Gabe Lacques

@GabeLacques

Covering baseball for @USATODAYSports. Unbearably staid. "You don't get to hate it unless you love it."

usatoday.com/staff/26477160… Joined September 2012

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Latest posts 5

"You're probably not going to see an inning longer than 10 minutes."
Indeed, Kade Anderson aced his Futures Game assignment in four batters, taking four minutes. How the #Mariners and the former LSU star are a lethal combination closing in on Seattle:
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www.usatoday.com Mariners prospect Kade Anderson's rocket ride to Seattle stops at Futures Game The best pitcher in the minors this season, Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson, sees Futures Game start a stepping stone to eventual MLB debut.

Gabe Lacques @GabeLacques May 13

Just 10 teams have more homegrown players in their lineup and rotation than the #Yankees, who have parlayed stability and smarts into a well-honed player development machine:
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www.usatoday.com As young stars reach the Bronx, Yankees prove money isn't everything Yankees have one of baseball's highest payrolls, but have proven to be among the best at developing talent.

Gabe Lacques @GabeLacques May 10

#Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson suffered a shoulder sprain and had a sling on his left arm after 2-1 loss to #Orioles; manager Mark Kotsay said more imaging will be required before knowing the extent of the injury.

Gabe Lacques @GabeLacques Apr 25

Alex Cora, who did not trade Mookie Betts and did not lowball Alex Bregman but did lead the #RedSox to the 2018 World Series title, was fired Saturday.
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www.usatoday.com Red Sox fire Alex Cora, who led them to 2018 World Series title Alex Cora was 619-541 in eight seasons as Boston Red Sox manager, leading the team to a World Series title in 2018.

Gabe Lacques @GabeLacques Mar 9

@BillShaikin Woodward and Bernstein and Shaik