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Sources: MLB foreign-substance action plan afoot
All Major League Baseball pitchers will be checked repeatedly and randomly for foreign substances by umpires under the plan being swiftly advanced, and perhaps implemented later the month.
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MLB bans Alomar after sexual misconduct inquiry
Roberto Alomar, a 12-time All-Star who had been serving as a consultant to Major League Baseball, has been placed on the league's ineligible list following an investigation into a 2014 sexual misconduct allegation.
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Braves' Kazmar plays in first MLB game since '08
Sean Kazmar Jr. returned to the major leagues after an 13-year absence, pinch hitting for the Atlanta Braves and grounding into a double play on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
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Sony claims it was MLB’s decision to put its baseball game on Xbox Game Pass
The Show 21 will release on Xbox's service this month, but PlayStation owners will need to buy it…
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Georgia governor vows a fight after MLB yanks All-Star Game
News of Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from Georgia over its sweeping new voting law reverberated among fans Saturday, while Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to defend...
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Texas Rangers allowing 100% capacity at stadium for opening day
After opening day, the Rangers will switch to a system where certain sections will allow for "distanced seating."
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Ump Hernandez loses discrimination suit vs. MLB
Umpire Angel Hernandez lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, with a judge ruling that a "handful of cherry-picked examples" did not demonstrate a systematic effort by the league.
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Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy
NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown
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Cleveland’s Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Team Name
The decision comes amid a wider push for sports teams to stop using Native American names and imagery as team names and mascots.
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MLB To Investigate Justin Turner For Intentionally Exposing Team To Coronavirus
The Dodgers third baseman returned to the field and removed his mask to celebrate the team's World Series win — after testing positive during the game.
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Whitey Ford, Hall of Fame Yankees pitcher, dies at 91
Whitey Ford, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the New York Yankees, died at the age of 91, the team announced.
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M.L.B.’s Unusual Postseason: 16 Teams, Neutral Sites and No Days Off
This will be one of the most unusual Octobers in memory for Major League Baseball. Here’s a primer to all the changes to the playoff format.
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Braves' 29 runs second most in MLB since 1900
A day after being shut out, the Braves hit seven homers and scored 29 runs against the Marlins on Wednesday night, falling just one run short of tying the MLB record for most runs in a game.
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MLB TV ratings surge, particularly among younger viewers
After a long layoff, and amid some scheduling issues due to COVID-19, Major League Baseball's TV ratings are improving.Through the third weekend of MLB action, 39 million unique viewers have watched 59 telecasts (661,017 per game), compared to 26 million over 45 broadcasts (577,777 per game) through the same period in 2019
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Anthony Fauci baseball card sets all-time sale record
NIAID Director Anthony Fauci set an all-time print run record with his baseball card from leading manufacturer Topps, the company announced Monday.
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Sources: Marlins cancel game as virus spreads
The Marlins have canceled their home opener and remain in Philadelphia as the coronavirus spreads among the team, sources told ESPN.
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White Sox fan buys 100 cardboard cutouts of himself to take up infield section at Guaranteed Rate Field
With empty stadiums during the COVID-19 pandemic, many MLB organizations are offering the opportunity for fans to buy cardboard cutouts that will be placed in the seats. The Chicago White Sox are one of those teams, at least for their season-opening series against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox made 1,500 Read more...
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8 Ways MLB Is Leaning on Technology to Keep Fans Engaged This Summer
In a truncated season, here’s a rundown of what to expect when MLB holds Opening Day for all its clubs.
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Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
ATLANTA (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar...
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31 MLB players positive for virus after initial tests
Thirty-one players were positive for COVID-19 in Major League Baseball's first round of coronavirus testing, the league and players' union announced Friday.
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