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Double-A, Class A spring training could face delay
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 19:10
NEW YORK -- Spring training could be delayed for Double-A and Class A players if major leaguers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus by the time big league practice is scheduled to start in mid-February.Major League Baseball, which has taken over operation of the minors, gave notice to minor league teams and big league clubs on Monday."We are still evaluating…
Aaron gets COVID vaccine, promotes its safety
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 15:19
ATLANTA -- Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.Getting vaccinated "makes me feel wonderful," Aaron told The Associated Press. "I don't…
No charges for officer in Jacob Blake shooting
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 13:59
Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday decided not to file criminal charges against a police officer in the shooting of Jacob Blake last August.The shooting of Blake, who was unarmed, prompted NBA players to protest the shooting by not playing games on Aug. 26-28. More than 100 NBA employees walked out in solidarity with the players on Aug. 28. The…
Source: Tigers land OF Grossman on 2-year deal
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 14:03
The Detroit Tigers have landed outfielder Robbie Grossman, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.The 31-year-old's deal, which was first reported by The Athletic, is for two years and $10 million.Grossman, a switch-hitter, entered free agency for the first time after putting up an above average season for him at the plate, hitting .241 with 8 home runs, 8 stolen bases…
Red Sox hire 1st Black woman to be pro coach
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Tuesday, 05 January 2021 08:03
The Boston Red Sox announced Monday that they hired Bianca Smith, 29, to be a minor league coach.Smith becomes the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball.Smith has worked as the assistant coach and hitting coordinator at Carroll University in Wisconsin since 2018. With the Red Sox, she will be based at the team's player development facility in Fort…
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