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- www.theguardian.com ‘That was awesome’: Dylan Cease pitches second no-hitter in Padres history
Cease struck out nine and walked three in 3-0 win. The pitcher fell one out short of no-hitter two years ago
- www.thedailybeast.com Wife of New York Yankees Executive Found Dead in Their Home at 55
Suicide has reportedly been ruled out in the death of Rachel Minaya, the 55-year-old wife of Omar Minaya.
- www.nytimes.com The insular relationships that protected Shohei Ohtani — until they didn't
A look inside the unusual dynamic between Ohtani, his interpreter and his agent, as detailed by more than two dozen people who observed it.
- www.nytimes.com Major news story? Let's tune in to Nick Castellanos' next at-bat
It's gotten to the point where seemingly every noteworthy occurrence is followed by a drive into deep left field by Castellanos.
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Home Run Derby 2024
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- www.usatoday.com MLB All-Star Game reserves, pitchers: Pirates' Paul Skenes makes history with selection
The 2024 Midsummer Classic comes your way on July 16. Here's a complete look at starters, reserves and more.
- www.nytimes.com Chicago Cubs pitcher Colten Brewer broke his hand punching a wall in frustration
The Cubs placed Brewer on the 60-day injured list. He will see a hand specialist Tuesday.
- sports.yahoo.com Phillies turn rare triple play not seen in 95 years in win over Tigers
It marked the first triple play for the Phillies since 2017 and the first of its kind since 1929.
- www.usatoday.com Reggie Jackson recalls racism he faced in Alabama: 'Wouldn't wish it on anybody'
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson says he wouldn't wish on anybody the racism he faced early in his playing days.
- www.usatoday.com MLB at Rickwood Field: Photos from historic game in Birmingham
Rickwood Field is the oldest existing professional baseball park in the U.S. and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons, who played in the Negro Leagues
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- www.usatoday.com MLB disciplines top-rated umpire Pat Hoberg for violating gambling policy; Hoberg appealing
Pat Hoberg, arguably the most accurate umpire calling balls and strikes, has been removed from the field for violating MLB's gambling policy.
- sports.yahoo.com Ranking all MLB City Connect jerseys, from the Dodgers at No. 28 to the Marlins at No. 1
With every participating team having released their set, let's rank and grade them all.
- www.usatoday.com Getting death threats from aggrieved gamblers, MLB players starting to fear for their safety
Major leaguers are getting concerned for their safety from gamblers since MLB and gambling companies have joined forces.
- apnews.com Bryan Woo and 3 relievers combine for 2-hit shutout as Mariners stop A's 2-0
Bryan Woo and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0.
- www.rollingstone.com Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Pleads Guilty in $16 Million Fraud Case Tied to Gambling Scandal
Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges tied to a major gambling scandal.
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MLB hits Tucupita Marcano with lifetime ban for betting on baseball games
www.nbcnews.com MLB hits Tucupita Marcano with lifetime ban for betting on baseball gamesThe San Diego Padres infielder is the first active player banned for gambling in more than a century.
- www.usatoday.com MLB investigating Padres' Tucupita Marcano for gambling on games in 2023
Tucupita Marcano, a utility player on the Padres’ injured list, is under investigation for reportedly placing bets in 2023 while with the Pirates.
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A Dilettante’s Guide to the NCAA Baseball Tournament, Part 1
blogs.fangraphs.com A Dilettante’s Guide to the NCAA Tournament, Part 1It’s the best weekend of TV in the baseball season, and one of the best sports-watching weekends out there full stop. But coming in completely cold can be a little difficult.
- www.usatoday.com Mets pitcher Jorge Lopez blasts media for igniting postgame controversy
Language barrier may have played a significant role in controversy that erupted after reliever Jorge Lopez's ejection and critical postgame comments.
- apnews.com Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
With a .372 batting average, Josh Gibson surpassed Ty Cobb’s .367 when records of the Negro Leagues for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.
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Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball’s historical records on Wednesday
www.usatoday.com Negro Leagues' statistics\nwill be incorporated into Major League Baseball’s historical records on WednesdayPlayers' achievements in the Negro Leagues from 1920-1948 will finally be recognized by MLB, significantly changing baseball's record books.
- www.usatoday.com Much-maligned umpire Ángel Hernández to retire from Major League Baseball
MLB players and fans alike were always been vocal about Ángel Hernández being one of baseball's worst umpires.
- www.inquirer.com Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. expects to go on injured list after knee buckles in game vs. Pirates
Acuña's knee appeared to buckle as he tried to steal a base in the first inning.
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says automated ball-strike system is 'unlikely' for 2025
www.newsday.com Don't expect to see robo-umps in MLB games in 2025The commissioner also said baseball is still dealing with technical issues in operating the system.
- www.sportingnews.com What is interference in baseball? White Sox lose to Orioles after controversial infield fly rule | Sporting News
Chicago has lost a lot of games in 2024. None have been quite as controversial as Thursday's.
- www.nytimes.com A Fan Was Hit by a 110-M.P.H. Foul Ball. Now She’s on a Trading Card.
The trading card maker Topps said it made 110 custom cards for Liz McGuire, who was hit by a ball at a game in Toronto on Friday between the Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays.
- www.cbssports.com MLB Power Rankings: Why only five teams, including the Yankees, are in baseball's upper tier of contenders
What teams comprise the very top tier in baseball this season, and who sits at No. 1 right now?
- www.nbcnews.com Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco handed 10-game suspension over 'sticky substance' on glove
Blanco was ejected from Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics even after he tried to tell the umpires that he was using rosin for his hands.
- sports.yahoo.com Former MLB infielder, Little League World Series star Sean Burroughs dies at 43
The seven-year major leaguer collapsed while coaching his son's Little League game on Thursday.