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Manfred supports Royals' plans for new ballpark
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Wednesday, 16 August 2023 16:16
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred threw his support behind a new stadium for the Royals on Wednesday, calling both of their potential sites near downtown Kansas City "unbelievably high quality" for the type of revenue-producing, multi-use districts that are necessary for small-market clubs to compete.Manfred spoke for an hour at the Urban Youth Academy, which is designed…
D.R. lawyer: Franco inquiry led by special division
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Wednesday, 16 August 2023 16:16
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says an investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco is being handled by a division specializing in minors and gender violence in the province of Peravia.Ángel Darío Tejeda Fabal, a prosecutor in Peravia, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the investigation into Franco is open under…
'It's a broken record': Punchless Yanks fall to .500
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 22:03
Bryce Elder pitched seven innings to lead a one-hitter, and the Braves blanked the reeling New York Yankees, 5-0, on Tuesday night in Atlanta.The last-place Yankees, at 60-60, are now .500 for the first time since May 1 when they were 15-15. They have never been under .500 this season.But the numbers get worse for New York. The Yankees, in…
Fan gives newborn girl Betts' name after HR bet
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 20:14
LOS ANGELES -- There's a new baby girl in the world named for Mookie Betts.The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger was in the on-deck circle awaiting his at-bat at home on Aug. 2 against Oakland. A fan told Betts that if he hit a home run, the man would give his soon-to-be born daughter the middle name of "Mookie.""I heard this…
Cubs put off Stroman's return due to rib issue
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023 18:20
CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is dealing with right rib discomfort, delaying his return from the injured list.Stroman was placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 2 with right hip inflammation. The All-Star was slated to start Wednesday against the White Sox, but manager David Ross said Stroman had some discomfort in the rib area after throwing a…
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