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MLB players to wear electronic tracers, face discipline for violations

MLB players, on-field staff and personnel who require access to them at ballparks must wear electronic tracing wristbands from the start of spring training.
3 years ago
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Report: MLB slightly deadening ball amid recent home run surge

Major League Baseball is reportedly slightly deadening its baseballs after the recent surge in home run productivity in 2019 and 2020.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Longtime baseball writer, Arizona resident Pedro Gomez dies at 58

Longtime baseball writer Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly at his home in Arizona on Sunday, his family said in a statement. He was 58.
3 years ago
In this Sept. 11, 2020, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first du...
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AP: Cardinals to acquire Nolan Arenado from Rockies

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies, a person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press.
3 years ago
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Hank Aaron, baseball’s 1-time home run king, dies at 86

Hank Aaron, who broke the MLB home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86 and died peacefully in his sleep.
3 years ago
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first...
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AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Blake Snell from Rays

The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire P Blake Snell from the defending AL champion Tampa Bay Rays.
3 years ago
FILE - In this March 13, 2017, file photo, former MLB pitcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekr...
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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled hitters for more than two decades, died Sunday at the age of 81.
3 years ago
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Tony La Russa pleads guilty to lesser charge to end DUI case

Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his February arrest in metro Phoenix.
3 years ago
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MLB launches wood-bat league for draft-eligible prospects

The wood-bat MLB Draft League is launching with five teams and could add a sixth, Major League Baseball announced Monday.
3 years ago
Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena celebrates a home run during the first inning in Game 6 of the base...
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Tampa Bay outfielder Arozarena arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan

Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan state for a situation involving allegations of domestic violence
3 years ago
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Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM

Kim Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins.
3 years ago
AJ Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros looks on during batting practice prior to Game Seven of the 2019...
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Fresh off suspension, Hinch takes over as Tigers manager

The Tigers hired AJ Hinch to be their new manager Friday, giving him a chance to return to a major league dugout after he was fired by Houston.
4 years ago
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White Sox reunite with La Russa, hire Hall of Fame manager

Tony La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series with the Athletics and two more with the Cardinals, is returning to manage the White Sox.
4 years ago
Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips (14) celebrates the game winning hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers...
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Brett Phillips’ walk-off single seals Rays’ 8-7 game four World Series win

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat Los Angeles 8-7 and tied the World Series at two games each.
4 years ago
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AP Interview: Rob Manfred likes larger playoff, runner in extras

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Game 2 of Cubs-Marlins NL Wild Card Series postponed due to weather

Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series between the Cubs and Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather forecasted at Wrigley Field throughout Thursday.
4 years ago
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MLB and MLBPA give $10 million to The Players Alliance

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced on Monday that they will be giving The Players Alliance a pledge of $10 million.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Six different MLB teams not playing in light of Jacob Blake shooting

The Milwaukee Brewers are following suit with the Bucks and other NBA teams in boycotting Wednesday night's games, and other MLB teams are too.
4 years ago
In this Friday, July 31, 2020, file photo, fan cutouts sit in seats behind home plate at Miller Par...
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Another postponement rattles MLB; Brewers’ Cain opts out

The coronavirus forced baseball's 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out.
4 years ago
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6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

The conversation, first reported by ESPN, comes amid growing evidence that the spread of infection threatens to overtake efforts to play ball.
4 years ago
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (17) looks back at Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) a...
Arizona Sports

Benches clear after Dodgers P Joe Kelly throws at Bregman, Correa

Benches cleared during the Dodgers-Astros game after Los Angeles pitcher Joe Kelly threw a pair of pitches that didn't sit well with Houston.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Report: MLB spring training sites in Arizona to close due to coronavirus

MLB is reportedly closing down its spring training locations in Arizona following players and staff members testing positive for coronavirus.
4 years ago
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MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible

The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season
4 years ago
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Red Sox stripped of draft pick, Alex Cora suspended for 2020

Boston was stripped of its second-round pick in this year's draft by MLB for breaking video rules and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through 2020.
4 years ago