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• Outside The Confines: Off to a flying start

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images A look at trends to start the season, like Mike Trout is back. The fans who fought back against the A’s. And other news from MLB. Good morning. No big stories today, but lots of little ones. Dan Moore has a strong piece on the fan groups that have fought against the Athletics leaving Oakland (and some historical precedents elsewhere) and the dilemma of...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black addresses the “pandemic” of pitcher injuries

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Monday, April 15, 2024 Every day, in the early part of the 2024 MLB season, it’s the same. Wake up in the morning. Check the headlines. Notice another pitcher is probably headed to the IL with an arm issue. For Colorado Rockies fans, it feels a bit like the rest of baseball is finally catching up to a 2023 that saw first ...2024
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• Rimas Sports Agency Facing MLBPA Sanctions
Rimas Sports, the fledgling baseball agency launched last year by rapper and singer Bad Bunny, is facing sanctions from the MLB Players Association for violating the MLBPA’s agency regulations, as first reported by Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo have also reported on the unfolding controversy. Per the…...2024
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• Outside The Confines: A new chapter in the Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images A freshly released criminal complaint offers shocking details in the betting scandal. Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani has been charged with bank fraud after stealing $16 million from Ohtani. In a newly publicized criminal complaint, texts were released between Mizuhara and his bookie, as well as details regarding how much he won (a...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Phew, that was a busy day. Phew, Opening Day is in the bag. We saw some incredible plays, some amazing pitching performances, some teams already proving they were right to spend money, and others just hoping this is the season to finally turn things around. Ignoring that the Cubs lost in a walk-off, what big moments of the first day of t...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Week is here!

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The pre-season ends this week, real baseball is almost here! Well, friends, we have officially made it. This is the last Monday without baseball! (Well, regular season baseball. that is.) It’s so thrilling to realize that this is the week baseball begins in earnest and we can switch from saying “Spring training doesn’t count” to “it’s ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Off to a flying start
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black addresses the “pandemic” of pitcher injuries
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• Outside The Confines: A new chapter in the Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal
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• Outside the Confines: The Yankees hold their breath after a possible Cole disaster

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Gerrit Cole is getting more tests on his elbow. The Padres and Dodgers prepare to head to Korea. A look at the top players in the game and other news from around MLB. It’s a good thing that Yankees fans are generally a mellow sort who never overreact to anything. Yankees fans are so chill about everything. The reigning Cy Young Award winner, Yankees ri...2024
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• Braves News: Max Fried has Solid Spring Debut, Tyler Matzek returns to mound, More

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Good Day of Pitching for the Braves. Tuesday was a quiet day on the diamond for the Braves bats in a 2-1 loss to the Orioles. However, it was still a productive day as Max Fried, Reynaldo Lopez, and Tyler Matzek all had solid Spring debuts. As he took the mound in what is his 8th Spring Training with Atlanta, Fried discussed how he has matured as a player and ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s gotta be the pants!

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images The MLB uniform controversy continues. The Dodgers are the center of attention. A few smaller signings. Are the Pirates happy to be bad? And other news from around baseball. Good morning on the Cubs’ Spring Training Opening Day. Is that a thing? Jesse Rogers reports on the newest controversy about the new Nike/Fanatics uniforms: The pants are so sheer th...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Warming up the Hot Stove

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Astros have a new manager. There’s lots of anticipation for the free agent market this winter. And other news from around MLB. Congratulations to James Triantos, who was named “Offensive Player of the Year” in the Arizona Fall League. Also, the Cubs have released the following minor leaguers: RHP Derek Casey, RHP Michael McAvene, RHP Anthony...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Rangers get bruised but Astros feel the sting

Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports Intentionally or not, the hit-by-pitch changed the narrative of game 5. It’s the biggest thing to come out of the all-Texas ALCS, as ejections flurried after Rangers’ outfielder Adolis Garcia was hit by a pitch from Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu. Abreu has since been suspended for two games (no small number in the postseason, though he has appealed), which implie...2023
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• Bryan Abreu Suspended Following Benches-Clearing Incident
5:31pm: As noted by Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the current CBA stipulates that all appeals of postseason suspensions must be settled within 48 hours. That clause would appear to indicate that Abreu will be forced to serve the suspension during the postseason unless the suspension is overturned on appeal. 5:00pm: Major League Baseball announced this…...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 2, 2023
There are a ton of images in the archive when you search for “Kansas City Royals” and “Lost”. This one even has it twice. Sad trombone sound. | Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Royals looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 3 days! I haven’t been able to find the answer to this one. When was the last time the Royals had 2 off-days in a row in-season? Bonus points...2023
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• Albert Pujols has a poster of Mike Trout in his bathroom
We knew that Albert Pujols and Mike Trout were close buddies in addition to being teammates on the Los Angeles Angels, but we didn’t realize they were this close. Pujols is selling his Irvine, Calif. mansion for $7.75 million, and the listing was publicized in an article on OCRegister.com Friday. The home has five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and features a movie theater, massive pool, and wine ce...2016
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• Josh Hamilton to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Reaction and Analysis
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"Alden Gonzalez looks at the latest in the Diamond Sports restructuring."

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"Alden Gonzalez asked around to see if any team might have an interest in signing Bauer, but everyone he spoke to said that his MLB career is over."

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"One month after agreeing to an extension that will keep him in Cleveland through 2028, Jose Ramirez and his agent spoke with ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez about how the new contract came together."

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"6, sources told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, while MLB continues to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct."

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"However, Major League Baseball issued a statement to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez indicating that the just-completed investigation of the Houston organization included a…"

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"While not providing specifics regarding the exact amount of tickets sold, Greupner told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez the Padres are seeing sales that are “at least double ” to what is typically projected for this time of year."

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"In talking about the bevy of off-season moves the Rams must make to remain in contention, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez noted that they are likely to place the franchise tag on Sammy Watkins."

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"com's Alden Gonzalez: The change could have been a big reason why Williams decided to join the Browns, a move that was rumored as early as Friday, per Alex Marvez of Sporting News."

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"" Upon being let go by the Rams on Monday, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez provided a statement from Fisher: First and foremost, I want to thank Stan Kroenke for the opportunity to be part of this organization the last four and a half years."

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"Or even better, as Alden Gonzalez of MLB."

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"The two players became good friends while playing in the Double-A Texas League, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB."

• Outside The Confines: Off to a flying start
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black addresses the “pandemic” of pitcher injuries
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• Outside The Confines: A new chapter in the Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Week is here!
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• Outside the Confines: The Yankees hold their breath after a possible Cole disaster
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• Outside The Confines: Matt Chapman goes back to the Bay

Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Matt Chapman returns to the Bay Area, but on the other side. The owners want a signing deadline. And more news from Spring Training. Good morning. If you want to feel old, Darren Baker is 1 for 5 for the Nationals in five games in Spring Training. And if you don’t remember who that is, then you probably aren’t old. The Giants signed...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s gotta be the pants!
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• Sources: Twins agree to deal with 1B Santana

The Twins added a veteran bat on Friday, agreeing to a deal with free agent first baseman Carlos Santana, sources confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez....2024
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• Norm!
The Arizona Diamondbacks reached an agreement with Joc Pederson: Joc Pederson and the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million contract that includes a mutual option for 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez on Thursday. The 31-year-old Pederson has been a consistent power threat for a decade, with […]...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Off to a flying start
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Week is here!
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• Outside The Confines: Knuckleballs in heaven

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images The passing of a Red Sox legend. Players said goodbye. The Mets need a new manager. A look ahead to the playoffs. And other news from MLB. It’s the end of the regular season and the end of the Cubs’ season. But we have other sad news to deal with first. My wife wouldn’t be able to tell you who Tim Wakefield was, but when I told her “He was...2023
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• Report: Blake Snell and Josh Hader expected to remain Padres past trade deadline
Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez’s source doesn’t expect San Diego to sell According to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, “the expectation is that starter Blake Snell and closer Josh Hader will remain” with the San Diego Padres past the MLB trade deadline. The Padres enter tonight’s series vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates four games under .500 after a 5-5 road trip coming out of the All-S...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Hey, Siri!
Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images How do you make a memorable (but wholesome) broadcast gaffe? Happy Monday, friends. I hope your weekend was wonderful, I hope you remembered to wear sunscreen outside and that the mosquitos were at a minimum wherever you were. And most of all I hope you enjoyed spending some time watching baseball. We are fast approaching the All-Star Break (excuse me, how ...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Put down the microphone
Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The future of baseball broadcasting is up in the air after a bankruptcy court ruling. Las Vegas is getting a raw deal with the A’s. A look at the trade deadline. And other news from around baseball. I’m not the first one to make this observation, but how awful to you have to be to get into an acrimonious lawsuit with MLB and make Rob Manfr...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 2, 2023
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• Culture or Talent? Rams need both to get back to winning ways
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images The Rams need to re-build their culture and talent if they want to get back to winning The Los Angeles Rams lost their way during the 2022 season. The team that fans had grown used to watching under head coach Sean McVay looked like a shell of its former self. The culture that had been built was non-existent and the talent put together by general man...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Cancer strikes out
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Liam Hendriks returns to the mound today. More on the A’s potential move. A look at “robot ump” systems. And more news from around baseball. And softball. I’m trying to find some good news. Everton beat Bournemouth 1-0 to clinch 17th place on the final day of the Premier League season is good news, I guess. Maybe that’s what the Cubs are missing: An ince...2023
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• Outside The Confines: The greatest Sho on earth
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images After a thrilling and sometimes divisive World Baseball Classic, we have a winner. Two weeks of some of the most thrilling baseball on the planet (or a boring, unnecessary exhibition if you ask some people) and we have a winner of the 2023 World Baseball Classic: Team Japan! It came down to two powerhouse teams, USA versus Japan, but in the end it was Japa...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup
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• Outside The Confines: Matt Chapman goes back to the Bay
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• Outside The Confines: Happy Holidays from BCB!

Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images It’s the last OTC before Christmas, so consider it a festive stocking stuffer Hello lovely BCB readers. Well, it’s here, your last OTC before Christmas, and it’s full to the brim of hot stove wonderings and year-end musings. While we’ll continue our regularly scheduled programming through the rest of this year, this seems like a good time to pause and let you ...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Now what?

Photo by Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images With the excitement over the Ohtani decision over, are winter doldrums setting in? Admit it, now that Shohei Ohtani has announced his (epic) signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the enthusiasm of the hot stove season has diminished a little bit. I don’t know if any of you ever snuck into your parents’ closet as a child and found you...2023
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• Outside The Confines: I had that in my back pocket

Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports The Astros tie up the ALCS with the Rangers thanks, in part, to a batting glove. The D-Backs make a series out of it. And other news from MLB and the playoffs. So we actually have two good series now that the Astros have gone into Arlington and tied up the series with two wins on the road. Also, the Diamondbacks got one in the win column with a win at home and...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Reversal of fortune

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images A look at all the news surrounding the MLB playoffs and other baseball news you need to know. We’ve only got three games today since the Rangers swept the Orioles. Both the Astros and Diamondbacks will be looking to advance to their respective Championship Series today, whereas the Braves and Phillies will play at least one more game...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Knuckleballs in heaven
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• Outside The Confines: Nowhere to Hyde

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Red Sox look for a new GM. The rise of the Orioles. And other news from around baseball. Man, I go away for a few days and everything goes to heck. Well, not around BCB it didn’t. We’re still dealing with the fallout of the firing of Red Sox general manager Chaim Bloom. Chris Cotillo has a overview of the dynamics of the Red Sox system and examine...2023
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• What is your best Ohtani trade for the Rays?
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The best player in baseball might be available at the trade deadline this year, but it’s a big maybe at the moment. There’s no question every team in the playoff hunt would greatly benefit from Shohei Ohtani, but as he’s in the last year of his contract there’s no guarantee he’ll stay with the club he’s moved to, just as there’s no guarantee the Angels would mo...2023
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• Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Honors Oscar Taveras with Message on Hat
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• Old Albert Pujols Looking Like Younger Self as He Continues Home Run Surge
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• Josh Hamilton Meets with MLB Officials Regarding Disciplinary Issue
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• Mike Trout Wins 2014 AL MVP: Voting Results, Comments and Reaction
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• Mike Trout Gives Bat to Young Giants Fan Struck by Foul Ball
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• Jeff Fisher Discusses Future in Coaching, Desire to Play the Rams, More
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• MLB Found No Evidence Of Wearable Devices During Astros Investigation
It took all of 72 hours for another Astros-centric controversy to bubble up on social media, as allegations that Houston players wore electronic “buzzers” inside their shirts during the 2019 season surfaced Thursday. However, Major League Baseball issued a statement to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez indicating that the just-completed investigation of the Houston organization included a...2020
• Andrelton Simmons to Angels: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Juggernaut Angels Positioned as World Series Favorites Heading Toward Postseason
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• Outside The Confines: Off to a flying start
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black addresses the “pandemic” of pitcher injuries
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Day roundup
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• Outside the Confines: The Yankees hold their breath after a possible Cole disaster
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• Outside The Confines: Matt Chapman goes back to the Bay
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• Outside The Confines: It’s gotta be the pants!
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• Outside The Confines: Where will remaining free agents land?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images With spring training just around the corner, some big names are still without a home. We’re now about a month away from the start of spring training, and while most teams seem to have addressed their needs, there are still some free agents left on the market without knowing if they’re heading to Florida or Arizona, or if they’ll be star...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Happy Holidays from BCB!
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• Outside The Confines: Winter Meetings are coming...

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images The hot stove is about to get feverish. Baseball’s winter meetings are poised to get underway next week (December 3-6 officially) in Nashville (expansion conspiracy theorists can have fun reading too much into the location), and teams will have an ideal opportunity to put their heads together, woo agents, and hopefully come away with some n...2023
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• Outside The Confines: A new chapter in the Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Week is here!
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• Outside The Confines: I had that in my back pocket
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• Outside The Confines: Royals looking for a new throne

Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images Will KC be the next team hunting for new digs? Also, big news from the Chicago White Sox. The Kansas City Royals unveiled their plans for their future stadium, and the future of Royals baseball in Kansas City. We’re excited to share the future vision of Royals baseball. For more images and to learn about the economic impact of a bal...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 2, 2023
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball has a catch
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A second Field of Dreams game was played. Why the Yankees are struggling and where the Padres go from here. And other news from around the league. Just because I don’t like the movie Field of Dreams, that doesn’t mean I didn’t like the “Field of Dreams” game. I love baseball games played in unusual locations and that field in Dyersville is one of the be...2022
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• Bauer's leave extended for 8th time, source says

Trevor Bauer's administrative leave has been extended for an eighth time and now runs through Sept. 10, a league official told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. The Dodgers pitcher has been accused of sexual assault....2021
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• Sources: MLB extends Bauer's leave for 3rd time

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended to Aug. 6, sources told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, while MLB continues to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct....2021
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• MLB found no evidence of wearable devices during Astros investigation
It took all of 72 hours for another Astros-centric controversy to bubble up on social media, as allegations that Houston players wore electronic “buzzers” inside their shirts during the 2019 season surfaced Thursday. However, Major League Baseball issued a statement to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez indicating that the just-completed investigation of the Houston organization included a probe into the poten...2020
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• MLB Found No Evidence Of Wearable Devices During Astros Investigation
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