There was sad news out of Boston on Memorial Day. The baseball world lost one of its legends with the passing of Bill Buckner. Buckner was derided as a goat for years by Red Sox fans after his error in the 1986 World Series helped the New York Mets come back to win the series, and that one mistake overshadowed a fantastic career. Buckner had 2,715 hits over a 22-year career in the majors, but sadly his name was associated with a single memory far too often for a player with his success.
There was so much more to Bill Buckner than one play.
MLB Network looks back at his life and career. pic.twitter.com/NIh9VCI3fp
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 28, 2019
There have been touching tributes from all corners of the baseball world following Buckner’s passing. The 1980 NL batting champ posthumously received touching messages from Bobby Valentine, Mookie Wilson, and many others.
RECAP: A perfect 10.https://t.co/8KTPWsQDXU#RootedInOakland | @budweiserusa pic.twitter.com/k0FilQQJCx
— Athletics (@Athletics) May 27, 2019
The A’s have now won 10 in a row, and Oakland is in the middle of its longest winning streak in 13 seasons. They are still well-behind the Houston Astros for the top spot in the AL West, but they have made up ground and are tied with Boston for the final wildcard spot in the American League.
The @Google MLB All-Star Ballot is LIVE with a brand new look.
Here’s how it’s going down. https://t.co/WoYbs798OX pic.twitter.com/mwiZ7DUcjX
— MLB (@MLB) May 28, 2019
Over the years, Major League Baseball has tried to spice up the All-Star Game in a number of ways. They are trying something new this year too by taking a page from politics. For the first time ever, there will be a primary vote to determine the top three vote-getters at each position, and then there will be a 28-hour run-off to decide the starter. Preliminary voting is open until June 21.
The #Reds don't seem like your typical last-place team, which is why they'll probably make things difficult in the NL Central as the playoff chase heats up.
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— Sporting News MLB (@sn_mlb) May 28, 2019
The Cincinnati Reds are the unluckiest team in either league through the first third of the season. Cincinnati is in last place in the NL Central despite having a +36 run differential, and their Pythagorean numbers indicate they should have six more wins than they do. Don’t be surprised if they turn it around and make a real run in the coming weeks.
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