MLB in brief: Eight years ago, the Bat Flip | Jose Abreu stands up

Eight years ago, the Bat Flip

Where were you when it happened?

Could Sean Murphy have landed in San Francisco last year?

There was demand, but it eventually made its way to Atlanta.

And there, the Braves must ask themselves questions on the sidelines of their elimination.

Justin Verlander for match #1

And Framber Valdez will follow. No surprises.

Kendall Graveman will not be able to throw.

Kendall Graveman will not be on the Astros’ ALCS roster. Dusty Baker said Graveman “has not improved.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 14, 2023

Jose Abreu stands up

After an ordinary season, he is here in the playoffs.

The generosity of Albert Pujols

During the pandemic, he paid the salaries of Dominican employees of the Angels.

Really cool stuff: Albert Pujols covered the salaries of some of the Angels Dominican Republic staffers during the pandemic. This week, they honored him in-person with a small ceremony and plaque, sources say.

— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) October 13, 2023