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When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
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Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
He needs one more day on the roster for an MLB pension. Can the Braves help?: 67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in ...
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The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.: He did things worse than anything Pete Rose ever got up to.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/jontay-porter-lifetime-ban-nba-sports-betting-scandal-gambling.html
Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
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Caitlin Clark is worth millions. Why will she only make $76,535 in the WNBA?: Caitlin Clark and other WNBA rookies will make little in base salary ...
richmond.com/sports/professional/caitlin-clark-is-worth-millions-why-will-she-only-make-76-535-in-the-wnba/article_dcad8113-a750-5841-a86f-7fbda40b8251.html
An Orioles’ pitcher’s 6-year journey back to MLB; how the Rangers’ draft philosophy changed
theathletic.com/5426391/2024/04/18/albert-suarez-orioles-rangers-mlb-draft-the-windup/
Ronald Acuña Jr. expected to sign with Bad Bunny-led agency facing MLBPA discipline
theathletic.com/5426468/2024/04/18/ronald-acuna-jr-rimas-sports-bad-bunny/
2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1
theathletic.com/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/
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Michael Busch’s stellar Cubs first impression, Ángel Hernández strikes again and more MLB notes
theathletic.com/5424556/2024/04/18/michael-busch-cubs-angel-hernandez-dodgers/
25 years after last game, Wayne Gretzky remains face of the NHL — for better or worse
theathletic.com/5408983/2024/04/17/wayne-gretzky-nhl-last-game/
Aroldis Chapman Suspended By MLB After Ejection In Mets-Pirates Game: Aroldis Chapman was suspended two games by Major League Baseball Thursday ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/aroldis-chapman-suspended-mlb-after-ejection-mets-pirates-game-1891984
‘Dear Rachel’: Major League Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day With A Special Tribute To His Wife
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Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington: Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at ...
apnews.com/article/verlander-astros-start-d0de569d49de7917efcc7cf55664c76a
How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/18/japanese-stars-mlb-npb/
Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks Had Priceless Answer About How Much He ‘Sucked’ in Loss to Angels
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Mike Trout makes his thoughts on a trade from Angels abundantly clear: Mike Trout has only played for one MLB team during his professional career ...
larrybrownsports.com/baseball/mike-trout-angels-trade-talks/631781
Angel Hernandez, MLB Crushed by Fans After Another Embarrassing Performance by Ump
si.com/mlb/2024/04/17/angel-hernandez-mlb-crushed-fans-another-embarassing-performance-ump
Rangers' Jack Leiter strikes out first batter he faces but gets roughed up by Tigers in historic MLB debut
sports.yahoo.com/rangers-jack-leiter-strikes-out-first-batter-he-faces-but-gets-roughed-up-by-tigers-in-historic-mlb-debut-190537069.html
Houston Astros ship Forrest Whitley back to Triple-A Sugar Land: The demotion of the long-touted prospect after one MLB appearance clears a roster spot for ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/forrest-whitley-demoted-astros-sugar-land-19408812.php
How Shohei Ohtani can grow — as a Dodger and personally — from the gambling saga: The absence of Ippei Mizuhara in Shohei Ohtani's life has left a void — ...
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-shohei-ohtani-can-grow-as-a-dodger-and-personally-from-the-gambling-saga
MLB: Padres have put pitcher Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list with neck stiffness - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0sp/013000c
AL East champions' latest 'great dude' has arrived with Colton Cowser off to .400 start
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/gabe-lacques/2024/04/18/colton-cowser-baltimore-orioles-stats-american-league-east/73362083007/
Don’t let Trevor Bauer distract you from fact that he’s pitching like ass in Mexico
sbnation.com/mlb/2024/4/17/24132877/trevor-bauer-start-mexico-tigres-stats
Two-Way MLB Draft Prospect Jac Caglianone Crushes 516-Foot Homer Over Huge Scoreboard
si.com/mlb/2024/04/17/mlb-top-prospect-jac-caglianone-monster-home-run
Three reasons why Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is breaking out: Anthony Volpe is one of the hottest hitters in baseball. Here are three ways in which the ...
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/three-reasons-why-yankees-shortstop-anthony-volpe-is-breaking-out
2024 MLB MVP power rankings: Who is leading the AL, NL races 20 games into the season?
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/odds/2024/04/17/2024-mlb-mvp-power-ranking-odds/73358711007/
Pitching legend Greg Maddux on solution to MLB’s Tommy John crisis not encouraging
star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article287748665.html
What’s going on with Skip Schumaker and the Miami Marlins?: Following a surprise trip to the playoffs in 2023, the Marlins are in a downward spiral ...
sports.yahoo.com/whats-going-on-with-skip-schumaker-and-the-miami-marlins-172742998.html
Baseball has an injury problem with plenty of questions and no real answers: Star pitchers are going on the injured list for extended periods of time at an ...
sbnation.com/2024/4/18/24133176/mlb-pitch-clock-pitcher-injuries
Cody Bellinger's Pants Latest to Fall Apart During a Slide: Cubs outfielder legged out a triple, will need new pants.
si.com/mlb/2024/04/17/cubs-cody-bellinger-destroys-pants-on-slide
Orioles’ Albert Suárez on his first MLB game since 2017 | VIDEO: Today's game marked the first Major League appearance for Orioles' Albert Suàrez since ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/17/orioles-albert-suarez-on-his-first-mlb-game-since-2017-video/
The Orioles aren’t trying to hit home runs. They keep coming anyway.: The Orioles have hit a league-leading 30 home runs over the first three weeks of the season ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/18/orioles-home-runs-streak/
Tatum, Jokic, LeBron: The NBA Playoffs Will Be a Blast: Electric stars, compelling narratives, smart new rules: As the NBA playoffs get underway ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/the-nba-playoffs-are-going-to-be-so-much-fun.html
MLB Valuations 2024: The average Major League Baseball team is now worth $2.4 billion, 4% more than a year ago. With the exception of 2021— when the Covid-19 ...
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Pinder signs with the Rangers: One of the top baseball outlets in the country continues to push out incredible talent, leading them to the doorstep of ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/pinder-signs-with-the-rangers/article_d2fd286e-fde1-11ee-93fd-1fad222ef7fa.html
See Rob McElhenney baseball-ize a Wrexham soccer match: Exposing the world to an obscure Welsh football club was one thing, introducing baseball to Wales is ...
adage.com/creativity/work/see-rob-mcelhenney-baseball-ize-wrexham-soccer-match/2554161
Inside the latest PGA Tour PAC meeting, where 'fan-first' was the message from a special guest speaker
golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/04/18/inside-the-latest-pga-tour-pac-meeting-where-fan-first-was-the-message-from-a-special-guest-speaker/
Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer's accuser indicted on fraud charges in Maricopa County
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/04/17/ex-mlb-pitcher-trevor-bauers-accuser-indicted-on-fraud-charges-in-maricopa-county/73363157007/
Clemson fans hit by foul balls, Bakich demands 'fix' to extend DKS nets: Clemson coach Erik Bakich insisted the netting at Doug Kingsmore Stadium be extended ...
postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemson-baseball-doug-kingsmore-stadium-foul-balls-netting-erik-bakich/article_5dfae092-fcb5-11ee-bd84-efd9e757fdf8.html
MLB: Shohei Ohtani goes 3-for-4 in Dodgers' loss to Nationals - The Mainichi: LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-4 in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-0 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0sp/045000c
Charleston RiverDogs built a brand with 'wacky' promotions. Here's some for this season.
postandcourier.com/sports/charleston-riverdogs-promotions-minor-league-baseball/article_07e6d9c0-fcee-11ee-b889-23c160710fcd.html
This MLB team prohibited Roger Clemens from playing golf on the road: Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens joined GOLF's Subpar to dish on playing golf on road trips ...
golf.com/news/subpar-podcast-roger-clemens-golf/
Editorial: Illegal gambling by Ohtani's ex-interpreter highlights dread of addiction - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0op/014000c
Pacific Coast League baseball teams nearing finish line of their marathon race: Baseball notes: Beckman and Northwood are tied for first place in the Pacific ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/pacific-coast-league-baseball-teams-nearing-finish-line-of-their-marathon-race/
Diamond Sports pushes forward on restructuring plan, as MLB casts a skeptical eye
theathletic.com/5423683/2024/04/17/diamond-bally-restructuring-plan-mlb/
Baseball: 'Relaxed' Yusei Kikuchi fans 9 as Blue Jays beat Yankees - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0sp/036000c
Skechers Adds Aaron Nola, Brendan Donovan and Chris Taylor to Its MLB Roster: Skechers has expanded its roster of MLB players with the addition of Chris Taylor ...
footwearnews.com/business/marketing/skechers-expands-mlb-roster-endorsers-1203615045/
Woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sexual assault charged with fraud: The woman, who sued Bauer in 2022, accused him of choking her unconscious ...
theathletic.com/5421587/2024/04/17/trevor-bauer-accuser-fraud-charge/
Quick Glance: Trevor Bauer accuser charged with felony fraud after false claims
- For the first time in a case involving baseball player Trevor Bauer, an accusation has been made against one of his accusers for allegedly defrauding him.
- The woman, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, was charged with defrauding Bauer by making false claims about a pregnancy.
- A grand jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, filed an indictment against Esemonu in March for felony fraud against Bauer and another man.
- Bauer emphasized that the accusations against him were false and that the justice system had affirmed his innocence, leading to charges against one of his accusers.
Fritz Peterson, Yankees pitcher who traded wives with teammate, dies at 81: Fritz Peterson, the New York Yankees pitcher who famously swapped wives and families ...
apnews.com/article/fritz-peterson-death-9c32b3f636b00cdfe98376292a69a844
Whitey Herzog, innovative manager, Cardinals champion and creator of 'Whiteyball,' dies at 92
stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/whitey-herzog-innovative-manager-cardinals-champion-and-creator-of-whiteyball-dies-at-92/article_d58ec338-e9f8-11ed-bc34-67a54ce626f6.html
Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.
- Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.
- Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.
- Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
Chris Caray joins father in booth as fourth-generation MLB broadcaster: Chris has spent his lifetime inspired by his father, which makes the Cardinals-A's ...
theathletic.com/5414444/2024/04/15/cardinals-chip-caray-son-mlb-broadcaster/
Guerrero has 2 RBIs as Blue Jays win 5-4 and deal Yankees first series loss this season
apnews.com/article/yankees-blue-jays-score-3312404fe6592b03ff0e381e93170dee
‘It really motivated me’: Trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum inspires Chicago White Sox and ACE players
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/chicago-white-sox-ace-negro-league-museum/
Ha-Seong Kim homers and Dylan Cease shines in Padres' 6-3 victory over the Brewers
apnews.com/article/padres-brewers-score-2ca2dda13d9b750419f75ce1fca0213e
Cubs rookie Michael Busch homers in 5th consecutive game to equal club record: Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch has homered for the fifth straight game to match ...
apnews.com/article/busch-cubs-home-runs-3f12b6a8a725e20f0931e52135f970e3
Mets welcome Rachel Robinson, 101, at Citi Field on Jackie Robinson Day: ‘An honor to wear No. 42 today’
nydailynews.com/2024/04/15/mets-rachel-robinson-citi-field-jackie-robinson-day/
Angel Hernandez Is the Reason MLB Needs a Ball-Strike Challenge System: A ball-strike challenge system is the only way to rein umpires in.
si.com/2024/04/15/mlb-angel-hernandez-challenge-system
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki to 10-day IL with right oblique strain: What it means for Chicago
theathletic.com/5418023/2024/04/15/cubs-seiya-suzuki-right-oblique-strain/
Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate : Garvey, the Republican Senate hopeful and former baseball star, has amassed dozens of tax liens totaling ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/tax-debt-shadows-steve-garvey-as-he-runs-for-senate-00152699
'Barriers Broken': Blue Jays' Kiner-Falefa deeply passionate about representation in baseball
sportsnet.ca/mlb/barriers-broken-blue-jays-kiner-falefa-deeply-passionate-about-representation-in-baseball/
How Shohei Ohtani has handled the gambling saga: 'He's unflappable': Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career couldn't have gotten off to a stranger start ...
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-shohei-ohtani-has-handled-the-gambling-saga-hes-unflappable
A new group is buying up minor league baseball teams at a feverish pace. What’s the end game?
theathletic.com/5408834/2024/04/15/minor-league-baseball-team-ownership-diamond-baseball-holdings/
MLB’s endangered ace crisis: Spencer Strider’s surgery is latest reminder of what baseball has lost
theathletic.com/5414826/2024/04/15/mlb-pitching-injuries-spencer-strider-surgery/
Pache's single, Harper's catch in 10th inning lift Phillies past Rockies: Cristian Pache hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning after Bryce Harper ...
apnews.com/article/rockies-phillies-score-a523bf5e43df273237a2d6e82631fdd3
Why does Major League Baseball have so few Black players?: As another Jackie Robinson Day nears, many ponder the question and seek solutions.
dailynews.com/2024/04/14/why-does-major-league-baseball-have-so-few-black-players/
MLB Fans Share Emotional Reactions to Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling’s Retirement
si.com/2024/04/15/yankees-announcer-john-sterling-retirement-fan-reactions
Quick Glance: John Sterling retiring as Yankees play-by-play announcer due to health concerns
- The longtime Yankees radio voice, John Sterling, is stepping down due to health concerns.
- At 85 years old, Sterling is bidding farewell due to health issues.
- Since 1989, Sterling has been calling the Yankees games and partnered with Suzyn Waldman since 2005.
- His famous home run call was 'It is high, it is far, it is gone!', followed by 'Yankees win - the Yankees win' after victories.
MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Mariners lose their grip and a new No. 1 ascends: For the first time this year, the Braves are not No. 1 on our rankings. Plus ...
theathletic.com/5416688/2024/04/16/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-astros-2/
Red Sox LF Tyler O'Neill leaves game against Guardians after collision with teammate
apnews.com/article/red-sox-guardians-oneill-5d357b8be6270de89ade3ecd9ae1a9a4
Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston's Patriots’ Day game
apnews.com/article/guardians-red-sox-score-672f3574c51ce01aa27184cfa5dda3ec
Ken Holtzman, three-time World Series champion with Oakland A's in the 1970s, dies at 78
cbssports.com/mlb/news/ken-holtzman-three-time-world-series-champion-with-oakland-as-in-the-1970s-dies-at-78/
Guardians rally for 3 runs in 10th inning to stun Yankees 8-7 in wild series finale with wild finish
apnews.com/article/yankees-guardians-score-83e6b1c0e5f56ce257385de53b605561
As Mets retire his No. 16, Dwight Gooden tells fans he wanted to `make things right with you guys'
apnews.com/article/gooden-mets-16-retired-884fcfe61ee88540fa50247d74357e94
2024 MLB Draft notes on risers Kellon Lindsey, Trey Yesavage; plus NHSI notes and more
theathletic.com/5414137/2024/04/15/2024-mlb-draft-kellon-lindsey-trey-yesavage-vance-honeycutt/
Ohtani’s dizzying three weeks end in exoneration by authorities: At times, baseball’s biggest star seemed in danger of being tainted by a gambling scandal ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/business/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-details.html
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2
apnews.com/article/mariners-cubs-score-busch-00934ba5d0720aada5acfea461405a3c
Natalie Evans is first girl to play in Ridgefield’s baseball program and is certain she won’t be the last
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/13/natalie-evans-is-first-girl-to-play-in-ridgefields-baseball-program-and-is-certain-she-wont-be-the-last/
WATCH: Orioles' Jackson Holliday, No. 1 prospect in MLB, finally gets first hit in fourth major-league game
cbssports.com/mlb/news/watch-orioles-jackson-holliday-no-1-prospect-in-mlb-finally-gets-first-hit-in-fourth-major-league-game/
Clayton Kershaw doesn’t have answers for spate of MLB pitching injuries: ‘Nobody knows’
theathletic.com/5412695/2024/04/14/clayton-kershaw-mlb-pitching-injuries/
Profar's tiebreaking 3-run double in 7th inning lifts Padres to 6-3 victory over Dodgers
apnews.com/article/padres-dodgers-score-profar-baee4ffc705345b8a9dbb2d85fc51010
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