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Angels P Griffin Canning throwing bullpens amid recovery from elbow injury

The postponement of the MLB season has created many obstacles that the league will have to overcome, but it may actually be benefitting the Los Angeles Angels’ pitching staff. Both Shoehei Ohtani and Griffin Canning have been rehabbing from …

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Pete Rose corked his bat, former Expos groundskeeper says

Rumors have existed for years that Pete Rose played with a corked bat during his legendary MLB career, and that talk has resurfaced because of an interesting claim made by a former Montreal Expos groundskeeper. Joe Jammer was a groundskeeper for the …

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ESPN will broadcast live KBO baseball games

Those desperate for live baseball during the coronavirus pandemic are in for something of a treat. According to Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal, ESPN has reached an agreement to broadcast upcoming Korea Baseball Organization games in the …

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Manny Ramirez reportedly drawing interest from Chinese team

Manny Ramirez revealed last week that he is looking to make yet another professional baseball comeback, and the former MLB slugger is reportedly drawing interest from at least one team. According to Mark Buckton of The Taiwain Times, who broke the …

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Jason Giambi says Astros’ sign-stealing is ‘no different’ than PEDs

How big was the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal? According to one former player, it’s on par with the last great scandal in the sport’s history. Former Athletics and Yankees slugger Jason Giambi said he was not surprised to hear …

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Red Sox eyeing ‘new and different concepts’ for uniforms

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most well-known looks in all of baseball, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to potential changes. Red Sox president Sam Kennedy suggested recently that the team is looking at possible concept changes …

Former A’s pitcher Matt Keough dies — dead at 64

Former MLB pitcher Matt Keough has died, the Oakland A’s announced on Saturday. Keough spent the better part of his career with the A’s from 1977 to 1983. He posted a record of 58-84 with a 4.17 ERA. He made the All-Star team as a rookie …

Albert Pujols not sure he will retire after monster contract expires

Albert Pujols says that the end of his current contract does not necessarily mean the end of his playing career. Pujols is 40 and in the ninth of his 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He will be in his age 41 season during the final year …

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Orioles surprise Trey Mancini with messages of support as he battles cancer

The Baltimore Orioles are showing their support of teammate Trey Mancini as he battles cancer. Mancini had a malignant tumor removed from his colon in March, a week after the tumor was discovered during a colonoscopy. On Saturday, the Orioles held a …

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Emmanuel Clase suspended 80 games for PED use

Emmanuel Clase may have to wait until 2021 to make his debut with the Cleveland Indians, as the relief pitcher has been suspended for performance-enhancing drug use. Clase, who was the key piece the Indians acquired from the Texas Rangers as part of …

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MLB, umpires reach agreement for 2020 pay structure

Major League Baseball last month reached an agreement with the players on a pay structure for the 2020 season, and the league has now accomplished the same with its umpires. With the season still postponed indefinitely, MLB and its umpires have …

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Investor Wayne Rothbaum reportedly interested in buying Mets

The New York Mets are still looking for a new owner, and a possible investor has emerged. The New York Post reported on Thursday that billionaire Wayne Rothbaum has interest in buying the team, but only at a discount. The Post’s Thornton …

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Jordan Hicks already back to throwing bullpens after Tommy John surgery

Meteor hurler Jordan Hicks appears to be making very good progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. St. Louis Cardinals president John Mozeliak said this week that the hard-throwing closer has recently advanced to throwing bullpens, …

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Report: ‘Growing optimism’ MLB will play season with teams at home stadiums

It sounds like there is growing momentum toward playing a substantial part of the Major League Baseball season. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, there is “growing optimism” that MLB will be able to play much of its season. The …

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Derek Jeter, Larry Walker react to Hall of Fame induction postponement

As expected, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that the 2020 induction ceremony has been canceled. This year’s inductees, including Derek Jeter and Larry Walker, will instead be inducted in 2021 along with any members of …

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Manny Ramirez looking to make baseball comeback in Taiwan at age 47

Manny Ramirez has not been able to fully commit to retirement since his last MLB action nearly a decade ago, and the former Boston Red Sox slugger is attempting yet another comeback. Ramirez told The Taiwan Times on Wednesday that he is hoping to …

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