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George @George - almost 2 years ago

MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline

A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - about 3 years ago

Get a Free Year of MLB.TV From Your Mobile Provider

The T-Mobile Tuesday app offers T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile users free weekly deals just for using the company’s mobile network, and this week’s deals include a free year of MLB.TV for customers in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. T…

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Zackery @Zackery - about 2 years ago

Reports: Latest labor talks produce 'minimal' progress as deadline nears - Reuters

The Major League Baseball Players Association made tweaks in its latest proposals during negotiations with MLB on Thursday, but reports from ESPN and The Athletic described progress in talks between the two sides as "minimal" and not substantive.

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Rowan @Rowan - over 2 years ago

Hall of Fame: Bonds, Clemens and Ortiz May Fall Short

David Ortiz could be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, but there will be trends worth noting even if he, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and others fall short.

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 3 years ago

Mudcat Grant, American League’s First Black 20-Game Winner, Dies at 85

After 14 major league seasons, he wrote a book about Black pitchers and sang in nightclubs. “I made way more money in music than I did in baseball,” he said.

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 4 years ago

Rick Zamperin: Remembering Toronto Blue Jays fan favourite Tony Fernandez - Global News

Send this page to someone via emailMillions of baseball fans who grew up during the 1980s, especially those who cheered for the Toronto Blue Jays, wanted to be Tony Fernandez.And why wouldn’t they?His impeccable defensive abilities at shortstop. Those long, looping, accur...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 2 years ago

MLB unveils $1 mln fund for workers affected by lockout - Reuters

Major League Baseball said on Tuesday it has created a $1 million fund to help support workers affected by cancelled Spring Training games as a result of the ongoing lockout of players over a labour dispute.

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Assunta @Assunta - over 3 years ago

‘They Just Get It’: How Women in M.L.B. Found Support in a Group Text

That is little surprise considering baseball has long been an industry controlled by men. But women are increasingly becoming a presence in the sport.Forty percent of the professional employees at Major League Baseball’s central office are women (the highest percentage si...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

An Explosive Piston Inside This Baseball Bat Means Anyone Could Shatter the Home Run Record

Gif : YouTubeThe longest verifiable home run in professional baseball history was hit by Joey Meyer of the minor league Denver Zephyrs at a distance of 582 feet. Shane Wighton, an engineer known on YouTube for his sport-cheating inventions including a never-miss basketbal...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - 3 months ago

Giants Appear to Troll Dodgers with Mickey Mouse Ears Fan Giveaway for 2024 Game

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the biggest rivalries in all of Major League Baseball, and it appears the team from Northern…

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Elvie @Elvie - almost 2 years ago

MLB suspends Bauer following sexual assault investigation - Reuters

Major League Baseball on Friday announced it had suspended Los Angeles Dodgers' Trevor Bauer for two seasons without pay for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, a ruling the pitcher vowed to appeal.

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Assunta @Assunta - 5 months ago

Sources: Ohtani can opt out if Dodgers execs exit

Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Dodgers allows him to opt out if owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman lose their roles with the team, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Hulda @Hulda - over 2 years ago

Kangol Kid, Early Rapper Who Sought ‘Roxanne,’ Dies at 55

As a member of the group UTFO, he was heard on one of the most influential and widely imitated songs of commercial hip-hop’s early years.

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Marie @Marie - over 2 years ago

70 Years Later, Bobby Thomson’s Homer Still Hurts

A die-hard Brooklyn Dodgers fan cut school with his buddies to attend what turned out to be one of the most crushing defeats in all sports. Isn’t it time to let it go?

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 3 years ago

Spiders? Cleveland Baseball Team Is In Search of a New Name

As fans speculate what name Cleveland will choose to replace “Indians,” the team’s past presents some fairly odd options.

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Erik @Erik - almost 5 years ago

The New Harry Potter Game Is More Than Just a Pokémon Go Copycat

Slate’s Use of Your DataBy clicking “Agree,” you consent to Slate’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and the use of technologies such as cookies by Slate and our partners to deliver relevant advertising on our site, in emails and across the Internet, to personalize con...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 3 years ago

Marlins name Ng as MLB's first female general manager - Reuters Canada

The Miami Marlins on Friday said they have named Kim Ng to be their general manager, making her the first woman to hold such a position in Major League Baseball.

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Nelson @Nelson - about 4 years ago

Call of Duty dominates PlayStation Store’s March downloads

Sony released charts showing the top downloads on the PlayStation 4’s digital store for March, and Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty franchise dominated the month.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the latest main installment in the shooter franchise that hit in September, wa...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 3 years ago

Cardinals-Brewers Game Postponed After St. Louis Records Coronavirus Positives

M.L.B. created a 113-page set of protocols for teams before it resumed play, and its officials had been encouraged by the fact that, until Friday, only one team — the Miami Marlins — had any players who tested positive. But the Marlins’ outbreak, which has widened to incl...continued

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Jany @Jany - over 3 years ago

MLB could shift to bubble for playoffs - Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Aug 10, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning of the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsMajor L...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 2 years ago

Yankees, Rays use social media to raise awareness about gun violence - Reuters

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts to raise awareness about gun violence on Thursday instead of covering their Major League Baseball (MLB) game in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas.

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Juliet @Juliet - 9 months ago

Apple TV+ releases September schedule for MLB 'Friday Night Baseball'

Apple and Major League Baseball have released the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule for September, which will be available to all Apple TV+ subscribers.The regular Friday streaming of baseball games, MLB Friday Night Baseballpairs up two matchups for streaming…

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Ariel @Ariel - about 1 month ago

Saudi-owned SNK is set to revive classic franchise, but which will it be?

SNK is regarded by many as one of the greatest video gaming companies of all time, and certainly one of… Continue reading Saudi-owned SNK is set to revive classic franchise, but which will it be? The post Saudi-owned SNK is set to revive classic franchise, bu…

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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 5 years ago

Aubrey Plaza Cracks a Grin at the Batting Cage

Aubrey Plaza Cracks a Grin at the Batting Cage“I should probably take my earrings off, huh?” she said, removing her hoops.“For safety reasons,” said Melissa Bank, her friend from Los Angeles, who had flown in to cheer Ms. Plaza on.Mr. Stock asked her if she wanted to warm...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - 5 months ago

Batting cage accident leaves high school senior in coma after taking bat to the head

A high school senior is in a coma after he was hit in the head by a baseball bat in the campus batting cages, school officials said.

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