The Twins introduce 37-year-old Rocco Baldelli as their new manager, taking over for local legend Paul Molitor. He has been a coach for the Tampa Bay Rays for the past four seasons, after a rare disease cut short his playing career.

The Twins introduce 37-year-old Rocco Baldelli as their new manager, taking over for local legend Paul Molitor. He has been a coach for the Tampa Bay Rays for the past four seasons, after a rare disease cut short his playing career.

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2018 – While two of the best pitchers in the majors face off on the mound in Game 1 of the World Series in Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, the contest turns out to be a high-scoring affair, with Boston prevailing, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. Andrew Benintendi has 4 hits to lead the Red Sox attack while Eduardo Nunez hits a key three-run homer in the 7th and Craig Kimbrel closes out the win.

2018 – While two of the best pitchers in the majors face off on the mound in Game 1 of the World Series in Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, the contest turns out to be a high-scoring affair, with Boston prevailing, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. Andrew Benintendi has 4 hits to lead the Red Sox attack while Eduardo Nunez hits a key three-run homer in the 7th and Craig Kimbrel closes out the win.

Brooklyn does not renew Branch Rickey’s contract

October 16, 1949 Brooklyn does not renew Branch Rickey’s contract as president of the Dodgers. The ‘Mahatma’ will join the Pirates as the team’s executive vice president and general manager, with his son, Branch Jr., assuming the post of Pittsburgh’s vice president and farm system director.