#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Larry Andersen
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Fri, 2026-08-28 10:35
After a decade battling for a spot in the big leagues, Larry Andersen became one of the game’s most dependable relievers and one of the most quotable players in baseball.
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His name surfaces once a year at the MLB trade deadline – a warning to teams on the lookout for a quick bullpen fix.
On Aug. 30, 1990, the Houston Astros sent Larry Andersen to the Red Sox in exchange for a Double-A third ...
Walsh Joins the No-Hit Club
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Thu, 2026-08-27 10:40
The Chicago pitcher no-hit Boston for his 24th victory of the year on Aug. 27, 1911, allowing just one baserunner along the way.
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At the turn of the 20th century, Ed Walsh assembled a big league resume that continues to evade modern-day pitchers. Throwing 14 seasons for the White Sox between 1904 and 1917, the right-hander tallied 195 wins – highlighted by Major League Baseball’s last 40-win season in ...
The call was made today by the Houston Astros, who have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown after four underwhelming seasons with the club. The Astros announced that the club and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. The Cubs have 31 games remaining in the 2026 regular season. They enter Monday’s action six games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. So while catching […]
Last week, we announced the rankings for the 2026 local MLB TV announcers. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the voices who define your favorite MLB team on the radio. We want your perspectives on how the various local radio broadcast booths have shaped up this season. As with all of our rankings,…
Shota Imanaga needed 72 pitches to complete just two innings, but the Chicago Cubs offense bailed him out with a massive 19-2 win over Seattle.
Which players does one choose when the entire team doesn’t lose a game all week? It doesn’t just mean those who had good weeks. It also applies to those that had a rough stretch as well as there weren’t many. It was just a really good stretch of baseball. Three up Luis Arraez – It’s […]
After nine consecutive series wins on the road, the Cubs (75-56) finally came up short in Seattle against the Mariners. They dropped the first two games in painful walk off fashion before scoring 19 times to salvage the final contest. They finish up their road trip with a journey to the desert for the always …
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The Cincinnati Reds used the 18th overall pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft on shortstop Justin Lebron from the University of Alabama, and the early returns from his selection sure do look promising. The Reds brass assigned Lebron to High-A Dayton of the Midwest League in lieu of sticking him in the hitting […]
In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have churned out several impressive prospects, and homegrown minor-league talent has made up a sizeable portion of their 2026 roster. Their draft history has also produced notable MLB pitchers like Trey Yesavage and Alek Manoah, though there haven’t been many incredible players drafted by the Jays since 2020. […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Mets in New York this week, as the Crew looks to continue their winning ways. The Brewers, at 81-50 this season, sit firmly atop the NL Central after winning each of their last three series against the Dodgers, Mariners, and Braves. The Mets, at 59-72, sit at […]
The Texas Rangers or Houston Astros could potentially win the American League West with a losing record, sparking a familiar debate about MLB postseason expansion.
Last Week’s Results Division Standings Last Week Top Pitching Performance of the Week It was a good week for the Brewer pitching staff: six different pitchers threw at least three innings without allowing a run, which included scoreless starts from Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison and a nice six-inning, one-run outing from Logan Henderson. But […]
The Yankees have not officially laid out their rotation plans for their series at home against the Astros, but Elmer […]
In a shocking move just over a month out from the start of the postseason, the Houston Astros, despite being tied for first place, have fired general manager Dana Brown. Astros announce they've fired general manager Dana Brown pic.twitter.com/QE0W9DYsLR — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 24, 2026 Brown has been on the job for 3½ years. Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through the end of this season and any playoff participation of the team. Assistant GMs C...
Over the past two seasons, Marvin Harrison Jr. has been a name that plenty of NFL fans have paid attention to. Naturally so, as the Arizona Cardinals selected him fourth overall in 2024. It is now the dawn of the 2026 season, and Harrison Jr. still hasn’t proven why he was picked that high. He’s […]
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Karl Ravech closed out his final MLB broadcast for ESPN on Sunday, thanking his crew as he signed off from the network’s coverage of the Little League Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. Karl Ravech thanks his broadcast crew as he signs off of ESPN’s MLB coverage for the final time. pic.twitter.com/0LVLQyGpwS —…
Hey, I did say in my Up Next for this game that I liked the pitching matchup. I think I probably envisioned a stronger performance from Shōta Imanaga. I’ll hat tip Aaron Civale for his performance in this one, saving a lot of bullpen and also being very effective. I understand and respect that he’ll […]
The Cubs’ long-awaited turn to host the All-Star Game is very much in danger of being canceled by looming labor issues, and the same could be true for their selection to play in next year’s Little League Classic. You may recall that the Cubs played in this game back in 2019, a game highlighted by …
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The Nats once fearsome offense is now searching for answers. They only scored 20 runs across their 9 game road trip. The team is in desperate need of any spark. If they don’t want to bring up Seaver King, Trey Lipscomb is another player who deserves a shot. Entering the 2024 season, Lipscomb had a […]
DALLAS — Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport named Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sam Williams one of six players around the NFL who could be cut before Sunday’s roster deadline. Williams was the only Cowboys player on the list. Davenport also named Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will […]
The San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins after another four-run inning propelled them to an 8-1 win at Petco Park on Sunday. Well, that another four-hit, two home run game from Fernando Tatis Jr. Walker Buehler started the game for San Diego and delivered a dominant outing which could have been […]
The reason officials introduced helmets in baseball was to protect heads from high-speed pitches, but it looks like a $7.65 million Brewers player has found another use for this. He decided that he is going to use this to stop a throw from happening. “Andrew Vaughn gets hit by a throw right off the dome […]
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The timing of the decision raises more questions than it gives answers.
Good morning! In case you didn’t already know, the magic is officially back at Fenway Park. Jake’s piece about the buzz at the ballpark comes just one day after Anthony Rizzo said this about playing here in the 2021 Wild Card game: Traditionally, home field advantage isn’t that important in baseball. In fact, it barely […]