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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 4 years ago
Red Sox sack manager Cora for 'sign-stealing' role
Alex Cora: Boston Red Sox sack manager for role in Houston Astros sign-stealing scandalThe Boston Red Sox have sacked manager Alex Cora as a result of his role in the "sign-stealing" scandal during his time as Houston Astros bench coach.Cora, 44, managed the Red Sox to a ...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 5 years ago
A tribute to summer sellers of soft serve
A tribute to summer sellers of soft serveA few months ago, I was cursing my place in the world. I mean literally, the actual spot where we live here in “Rhode Iceland.” After my husband retired from the Navy, I thought I could handle the harsh, bitter, seemingly endless N...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 2 years ago
Smell Good, Play Good? MLB Players Douse Themselves in Cologne
Baseball is full of traditions and superstitions. For numerous players, a heavy dose of cologne or women’s perfume is the unlikeliest of performance enhancers.
8 minutes read
Ariel
@Ariel -
almost 5 years ago
How Taunton baseball found its formula to win its first state championship
How Taunton baseball found its formula to win its first state championshipAs the final out of the Division 1 state championship game bounced to Taunton sophomore shortstop Ty Cali and the Tigers erupted in celebration, there was a sense of disbelief to what the program ac...continued
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Cameron
@Cameron -
about 5 years ago
Best walk years in MLB history
Adrian Beltre announced his retirement after last season, closing the door on a career that could lead him to Cooperstown.Beltre built his excellent resume over 21 seasons in the Majors, but arguably, his two best years (2004 and '10) had something in common. Both were "w...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 2 years ago
Gabe Kapler and Giants Have 13-Person Coaching Staff
Gabe Kapler’s enormous staff of 13 coaches is too many to fit in a dugout, but the unorthodox approach helped the team win 107 games in 2021. A trend was officially set.
8 minutes read
Emmie
@Emmie -
about 3 years ago
Tony La Russa Came Back Because the ‘Opportunity Is Real’
He won three World Series titles on his way to the Hall of Fame, and the new (old) manager of the Chicago White Sox believes this roster compares to his best.
8 minutes read
Marjory
@Marjory -
about 5 years ago
One great free-agent signing for each MLB team
Here's a look at the best free-agent signings for each team this century. Some of these players are still on the team, some of them provided their teams tons of value in the past, some of them are just getting warmed up. Last year, teams were hesitant to jump into free ag...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
almost 5 years ago
The Rockies’ decisions that led DJ LeMahieu, Adam Ottavino to the Yankees
Ex-Rockies LeMahieu, Ottavino starring for YankeesWhen the Rockies arrive in the Bronx on Friday, the Yankees may want to roll out a red carpet or perhaps leave some fruit baskets in the visiting clubhouse — anything to show some appreciation.The message? Thanks for allow...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
over 2 years ago
MLB kills Rays’ split-city plan with Montreal - Tampa Bay Times
MLB kills Rays’ split-city plan with Montreal Tampa Bay Times MLB kills plan for Rays to split home between Tampa, Montreal Sportsnet.ca Report: MLB kills Rays-Montreal plan TSN Tampa Bay Rays will not pursue split-cit…
8 minutes read
Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 2 years ago
Vin Scully, the famed Los Angeles Dodgers baseball broadcaster, has died
The longtime Dodgers broadcaster was known for his quick wit, keen insight and deep baseball knowledge. His distinct voice was a joy to listen to and for a half-century he was Dodgers baseball.
7 minutes read
Monserrat
@Monserrat -
almost 5 years ago
Billy Ray Cyrus wants to use the success of 'Old Town Road' to get Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame
Billy Ray Cyrus is using 'Old Town Road' to campaign for Pete Rose"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X, featuring Bill Ray Cyrus, has dominated Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart since June 4 and has topped the Hot 100 for 15 consecutive weeks - one week away from tying the re...continued
5 minutes read
Delia
@Delia -
over 2 years ago
The Environment Affects Baseball. These Players Want to Help.
Beach cleanups, plastic reduction, rethinking travel: A group of major leaguers is pushing back in a wasteful sport.
8 minutes read
Joe
@Joe -
about 2 years ago
Boston Red Sox's Bianca Smith on breaking boundaries as baseball's first black female coach
Boston Red Sox coach Bianca Smith reflects on her groundbreaking first season as one of a growing number of female pioneers in the sport.
8 minutes read
Geovany
@Geovany -
about 3 years ago
Hall of Fame Voting, Once an Honor, Is Now Seen as a Hassle
Some writers are opting out of voting at all, saying the Hall of Fame is making them do the unsavory work of passing judgment on the Steroid Era.
8 minutes read
Liliane
@Liliane -
almost 5 years ago
Texas Tech baseball gets boost by return of John McMillon - Wreck 'Em Red
Texas Tech baseball gets boost by return of John McMillonOmaha, NE - JUNE 24: A general view of a baseball and glove in the the field, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series between the Michigan Wolverines and Vanderbilt Commodores on June 24, 2...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
almost 2 years ago
Blaseball: birthing hope through chaos
The absurdist online game Blaseball has built a collaborative, diverse community around shaping the rules of a bizarre alternate reality version of baseball.
8 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
almost 5 years ago
1959 transit ad shows where in LA you could get on a “funliner” bus
1950s transit ad celebrates bus trips to Disneyland, Pacific Ocean ParkIn the Los Angeles of 2019, buses don’t get a lot of love.Though Metro is now reworking its entire bus system, giving routes and schedules a systemwide update for the first time in over two decades, th...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 4 years ago
Baseball: Giants pitcher Shun Yamaguchi signs with MLB's Toronto Blue Jays - The Mainichi
Baseball: Giants pitcher Shun Yamaguchi signs with MLB's Toronto Blue JaysWASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese pitcher Shun Yamaguchi has signed a deal with Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, the team said on its official website on Friday.The 32-year-old right-hander w...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
almost 5 years ago
The Official Ranking of the Greatest Fictional Athletes In Movie History
The Official Ranking of the Greatest Fictional Athletes In Movie HistoryWHO IS THE BEST FICTIONAL ATHLETE IN MOVIE HISTORY? In this Blockbuster Issue, it's a question that demanded an answer. To find it, we pitted the best of all time against one another in a knockout tou...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
about 2 years ago
Terry Francona Returns for 2022 Cleveland Guardians
Francona missed huge chunks of two seasons with health issues, and the Cleveland Guardians are thrilled to have their merry prankster of a manager back in the clubhouse.
8 minutes read
Hannah
@Hannah -
about 3 years ago
Jackie Robinson's Signing Caused a Financial Dispute
As baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, a look at how his signing led to the dismantling of the Negro leagues, with only one M.L.B. owner speaking up for their rights.
8 minutes read
Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 3 years ago
15 Movies You Had No Idea Spawned Massive Multi-Film Franchises
The Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t hold a candle to The Land Before Time. There are movies that under normal circumstances would come and go, and barely be remembered—but these decided to stick around a little bit longer. io9 has collected some of the strang…
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Garnet
@Garnet -
over 4 years ago
5 technologies that are revolutionizing baseball
5 technologies that are revolutionizing baseballBaseball has always been as much a science as it is a sport: A sportswriter introduced the box score in 1859, and 30 years ago, the Padres’ Tony Gwynn pioneered video as a tool to improve his swing. Today, Major League Baseb...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
almost 2 years ago
Jackie Robinson Museum Focuses on Civils Rights and Baseball
Robinson accomplished a great deal on the field, but a museum celebrating his life — that will have a ribbon-cutting this week — puts as much focus on his civil rights work.
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