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Derek Jeter would have moved out of Manhattan over World Series loss

Derek Jeter is one of the great MLB champions of our time, so it’s no surprise to learn just how important winning was to him. The former New York Yankees shortstop won five World Series with the team — 1996, 1998-2000, and 2009. Jeter …

Report: Carl Crawford arrested for alleged domestic violence

Former All-Star Carl Crawford has been arrested for alleged domestic violence on Thursday. TMZ Sports reported on Thursday that Crawford surrendered to authorities at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas. Jail records show Crawford was booked …

Rob Manfred

Report: ‘Great confidence’ there will be MLB season even without agreement

Major League Baseball has been unable to reach an agreement with the MLBPA on a format and pay structure for the upcoming season, but there seems to be a sense of confidence that there will be baseball this summer one way or the other. Jon Heyman of …

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Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty takes shot at Rob Manfred’s ‘paycut’

MLB and the players are in a labor dispute over compensation for a shortened season, and at least one player pointed out some hypocrisy coming from the side of the league. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty responded to a proposal from former …

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Report: Doubt growing over MLB owners, players reaching deal to play 2020 season

This week is regarded as pivotal in efforts to get an agreement in place to play an MLB season in 2020, and optimism among some parties seems to be waning quickly. After Major League Baseball turned down the MLBPA’s counterproposal for a …

Rob Manfred

MLB rejects union’s proposal for 114-game season

MLB owners are in a stalemate with the MLB Players Association over the length of the 2020 season, and neither side has shown a willingness to bend. Players agreed back in March to be paid pro-rated salaries based on the number of games that can be …

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Chris Archer to miss 2020 season after undergoing surgery for arm injury

If and when the 2020 MLB season eventually begins, the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to be without starting pitcher Chris Archer. The Pirates announced on Wednesday that Archer recently underwent a surgical procedure after he was diagnosed with …

Bo Bichette

5 MLB players in line for a big season

Sometimes you can tell which MLB players are poised for a big season. Sometimes, the hints lie in the previous season’s performance — while the overall numbers may be underwhelming, there can be a huge surge in production for the latter …

Diamondbacks owner: MLB will not play in November

MLB and the players union continues to be in a labor dispute about the 2020 season, but one thing is for sure: the owners do not want to play in November. The two sides have been exchanging proposals, with each side seemingly starting negotiations …

Rob Manfred

MLB season will begin with or without new agreement?

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are still trying to work out a deal to begin play, but we may not have to worry about the 2020 season being canceled even if a new agreement is not reached. As SNY’s Andy Martino explained, …

Lenny Dykstra had libel lawsuit dismissed for fitting reason

Lenny Dykstra has apparently done so many vile things in his life that people are free to say what they want about him without legal consequences. That’s essentially what New York Supreme Court Judge Robert D. Kalish ruled on Friday, when he …

Art Howe recovered, no longer has coronavirus

The daughter of former Oakland A’s manager Art Howe shared some great news on Twitter Monday. Stephanie Sullivan, who is Howe’s oldest daughter, tweeted that her father was COVID-19 free. My father Art Howe is now covid 19 coronavirus …

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Report: Most MLB players would refuse to play less than half a season

It does not sound like Major League Baseball’s short season proposal is going to be enough to satisfy players. According to Brendan Kuty of NJ.com, most MLB players — including several stars — would not be interested in playing less …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB to offer players pro-rated salaries for shorter season

Major League Baseball owners are willing to grant a major concession to players in negotiations about playing the season — but there’s a major caveat. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, MLB plans to propose a shorter season but would be …

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Nationals will continue paying minor leaguers full stipend after player objections

The Washington Nationals have backed away from a plan to cut minor leaguers’ weekly stipend after the team’s MLB roster publicly called out the decision. Nationals ownership had originally intended to drop the weekly pay for minor …

Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals players to help cover stipends for minor leaguers after pay cut

Washington Nationals Major League players are stepping up to help out the organization’s minor leaguers. The Nationals reportedly cut about 30 minor leaguers last week because they believe there will not be a season. They also dropped the …

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