Miami Marlins General Manager and MLB’s first female head of baseball operations Kim Ng will not return to the team in a shocking exit after the club won more games this season than it had in over a decade, officials announced on Monday.
The club had exercised a mutual decision to bring Ng back for 2024, but she refused her end of the deal, Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman announced.
“We thank Kim for her contributions during her time with our organization and wish her and her family well,” Sherman said in a statement.
Miami went 84-78 this season, clinching the National League’s second wild-card spot, before they were knocked out by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Minus the Covid-shortened 2020 campaign, it was the Marlin’s first winning season since 2009, when they went 87-75.
While speaking to the Athletic and MLB.com, Ng acknowledged that she had a fundamental disagreement with management’s plans.
“Last week, Bruce and I discussed his plan to reshape the Baseball Operations department. In our discussions, it became apparent that we were not completely aligned on what that should look like,” Kim Ng said.
Major League Soccer continues this weekend as the Portland Timbers clash with Houston Dynamo in a crucial Timbers VS Dynamo matchup at Providence Park today.
Portland Timbers are in seventh position in the league table presently and have been inconsistent so far this season. They fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of CF Montreal in the last game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Timbers have a good current record against Houston Dynamo and have won 10 out of the last 25 games played between the two teams, as opposed to Houston Dynamo’s seven wins. They really came into their own towards the end of the season and can pack a punch in their matches. Portland has exceptional players in its ranks and will want to make a mark in this fixture.
Betting On Houston Dynamo
1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.545
BetMGM Spread: _
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 3.30
Houston Dynamo are presently in fourth position in the MLS Western Conference standings and have been in excellent form so far this season. They beat Colorado Rapids by a 5-1 scoreline last week and will want to recreate the same thing today.
Dynamo presently has 13 victories and 48 points in the MLS; which is their best comeback in the league since their 2017 season.
MatchPlug Prediction For Portland Timbers VS Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo has gone beyond everyone’s expectations this season and will want to step up to the plate in this match. But, on paper, the Portland Timbers are the better side and should be able to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy have powered through a disappointing campaign and will miss out on the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. They drew 2-2 with Real Salt Lake in their last match, blowing a two-goal lead.
Galaxy is 13th in the Western Conference with 36 points from 33 matches. They are on a five-game winless streak and have won just one of their last nine games. But, Los Angeles is unbeaten in nine home league matches.
Betting On FC Dallas
1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.5
BetMGM Spread: _
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.45
FC Dallas has had mixed results in the MLS this season but is still hopeful for a spot in the playoffs. They drew 1-1 against the Colorado Rapids in their last game. Midway through the first half, Dallas went a goal down midway, before Alan Velasco levelled the scores with an excellent free-kick for his first home league goal since March.
Dallas is in eighth position in the Western Conference with 43 points and will guarantee at least a playoff qualification spot with a win.
MatchPlug Prediction For Los Angeles Galaxy VS FC Dallas
The Los Angeles Galaxy has been on a winless streak for five matches and won one of their last nine games. However, they are still unbeaten in nine home league games. FC Dallas, on the other hand, are on a run of five draws and have lost one of their last 10 games. But they have struggled with away matches lately and may have to settle for a point.
The 2023 Major League Soccer regular season finishes on Saturday. The Colorado Rapids will certainly finish at the bottom of the Western Conference table and will not advance to the playoffs, unlike last season. With 26 points, they will not reach the 11th position even if they win this matchup.
Colorado has won five of 33 games, drawing 12 and losing 16 to post 27 points on the board. They will hope for the chance to end their season by enacting revenge against Real Salt Lake, who won 2-0 in a previous fixture. The Rapids have one loss in five games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Betting On Real Salt Lake
1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.19
BetMGM Spread: _
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20
Real Salt Lake are in fifth place in the Western Conference and is one of the six clubs that qualified for round one of the MLS Cup playoffs. They have won 13 of 33 matches, drawing eight and losing 12, leaving them in a tie at 47 points with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Real have won the playoffs once in 2009.
Claret and Cobalt may not work overtime for this fixture which is a dead rubber. Its outcome will not impact Salt Lake’s status in the standings. But, they love the idea of finishing the season with a win, especially for their fans.
MatchPlug Prediction For Colorado Rapids VS Real Salt Lake
Cole Basset will hope to conclude the season as Colorado’s top scorer with six goals. Connor Ronan is the Rapid’s leading assist provider with eight. Jefferson Savrino on the other hand has netted seven times and may be eyeing more to wrap up in a bright fashion. Salt Lake entered this game as favourites based on form and momentum.
Final Prediction: Real Salt Lake Moneyline.
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