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Sandrine @Sandrine - almost 4 years ago

Japanese baseball fan enters empty stadium via robot - Reuters India

Yomiuri Giants cheerleaders talk to a fan, Futaba Tsuchiya, on a monitor during their game against Hiroshima Toyo Carp, held without spectators due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan June 23, 2020. REUTERS/Jack TarrantTOKYO (...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - over 3 years ago

How to Get a Free Taco When Someone Steals a Base During the World Series

Do you like tacos? What about baseball? And free food? Even if only two of the three apply, you’re in luck, because the World Series is happening right now, and so is Taco Bell’s ninth annual “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promotion. Here’s how and when to get …

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Marjory @Marjory - over 3 years ago

Red Sox coach Smith sets sights on MLB managerial role - Reuters

Bianca Smith, who this week became the first Black woman coach in professional baseball when she was hired by the Boston Red Sox, hopes to be manager of a Major League Baseball club one day.

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Myles @Myles - about 3 years ago

Topps debuts its first NFT baseball card collection

Topps has released its first NFT baseball card collection, Series 1, bringing MLB cards into the digital era.

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 3 years ago

Emmys take a note from baseball, opening with cardboard cutouts of nominees

An awkward opening monologue! Stunt jokes that don't land! An audience of beautiful people! Who said the Emmys were going to feel weird this year?Jimmy Kimmel opened the "virtual" 2020 Emmys with a less-than-tight five, noting earnestly that "the world may be terrible but...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 2 years ago

Japan floated idea of national honour for MLB's Ohtani, but he declined - Reuters

Japan floated the idea of presenting a prestigious national honour to Shohei Ohtani after the baseball star won one of the top awards in U.S. Major League Baseball - but he declined, saying it was still "too early."

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Muriel @Muriel - almost 4 years ago

The lengthy plan to restart the NBA season features fitness rings for temperature tracking

A memo obtained by The Athletic details the NBA’s plans to play out the remainder of the 2019-2020 season, beginning at the end of June. It’s a fairly detailed return to action for the league, including some notable tidbits, like, “It is critical that every player underst...continued

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Bart @Bart - almost 5 years ago

Bikini-clad woman, 69, missing in Mojave Desert

Bikini-clad woman, 69, missing in Mojave Desert(MERCURY NEWS) — SAN BERNARDINO – Authorities in California say they are searching for a bikini-clad Arizona woman who went missing while hiking in the Mojave Desert.The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 2 years ago

Carlos Beltran back in baseball as Yankees TV analyst - Reuters

Carlos Beltran is returning to baseball as an analyst for New York Yankees games for the YES Network.

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Josiah @Josiah - almost 5 years ago

Disney Tightens Grip on 2019 Box Office as Other Franchises Struggle

Disney Tightens Grip on 2019 Box Office as Other Franchises StruggleWith the 2019 box office approaching the halfway point, one thing is clear: It’s Disney’s world right now, and the rest of the film industry is just living in it. After grossing over $3 billion annually i...continued

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Moises @Moises - almost 4 years ago

Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game - Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) - With their stadium devoid of fans due to coronavirus restrictions, Japanese baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have come up with an imaginative replacement: dancing robots.Before their most recent Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) game against Rakuten...continued

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Oren @Oren - almost 4 years ago

Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game - Reuters UK

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 3 years ago

‘Greatest Met of All Time’: Tom Seaver Is Mourned Across Baseball

Longtime opponents expressed their admiration for Seaver. Larry Bowa, 74, the former Philadelphia Phillies player, manager and coach, wrote in part, “ He was one of the toughest pitchers I faced in my career and off the field he was a great person. RIP.” Bowa hit just .21...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - about 2 years ago

Five-time All-Star Adrian Gonzalez announces retirement - Reuters

Adrian Gonzalez announced his retirement from Major League Baseball over social media on Saturday.

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Angus @Angus - about 2 years ago

Lead negotiators to meet for 'informal' talks Thursday - Reuters

Lead negotiators representing Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are set for "informal" talks on Thursday as the risk of further shortening the 2022 season grows.

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Muriel @Muriel - almost 4 years ago

Alomar calls on MLB, union to reach deal: ‘Let’s get baseball back’ - Sportsnet.ca

Toronto Blue Jays legend and Hall of Fame infielder Roberto Alomar is calling on Major League Baseball and the players’ union to reach a deal to salvage the 2020 season.“As a fan, my hope is that the two sides can come together, find common ground so we can play a basebal...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 3 years ago

EA acquires 'Super Mega Baseball' developer Metalhead

Electronic Arts has acquired Metalhead Software, the Canada-based video game developer behind the Super Mega Baseball franchise..

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Maida @Maida - over 2 years ago

Bobby Valentine, Ex-Mets Manager, Wants to Be the Mayor of Stamford

The mayor’s race in Stamford has been flooded with money and intrigue, thanks largely to the flamboyant presence of Bobby Valentine, a first-time candidate and former Mets and Red Sox manager.

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Minnie @Minnie - over 2 years ago

World Series Rings: Everyone Wants them, No One Wears Them

World Series rings are the ultimate goal for many in baseball, but for those who win them practicality can get in the way.

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago

Astros Heckler Torments Team With Megaphone

“We condemn Rob Manfred’s unwillingness to hold players accountable for bringing shame to our beautiful sport,” Kanter said over the megaphone. “Remember: Cheating is wrong. Please do not cheat.”He added in a phone interview after the game: “I thought it was a big enough ...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - 7 months ago

Police looking for boy at center of pizza gift card scam to support his baseball team

Police are looking for a little boy who is thought to be at the center of a pizza scam by selling fake gift cards as a fundraiser for his baseball team.

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Jany @Jany - almost 3 years ago

Nintendo Switch Online will soon offer over 100 classic games

Nintendo will soon add five more classic games to Switch Online, bringing the total number of titles you can play through the subscription service to 104..

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Minnie @Minnie - almost 3 years ago

Denied a Season, Some Ivy League Athletes Craft a Baseball Gap Year

The Ivy League, unlike most Division I conferences, decided against spring sports. That has led some athletes, like baseball players at Brown, to find outside ways to train.

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Elliott @Elliott - over 3 years ago

MLB suspending political contributions after Capitol rampage - Reuters

Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions after a mob exhorted by President Donald Trump rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last week, it said on Wednesday.

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Kraig @Kraig - almost 5 years ago

Some things of interest

Big Data, Plainly Spoken (aka Numbers Rule Your World)My review of Jim Albert's book Visualizing Baseball is on the sister blog. As I mentioned in the review, I thought a more appropriate title should be "Fast Intro to Baseball Analytics". Thus, the book may be of interes...continued

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