Baseball
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Marie @Marie - about 3 years ago
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Announce Breakup
Two glistening superstars have decoupled. It’s springtime in New York.
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Devin @Devin - almost 5 years ago
Lenny Dykstra is helping move this iconic diner to Long Island
Lenny Dykstra Shalimar Diner Rego Park Riverhead Retail MetsThe former New York Mets star is working with "Diner Man" Michael Perlman and real estate lawyer Ronald Hariri to save the Shalimar DinerDespite reportedly losing an $80,000 set of dentures at a Jersey Mike’s in ...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - over 2 years ago
Opinion: The joy of positive female representation in Disney's 'Encanto'
To all the girls who prefer baseball diamonds to rings, who consider themselves both strong and beautiful -- and to all children and their parents who ought to learn that this option exists --- Disney's "Encanto" offers an antidote and a new paradigm in femal…
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Bart @Bart - almost 5 years ago
Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic League
Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic LeagueMike Golic explains how the Atlantic League is utilizing a "robot umpire" to call balls and strikes, which he says could eventually be tested in minor leagues. (1:57)Batters in the Atlantic League will get the chance to steal...continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - 6 months ago
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, November 12, 2023
There’s a lot of tricky stuff here today, but don’t worry, I’ll COACH you through it. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, November 12, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four catego…
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Bobby @Bobby - almost 5 years ago
The Astros are not happy about having a night game last night
The Astros are not happy about having a night game last night – HardballTalkThe Houston Astros just finished a four-game series in Anaheim last night. It was a scheduled night game, starting at 6:07 PM Pacific time. Tonight they start a series at home against the Rangers....continued
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Zetta @Zetta - over 2 years ago
Divergent HOF fates for Ortiz, Bonds and Clemens show history is a moving target - Sportsnet.ca
Divergent HOF fates for Ortiz, Bonds and Clemens show history is a moving target Sportsnet.ca Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Bonds, Clemens fall short on final ballot TSN David Ortiz enters the Baseball Hall of Fame alon…
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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 3 years ago
Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Shared His Father With a Nation
Walter Gretzky coached a young Wayne, who ended up setting N.H.L. scoring records that will never be matched, and became a role model for hockey parents.
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Americo @Americo - over 2 years ago
With 18 Straight Losses, the Baltimore Orioles Near a Record Losing Streak
With 18 straight losses, and a tough stretch of games, Baltimore could set a futility record. The stripped-down roster being part of a larger plan doesn’t make it any easier to watch.
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Marlon @Marlon - about 3 years ago
A Major Change in the Minors: Baseball Moving the Mound Back
As M.L.B. looks to invigorate the game, it will try moving pitchers back by a foot in the independent Atlantic League. The sport has done this dance before.
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Erik @Erik - about 2 years ago
Ron Blomberg Is Ready for the Universal D.H.
Ron Blomberg was a curiosity when he took the pitcher’s spot in the batting order in 1973. Now it will be standard practice in both leagues. “They should have done this a long time ago.”
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Felicita @Felicita - about 2 years ago
Sorare teams up with MLB on NFT-based fantasy sports
Sorare has teamed up with Major League Baseball and MLB Players to launch the first Major League Baseball NFT-based free-to-play game.
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Kraig @Kraig - over 2 years ago
Stephen Lawrence, Whose Music Enriched ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 82
He composed the title song of the landmark album “Free to Be … You and Me.” He then moved on to Big Bird and friends.
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Teagan @Teagan - almost 5 years ago
American businessman Todd Boehly considering bid for Tottenham or Chelsea
American businessman Todd Boehly considering bid for Spurs or ChelseaAmerican businessman Todd Boehly, who owns a 20 per cent stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers, is reportedly considering a bid for Tottenham or Chelsea.Both Spurs and Chelsea have well-known owners in footba...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - over 2 years ago
If You Can Make It There, the Mets Would Love to Have Your Number
As the team’s search for a general manager continues, Sandy Alderson said the pressure of New York City has been a factor. “It’s a big stage and some people prefer to be elsewhere.”
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 3 years ago
Former LA Dodgers manager Lasorda dies aged 93 - Reuters
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, one of baseball's most engaging personalities and an ambassador for the sport, has died at the age of 93, the Major League Baseball team said on Friday.
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Mariano @Mariano - 10 months ago
MLB commish feels 'sorry' for A's fans in Oakland
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels sorry for A's fans in Oakland about the team's potential move to Las Vegas.
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Teagan @Teagan - about 4 years ago
Baseball Hall of Fame 2020 voting results, updates: Derek Jeter, Larry Walker head to Cooperstown...
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has two new members. Tuesday night, Yankees legend Derek Jeter and five-tool threat Larry Walker were announced as the newest Hall of Famers during a live MLB Network broadcast.Players must appear on 75 percent of submitted ballots to be...continued
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Bart @Bart - almost 5 years ago
Astros To Select Jose Urquidy
Astros To Select Jose UrquidyThe Astros will select the contract of right-hander Jose Urquidy, who’ll be called up to start for them tomorrow, president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow announced to reporters Monday (Twitter link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronic...continued
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Maureen @Maureen - about 4 years ago
Day 31 without sports : A box score fever dream emerges in Florida, Arizona
CLOSE What I’m Hearing: Bob Nightengale shares what he’s been hearing about the future of the league USA TODAYRemember box scores?It's been 31 days since baseball fans have had a chance to consume perhaps their most essential food group, and it's eerie to gaze at the ghos...continued
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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 1 month ago
College baseball top-25 rankings, plus players to watch in April
The latest top 25 rankings, plus the players we're watching in April.
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Teagan @Teagan - 6 months ago
Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources says
The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport’s first relocation since 2005, according to two people familiar with the vote
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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 4 years ago
MLB Opening Day pushed to mid-May at earliest
Jeff Passan wouldn't be shocked if Major League Baseball were completely shut down over the next 24-48 hours in response to the coronavirus outbreak. (1:10)NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday after the federal ...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 5 years ago
The Most Outrageous Reasons Married Couples Have Filed for Divorce
The Most Outrageous Reasons People Have Filed for DivorceWith as many as 50 per cent of all marriages in the United States ending in divorce, marriage doesn't seem to be the institution it once was. After the honeymoon period is over, more and more couples are discovering...continued
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Liliane @Liliane - about 2 years ago
Billy Eppler’s Recipe for Mets Success: Piching, Depht, Thick Skin
Billy Eppler was an executive with the Yankees, signed Shohei Ohtani to the Angels and was (briefly) a player agent. He would rather talk about the Mets’ future.
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