MLB news roundup
Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
We’re two days away from the World Series opener between the Dodgers and Yankees, and it’s been fairly quiet on the A’s front since it was announced there will be sod to lay down at Sutter Health Park. But one of our beloved recently departed is dealing with a truly frightening injury this Halloween season.
Paul Blackburn was the last A’s starting pitcher to be named an All-Star. He was traded to the Mets at the deadline this year, and made five starts with New York before landing on the IL with a wrist injury. Then he was bumped to the 60-day IL ahead of the Mets’ postseason run due to a spinal fluid leak.
Yesterday, the Mets announced that Blackburn underwent cerebrospinal fluid leak repair surgery on October 11. The recovery time typically lasts four to five months, so Blackburn could be ready for action before Opening Day 2025. But there are doubts as to whether Paulie B will still be in a Mets uniform next year.
Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors has more details on how Blackburn’s arbitration status and the Mets potential luxury tax bill might prompt a trade—or make Paul a non-tender candidate.
AN wishes Paul Blackburn a speedy recovery—and a new year filled with attractive career opportunities.
A’s Coverage:
- A’s Prospect Among Those Added to Team USA Roster for Premier12 Tournament
- Former A’s, Red Sox infielder elects free agency
- Oakland Ballers season tickets go on sale Wednesday
MLB News & Interest:
- World Series predictions: Our experts make their picks ($)
- Paul Blackburn Undergoes Spinal Procedure
- Astros To Hire Tony Perezchica As Third Base Coach
- Winning the World Series won’t make keeping Juan Soto any easier for the Yankees ($)
- Cardinals Hire Brant Brown As Hitting Coach, Robert Cerfolio As Assistant General Manager
- NPB’s Chunichi Dragons To Post Shinnosuke Ogasawara
- Today in Baseball History
Best of X:
Rollie closed out the A’s first WS win on 10/22/72.
With future Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers closing out Game 7, the @Athletics brought a championship to Oakland on this date in 1972 – their first of three straight World Series titles. https://t.co/doNDwM1pmO pic.twitter.com/LxJI359i2g
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) October 22, 2024
Having shopped around a bit..these look more like the LOWEST prices to me.
The average World Series ticket price is $1,413, according to TFL, which pulled the average ticket prices to all 7 games:
Game 1 (Dodger Stadium): $1,133
Game 2 (Dodger Stadium): $1,258
Game 3 (Yankee Stadium): $1,547
Game 4 (Yankee Stadium): $1,497
Game 5…— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 22, 2024