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MLB official testifies in ump's discrimination suit
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Saturday, 25 April 2020 15:44
NEW YORK -- A major league official testified he suggested Ángel Hernández be removed from consideration for the 2015 World Series because he did not think commissioner Rob Manfred would approve the umpire to work baseball's premier event.Hernández sued Major League Baseball in 2017, alleging race discrimination and cited his failure to be assigned to the World Series since 2005…
The Orioles' record losing streak, a night out and a call from the president
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Saturday, 25 April 2020 06:56
You love baseball. Tim Kurkjian loves baseball. So while we await its return, every day we'll provide you with a story or two tied to this date in baseball history.ON THIS DATE IN 1988, you got no idea what I'm going through.Orioles manager Frank Robinson was desperate for support ... a night out ... a night away from his team…
Inside Mark Hamilton's journey from MLB to MD fighting coronavirus
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Thursday, 23 April 2020 17:59
Mark Hamilton had been around long enough to learn that on struggling affiliates, the minor league free agents are usually the first to go. The Gwinnett Braves, Atlanta's Triple-A farm team, languished through most of the summer in 2014. Hamilton joined them over the offseason, three years after earning a World Series ring as an occasional backup first baseman on…
Cape Cod Baseball League cancels 2020 season
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Friday, 24 April 2020 14:44
The Cape Cod Baseball League, the renowned summer league for top college stars, has canceled its 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, it announced Friday."The decision was based on the health concerns and safety needs of all involved," the league said, adding that the vote was unanimous. "Following CDC guidelines and medical recommendations, the league determined it would be…
Baseball, without fans, going strong in Taiwan
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Friday, 24 April 2020 16:12
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- When Wang Wei-chen had a base hit for the Chinatrust Brothers, no one booed or cheered from the stands at the suburban Taipei ballpark. No one hurled insults at the umpires. And no one yelled the Chinese-language line of encouragement "add oil" to either team.The 12,150 blue plastic seats were devoid of fans Friday night…
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Kiley McDaniel's guide to MLB rookie and prospect pitchers for fantasy value
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Brady Anderson hit homers and raced people shirtless in the parking lot
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Monday, 20 April 2020 23:25
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Fans sue over ticket refunds, ask for class action
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