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Meggie
@Meggie -
over 1 year ago
The Mets Won the Edwin Diaz Trade. Eventually.
No one is laughing about the Edwin Díaz trade now that he is the best closer in baseball. The former Mets executive who made the deal isn’t gloating. “I’m very happy for him.”
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Cameron
@Cameron -
almost 5 years ago
7/17/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Minnesota Twins
7/17/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Minnesota TwinsAfter the Mets pulled off a white knuckle victory over the Twins on Tuesday, the Mets complete their abbreviated two game series with Minnesota in a Wednesday afternoon tilt at Target Field. If you’re there, remember t...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
almost 5 years ago
Rays Intend To Buy At The Deadline
Rays Intend To Buy At The DeadlineWith just over two weeks until the trade deadline, the Rays are scouring the market for upgrades, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. “What we think of this group and the way they’ve played so far it certainly motivates us to want to ...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
over 4 years ago
Report: Girl hit by foul ball at baseball game has permanent brain injury, attorney says
Young girl hit by foul ball at Astros game has permanent brain injury, attorney saysA young girl hit by a sharply hit foul ball at a Houston Astros game more than seven months ago has permanent brain damage, an attorney representing the girl's family told the Houston Chro...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
7 months ago
'We're going to make a playoff run': How the Diamondbacks are learning to contend
With the help of some emerging veteran leadership, the D-backs are doubling down on their youth to carry them through September.
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Roger
@Roger -
about 4 years ago
Mendoza signs ESPN extension, leaves Mets job
Jessica Mendoza signs extension with ESPN, resigns from Mets adviser roleJessica Mendoza has signed a multiyear extension with ESPN and will no longer continue in her role as baseball operations adviser to the New York Mets, it was announced Friday.Mendoza, 39, will becom...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
20 days ago
Feds accuse Ohtani ex-interpreter of $16M theft
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole $16 million over more than two years from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts to an illegal sportsbook, according to an affidavit filed by federal authorities Thursday.
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Elvie
@Elvie -
9 months ago
Weekend watch: Can Michael Lorenzen do it again?
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
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Manley
@Manley -
almost 5 years ago
Natalie Portman is Marvel Studios’ new Thor and Mahershala Ali is Blade
Natalie Portman is Marvel's new Thor and Mahershala Ali is Blade — QuartzySan Diego Comic-Con, once a gathering of unknown and socially awkward comic book nerds. Now it’s a Hollywood mainstay. On July 20, the convention featured A-list Hollywood actors, including Natalie ...continued
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Geovany
@Geovany -
about 3 years ago
Baseball Works to Confront Its Treatment of Women
Recent incidents have served as a “wake-up call” for the sport, leading to an update to its harassment and discrimination policy.
8 minutes read
Maida
@Maida -
almost 5 years ago
MLB second-half preview: Dingers, Twinsies and no-nos!
Dingers, Twinsies and no-nos!After MLB's homer-happy first half, brought to you in part by Baltimore's historically bad pitching, we asked our O's oracle to deliver nine foolproof predictions for the stretch run.The Astros will win it all. The Los Angeles Cody Bellingers ...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 2 years ago
Jacob deGrom's Comeback From Injury Begins With A Trip Home To Florida
At the end of a dream season cut short by injuries, the Mets’ ace will retreat to rural Florida to find his path back to greatness. His father will be waiting.
8 minutes read
Cameron
@Cameron -
almost 5 years ago
Royals Promote Bubba Starling
Royals Promote Bubba StarlingThe Royals announced Thursday that they will select the contract of outfielder Bubba Starling prior to tomorrow’s game. A corresponding 40-man roster move will be announced tomorrow.Starling, 27 next month, was the fifth overall draft pick by ...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
about 2 years ago
The Rampaging Pigs of the San Francisco Bay Area
A proposed California law would make it easier to hunt feral swine, the voracious ‘super invaders’ that are the bane of some East Bay suburbs.
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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 5 years ago
Home Run Derby 2019: Breaking Down Bracket's Top Participants
Home Run Derby 2019: Breaking Down Bracket's Top ParticipantsSix Major League Baseball players with 20 home runs or more will square off in Monday's Home Run Derby.League leader Christian Yelich was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a back issue, leaving two ...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
almost 5 years ago
Reds Activate Scooter Gennett
Reds Activate Scooter GennettThe Reds are welcoming one of their best hitters back to the lineup, as they announced Friday that second baseman Scooter Gennett has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Cincinnati already had an open spot on its 40-man roster, so th...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 2 years ago
How MLB's Lockout Complicated Tommy Edman's Christmas Dinner
Things got tricky when Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman spent holiday time with his siblings, who were also employed by M.L.B. teams.
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Rowan
@Rowan -
almost 3 years ago
2 Million Runs: Baseball on the Verge of Mile
There was much fanfare in 1975 when Bob Watson scored baseball’s millionth run. With baseball’s historical stats in flux, the two millionth will score this week without much fuss.
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Meggie
@Meggie -
almost 3 years ago
Baseball Reference Adds Negro League Stats
M.L.B. is still working to incorporate Negro league statistics, but a popular website lets fans put some of the numbers in context.
7 minutes read
Leda
@Leda -
about 3 years ago
Elie Kligman Won't Play Baseball on the Sabbath
Elie Kligman can do anything on a baseball field, but his strict observance of the Jewish sabbath complicates his future.
8 minutes read
George
@George -
9 months ago
The Baltimore Orioles are a dream on the field. Behind the scenes it’s different
Baltimore have been the baseball season’s unlikeliest success story. But their ownership’s taste for self-made controversy has threatened to dwarf the feelgood tenor at Camden YardsWith her Baltimore Orioles-themed Hawaiian shirt draped over her Baltimore Ori…
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 1 year ago
Why the home run chases of today are different from the late '90s and early 2000s
For many baseball fans, the excitement over Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols and the milestones they've been chasing has evoked bittersweet memories of the home run chases of baseball's "steroid era."
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Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 2 years ago
These Are Not Larry Bird’s Celtics. And That’s Just Fine.
Trips down memory lane have grown harder as Celtics greats pass away. But the new generation is carving a memorable path of its own.
7 minutes read
Torey
@Torey -
almost 5 years ago
Braves To Activate Kevin Gausman
Braves To Activate Kevin GausmanBraves right-hander Kevin Gausman will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start this evening’s game against the Nationals, reports David O’Brien of the Athletic. Gausman has been out since June 10 with plantar fasciitis in his rig...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
almost 5 years ago
What's Shipping For The Week Of June 26, 2019
What's Shipping For The Week Of June 26, 2019Here is a look at what's shipping to comic and specialty shops from Diamond Distributors for the week of June 26, 2019. JAN191414ADVENTURE TIME JAKE TP$9.99 APR191244AVANT-GUARDS #6 (OF 12) MAIN$3.99 APR191245AVANT-GUARDS #6 (O...continued
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