Brad Ausmus, who has interviewed for the Houston Astros’ GM and managerial openings several times since 2020, finally lands the job and will be officially introduced as the Astros manager this week as @johngranato reported. Ausmus was viewed as the favorite all along.
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Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) listed out Wednesday.
Mikel Brown Jr. (illness) listed out Wednesday.
Trey Murphy III (knee) downgraded to doubtful Wednesday.
James Rowson, the Yankees’ hitting coach the past few years, is likely headed to the Giants to be hitting coach there @ByRobertMurray on it
GM Danny Briere says #LetsGoFlyers have 'no plan' to trade Matvei Michkov. More on Michkov, how Briere and #Flyers see him @Sportsnet: https://t.co/ztt3f2hVf5
Home gauntlet has proven Leafs are far from Stanley Cup contention – and maybe even the playoffs https://t.co/8VMrbhyZ0C
Mikel Brown Jr. (illness) downgraded to questionable Wednesday.
NHL Prospect Roundup: Five players dominating in Europe It's difficult for young players to earn playing time in pro European leagues, but these ones have stood out, writes @SEllisHockey. The #LetsGoFlyers' Berglund, #GoHabsGo's Zharovsky and more: https://t.co/sccwHu0yAt
MICHKOV TRADE?: Where Could He Go + Leafs in Trouble & Hellebuyck Drama https://t.co/nsiZ0tB1b8
Sources: The San Francisco Giants are in talks to hire James Rowson to the major-league coaching staff. Rowson has been the New York Yankees’ hitting coach since Nov. 2023. https://t.co/f8zCDuOEey
Pirates Notes: Keller, Pitching Pursuits, Lineup https://t.co/ARcNCLCndd https://t.co/autIxs42jV
Today we remember the courage and bravery of those made the ultimate sacrifice, and honor those who continue to serve. Lest we forget. https://t.co/ek0AwGF4mC
Twins Interested In Bringing Back Ryan Jeffers https://t.co/x6VHQpCvtd https://t.co/lLFI8kkr1P
Brad Ausmus is being hired as Astros manager @brianmctaggart 1st
Astros Expected To Name Brad Ausmus Manager https://t.co/ELcZ9xYLVX https://t.co/XWkQX3R6G5
https://t.co/70unCC16TG Blue Jays emerge as a 4th team in on superstar lefthander Tarik Skubal and are expected to get a meeting, too @nypostsports
The #Falcons have activated OT Cameron Williams to the active roster. They have also made the K Nick Folk release and signing of K Jake Moody official.
Falcons released K Nick Folk and signed K Jake Moody.
Report: Wild’s Brock Faber expected to make season debut Saturday https://t.co/0LEZNd2Kwf
Finland’s Jenni Hiirikoski becomes first to play 100 games at IIHF Women’s Worlds https://t.co/rPXA7ICh10
Brian Windhorst on the NBA's investigation of Gary Trent Jr.'s $64M free agent deal with the Bucks: "I'll just put it this way. Everybody in the league expects a guilty finding. If that doesn't happen, it will be an upset." https://t.co/08EBQ5z3dc
Week 10 buzz file: Trade deadline -Why no BTJ, JT and DJ deals -Cousins fallout for Vikings, Raiders -Inside Chiefs' deal for Downs -Why Steelers stood pat -Bills plotted big swing -Puka returning -Players not dealt With @DanGrazianoESPN https://t.co/izdzpa8HCI
NHL TRADE BOARD from @MLarkinHockey: An unusual number of major deals feel imminent for this early in the season. When will the #LGRW end their standoffs with Larkin, Edvinsson? https://t.co/BZicVwi7Su
Injuries 11/11 BOS: Yet to submit (b2b) TOR: Immanuel Quickley - Questionable Collin Murray-Boyles - Questionable Trayce Jackson-Davis - Questionable Scottie Barnes - Out Kawhi Leonard - Out CLE: Jaylon Tyson - Questionable Sam Merrill - Out Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out NYK: Yet to submit (b2b) WAS: Justin Champagnie - Out Tristan Vukcevic - Out IND: TJ McConnell - Questionable Tyrese Haliburton - Out Ben Sheppard - Out Johnny Furphy - Out BKN: Egor Demin - Probable Nolan Traore - Questionable NOP: Trey Murphy III - Probable Yves Missi - Out Trendon Watford - Out DEN: Julian Strawther - Out MEM: Isaiah Stewart - Questionable Quinten Post - Out Scotty Pippen Jr. - Out LAL: Quentin Grimes - Questionable MIL: Yet to submit (b2b) SAS: Devin Vassell - Questionable Tobias Harris - Out Jayden Quaintance - Out CHI: Norman Powell - Questionable Zach Collins - Questionable ORL: Yet to submit (b2b) UTA: Yet to submit (b2b) GSW: Will Richard - Questionable Gary Payton II - Out Jimmy Butler - Out Kristaps Porzingis - Out Brandon Williams - Out Moses Moody - Out HOU: Clint Capela - Out Steven Adams - Out OKC: Yet to submit (b2b) POR: Yet to submit (b2b)
Time to @fantasyfocus We dive into Week 10 ranks: https://t.co/q3N3Afrb7k https://t.co/4mGyxpGEeo
MLBTR Podcast: The Nats Extend Jacob Young, Drew Rasmussen's Future, The Angels' GM Limbo, And More! https://t.co/JEtRRaUHZL https://t.co/tok6fvyDrQ
https://t.co/PnPxGpepZB Yankees are looking closely at 3B Alec Bohm, a nice righty bat who finished very strongly and rakes vs. lefties
For the "it was just hot shooting" crowd, the Celtics outscored the Sixers 46-32 on 23-39 shooting in the paint. Boston also held Philly to 41.8% shooting. The Celtics didn't start launching threes at a high rate until they were pulling away. This was an all-around whooping.
The Opener: Venable, Murphy, Pagan https://t.co/Np0iY2WDO9 https://t.co/zGcF2lkpav