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Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. regaining his old form: Lance McCullers Jr.’s outing on Friday against the Angels was his strongest and longest...
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Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had inaccuracies in public biography
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Astros opening day: 50 Cent, Michael Brantley will be part of pregame: 50 Cent used to wear a Yankees cap when he performed on stage, but he's become an Astros ...
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Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had inaccuracies in public biography
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The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani: ‘Like being kicked out of the band’
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Astros Opening Day: What to know about parking, road closures: The Houston Astros open the 2024 season on Thursday, March 28, versus the New York Yankees at ...
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Texas Rangers will do it the hard way after Jordan Montgomery whiff: Montgomery, who was integral in the team’s World Series run last year, signed with the NL ...
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Astros are pursuing Blake Snell: Sources: Snell is believed to be seeking the same type of contract signed by Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman — a three-year deal ...
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Quick Glance: Why Blake Snell Might Be an Ideal Fit for the Astros
- In an effort to strengthen their pitching depth, the Astros are actively involved in the starting pitching market.
- Owner Jim Crane's strong interest in Blake Snell positions him as a potential top target for the team.
- Acquiring Snell or another available starting pitcher could alleviate the ongoing rotation concerns within the Astros.
- Bringing in Snell could offer the team more stability and potentially enhance the performances of Valdez and Javier from the previous season.
Astros ticket prices: What it costs to go to opening day vs. Yankees: About 24 hours before first pitch, the game nearly was officially sold out ...
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Meet Mamiko Tanaka, former Japanese pro basketball player and Shohei Ohtani’s wife
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MLB national predictions: Rangers projected for 2nd-place finish in West: And if they ‘like’ the Rangers, they positively rave about Rangers’ rookie Wyatt ...
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Quick Glance: Wyatt Langford: From College Star to Texas Rangers' Rookie Sensation
- After an impressive spring training performance, Wyatt Langford has earned a spot as a rookie for the Texas Rangers' opening day.
- Langford's versatile skills and remarkable achievements have drawn comparisons to top players like Mike Trout.
- Despite the hype surrounding him, Langford remains composed, focusing on giving his best every day.
- With support from family, friends, and teammates, Langford is ready to embrace the challenge of Major League Baseball.
Why haven’t the Angels retired Tim Salmon and Garret Anderson’s numbers?: The Angels haven't retired a player's number this century. That has left many around ...
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MLB American League West preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis: The Texas Rangers are defending World Series champions, and they again appear formidable ...
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The evolution of Alex Bregman: The once-brash third baseman enters platform year ‘at peace’
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How to take Houston Metro's light rail for Astros opening day: Houston Astros fans can steer clear of heavy traffic and expensive parking lots around Minute Maid ...
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Aaron Judge, Yankees will ‘let our game speak for itself’ after disastrous 2023: The Yankees open their season in Houston on Thursday.
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Houston Astros: ESPN analysts discuss state of team in 2024: Days before the 2024 season begins, ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball crew discusses the state of the ...
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Astros opening day: Where to eat near Minute Maid Park: The top restaurants to dine at near Minute Maid Park in Houston include steakhouse Vic & Anthonys ...
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Houston Astros: Catcher Yainer Diaz gets a full plate in 2024: The second-year big leaguer is an offensive upgrade, but just as important will be how he adapts ...
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Houston Astros: Hader, Pressly, Abreu give pen 3-headed monster: Conjuring illustrious relief trios such as the 1990 Reds' Nasty Boys, Houston's back-end ...
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Houston Astros: Joey Loperfido will start season in Triple-A: Joey Loperfido was one of the surprises of spring training and could be back in majors at some ...
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Here’s why the Mariners could win the AL West in 2024 — and what could trip them up
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Roger Clemens, 61, pitches for Savannah Bananas at Astros' ballpark: Roger Clemens, 61, donned a banana-colored jersey to make his umpteenth return to baseball ...
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Quick Glance: Legends Clemens and Oswalt at Savannah Bananas' MLB Debut
- Roger Clemens, an eleven-time All-Star and former American League MVP, played 24 seasons in MLB.
- The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition team from Savannah, Georgia, made their debut in an MLB stadium at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
- Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, entered as a guest pitcher, with Roy Oswalt, a three-time All-Star, pitching later.
- The Bananas will also play in other MLB stadiums in 2024, including Fenway Park, Nationals Park, Progressive Field, Citizens Bank Park, and Loan Depot Park.
Astros: Justin Verlander faces hitters for first time this spring: The pitcher faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday as he bounces back from ...
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Joey Loperfido turning heads at Astros camp with professionalism … and paella: Loperfido has impressed the Astros with his attitude, production and the way he ...
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Houston Astros: This lineup's secret? It can hit the hard stuff: Over the past three years, no AL team did more damage than Houston against four-seam fastballs ...
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MLB predictions 2024: Who's winning it all? World Series, MVP, Cy Young picks: Will Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers to World Series title? Here's how USA TODAY ...
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Houston Astros: How to watch games on TV during 2024 season: A viewer's guide to watching the Astros on TV in 2024 and understanding MLB's many national ...
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To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery
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Astros: Jeremy Peña still 'confident' in ongoing swing changes: The Astros shortstop says he's continuing to adapt to his swing adjustments this spring.
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Rosenthal: After ALDS breakthrough, Twins’ Chris Paddack is taking the next step in his comeback
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Blake Snell saga ends in San Francisco and is a calculated risk for all involved: Blake Snell didn't get the long-term deal he desired but could be a ...
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Quick Glance: Blake Snell signs 2-year deal with San Francisco Giants: New agreement worth $62 million
- Blake Snell has reached a new two-year agreement worth $62 million with the San Francisco Giants, confirmed by a team source on Monday.
- The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner had a remarkable 2023 season with the Padres. Despite pitching only 180 innings, he led the MLB in ERA (2.25) and hits allowed per nine innings (5.8). He won his second Cy Young award and is one of seven pitchers in history with Cy Young Awards in both leagues.
MLB predictions for 2024: Expert picks for full baseball standings, playoff fields and World Series champions
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MLB's Go-Ahead Entry: How facial authenticaion system works at gate: The Astros are one of four teams that will use Go-Ahead Entry on opening day ...
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Astros' Framber Valdez: Pitcher gives back control of PitchCom: Valdez briefly tried calling his own pitches with the PitchCom device, but he and manager Joe ...
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Houston Astros: Jake Meyers OK after being hit by pitch: Center fielder's hand is OK with nothing broken and will be ready for season opener
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MLB News: Predicting Every Division Winner Ahead of Opening Day: The Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and Los ...
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Drake joins Bun B's All-American Takeover tonight at Houston Rodeo: What to know about Drake, who performs tonight at Houston Rodeo as part of Bun B's third ...
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Savannah Bananas in Houston: Viral sensation to make MLB park debut: The Savannah Bananas' game at Minute Maid Park is sold out, but there still are high-priced ...
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Savannah Bananas give Dunkin' guests free tickets for Houston game: The Savannah Bananas gave out several free tickets at Houston Dunkin' ahead of game at Minute ...
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MLB's new uniforms: Astros, MLBPA still hoping for adjustments: Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association ...
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Shohei Ohtani Could Be More Open with Teammates without ‘Buffer’ Mizuhara, Dodgers Manager Says
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
Spring fashion from 'sweet 16' Hats in the Park luncheon at Hermann Pa: The 2024 Hats in the Park luncheon benefiting the Hermann Park Conservancy raised $480 ...
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Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Astros to Easter events: Our weekend top picks also include ZimSculpt, Kemah Boardwalk, Kingdom Undone and more.
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Minute Maid Park: What Astros have added to stadium for 2024 season: Quicker entry for fans and new food offerings will be the most noticeable additions to the ...
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Yankees face tough schedule to begin 2024 season, with Astros, Diamondbacks and Rays looming
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It is a great time to be a baseball fan in the state of Texas: The state of Texas is having all sorts of success in baseball right now.
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Texas native Clayton Beeter heading to Houston with Yankees for Opening Day: Beeter hasn't officially made the Yankees' roster, but he's traveling ...
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Houston Astros: Hopeful José Urquidy can return in May: The pitcher said he was told he could resume throwing within 10-to-15 days and hopes to do so next week.
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Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan. $510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps
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Denver Post staff predictions for 2024 MLB season: Rockies’ record, division winners, World Series champion and more
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2024 MLB predictions: World Series, LCS, division picks: The young, talented Orioles and the powerhouse Dodgers are widely seen as favorites for postseason ...
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The Angels adjust to life after Shohei Ohtani: Losing a player like Ohtani does not make any team better. But it has allowed players to breathe a little more ...
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Astros injury report: José Urquidy could go on IL with forearm strain: If José Urquidy opens the season on the injured list, he'll join other Astros starting ...
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Cardinals fall to the Astros, see signs of progress with Sonny Gray and Brandon Crawford
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How Tropicana and Minute Maid are trying to win new juice drinkers: Jon Hamm stars in Minute Maid ads pushing zero-sugar varieties, while Tropicana leans into ...
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Jon Hamm Is Cast Aside in Minute Maid Zero Sugar’s First Global Campaign: Minute Maid Zero Sugar casts actor Jon Hamm aside, claiming that it needs no celebrity ...
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Houston Astros: Spencer Arrighetti, Forrest Whitley to minors: Pitchers Spencer Arrighetti and Forrest Whitley will likely start season at Sugar Land
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Houston Astros expand mental health resources for players: The Astros hired Andrea Estrada and D’Jenne Egharevba this offseason as new Triple-A and Double-A ...
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Houston Astros: José Abreu dealing with right knee soreness: The first baseman will be out “a few days,” Astros manager Joe Espada said Saturday.
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Houston Astros podcast: The Justin Verlander timeline: Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer discuss Justin Verlander’s buildup to returning ...
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Legendary slugger Albert Pujols says he’d like to become big-league manager someday
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Dodgers learning quickly that Shohei Ohtani loves the details: The Dodgers allow Ohtani significant input, a balancing act that comes down to “a lot of respect ...
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Quick Glance: Sho-time: Ohtani to debut with Dodgers in Cactus League
- Shohei Ohtani, a superstar, is set to make his unofficial debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
- He will be playing in a Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox.
- This marks Ohtani's first appearance for the Dodgers in the preseason.
- The Dodgers aim to get him ready for the upcoming regular season.
‘You feel like your life’s over:’ The painful limbo of a baseball DFA: "My heart kind of dropped," said one player who found out that he had been cut this winter ...
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Astros' Cristian Javier begins work on limiting stolen bases: The Astros' pitcher began work on limiting stolen bases against the Cardinals on Thursday after ...
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Kepner: Shohei Ohtani, now surrounded by Dodgers magic, turns the page on Angels: The superstar faced his former Angels teammates for the first time since ...
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Which teams have a need — and would be willing to spend — for remaining top free agents?
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Rosenthal: Mike Trout is still focused on winning in Anaheim, and another MVP trophy too
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Astros notes: Dana Brown on extensions, Blake Snell speculation and a bullpen bridge
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Astros’ Justin Verlander to open season on injured list for second consecutive year
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2024 Houston Rodeo performers: Rapper 50 Cent now calls Houston home: 50 Cent moved to Houston in 2021 and made a connection to the city. Now he's part of the ...
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Houston Astros: Framber Valdez uses PitchCom in spring debut: Astros starter Framber Valdez wore a PitchCom transmitter Friday and intends to try calling some of ...
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Houston Astros: Small-town guy Trey Cabbage is dreaming big: The native of Blaine, Tenn., whose population couldn't fill the Crawford Boxes at Minute Maid Park ...
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Houston Astros: José Abreu likely for fifth spot in lineup: Tuesday's lineup likely resembles what the Astros will use when the regular season starts ...
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Jen Pawol Umpires Spring Training Game, an MLB First by a Woman Since 2007: A woman has never umpired a regular-season game before.
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Houston Astros: Early look at potential lineup for opening day: Yordan Alvarez will be at DH and bat second with Chas McCormick in left and Jake Meyers in center ...
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Things to do in Houston this weekend: Go Tejano Day, Biggest Picnic: Our weekend top picks also include River Oaks' Azalea Trail, the Camel & Ostrich Racing at ...
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Astros ace Justin Verlander faces ‘tight’ timeline to be ready for Opening Day: "We’re not even looking a week out or two weeks out, so it’s kind of hard to ...
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Quick Glance: Verlander Faces 'Tight' Timeline for Opening Day
- 41-year-old righty Justin Verlander is being cautious with his right shoulder during spring training, casting doubt on his availability for Opening Day.
- Verlander has time left in the season, but it's tight. A contract with a vesting option may affect the pitcher's availability.
- Verlander has progressed by throwing only fastballs and changeups, recently adding some sliders to be game-ready.
- Verlander has completed three full bullpen sessions, but when he will face hitters remains uncertain, impacting his readiness for Opening Day.
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