Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker shares a lifetime of insights from his World Series-winning dad
Troy Snitker Takes the Helm as Mets’ Hitting Coach Troy Snitker, having served as the Astros’ hitting coach for seven years, is transitioning to a new role with the Mets. His career, however, has largely been linked with the Braves, where his father, Brian Snitker, had an impactful managerial career. Brian took the reins in […]
Yankees can turn rotation edge into World Series-winning formula
LOS ANGELES — The Yankees and Dodgers last faced each other in October, with left-hander Fernando Valenzuela in action in the World Series. He had owned the 1981 model since the first day of the season and never parted with it. Valenzuela made an emergency start on opening day and earned a shutout victory. Thus […]
Ed Ott, World Series-winning Pirates catcher, dead at 72
Former Pirates catcher Ed Ott passed away on Sunday, the team announced. Ott was 72 years old. He was selected 23rd overall by Pittsburgh in the June 1970 draft and continued to make a huge impact on the organization as a leader in the clubhouse and a hard-nosed player on the field. “We are deeply […]