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25 years ago, Mariano Rivera made the one great start -- yes, start -- of his Hall of Fame career
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Saturday, 04 July 2020 05:23
Even great athletes will tell you about a day when their career almost didn't happen: a time early when they considered quitting their sport, an injury that was almost more serious, an opportunity that nearly didn't open up, a calamitous failure that might have spiraled. Great careers are fragile. We nearly miss them entirely.But the closest we came to missing…
Mike Trout has his doubts about the 2020 MLB season. He isn't alone
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Saturday, 04 July 2020 20:59
It was Wednesday afternoon and a veteran relief pitcher was in his car, driving to his team's home city with the intention of playing baseball in the midst of a pandemic. He spent the prior days in a remote location wondering whether he should drive north to his house or head west for his job. He chose the latter, despite…
Padres OF Tommy Pham tests positive for virus
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Friday, 03 July 2020 19:11
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham has tested positive for the coronavirus, general manager A.J. Preller announced Friday.Pham is asymptomatic and self-isolating, Preller said, adding that he has been in contact with Pham every day.Preller said the team is following contact tracing protocols and testing protocols. Pham will need to test negative twice in a 24-hour period before returning to…
Indians to examine 'best path forward' for name
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Friday, 03 July 2020 19:20
The Cleveland Indians will "determine the best path forward" regarding their team name amid renewed calls for racial equality and social justice, the team announced in a club statement Friday.The move comes hours after the NFL's Washington Redskins announced they will "undergo a thorough review" of their nickname amid renewed pressure."We are committed to making a positive impact in our…
Rays ace Snell back to work after pay gripes
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Friday, 03 July 2020 15:10
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell reported for work, after all.The 27-year-old Snell made headlines in May when he said he opposed the idea of players taking further pay reductions to start the season during a pandemic -- that it was not worth the health risk. But he said Friday it wasn't difficult to start playing…
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Friday, 03 July 2020 15:14
31 MLB players positive for virus after initial tests
Friday, 03 July 2020 11:47
Red Sox, Astros adapt parks for camps, season
Friday, 03 July 2020 12:12
Indians: OF DeShields tests positive, doing well
Friday, 03 July 2020 12:25
Catcher Castillo becomes third Nat to opt out
Friday, 03 July 2020 11:02
The 2020 MLB season is a series of tests -- and the first big one comes today
Friday, 03 July 2020 05:53
Baseball gave us plenty of reasons to despise it, but here are 100 reasons it's OK to still love it
Thursday, 02 July 2020 20:23
Phillies place 4 on injured list without listing why
Thursday, 02 July 2020 17:09
Blue Jays granted exemption to train in Toronto
Thursday, 02 July 2020 17:50
MLBPA doubles investments ahead of bargaining
Thursday, 02 July 2020 13:55
Current N.Y. rules prohibits fans from stadiums
Thursday, 02 July 2020 13:59
No. 3 pick Meyer gets $6.7M bonus from Marlins
Thursday, 02 July 2020 12:03
Hitting coach Davis will not attend Mets workouts
Thursday, 02 July 2020 10:54
Cubs' Quintana hurt washing dishes, has surgery
Thursday, 02 July 2020 08:00
Searching for 2020 MLB season's surprise contenders
Thursday, 02 July 2020 07:31
Tigers first MLB team to partner with bookmaker
Thursday, 02 July 2020 05:18
These World Series champs would have missed the playoffs in a 60-game season
Thursday, 02 July 2020 05:18
60-game MVPs for every recent season and big 2020 names to watch
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 20:19
Landis' name on MLB plaques will be discussed
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 14:45
Cubs pitching coach details emotional virus fight
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 15:38