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Rays sign RHP Wacha to 1-year, $3M contract
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Friday, 18 December 2020 08:52
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a one-year, $3 million contract, the team announced Friday, filling a void in the rotation left by the departure of Charlie Morton.Wacha spent the 2020 season with the New York Mets, going 1-4 with a 6.62 ERA in eight appearances (seven starts).The 29-year-old Wacha shined as a rookie for the…
Bryant: MLB could have elevated Negro Leagues classification without altering record books
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Friday, 18 December 2020 07:53
Major League Baseball's decision to alter the status of the Negro Leagues to major league and incorporate Negro Leagues statistics into a historical record in which they did not participate is consistent with two opposing but defining forces of our time. One is the racial reckoning that has defined America post-George Floyd's killing. The other is the routine bombardment by…
How can the Padres take the next step and push past the Dodgers?
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Friday, 18 December 2020 03:57
There is little denying the San Diego Padres took a significant step forward in 2020, not only reaching the postseason for the first time in 14 years but also grabbing national headlines for their youthful and enthusiastic style of play, displaying an exuberance rarely seen in today's game. They were arguably the most fun club to watch last season.But the…
White Sox-Angels to open Sunday Night Baseball
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Friday, 18 December 2020 00:02
ESPN will open its Sunday Night Baseball schedule on April 4 when the Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox.The game will feature the past two American League MVPs, with the Angels' Mike Trout facing reigning MVP and White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu at 8:30 p.m. ET. The following week will feature National League MVP Freddie Freeman and…
Brewers' Counsell sure Yelich will bounce back
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Thursday, 17 December 2020 17:12
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers manager Craig Counsell is confident former MVP Christian Yelich's 2020 hitting struggles won't carry over to next season.After winning consecutive National League batting titles in 2018 and 2019 during his first two years with the Brewers, Yelich hit just .205 with 12 homers and 22 RBIs in 58 games last season. Although his high walk totals gave…
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