Josie Canseco and her MLB pitcher boyfriend appear to have hit Splitsville. The Victoria’s Secret model (and Jose Canseco’s daughter) sparked breakup rumors this week after fans noticed she wiped all photos of AJ Smith-Shawver from her Instagram page. She also unfollowed him on the popular social media app. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver … Read more
Monday marked Josie Canseco and AJ Smith-Shawver’s one-year dating anniversary, and to celebrate, the Victoria’s Secret model shared some intimate pictures of the two with her 1.1 million Instagram followers. Canseco, the 29-year-old daughter of former MLB star Jose Canseco, posted 20 total snaps of her and Smith-Shawver, and many featured the two on vacation … Read more
Fans got a show before the minor league matchup between the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and the Gwinnett Stripers last Friday. Ronald McDonald, the clown character and McDonald’s mascot, performed a rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” and left some in disbelief at Truist Field in Charlotte. A few Knights players couldn’t keep a straight face … Read more
MLB mascots could be hitting home runs on Instagram, according to a new report on the internet earnings potential of the crazy creatures. The Phillie Phanatic, the furry green creature from Philadelphia, is the MVP of the bunch — with the potential for Instagram earnings of $454,790 per year, according to a report by the ticket search … Read more
Baseball broadcasts are used to cutting cameras away from unruly fans making obscene gestures — but the blame for one caught live on the air remains the broadcast’s own. During the Cincinnati Reds’ matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the Braves’ home telecast on FanDuel Sports Network decided to do a quick feature … Read more
This Braves reporter didn’t strike out asking for a fan’s number but his peers are calling foul. A FanDuel Sports Network segment showing reporter Wiley Ballard asking for a female fan’s digits during Atlanta’s 8-4 win over the Blue Jays has come under fire for highlighting a double standard in journalism. “If a woman covering … Read more
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