MLB in brief: Nick Castellanos questions Rob Thomson’s communication

Nick Castellanos questions Rob Thomson's communication

Nothing's going right for him in Philly. Will he be traded this winter?

Nick Castellanos Criticizes “Questionable” Communication With Rob Thomson https://t.co/84DILdhDs3 pic.twitter.com/nesDI9da2t

– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 20, 2025

The Matt Olson effect

Is he better than Freddie Freeman?

Olson has been MLB's best first baseman this year and at least one metric says he's been better than Freeman since the start of 2022. Four years later, the Braves' reasoning to make a long-term investment in Olson instead of Freeman is even more sound https://t.co/g7iUlA2q9P

– Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) September 20, 2025

How close was Dave Roberts to losing his job?

If he'd lost to San Diego last year, it would have been hard to stay.

“Losing to a rival three years in a row in the Division Series might've been too much for me to overcome.” – Dave Roberts on the 2024 NLDS

The @Dodgers skipper sits down with Bob Costas on Sunday at 9pm ET to discuss the expectations that come with the job and much more. pic.twitter.com/iN92GAlSug

– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 20, 2025

The gear change that changes everything

Improving it helps Shane Bieber in his new colors.

Thanks to a redesigned changeup, Shane Bieber's arsenal has had a new look since joining the Blue Jays.@NickAshbourne dives into the evolution of the offering and its potential role in the post-season. https://t.co/Y7CUlMs2OH

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 20, 2025

Aaron Judge the MVP?

According to his bench coach, yes. #Of course

Who will win AL MVP: Aaron Judge, or Cal Raleigh?@Yankees | #RepBX | https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/wPgPPCKotg

– MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) September 20, 2025

George Springer outdoes himself

30 home runs in one season, that doesn't happen often, in his case.

George Springer reaches the 30-home run mark for the first time as a Blue Jay

: Blue Jays vs. Royals coverage begins TONIGHT at 6:30pm ET on Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/dKtsdeSQGl

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 20, 2025

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