Anthony Santander has a bad back
Davis Schneider takes his place today. Nathan Lukes is playing. During the season, he would not have played because of his knee problem.
UPDATE: OF Anthony Santander was removed from today's starting lineup with lower back tightness. https://t.co/Eqqx5ERSmE pic.twitter.com/Mp7cdWpabl
– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 13, 2025
Rob Thomson keeps his job
He'll have to win more playoff games in 2026.
Rob Thomson will return as Phillies manager, sources confirm @Joelsherman1 and @JonHeyman report. Thomson is under contract through 2026.
– Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 13, 2025
A ring for his father
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wants to win to give his father a ring.
“My personal goal is to win a World Series and give the ring to my dad.”
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. carries more than just his name on his jersey. He carries his father's legacy and a bond through the game they love. Tom Rinaldi has the story. pic.twitter.com/9nW4OJYPnk
– FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 12, 2025
A.J. Hinch stays in Detroit
Behind the scenes, he signed a contract extension this summer.
Tigers Extended Manager A.J. Hinch Earlier This Season https://t.co/gxOX2SGPz1 pic.twitter.com/9KxcE3jPYS
– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 13, 2025
The Mariners' plan
George Kirby and Luis Castillo will pitch games #3 and #4.
ALCS Game 3 on Wednesday in Seattle will be Shane Bieber vs. George Kirby.
Luis Castillo is scheduled to start for the Mariners in Game 4. Blue Jays haven't named a starter but Max Scherzer threw a bullpen on Monday that would line him up for that game.
– Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) October 13, 2025
Trey Yesavage impressed Max Scherzer
With good reason.
Rookie Trey Yesavage takes the mound for the #BlueJays in #ALCS Game 2.
Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer: “He's got an unbelievable splitter. “#Postseason #WantitAll
ALCS Pregame Show with @DaniWex @SpillyGoat19 & @DerekShelton
https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/jvDbfWL62t
– MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) October 13, 2025
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