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Baines: “It hasn’t sunk in” after Baseball Hall of Fame tour
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Though clearly struck by the moment, Harold Baines kept his emotions in check just as he always has — even on a day he’ll never forget. “I hold it inside. It’ll…
3 weeks agoColumn: A puzzling Hall of Fame selection for Baines
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Before the weekend there probably wasn’t a bookie in this gambling town who would offer any kind of odds on Harold Baines making the baseball Hall of Fame. Way too much…
2 months agoBaines surprised by Hall of Fame election _ many others, too
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Harold Baines is aware many fans are questioning whether his credentials are Hall of Fame worthy. He’s not sweating. “Well, they can’t take it away from me now, even if they…
2 months agoSaved! Baines surprise pick for Hall, Lee Smith also chosen
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Harold Baines was given a save as big as any Lee Smith ever posted. In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at Cooperstown, Baines surprisingly was picked for…
2 months ago
Matheny hired by Royals; possible successor to Yost?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Matheny has been hired by Kansas City as a special adviser for player development, putting the former St. Louis Cardinals manager in position as a possible successor to Royals…
3 months agoOakland’s Melvin, Atlanta’s Snitker voted top managers
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Melvin’s job was a lot different as a rookie manager with Seattle in 2002, and even when he was voted Manager of the Year with Arizona in 2007 and Oakland…
3 months ago
A Remarkable Career Continues: Tony La Russa Earns Another World Series Ring
Before we talk about Boston Red Sox executive Tony La Russa, his remarkably enduring career, and his latest World Series triumph, let’s discuss those 2018 Red Sox. Do they rank among the greatest single-season teams…
4 months ago
Adam Wainwright at Age 37: It’s Complicated, Awkward, Emotional, Inevitable
As always, Adam Wainwright gave it his maximum determined effort, challenging the Pittsburgh Pirates with everything he had. With their season down to 19 regular-season games going into Monday night’s series opener, the Cardinals have…
5 months ago
La Russa on Shildt: ‘I’d Never Met Anyone that Thirsty for Knowledge’
It’s been easy crowning Cardinals manager Mike Shildt the best thing since sliced bread because it really hasn’t been an exaggeration. He’s made the cliche come true; the proof is in the pudding. The Cardinals…
6 months ago
Cardinals Name Mike Shildt 50th Manager in Team History
Mike Shildt officially became the Cardinals Manager on August 28th, 2018 in a news release that was sent out at 3:30 pm central time. It’s a job he interviewed for, with an interim tag, since…
6 months ago