#Joe Burrow asks Joey Votto if he’s too old for TikTok

#Joe Burrow asks Joey Votto if he’s too old for TikTok

“Joe Burrow asks Joey Votto if he’s too old for TikTok” Will Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow influence Joey Votto to retire from TikTok? Votto referenced his social media activity Wednesday on Instagram, where he posted a photo of himself with Burrow, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday during the Reds’ home opener. “This…

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#Reggie Jackson outraged by Dodgers pulling Clayton Kershaw

#Reggie Jackson outraged by Dodgers pulling Clayton Kershaw

“Reggie Jackson outraged by Dodgers pulling Clayton Kershaw” Count Mr. October among those outraged that the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled Clayton Kershaw after seven perfect innings Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. On his Twitter account, Reggie Jackson expressed outrage after Kershaw got the hook. “Clayton Kershaw Perfect game 80 pitches, take him OUT !!!!! WHAT…

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#Kay-Rod acted like it was no Manningcast, and it was right

#Kay-Rod acted like it was no Manningcast, and it was right

“Kay-Rod acted like it was no Manningcast, and it was right” Sign up here to get Andrew Marchand’s Sports Clicker delivered to your inbox each Monday morning. To begin “Kay-Rod,” ESPN2’s new Manningcast-type “Sunday Night Baseball” alternative broadcast, Michael Kay and Alex Rodriguez leaned into the idea that nobody really asked for this. Prior to the first pitch…

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#Noah Syndergaard outduels Justin Verlander in first start of season

#Noah Syndergaard outduels Justin Verlander in first start of season

“Noah Syndergaard outduels Justin Verlander in first start of season” ANAHEIM, Calif. — Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander spent most of the past two years working toward Saturday night, when their journeys back from Tommy John surgery coincidentally converged at Angel Stadium. Although Syndergaard emerged slightly happier than Verlander, both veteran right-handers appear to be…

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#Mets, Nationals put fans through never-ending introductions

#Mets, Nationals put fans through never-ending introductions

“Mets, Nationals put fans through never-ending introductions” Had it been a scripted parody of the excesses within Major League Baseball, it couldn’t have been funnier.  As seen, if not believed, Thursday night on SNY, the opening game rosters of the Mets and Nationals were introduced, and players and coaches lined up along the first-base and…

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#Forecasting MLB award races and winners

#Forecasting MLB award races and winners

“Forecasting MLB award races and winners” If, at this time last year, you picked the Braves to win the World Series, then the overall genius of Ronald Acuña Jr., the production of Marcel Ozuna and a comeback from an Achilles tear by Mike Soroka were almost certainly at the center of the forecast.  In the…

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#Shohei Ohtani outdueled by Framber Valdez in Angels’ loss

#Shohei Ohtani outdueled by Framber Valdez in Angels’ loss

“Shohei Ohtani outdueled by Framber Valdez in Angels’ loss” ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani was outstanding for five innings on the mound, and he looked dangerous all night at the plate. Framber Valdez and his Houston Astros were just a bit better everywhere while extending a remarkable decade of opening day dominance. Valdez outpitched Ohtani…

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