Team News
Arizona Diamondbacks Free Agents and Option Decisions
Christian Walker enters free agency after 8-year run with Diamondbacks
“A lot of my best friends are in this clubhouse,” Walker said. “A lot of unknowns still, uncertainty. There’s obviously a good chance I land here, but still unknown. This is all I know as far as my big league experience. … I’m looking forward to the opportunity for my family, for myself and I think it’ll be good regardless.”
https://arizonasports.com/story/3560168/christian-walker-free-agency/
Could Joc Pederson Return to the Diamondbacks?
Diamondbacks Kevin Ginkel Pitched Through Fractured Shin
Adrian Del Castillo Wins Pacific Coast League MVP
Other Baseball
MLB playoffs 2024: Orioles, Adley Rutschman wilt in the limelight, stumble out of playoffs with loss to Royals
Witt’s wheels fuel sweep of O’s as KC has 1 message: ‘We belong here’
“That’s the fun part of this game,” Witt said. “This is why we do it, these situations here. It really just comes down to controlling what I can control, just being present in that moment, be where my feet are and enjoy the moment. You never know when this opportunity is ever going to happen again, so make the most of it while you have it.”
https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-win-al-wild-card-series-2024
MLB playoffs 2024: Scrappy Tigers rally for comeback victory in Game 2, wild-card sweep of Astros
Gritty Tigers rally late to oust Astros in stunning sweep
“I don’t know who,” Hinch told his team before popping champagne bottles in the visitors’ clubhouse, “but somebody let the Tigers get hot.”
https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-win-al-wild-card-series-2024
5-run, 2-out rally propels Padres back into NLDS vs. LA
https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-rally-for-5-runs-in-2nd-inning-of-game-2-vs-braves
3 key storylines for decisive Mets-Brewers Game 3
https://www.mlb.com/news/2024-mets-brewers-wild-card-series-game-3-storylines-how-to-watch
Astros Expected To Present Offer To Alex Bregman In Near Future
Previewing The 2024-25 Free Agent Class: Right-Handed Relief
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/10/previewing-the-2024-25-free-agent-class-right-handed-relief.html
Anything Goes
This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/day/october-3
This day in baseball:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/October_3
Starbucks flopped in Australia.
Starbucks may be a staple in many countries, but Aussies couldn’t care less. Since opening dozens of locations in Australia in 2000, 70% has already closed down, leaving only 23 cafes still operating in the country.
The roar of a lion can be heard up to 5 miles away.
Its roar is about 114 decibels. This is roughly 25 times louder than a gas-powered lawnmower.
