Baseball
Anything to do with Baseball
Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 2 years ago
A Flood of New Hall of Famers, Followed by a Grinding Halt
Fifteen years ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted 17 people from the Negro leagues. The election came with some controversy and has been followed by silence.
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Hulda
@Hulda -
over 3 years ago
M.L.B. Will Add Negro Leagues to Official Records
More than 3,400 players from seven leagues that operated from 1920 to 1948 will now be considered major leaguers in a move that will shake up the record books.
2 minutes read
Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 4 years ago
U.S. minor league baseball teams sue insurers for pandemic business losses - Reuters
(Reuters) - Fifteen U.S. minor league baseball teams on Tuesday sued several insurers for not paying out claims for business interruption losses after the cancellation of “much or all” of the league’s season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a lawsuit....continued
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Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
Married couple arrested for planting "bait bikes" then beating thieves with baseball bats
Married couple arrested for planting "bait bikes" then beating thieves with baseball bats / Boing BoingCorey Curnutt (25) and Savannah Grillot (29) of Visalia, California were arrested on four counts of assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy charges, reports Fresno's...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
about 2 years ago
If the Lockout Makes Baseball Better, It Will Have Been Worth It
After tense negotiations, Major League Baseball and the players’ union both made gains in their desired areas. But more important, they avoided losses — of games and, potentially, their standing.
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
10 months ago
LSU fans win the College World Series Jell-O shot challenge with 68,888 shots
I don't follow sports at all, but I'm from Louisiana, and my Facebook feed has been absolutely jammed packed with friends and family posting about LSU being in, and then winning, the 2023 College World Series, which, I'm embarrassed to say, I had to look up t…
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Americo
@Americo -
almost 4 years ago
Fox Sports will fill empty baseball stadiums with very creepy "virtual fans"
For better or worse, professional baseball is coming back and Fox Sports — again, for better or worse — has decided it needs to "fill" empty stadiums with Sims-esque virtual fans.I'm not exactly sure why we needed this. I'm pretty certain we did not need this. And yet, Fo...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 3 years ago
Ubaldo Jimenez Gets College Degree, Honoring a Promise to His Mother
When leaving the Dominican Republic, Ubaldo Jiménez promised his mother he’d get an education. Twenty years later, he graduated from college — with honors.
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Webster
@Webster -
over 3 years ago
There will be no inductees in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
None of the eligible candidates received the minimum of 75% of ballots cast to be elected.
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Dayton
@Dayton -
almost 5 years ago
7 important MLB trends to watch in 2019
The game is changing, perhaps more quickly than ever. Forget comparing the sport to what it looked like in the 1960s or the '80s; the game has changed massively in just the last half-decade. Remember, just five years ago, we were all talking about the lack of power ,and n...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
almost 5 years ago
MLB trends to watch in 2019
The game is changing, perhaps more quickly than ever. Forget comparing the sport to what it looked like in the 1960s or the '80s; the game has changed massively in just the last half-decade. Remember, just five years ago, we were all talking about the lack of power ,and n...continued
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
3 months ago
MLB.TV's four-game Multiview feature is coming to Apple, Amazon and Google TV devices
Baseball fans who've had to stay glued to their computer to watch several MLB games simultaneously will soon be able to kick back in front of their TV and do the same thing. The league has announced several updates for MLB.TV for this upcoming season. For…
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
almost 2 years ago
Roger Angell quotes on baseball, turning 100 - Reuters.com
Roger Angell, who turned 100 in 2020 and died on Friday, said he liked writing about baseball because its unhurried pace gave him time to think. Here are his thoughts.
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Kraig
@Kraig -
about 4 years ago
LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner's handling of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal
(CNN) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal , imploring him to "fix this.""Listen I know I don't play baseball but I am in ...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 3 years ago
Tony La Russa Returns at 76, Ready to Combine Old Wisdom and New Data
Baseball strategy has changed rapidly since La Russa last managed, in 2011. After being hired by the White Sox on Thursday, he said he would use both his own baseball experience and advanced analytics.
2 minutes read
Joe
@Joe -
almost 3 years ago
'Shotime' pitches a frenzy for Japanese sports company Zett - Reuters
Shares of a little-known Japanese sports gear company have jumped more than 50% in recent days, a rally traders link to excitement over Shohei Ohtani's success in U.S. Major League Baseball.
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
about 3 years ago
How to Stream the 2021 Masters Tournament for Free
After closures and delays, fans are excited to see their favorite sports resume a (somewhat) regular schedule. Opening day for baseball was April 1, and the PGA Masters returns for its 85th tournament tomorrow, April 8. The tournament takes place at Augusta N…
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Arvid
@Arvid -
almost 5 years ago
Saturday BP, 7/20/19
Saturday BP, 7/20/19The Giants Community Fund’s annual Junior Giants Stretch Drive is going on now! The Community Fund raises money to help with health, education and violence prevention as well, and you may have seen the 50/50 raffle they do at the ballpark, or heard of ...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 2 years ago
M.L.B.’s Collective Bargaining Agreement Expires With Lockout to Follow
Players and owners continued to negotiate until the final day, but with no deadline deal, baseball is about to have its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike.
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
almost 3 years ago
Baseball-U.S. pitcher woke to 2 a.m. call of trade to Twins - Reuters
Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest U.S. baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2 a.m. on Saturday by an unexpected phone call./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/UR5ILJBNTBIDBK5A3UOP72SRUQ.jpg)
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George
@George -
over 3 years ago
‘He Was the Perfect Pro:’ Tom Seaver’s Senses Made Him a Baseball Great
This was one Hall of Famer challenging another Hall of Famer to pitch to a third Hall of Famer — and Seaver did not back down. He ran the count full to Winfield, then fanned him on a changeup and went on to complete the game.“He was the most intelligent pitcher we’ve ever...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 2 years ago
With No Deadline Deal, M.L.B.’s Lockout Begins
Players and owners continued to negotiate until the final day, but with the sides still far apart, baseball has its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike.
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 4 years ago
You can now order Postmates at Yankee Stadium
You can now order Postmates at Yankee StadiumThe service, called Postmates Live, will allow fans to order right from their seats and then retrieve their food at designated pick-up points in Section 113 and 116 of the stadium. The service is only available in those two sec...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
over 4 years ago
The Mets Are Eliminated. Now Will Mickey Callaway Survive?
The Mets Are Eliminated. Now Will Mickey Callaway Survive?Shortly after the Mets were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday night, despite a 10-3 win over the Miami Marlins, Manager Mickey Callaway gathered the players in the clubhouse and express...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
over 3 years ago
Baseball in Empty Stadiums Is Weird. How Will It Affect Outcomes?
Pitchers agree.“There are plenty of pitchers that leave the bullpen throwing 89 to 90 miles an hour, but their first pitch in front of the fans, in front of the opponent, is 95,” the former Cy Young winner Orel Hershiser said.Reds starter Trevor Bauer, a full-bore adopter...continued
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