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MLB probing Astros back to ’17, ‘firm’ discipline possible
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball has widened its investigation of alleged sign stealing by the Houston Astros and will probe activity by the team over the past three seasons. After the conclusion of…
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Bernie’s Offseason Audit: Next Up, The Brilliant Rookie Season Of Tommy Edman
Welcome to another edition of my offseason series, The Audit. I’m taking a look back at relevant members of the 2019 Cardinals — and then peering ahead to 2020. Just a friendly reminder: for offense,…
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Ellsbury released by Yankees, who owe $26 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have given up on Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 million, seven-year contract. Ellsbury, who has not played since 2017,…
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Former NBA executive wants to bring MLB to Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The man who helped bring an NBA team to Orlando said Wednesday that he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to the theme park mecca. Pat Williams, a former…
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Bernie’s Offseason Audit. Next Up: The Age-Related Decline of Cardinals Reliever Andrew Miller
Welcome to another edition of The Audit. It’s my series of taking a look back at relevant members of the 2019 Cardinals — and then looking ahead to what we can reasonably expect in 2020.…
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Shark crosses Pacific: Parra joins Yomiuri Giants
TOKYO (AP) — The “Baby Shark” is moving to Japan. Outfielder Gerardo Parra has agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants. As part of the agreement announced Tuesday,…
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US baseball’s prospects struggle to reach Olympics
Brandon Dickson, the U.S. closer who blew a ninth-inning lead, threw his last major league pitch in 2012. Caleb Thielbar, who gave up the game-winning hit in the 10th, threw his last big league pitch…
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Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be complete by next season and says he has authority to impose discipline beyond the loss…
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Bernie’s Offseason Audit: Next Up, Cardinals Outfielder Dexter Fowler
Welcome to another edition of The Audit. It’s a look back at relevant members of the 2019 Cardinals — and a look ahead to what we might expect in 2020. (Just a quick reminder: when…
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Cherington on Pirates: scouting will drive success
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Cherington earned three World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox, the last as general manager of the 2013 club that raced from worst to first. The challenge that lies ahead…
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