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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker to play for USA in World Baseball Classic: Kyle Tucker becomes the first Astros player to commit to play for Team USA for the World.. ...
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker to play for USA in World Baseball Classic
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Houston Astros: Chas McCormick pinky injury status update: Chas McCormick did not start in Friday’s series opener against the Orioles, but said...
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Houston Astros: Chas McCormick pinky injury status update
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Four reasons why the Orioles surprisingly jumped into contention in 2022, plus what's next for the O's
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker to play for USA in World Baseball Classic: Kyle Tucker becomes the first Astros player to commit to play for Team USA for the World.. ...
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker to play for USA in World Baseball Classic
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Houston Astros: Chas McCormick pinky injury status update: Chas McCormick did not start in Friday’s series opener against the Orioles, but said...
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Houston Astros: Chas McCormick pinky injury status update
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Four reasons why the Orioles surprisingly jumped into contention in 2022, plus what's next for the O's
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Orioles shut out Royals, 5-0, behind Colton Cowser’s fountain homer, Cole Irvin’s gem
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Orioles shut out Royals, 5-0, behind Colton Cowser’s fountain homer ...
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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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Houston Astros top Washington Nationals in Verlander's season debut: Reinstated from the injured list to start Houston’s series opener at Washington ...
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Houston Astros top Washington Nationals in Verlander's season debut
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Former Houston Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead at 24: Ronny Garcia, a former Houston Astros prospect, died in a traffic accident.
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Former Houston Astros prospect Ronny Garcia dead at 24
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Houston Astros: Jake Meyers sits, Mauricio Dubón gets CF start: Mauricio Dubón drew his fourth start in five games in center field Saturday in the Astros' game ...
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Houston Astros: Jake Meyers sits, Mauricio Dubón gets CF start
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Brewers’ Jakob Junis hit in neck by line drive in practice, taken to hospital: Jakob Junis of the Milwaukee Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being ...
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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.
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The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.
Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
  • Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.

  • The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.

  • NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.

  • Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
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Orioles sweep Twins, 4-2, on Cedric Mullins’ walk-off homer as Albert Suárez makes triumphant MLB return
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Orioles sweep Twins, 4-2, on Cedric Mullins’ walk-off homer as Albert ...
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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.
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Blake Snell is off to a disastrous start. How did signing so late impact these MLB free agents?
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Jackson Holliday sparks rally, scores winning run in Orioles’ 6-4 victory over Brewers to avoid sweep
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Baseball: Cubs' Imanaga wins 3rd straight decision - The Mainichi: CHICAGO (Kyodo) -- Shota Imanaga earned his third straight winning decision at the start of ...
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Baseball: Cubs' Imanaga wins 3rd straight decision - The Mainichi
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Houston Astros: Offense quiet in loss to Nationals: The Astros could only muster four hits in their first shutout loss of the season, dropping their record to ...
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Houston Astros: Offense quiet in loss to Nationals
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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 ...
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Caitlin Clark is worth millions. Why will she only make $76 ...
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Houston Astros erupt in 7th inning to roll past Texas Rangers: The Astros erupted for seven runs in the seventh inning against the Rangers ...
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Houston Astros erupt in 7th inning to roll past Texas Rangers
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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.
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Angel Hernandez Is the Reason MLB Needs a Ball-Strike Challenge System
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Houston Astros: Offense backs Cristian Javier vs. Rangers: Houston's offense, led by Jose Altuve's two homers, backs Cristian Javier, who outdueled Nathan ...
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Houston Astros: Offense backs Cristian Javier vs. Rangers
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Mets welcome Rachel Robinson, 101, at Citi Field on Jackie Robinson Day: ‘An honor to wear No. 42 today’
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Royals Announcers Had Priceless Reactions to Ump’s Terrible Call on First Pitch of Game
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Royals Announcers Had Priceless Reactions to Ump’s Terrible Call on First ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's return 'very possible' on road trip: Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, who hasn't pitched since April 2 ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez's return 'very possible' on road trip
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Astros still trying to find a 'way to win' after being swept: Instead of making the key out or getting the big hit, Astros find a way to lose to Braves in extra ...
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Orioles’ Colton Cowser hits first 2 home runs of career in 9-4 win over Red Sox to complete sweep
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws bullpen session: Astros starter Framber Valdez threw about 30 pitches in his first session off the mound since he was ...
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Houston Astros' Framber Valdez throws bullpen session
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Why does Major League Baseball have so few Black players?: As another Jackie Robinson Day nears, many ponder the question and seek solutions.
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Why does Major League Baseball have so few Black players?
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Orioles reset: Ryan O’Hearn thriving, not regressing, in second year in Baltimore
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I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Bringing Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is Wrong | Opinion
  • Sports radio personality David Weiglein, known as 'Carmichael Dave', opposes the temporary relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.

  • Weiglein argues that bringing the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is wrong due to owner John Fisher being considered one of the worst in sports and advocates for the A's to remain in Oakland.

  • He cautions that Sacramento would receive a bad reputation as game attendance might dwindle after the initial novelty wears off, leaving loyal fans feeling duped.

  • Weiglein draws a parallel to the heroic story of saving the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle, emphasizing his refusal to engage with an owner like Fisher.
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MLB Fans Call for Angel Hernandez’s Job After Another Truly Horrific Game : MLB fans have had it with Angel Hernandez after the veteran umpire missed multiple ...
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MLB Fans Call for Angel Hernandez’s Job After Another Truly Horrific Game
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Houston Astros best not wait too long to get on the ball: A team that's had so much success can fall into a rut of expecting good things to happen rather than ...
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Houston Astros best not wait too long to get on the ball
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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 ...
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Houston Astros ship Forrest Whitley back to Triple-A Sugar Land
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KC Royals’ perfect homestand vs. Astros aided by huge days from Witt, Pasquantino
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‘It really motivated me’: Trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum inspires Chicago White Sox and ACE players
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Orioles bats explode to back Grayson Rodriguez in 11-3 win over Twins: An Orioles lineup with six homegrown players produced 11 runs on 15 hits as all nine ...
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Orioles bats explode to back Grayson Rodriguez in 11-3 win over Twins
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Houston Astros: Atlanta Braves pull away for 6-2 win: Hunter Brown gave the Astros a much-needed strong start but the Houston offense stalled again.
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Houston Astros: Atlanta Braves pull away for 6-2 win
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Twins fall to Orioles 11-3 for third straight loss as pitching woes continue: Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers had strong showings, but Chris Paddack's pitches ...
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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Gets Ejected for Dumbest Possible Reason on Monday: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected after the first batter of ...
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Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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Angel Hernandez, MLB Crushed by Fans After Another Embarrassing Performance by Ump
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Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week: Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco earned the American League Player of the Week ...
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Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week
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'Barriers Broken': Blue Jays' Kiner-Falefa deeply passionate about representation in baseball
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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 ...
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The Orioles aren’t trying to hit home runs. They keep coming anyway.
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Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with Rockies: Yariel Rodriguez's impressive performance in his MLB debut gave the Blue Jays ...
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Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with ...
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Ex-MLB general manager breaks down why Royals’ early success is sustainable
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