Baseball
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Colin @Colin - almost 3 years ago
Latest round of MLB labor negotiations end without deal - Reuters
A meeting between Major League Baseball and its players association on Saturday lasted less than an hour and ended without any meaningful progress toward resolving the ongoing lockout, according to media reports.
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Maida @Maida - almost 3 years ago
Ex-MLB pitcher Sergio Mitre sentenced to prison in Mexico - Reuters
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Sergio Mitre was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison in Mexico after his conviction for the murder and rape of a 22-month-old girl.
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Hannah @Hannah - over 4 years ago
Blue Jays commit to paying full-time staff through May 31 - Sportsnet.ca
TORONTO — The Blue Jays have committed to paying their full-time staff, including their major-league and minor-league coaching staffs, their full salaries through May 31, an industry source told Sportsnet.This development, which was first reported by John Lott of The Athl...continued
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George @George - about 3 years ago
Mets Fire Zack Scott Two Months After His Arrest
Zack Scott was placed on leave on Sept. 1. He had been charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 3 years ago
'Shotime' named Japan buzzword of year to honour baseball star Shohei Ohtani - Reuters
"Shotime", as baseball star Shohei Ohtani is known in the United States, was named on Wednesday Japanese "buzzword of the year" for 2021 after he won one of U.S. baseball's top awards and lit up his home country that has been in the pandemic's shadow.
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Torey @Torey - over 4 years ago
Baseball: Freeman among four Braves players to test positive for COVID-19 - Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run off of the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Chicago September 20, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress(Reuters) - Atlanta Braves ...continued
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Maureen @Maureen - about 4 years ago
Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth in Pandemic-Shortened Season
Before the 2020 season was originally supposed to begin in late March, the Yankees were considered among the favorites to win the World Series. Most of the team that won 103 games last season and reached the American League Championship Series was back. And they had added...continued
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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 4 years ago
Baseball: Athletics-Mariners series postponed due to COVID-19 - Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Aug 3, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detail view of sunset beyond the left field bleachers at T-Mobile Park during the seventh inning of a game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo(Re...continued
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Elian @Elian - over 3 years ago
From Florida to San Francisco, Americans flock to movies, bars and ballparks | Pictures - Reuters
Fans enjoy a warm, sunny day during a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Ismael @Ismael - 5 months ago
Wichita to unveil rebuilt Robinson statue Aug. 5
A youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, will unveil a new Jackie Robinson statue on Aug. 5, replacing the original work that was cut from the base, removed and vandalized earlier this year.
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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago
MLB The Show 20 sees record sales with real baseball on hold
MLB: The Show 20 has become the fastest-selling game in the history of the baseball franchise, said research firm The NPD Group today. This year’s edition of The Show released March 17 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive. The baseball video game was the No. 3 best-selling game f...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - about 4 years ago
Billionaire Steve Cohen announces take over of New York Mets - Reuters Canada
Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen officially announced the acquisition of the New York Mets baseball team in a tweet https://bit.ly/3l6N89B on Friday.
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Elaina @Elaina - about 4 years ago
Maddon prefers Angels 'go play baseball' against Astros - Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Jul 24, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon (70) calls out to the umpires during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Angels manager Jo...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 4 years ago
Trout card sells for record $3.936 million at auction - Reuters
FILE PHOTO: August 20, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) is congratulated for scoring on a bases loaded walk during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA ...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago
Seth Rogen talks to Stephen Colbert about calling out Ted Cruz on Twitter
Seth Rogen calling out Ted Cruz on Twitter isn't a "feud," he told Stephen Colbert, as "feud implies equal ground." The Hollywood star has gained notoriety for confronting the Texas senator on the platform multiple times, notably for Cruz's constant backing u…
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Ismael @Ismael - over 2 years ago
“Friday Night Baseball” on deck for Apple TV+ subscribers
Apple gets into streaming live sports with Major League Baseball.
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Manley @Manley - over 2 years ago
Baseball signed by Zelenskiy sells at US auction for over $50,000
Winning bid for Rawlings ball more than three times its estimate, with portion of proceeds going to Ukrainians displaced by warUkraine war – live newsA baseball signed by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has sold at auction for …
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Elody @Elody - 8 months ago
T-Mobile's Free MLB.TV Offer Is Live, But Only For A Week - CNET
If you want free baseball from T-Mobile you will need to act quickly.
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Eleanora @Eleanora - about 4 years ago
Kim Ng, Baseball's First Female General Manager, Has Been Ready for Years
The pioneering baseball executive proved herself — over and over — for three decades. Several of her peers say they can’t think of a more qualified first-time general manager.
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Delia @Delia - about 3 years ago
Balenciaga is now selling Fortnite-themed drip
Fortnite is taking a step closer to creating the broadest metaverse around with its latest crossover. Instead of a partnership with the likes of other games or Ariana Grande , Epic Games' freshest collab is with a high-fashion brand.Balenciaga is now s…
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Nelson @Nelson - about 4 years ago
Home-Field Advantage Won’t Matter This October. Did It Ever?
The last baseball postseason began with a stirring comeback and a sudsy celebration. Down to their last few outs in the National League wild-card game, the Washington Nationals rallied to stun the Milwaukee Brewers on their way to a championship. The party was on in the b...continued
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Americo @Americo - over 4 years ago
Tim Tebow will play for his birth country, the Philippines, in upcoming World Baseball Classic qu...
Tim Tebow will participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic qualifiers as part of the Philippines team.Tebow was born in the Philippines and lived there for several years.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow is set...continued
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Elvie @Elvie - over 2 years ago
Major League Baseball to launch NFT game with Sorare - Reuters.com
Major League Baseball will launch an online game in partnership with SoftBank-backed NFT company Sorare this summer, Sorare said in a statement on Thursday.
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Felicita @Felicita - almost 4 years ago
Former MLB home run king Hank Aaron dead at 86 - Reuters
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, the quiet, unassuming baseball slugger who broke Babe Ruth's supposedly unbreakable record for most home runs in a career, died on Friday, the Atlanta Braves announced. He was 86.
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Cynthia @Cynthia - 10 months ago
Baseball star Steve Garvey raises $600,000 in California Senate race
It’s an underwhelming haul for the Republican candidate compared to his Democratic competitors.
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