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White Sox to host Yanks in Field of Dreams game
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Monday, 23 November 2020 11:14
NEW YORK -- The Chicago White Sox will host the New York Yankees in the rescheduled Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12.MLB said Monday that the plan is tentative, contingent on the status of public health next summer.The teams had been scheduled to play at the 8,000-capacity temporary ballpark next to the Field of Dreams movie…
What was it really like playing during COVID-19? Behind the scenes with the Yankees through a player's lens
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Monday, 23 November 2020 03:57
Before the 2020 season began, New York Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino decided to document what was sure to be one of the most unusual years in MLB history.Armed with a Leica M240, a trio of lenses and an iPhone, he snapped photos of his teammates and their often surreal surroundings, keeping an eye out for moments that highlighted the quirks,…
Rays designate outfielder Renfroe for assignment
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Friday, 20 November 2020 17:24
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays have designated outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment, helping clear room on the 40-man roster for three young prospects who were not part of the team's run to the World Series.Renfroe, 28, appeared in 42 games with 34 starts during the pandemic-shortened regular season and hit the first grand slam in Rays postseason…
Mets ink 6-foot-7 pitcher McWilliams to 1-yr. deal
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Friday, 20 November 2020 14:44
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets have signed right-hander Sam McWilliams, who's spent six years in the minor leagues with three other organizations.The Mets announced the one-year contract Friday. The 25-year-old will get $750,000 in the majors and $195,000 in the minors.The 6-foot-7 McWilliams was in Tampa Bay's 60-player pool this year, He is 30-35 with a 3.85 ERA…
Red Sox tab ex-OF Venable to be bench coach
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Friday, 20 November 2020 12:48
The Boston Red Sox have hired Will Venable to be a bench coach on manager Alex Cora's staff.Venable spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Cubs as a first- and third-base coach after a 12-year career as a major league outfielder, mostly with the San Diego Padres. Venable, whose father, Max, also spent a dozen years in the majors,…
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