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Rob Manfred has an option: Censure the 2017 Astros
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 08:04
Now even LeBron James has weighed in on the Astros scandal, with the King calling on commissioner Rob Manfred to listen to aggrieved, angry players like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Justin Turner, and do something more than what he has done.Manfred's options are limited by the immunity granted to players during the sign-stealing investigation, but more because of the…
Cubs, Giants to raise minor league pay early
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 18:44
The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants are pushing ahead with pay raises for minor league players this season, days after Major League Baseball mandated salary bumps beginning in 2021.Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer and Giants baseball executive Farhan Zaidi confirmed the wage hikes Tuesday.MLB informed teams on Friday that it would be raising minimum salaries for minor leaguers in…
Manfred: Mistake to call WS trophy 'piece of metal'
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 16:06
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for describing the World Series trophy as "a piece of metal" during an on-camera interview with ESPN, a description that drew pointed criticism from Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester.Manfred said he referred to the World Series trophy, named the Commissioner's…
LeBron calls out Manfred: 'Listen to your players'
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 15:01
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Tuesday weighed in on the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rob Manfred's handling of the situation, urging Major League Baseball's commissioner to "fix this for the sake of sports.""Listen I know I don't play baseball but I am in Sports and I know if someone cheated me out of winning the title and…
Players who could be surprise additions to Opening Day MLB rosters
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Monday, 17 February 2020 16:10
Spring training provides opportunities for players both young and old to make their mark and change their future outlook. Some young players are trying to do enough to make the team. Veterans who have bounced around and might not have a contract are doing the same. Meanwhile, former stars and once-heralded prospects might be working their way back from injury…
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