Instead of Cosmo Kramer the “Assman,” how about Cosmo Kramer the MLB umpire? During the Angels-Braves game Saturday in Anaheim, Calif., umpire James Hoye was seen on the broadcast wearing a shirt depicting the famous “Seinfeld” character underneath his official uniform. Hoye, the crew chief, had been announcing that Braves utilityman Whit Merrifield’s solo home … Read more
Despite being named after baby bears the Cubs clearly have the memories of elephants. As Chicago’s north side team hosted the Braves on Thursday, they took a jab at how Atlanta stalled a high-stakes extra-innings game late last season to commemorate Ronald Acuña Jr. becoming the first player ever to hit 40 home runs and … Read more
The call has taken on a life of its own. With the Cubs and Braves tied 5-5 in the bottom of the tenth inning Wednesday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. stole his 70th base to become the first player ever to hit 40 home runs with 70 steals in a single season, and the Braves stopped … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The playoff drought is over. After an 11-year postseason hiatus, the Philadelphia Phillies are back for a pair of contests at Citizens Bank Park against the division rival Atlanta Braves for Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS. … Read more