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The Best in Sports: October 18, 2019
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‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from October 18, 2019:
Down 3-1, the Yankees were going to need some early juice if they want to make a historic comeback. Thanks to their top of the lineup, they got it before some fans could even find their seats.
Hicks rejuvenates Yankee Stadium with this 3-run slam https://t.co/QGm6RNzl1e
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 19, 2019
Related: MLB Top Highlights
The Big Maple James Paxton allowed a run in the 1st inning off a passed ball, but limited the powerful Astros from there on out, giving NY exactly what they needed to survive.
Related: New York Yankees Highlights
CC Sabathia will go down as one of the greatest pitchers of this generation. Check out yesterday’s Best in Sports to read more about Sabathia.
CC Sabathia dislocated his shoulder last night. And his major league career is over. https://t.co/WJNpJ0p3Cp
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) October 18, 2019
CC Sabathia has meant so much to a lot of people over his career. A-Rod was holding back tears talking about him 😢👏 pic.twitter.com/twPGLShOIu
— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) October 18, 2019
Related: CC Sabathia Player Profile
After Mahomes suffered a scary injury in primetime that had a national audience witness the reigning MVP’s knee being put back into place, the MRI the next day revealed extremely promising results, giving the Chiefs optimism their superstar QB could return sooner than later.
Looks like Patrick Mahomes has been pretty solid since becoming QB1 in KC https://t.co/b03Fiy7JaI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 19, 2019
From NFL Now: The #Chiefs received some excellent news following QB Patrick Mahomes’ MRI, as he’ll return this season after a short time on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/W2f6Lk4xHU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 18, 2019
Related: NFL Updates
Within 24 hours of the most exciting player in the NFL getting injured, arguably the most exciting NBA player is now also dealing with a knee injury. Fortunately for both of them, and sports fans everywhere, each recovery time should only last a few weeks.
We lost Mahomes and Zion to knee injuries for a while within 24 hours. Fight me @God https://t.co/YhCkTdUwwH
— Mickstape (@MickstapeShow) October 18, 2019
Related: NBA Updates
After a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, the Rams will have their All-World CB in the starting lineup as soon as this Sunday against the Falcons. Rams need a win bad.
Jalen Ramsey (back) set to make his Rams debut in Week 7 https://t.co/3uIQcYzzLc
— numberFire NFL (@numberFire_NFL) October 18, 2019
Related: Los Angeles Rams Headlines
While Zion has gotten most of the hype out of the 2019 draft class, Ja Morant might be more likely to end up as the better overall player. He’s already dropping behind-the-back dimes like it’s simple.
👀 JA MORANT DIMES 👀@memgrizz | #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/x0wlh6QOWw
— NBA (@NBA) October 19, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
2 of the best RBs in the NFL will make their return in Week 7 after officially being declared “In” on Friday.
Updated Start and Sit for Sunday based on injury:
Alvin Kamara: OUT
Todd Gurley: IN
Evan Engram: IN
Saquon Barkley: IN
Jared Cook: OUT#FantasyFootball— The Lockdown Corner (@lockdowncrnr) October 18, 2019
Related: NFL Headlines
Any non-Playoff related stories in the MLB rarely catches headlines around this time, but Elvis Andrus declining his opt-out will have significant implications on the Rangers, and teams looking for a SS addition this offseason.
Elvis Andrus will not opt out of the $43M and 3 years remaining on his Rangers deal, remains their SS. Not a surprise. 2019 wasn’t his best season.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 18, 2019
Related: MLB Free Agency
While some speculation has surrounded Patrick Peterson’s potential availability, Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim ended that tune real quick by saying bluntly, “We’re not trading Patrick Peterson.”
.@AZCardinals GM Steve Keim: “I don’t know why the questions persist. I have addressed it multiple times … we are not trading Patrick Peterson.”https://t.co/82bSAnLIc8
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) October 18, 2019
Related: NFL Inside the Front Office
The 2019-20 NBA GM Survey
Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears (via @johnschuhmann) https://t.co/ivEyPT2lhc
— NBA (@NBA) October 18, 2019
NFL offense rankings through Week 6!
Who’s no. 1??
1️⃣-3️⃣2️⃣ ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/gNjdDpCSpV— PFF (@PFF) October 17, 2019
NFL DEFENSE rankings through Week 6! 📈📈
https://t.co/ubQThFidtB pic.twitter.com/NaLEvPTScV— PFF (@PFF) October 18, 2019
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Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
Related: Games of the Day#PlayerOfTheDay James Paxton “The Big Maple” delivered a big performance when NY needed it most, limiting the powerful Astros to just 1 run off a passed ball in the 1st inning. He’s only the 2nd Yankees LHP EVER to have multiple starts of 8+ Ks in postseason history https://t.co/WERQ6GN9rE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 19, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Related: Facts to KnowLooks like Patrick Mahomes has been pretty solid since becoming QB1 in KC https://t.co/b03Fiy7JaI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 19, 2019
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