For the last month, one man has had a front-row seat for the San Francisco Giants’ journey to the unprecedented hiring of Tony Vitello. Watch More Mike Wilson has been a reporter at the Knoxville News Sentinel for more than eight years now, covering Tennessee Volunteers athletics for the entirety of Vitello’s successful run on Rocky Top (which included three trips to the College World Series in Omaha and ... Read more
Game 5 Changed Everything — How the Blue Jays Outplayed the Dodgers When It Mattered Most.yv
Rookie Yesavage pitches Blue Jays to brink of World Series title A year and a half ago, Trey Yesavage was in college. Six months ago, he was in A ball. On Wednesday, he was at Dodger Stadium, pitching the Toronto Blue Jays to within one win of a World Series championship. In a Game 5 start that evoked memories of baseball legends, the 22-year-old Blue Jays rookie defanged the Los Angeles Dodgers. He beat them ... Read more
Trey Yesavage’s Girlfriend Broke the Internet with a Heartfelt Message After His World Series Magic.yv
Trey Yesavage had girlfriend Taylor Frick in tears over his historic performance in Game 5 of the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory against the Dodgers on Wednesday, putting Toronto one win away from the World Series title. The 22-year-old right-handed rookie — who made his MLB debut in September — is the first player ever to record 12 strikeouts and no walks in a World Series. Taking to her Instagram Story, Frick reposted ... Read more
After 32 Years of Waiting, the Blue Jays Finally Have a Chance to Rewrite Their Story at Home.yv
LOS ANGELES — In the rafters of the Rogers Centre, above the scoreboard and the field-facing hotel windows, a line of banners honors the history of the Toronto Blue Jays. Most of the flags recognize the franchise’s playoff seasons. The one on the far right shows the number 32. It is rendered in the team’s distinctive style and represents Roy Halladay, the only Blue Jay with a retired number. But because there is no name ... Read more
An MLB Insider Just Dropped a Bold Prediction: Verlander’s Heart Still Belongs to Detroit.yv
Justin Verlander has made it clear he’s not ready to retire just yet — the veteran right-hander plans to pitch again at age 43. While his market remains uncertain, a reunion with the Detroit Tigers is emerging as one of the most intriguing possibilities. The San Francisco Giants, meanwhile, don’t appear eager to bring him back for another season. The Tigers are expected to make additions this offseason, especially to ... Read more