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MLBPA head Tony Clark rips teams over ‘championship belt’ award

Major League Baseball has a somewhat surreal way of complimenting the team that does the most to help the league accomplish its goals in salary arbitration hearings, and the MLB Players Association views it as a sign of disrespect between the two …

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Report: MLB awards championship belt to team that keeps arbitration salaries lowest

The relationship between MLB teams and the MLB Players Association appears to be as strained as ever following another relatively quiet free agency, and there is no symbol of the divide between the two sides that is stronger than “The …

Blake Snell has high praise for Astros after rough outing

The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner had high praise for the Houston Astros after being roughed up by them on Opening Day. Blake Snell was shelled for three home runs — over three consecutive innings — and gave up five runs in six …

Mike Trout comes up limping after sliding into second

Mike Trout was limping after sliding into second base following a double in the Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Oakland A’s on Thursday. Trout batted with a runner on first and two outs in the top of the eighth. He smoked a line …

Bryce Harper booed in Phillies debut

If you’re wondering what makes Philadelphia a difficult city to play in, look no further than this. Bryce Harper received some boos in his Phillies debut after striking out twice in Thursday’s season-opener against the Atlanta Braves. …

Watch: Lorenzo Cain robs home run to seal Opening Day win

The Milwaukee Brewers won their Opening Day game against the St Louis Cardinals on Thursday thanks to some magic from Lorenzo Cain. Cain robbed a home run for the final out of the game to give the Brewers a 5-4 win at home. Take a look: LO CAIN. FOR. …

Watch: Gary Sanchez appears to pimp routine fly ball

Fly balls typically don’t carry as well at Yankee Stadium in March as they would in the middle of the summer, and Gary Sanchez appears to have learned that the hard way on Opening Day. Early on in the Yankees’ game against the Baltimore …

Kendrys Morales reportedly traded to Oakland A’s

The Oakland A’s are adding a bat to help make up for the loss of Matt Olson. The A’s have acquired Kendrys Morales in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Olson, the team’s first …

David Wright credited with helping seal deGrom extension

The New York Mets may have received an unexpected assist in sealing Jacob deGrom’s contract extension. According to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, it was Wright, now a special assistant to the GM, who came up with the structure that …

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Mets place top prospect on MLB roster despite service time considerations

The New York Mets have insisted they are committed to doing everything they can to win games in 2019, and they took another step toward convincing fans of that in advance of Opening Day. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Pete Alonso, the top …

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Phillies taking harsh stance against reporters tweeting at certain times

The Philadelphia Phillies expect the undivided attention of every reporter in the room during media availability for players and coaches this year — even if it means preventing those reporters from fulfilling their job requirements. Earlier …

Ranking the top 10 World Series contenders

Much attention has been given to the number of MLB teams that are currently going through rebuilding processes, but there are still a number of teams trying to win it all this season. The race for the World Series should be thrilling in 2019, with a …

Bryce Harper voted most overrated MLB player in new poll

Bryce Harper continues to engender a strong response among his colleagues. Harper was voted the most overrated MLB player in a new poll released this week. The poll was put together by The Athletic, whose writers asked players to vote on 20 items, …

Report: Padres to buck trend, open with Fernando Tatis Jr in big leagues

The San Diego Padres will be bucking a trend in their handling of a talented young play, according to a report. The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reported on Tuesday that the Padres plan to open the season with Fernando Tatis Jr. on the big league …

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Kyle Hendricks agrees to four-year extension with Cubs

Kyle Hendricks has continued the trend of starting pitchers inking new deals with their teams before they hit free agency, as the right-hander agreed to a new four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic has the …

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Ex-Playmate says A-Rod sexted her weeks before proposing to Jennifer Lopez

Alex Rodriguez has been dogged by some rumors of alleged — or attempted — cheating during his engagement to Jennifer Lopez, and the latest comes from a former Playboy Playmate who says A-Rod was sending her inappropriate texts not long …

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