Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in … [Read more...] about Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins
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Astros Crawfish Boil: February 20, 2025
Colton Gordon | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Welcome to Thursday’s Boil. Here’s your Crawfish Boil...A Love Story. Engineered specifically for Houston Astros fans, here is your breakfast link dump. Houston Astros News Astros’ 2025: Big questions going into spring training (Part 2) (Chipalatta) Astros insider raises fascinating benefit robo-umps could have for Houston’s … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: February 20, 2025
Today in Astros history – February 20
Getty Images What happened today in team history? 1964 - Colts head to Florida for Spring Training After years of Spring Training being held in Arizona, the Colt .45s move and start hosting their Spring Training in Cocoa, Florida. With this move came problems though. Hailed to be “state-of-the-art,” the facilities have problems including draining, snakes and poor … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – February 20
Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November. He has led the Yankees to a 603-429 record, three AL East titles and one pennant. New York reached the World Series last year for the first time since 2009, losing to the … [Read more...] about Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season