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MLB wants A's to explore relocating from Oakland
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Tuesday, 11 May 2021 12:22
The Oakland Athletics will start exploring the possibility of relocating with the blessing of Major League Baseball, a move that could put pressure on local government officials to greenlight a new stadium project that has spent years in limbo, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.The A's, who have played in Oakland since 1968, have prioritized building a waterfront stadium…
Idelson returns to Hall of Fame as interim prez
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Tuesday, 11 May 2021 09:33
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Jeff Idelson is returning to baseball's Hall of Fame as interim president.The 56-year-old succeeded Dale Petroskey as Hall president in 2008 and retired on June 24, 2019, when he was replaced by former Los Angeles Angels executive Tim Mead.Mead announced on April 16 that he was resigning as of mid-May. Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said Tuesday…
Righty Zimmermann, two-time All-Star, retires
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Tuesday, 11 May 2021 08:33
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, a two-time All-Star who threw the first no-hitter in Washington Nationals history, announced his retirement after 13 major league seasons.The Wisconsin native had been pitching for his home-state Milwaukee Brewers this season and had a 7.94 ERA in 5⅔ innings pitched. His final appearance was Friday, when he pitched two scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins."I have…
Sources: Mariners expected to call up OF Kelenic
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Monday, 10 May 2021 20:02
The Seattle Mariners are expected to call up their top prospect Jarred Kelenic on Thursday, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Kelenic, the No. 6 pick in the 2018 amateur draft, is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in baseball, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.While things can change, the plan is to promote Kelenic, an outfielder, for the…
Pirates DFA slumping veteran INF Todd Frazier
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Monday, 10 May 2021 14:24
PITTSBURGH -- Two-time All-Star infielder Todd Frazier was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after hitting .086 in 13 games.Frazier, 35, had just three hits in 35 at-bats with no home runs and four RBIs.The Pirates made the move to open a roster spot for outfielder Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers Sunday from the Cleveland…
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