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Epstein talks about transition in role with Cubs
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Monday, 05 October 2020 15:27
CHICAGO -- Entering the final year of his contract with the Chicago Cubs -- and his 10th overall with the team -- president of baseball operations Theo Epstein reiterated his longstanding belief that about a decade of service time for an organization might be enough for him."For me, as an individual, there is benefit for change, after a significant amount…
Rays get OF Meadows (oblique) back for ALDS
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Monday, 05 October 2020 12:14
The Tampa Bay Rays' offense received a boost Monday when the team announced that outfielder Austin Meadows is on the roster for the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. Meadows had been on the injured list since Sept. 18 with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.Manager Kevin Cash told reporters on Sunday that Meadows was "in a…
Umpire suing MLB assigned to Dodgers-Padres
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Monday, 05 October 2020 12:14
NEW YORK -- Angel Hernandez, who has sued Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, will umpire the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.The Cuba-born Hernandez sued in July 2017, claiming he hadn't been assigned to the World Series since 2005 and hadn't been promoted to lead a crew. The case is undergoing…
SCOTUS: Case to up minor league pay can go on
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Monday, 05 October 2020 10:40
The Supreme Court on Monday denied Major League Baseball's request to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of minor league players, paving the way for a case in which players seek to receive compensation commensurate with hours worked.The case of Senne v. Royals, filed originally in 2014 on behalf of former minor league player Aaron Senne, expanded to encompass…
Playoffs Daily: Astros, A's, Yankees, Rays ready to get cranking again
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Monday, 05 October 2020 07:57
The MLB playoffs made it through the wildness of the wild-card series, whittling the field to a more conventional eight teams for the division series. Everything won't be the same as it ever was, however, as all the games will be played at neutral sites and there will be no off days, placing a premium on quality pitching depth.The action…
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Monday, 05 October 2020 07:57
MLB Playoffs Power Rankings: Reseeding the eight remaining teams as division series begin
Sunday, 04 October 2020 21:49
Breaking down all the bad blood in the four division series
Sunday, 04 October 2020 17:26
Rays' Meadows 'in good spot' ahead of ALDS
Sunday, 04 October 2020 16:54
How Cole, Higashioka thanked the Yankees scout who helped bring them together
Sunday, 04 October 2020 11:32
Three things the Angels must do to finally build a winner for Mike Trout
Saturday, 03 October 2020 22:10
Ex-pitcher Haeger, sought in murder, found dead
Saturday, 03 October 2020 21:01
Cervelli announces retirement after 13 seasons
Saturday, 03 October 2020 15:36
MLB offseason preview: What's next for teams already out of the playoffs
Saturday, 03 October 2020 14:56
Phillies GM Klentak steps down; to be reassigned
Saturday, 03 October 2020 14:56
Sources: Padres' Clevinger could return in NLDS
Saturday, 03 October 2020 13:58
Why Yankees-Rays ALDS could be the series of the MLB playoffs
Saturday, 03 October 2020 13:58
Betts, Tatis, Kershaw, Machado -- oh my! Why you can't blink during Dodgers-Padres NLDS
Saturday, 03 October 2020 09:00
'We're still here': How the Marlins overcame a COVID-19 outbreak and became playoff winners
Saturday, 03 October 2020 00:44
Padres ride bullpen over Cardinals, but will that work on Dodgers?
Friday, 02 October 2020 22:12
Padres end 22-year playoff futility, get L.A. next
Friday, 02 October 2020 22:12
Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher Gibson dies at 84
Friday, 02 October 2020 16:25
Yankees, Rays play down hostilities before ALDS
Friday, 02 October 2020 16:25
Reliever Stammen to start for Padres in Game 3
Friday, 02 October 2020 16:25
Marlins sweep Cubs, now 7-0 all-time in playoffs
Friday, 02 October 2020 16:45