Baseball
Anything to do with Baseball
Rowan
@Rowan -
almost 5 years ago
Little League park robbed of nearly $5,000 worth of equipment
Louisville Little League robbed of $5,000 in equipmentWhile Little Leaguers in Kentucky were trying to enjoy their Fourth of July weekend, a thief broke into their park and stole everything that wasn't nailed down.Tommy Parker, vice president of the Blue Lick Optimist Lit...continued
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Dayton
@Dayton -
over 2 years ago
U.S. economy's hot vax summer ends in cool COVID fall as Delta rises - Reuters
The promise of a "normal" U.S. economy this summer, which kicked off with the June revival of restaurants, air travel and baseball games, is transforming into an uncertain fall of rising health and economic risks.
6 minutes read
Maureen
@Maureen -
10 months ago
‘Tokyo would lose its soul’: anger over plans to redevelop historic city park
Campaigners say turning Meiji Jingu Gaien into a commercial hub will destroy 1,000 trees and area’s architectural heritageIt is a leafy oasis in a city smothered in paved streets and concrete high-rises; a mecca for sports fans who flock to baseball and rugby…
6 minutes read
Webster
@Webster -
almost 4 years ago
Fox Sports' virtual baseball fans are just plain weird
“We believe that what we’re doing is creating a natural viewing experience,” Fox Sports executive VP Brad Zager told the Washington Post. “Sports is supposed to be an escape and when people have that escape we want it to feel as normal as possible when there’s very little...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
8 months ago
New Mexico lawmakers were 'taken by surprise' by their governor's temporary gun-carrying ban in A...
Members of Congress from New Mexico had no prior notice of Lujan Grisham's order, and most said they prefer other paths to address gun violence.
4 minutes read
Hank
@Hank -
about 2 years ago
Thanks, Mom, for not throwing out my baseball cards - Reuters
Like most moms, mine had many wonderful qualities. Among the feats that made her a standout: She never threw out my baseball cards./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/TNUZ4UEIARI2FM4UEUCR4HADQM.jpg)
6 minutes read
Josiah
@Josiah -
about 3 years ago
Amber Sabathia Hired as Agent by CAA
Having served as C.C. Sabathia’s unofficial agent for years, Amber Sabathia has made things official, becoming an agent for CAA.
6 minutes read
Iva
@Iva -
over 3 years ago
No Schilling, No Bonds, No Clemens. Hall of Fame Rejects All Finalists.
Baseball writers failed to elect a player to the Hall of Fame for the ninth time. History suggests several of this year’s finalists will eventually be inducted.
6 minutes read
Muriel
@Muriel -
28 days ago
Is one week enough to trust trends?
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the highlights of the first six days of the 2024 season and what they mean for fantasy.
6 minutes read
Torey
@Torey -
about 3 years ago
Officer Killed in Jan. 6 Assault Is Honored at the Capitol
Brian D. Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained while clashing with the mob that stormed the Capitol, was the fifth person to lie in honor there.
6 minutes read
Meggie
@Meggie -
almost 5 years ago
The Geometry of Thought
I do get obsessed. One recent obsession is lines, I see them everywhere. The lines that the eye creates when there are none, connecting the dots so that we perceive whole objects even when they’re occluded. The lines that connect our thoughts in our minds, the neurons in ...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
over 2 years ago
What the History of the Word “Insurrection” Says About Jan. 6
Ever since a mostly white mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after attending a Trump-headlined “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, there has been an ongoing and heated debate over whether to call the event an “insurrection.” This much is undisputed: hundreds of…
6 minutes read
George
@George -
over 4 years ago
Why on Earth Did Boston Sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees?
Why on Earth Did Boston Sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees? - The New York TimesRuppert saw the future in the trajectory of Ruth’s record-breaking 28th home run, an epochal clout that he hit against the Yankees; it sailed over the roof of the Polo Grounds’ right field grandsta...continued
4 minutes read
Rex
@Rex -
8 months ago
Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 9
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 9, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 9, NYT Connections #90! Scroll …
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Angus
@Angus -
about 2 years ago
7 ‘Scientific’ Theories of How the Universe Formed That Reject the Big Bang
The Big Bang theory has provided the most widely accepted basis of our understanding of the universe since it was first proposed by Georges Lemaitre in 1927. In short, it posits that all the matter in the entire universe was once crammed together in a mass ab…
6 minutes read
Americo
@Americo -
almost 5 years ago
Vlad Jr. youngest in history named to HR Derby
Vlad Jr. youngest in history named to HR DerbyMark Teixeira picks Pete Alonso to win the Home Run Derby, while Buster Olney gives Christian Yelich his support. (0:33)Toronto Blue Jays rookie star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will become the youngest player in major league histor...continued
3 minutes read
Kari
@Kari -
over 4 years ago
Mets Hire Carlos Beltran as Their New Manager
Mets Hire Carlos Beltran as Their New ManagerWhile Beltran was one of the best players in baseball during his Mets years, many fans in New York still remember him for one of the more iconic, and painful, moments in the team’s recent history. Standing at the plate with the...continued
3 minutes read
Webster
@Webster -
over 2 years ago
Johnson & Johnson, Texas, NASA: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
6 minutes read
Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 2 years ago
Mets Give Their Fans a Thumbs-Down During Win
Showing off their sensitivity, Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez and Kevin Pillar celebrated a win by making thumbs-down gestures at the fans who had previously booed them.
6 minutes read
Anderson
@Anderson -
about 3 years ago
Kim Ng's Focus Is on the Marlins, Not Herself
The Marlins G.M.’s hiring was a breakthrough, but her focus has been building a bullpen and competing against richer teams.
6 minutes read
Patrick
@Patrick -
almost 5 years ago
Peak summer! 4* Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown for €68! (€34/ $38 per person)
Peak summer! 4* Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown for €68! (€34/ $38 per person)Snap up this hotel bargain in Baltimore! Book a stay at 4* Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown for only €68 per night in a double room (€34/ $38/ £30/ AU$54 per person)Once among the most important ...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
about 4 years ago
MLB stars pay homage on Jackie Robinson Day
Tim Kurkjian reflects on the importance of Jackie Robinson as the legendary ballplayer made his major league debut on April 15, 1947. (1:04)Without any baseball games to celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the day named in his honor, baseball stars posted a variety...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
almost 5 years ago
The MLB teams making bettors the most money
The MLB teams making bettors the most moneySharps often pass on the Major League Baseball All-Star Game (Fox, 7:30 p.m.) because it’s such a crapshoot. VSiN’s Wes Reynolds already covered options and strategies in Tuesday’s special feature, so let’s devote “Bet Smart” to ...continued
4 minutes read
Leda
@Leda -
about 2 years ago
And here's the pitch ... MLB season officially begins today
After protracted negotiations between Major League Baseball's owners and players led to a 99-day lockout, baseball officially begins with new rules and new faces.
5 minutes read
Ismael
@Ismael -
almost 2 years ago
Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully dies at 94 - Reuters
Vin Scully, one of baseball's most revered broadcasters who called Dodgers' games for a record-breaking 67 years and narrated some of the sport's greatest moments, died on Tuesday at the age of 94, the team announced./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/2VJVEK3ASRP4DHNEZSIZESSXDI.jpg)
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