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There were loud rumblings this week that the St. Louis Cardinals would fire manager Mike Matheny if they struggled against the woeful Cincinnati Reds in their final series of the first half at Busch Stadium. They didn’t even bother waiting. They abruptly fired Matheny Saturday night, after losing the first two games to the Reds by a combined score of 17-3, and just like that, one of the greatest gigs in sports is now open. The natural choice would be former New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who’s friends with Cardinals president John Mozeliak, and is out of work. Yet, would Girardi be viewed too much like Matheny, an old-school manager who had communication issues with their players? You Continue to Article
July 15, 2018 11:53:am EST
ATLANTA – As the first half of the season gives way to the All-Star Break, the Atlanta Braves find themselves in the middle of a pennant race for the first time since 2014. Business will pick up quickly in the second half, which brings with it the non-waiver trade deadline at the end of the month. The Braves are sending four players to the All-Star Game this season. First baseman Freddie Freeman makes his third appearance, while Nick Markakis, Ozzie Albies and Mike Foltynewicz all earned the honor for the first time. It caps a first half in which Atlanta has been in first place for 63 days. That position in the standings was a foreign concept for the club since the second half of the 2014 season. Continue to Article
July 15, 2018 10:47:am EST
The visiting Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis 8-2 in a rain-soaked affair Saturday, prompting the firing of Cardinals manager Mike Matheny after 6 1/2 seasons at the helm of the club. St. Louis (47-46) announced the decision after the loss. Bench coach Mike Shildt will serve as the team's interim manager, and hitting coach John Mabry and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller were also dismissed. Continue to Article
July 15, 2018 7:11:am EST
The Baltimore Orioles have made progress and narrowed their focus to a smaller group of teams in talks to trade shortstop Manny Machado, according to an ESPN report Saturday. Per the report, the Orioles are "definitely motivated" to find a deal for the four-time All-Star, and they've had extensive talks with the Philadelphia Phillies, who would be major suitors for Machado if he reaches free agency after the season. Baltimore is evaluating several of Philadelphia's top prospects, including right-handers Franklyn Kilome and Adonis Medina, and outfielders Jhailyn Ortiz and Arquimedes Gamboa. Continue to Article
July 15, 2018 7:11:am EST
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny tips his cap to the fans following the team's victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. The Cardinals have fired Matheny during his seventh season with the team hovering around .500. The Cardinals announced Matheny's firing after an 8-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night, July 14, 2018, a defeat that dropped St. Louis to 47-46 and seven games back of the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) The Associated Press By The Associated Press A look at what's happening around the majors today: ST. LOUIS STUNNER The Cardinals will play their first game under Continue to Article
July 15, 2018 2:44:am EST
