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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…
Nats' Rizzo believes baseball returns this season
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Friday, 24 April 2020 10:46
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo expects there to be a 2020 MLB season.Baseball has been on hold since last month because of the coronavirus pandemic, right along with most sports and other aspects of everyday life.Rizzo said on a conference call with reporters Friday: "I'm optimistic, as is the commissioner, that we'll have baseball in 2020. I'm upbeat about…
Dalkowski, 'fastest pitcher in history,' dies at 80
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Friday, 24 April 2020 10:29
Steve Dalkowski, a wild left-hander who was said to have been dubbed "the fastest pitcher in baseball history" by Ted Williams, died this week in New Britain, Connecticut. He was 80.Dalkowski, who once struck out 24 batters in a minor-league game -- and walked 18 -- never made it to the big leagues. Though radar guns were not in use…
How did he do that? Omar Vizquel reveals his 'magic' trick
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Friday, 24 April 2020 06:36
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 1967, Omar Vizquel was born.Omar Vizquel has the greatest hands I've ever seen. And, after Ozzie Smith, Vizquel is the best defensive shortstop I've ever seen."I could…
'Wherever they want to play, I'll play': Phillies ace Aaron Nola on MLB shutdown life, baseball's return and more
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Wednesday, 22 April 2020 10:25
Philadelphia Phillies star Aaron Nola is spending the coronavirus pandemic shutdown in Clearwater, Florida, where his team normally holds spring training. Between workouts with a few teammates, he spoke with ESPN.com about the numerous charities he has been involved with during the coronavirus crisis, as well as how he's staying busy and his thoughts on the status of the 2020…
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