmark outing as a pitcher, and what his progress means for October:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
On Shohei Ohtani, who at the end of a milestone week as a hitter will try to build off a landmark outing as a pitcher, and what his progress means for October:
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Shohei Ohtani is Fully Hitting AND Pitching. What Should We Expect in October?
Shohei Ohtani remains hot at the plate, while still finding his stride on the mount. So what will be his plan for the postseason?
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September 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The fastest Dodger to 100 home runs with the franchise also might be a playoff weapon on the mound.
On Shohei Ohtani, who at the end of a milestone week as a hitter will try to build off a landmark outing as a pitcher, and what his progress means for October:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
On Shohei Ohtani, who at the end of a milestone week as a hitter will try to build off a landmark outing as a pitcher, and what his progress means for October:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
I know he dealt with some pitch tipping stuff, but what a fascinating year for Jesús Luzardo:
-10 starts of 6+ IP, 1 or 0 runs allowed
-6 starts of 5 or fewer IP, 4+ runs allowed
Still has an ERA over 4.00 on the year, but he has 7th-most Ks in MLB and a 2.32 ERA over last 5 starts.
-10 starts of 6+ IP, 1 or 0 runs allowed
-6 starts of 5 or fewer IP, 4+ runs allowed
Still has an ERA over 4.00 on the year, but he has 7th-most Ks in MLB and a 2.32 ERA over last 5 starts.
August 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I know he dealt with some pitch tipping stuff, but what a fascinating year for Jesús Luzardo:
-10 starts of 6+ IP, 1 or 0 runs allowed
-6 starts of 5 or fewer IP, 4+ runs allowed
Still has an ERA over 4.00 on the year, but he has 7th-most Ks in MLB and a 2.32 ERA over last 5 starts.
-10 starts of 6+ IP, 1 or 0 runs allowed
-6 starts of 5 or fewer IP, 4+ runs allowed
Still has an ERA over 4.00 on the year, but he has 7th-most Ks in MLB and a 2.32 ERA over last 5 starts.
Bad habits led to Mookie Betts' worst year at the plate and an "X" next to all of his 2025 goals.
Except for one.
"Win"
Now on an 8-game hit streak entering a critical weekend, will a new mindset help salvage his season?
On his search for answers:
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Except for one.
"Win"
Now on an 8-game hit streak entering a critical weekend, will a new mindset help salvage his season?
On his search for answers:
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Bad Habits Derailed Mookie Betts' Season. A New Mindset Might Salvage It.
In a season with unexpected obstacles, a change in Mookie Betts' mindset might get the Dodgers back on track.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Bad habits led to Mookie Betts' worst year at the plate and an "X" next to all of his 2025 goals.
Except for one.
"Win"
Now on an 8-game hit streak entering a critical weekend, will a new mindset help salvage his season?
On his search for answers:
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Except for one.
"Win"
Now on an 8-game hit streak entering a critical weekend, will a new mindset help salvage his season?
On his search for answers:
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
We should probably be talking more, collectively, about Nathan Eovaldi's unreal season. Dude has a 1.38 ERA in 111 IP.
We've got a while to go, but the last player to finish a season with at least that many innings and that low of an ERA was Bob Gibson in 1968.
We've got a while to go, but the last player to finish a season with at least that many innings and that low of an ERA was Bob Gibson in 1968.
August 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
We should probably be talking more, collectively, about Nathan Eovaldi's unreal season. Dude has a 1.38 ERA in 111 IP.
We've got a while to go, but the last player to finish a season with at least that many innings and that low of an ERA was Bob Gibson in 1968.
We've got a while to go, but the last player to finish a season with at least that many innings and that low of an ERA was Bob Gibson in 1968.
The Milwaukee Brewers have won 35 of their last 48 games. They enter Wednesday tied for the best record in MLB, despite a bottom-10 payroll.
How "a bunch of Average Joes" are, yet again, exceeding all expectations:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
How "a bunch of Average Joes" are, yet again, exceeding all expectations:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Surprised By The Brewers? How A Bunch of ‘Average Joes’ Are Among MLB's Best
Despite a bottom-10 payroll, the Brewers are among MLB's best teams again extracting the most out of their talent.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Milwaukee Brewers have won 35 of their last 48 games. They enter Wednesday tied for the best record in MLB, despite a bottom-10 payroll.
How "a bunch of Average Joes" are, yet again, exceeding all expectations:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
How "a bunch of Average Joes" are, yet again, exceeding all expectations:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
The Miz goes tonight looking to make it a W12 for the Brewers.
Before the All-Star Game, I chatted with the rookie standout about his Pokémon and sports card collections, late nights on eBay bidding for his card, a 'holy s---' moment vs. Nolan Arenado and more.
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Before the All-Star Game, I chatted with the rookie standout about his Pokémon and sports card collections, late nights on eBay bidding for his card, a 'holy s---' moment vs. Nolan Arenado and more.
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Who is Jacob Misiorowski? Rookie All-Star Chats Pokémon, Card Collection
Jacob Misiorowski talks about his All-Star season, facing big league stars on the mound, and his Pokémon cards.
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July 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Miz goes tonight looking to make it a W12 for the Brewers.
Before the All-Star Game, I chatted with the rookie standout about his Pokémon and sports card collections, late nights on eBay bidding for his card, a 'holy s---' moment vs. Nolan Arenado and more.
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
Before the All-Star Game, I chatted with the rookie standout about his Pokémon and sports card collections, late nights on eBay bidding for his card, a 'holy s---' moment vs. Nolan Arenado and more.
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
The dugout at Dodger Stadium is approximately one Misiorowski tall
July 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The dugout at Dodger Stadium is approximately one Misiorowski tall
As Clayton Kershaw was leaving the press conference room, Pedro Martinez stopped him to congratulate him and say a few words: “I’m going to be waiting for you in Cooperstown.”
July 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
As Clayton Kershaw was leaving the press conference room, Pedro Martinez stopped him to congratulate him and say a few words: “I’m going to be waiting for you in Cooperstown.”
There were 16 All-Star replacements named last week, which meant a bevy of travel alterations.
From a postponed trip to the Hamptons, to cancellations in Cape Cod and Miami, to no longer ordering in Chinese food in Milwaukee, how their plans changed:
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From a postponed trip to the Hamptons, to cancellations in Cape Cod and Miami, to no longer ordering in Chinese food in Milwaukee, how their plans changed:
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Hamptons to Cape Cod to 'Absolutely Nothing': How All-Stars Saw Their Plans Change
Plans change and trips gets canceled -- especially for these MLB All-Star replacements.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
There were 16 All-Star replacements named last week, which meant a bevy of travel alterations.
From a postponed trip to the Hamptons, to cancellations in Cape Cod and Miami, to no longer ordering in Chinese food in Milwaukee, how their plans changed:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...
From a postponed trip to the Hamptons, to cancellations in Cape Cod and Miami, to no longer ordering in Chinese food in Milwaukee, how their plans changed:
www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/...