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Why did the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Revisiting the failed contract talks that led to lopsided Dodgers deal

Mookie Betts led the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2020 World Series, while the Boston Red Sox traded Betts and have watched the entire postseason from home. Almost a year after the trade, why Boston traded Betts still raises more questions than answers.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers' Corey Seager advances MLB's tall shortstop revolution on the World Series stage

Corey Seager, along with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Carlos Correa, is part of a tall shortstop revolution in Major League Baseball. Cal Ripken Jr. was 6-4, but this could be the first time three star shortstops are that tall in the same era.

Billy Heyen

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LA officials worried COVID-19 spike will continue after Lakers celebrations, potential Dodgers title

Los Angeles County has seen a COVID-19 spike since the Lakers won the NBA Finals, and officials are worried it'll continue with the Dodgers' World Series run, too.

Billy Heyen

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Mookie Betts contract breakdown: How much money does Dodgers' star outfielder make in 12-year deal?

Mookie Betts is due to be paid $365 million by the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2021 through 2032. Here's a breakdown of the wealthy extension Betts signed after being traded from the Boston Red Sox.

Billy Heyen

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How does Rays' Ji-Man Choi pull off his splits? 'Pilates ... that's about it'

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi can do splits. It's not something fans expect a 260-pound first baseman to do in the pursuit of a single out. Choi credits Pilates for how he's able to take up such athletic positions.

Billy Heyen

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Where is the World Series in 2020? Location, cost, fan attendance & more to know about Texas' Globe Life Field

The 2020 World Series is being played at the Texas Rangers' home ballpark, Globe Life Field. It opened in 2020 and helped MLB keep travel off the table during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers vs. Rays payroll breakdown

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the second-highest payroll in baseball, while the Tampa Bay Rays have the third-lowest. They'll meet in the 2020 World Series despite that disparity.

Billy Heyen

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What time does the World Series start tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 6

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 6 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Joe Rivera

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Dodgers at crossroads of dynasty and disappointment heading into Game 6

How history ultimately judges these Dodgers won’t be known for a while.

Ryan Fagan

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World Series Game 6 DraftKings Picks

The Dodgers can clinch the World Series in Game 6 against the Rays on Tuesday night. We have DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and advice for the final MLB DFS opportunities of the 2020 season.

Billy Heyen

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Rays' Manuel Margot tries to steal home in Game 5 of the World Series

Margot took a risk to try to steal a run, but he was narrowly beaten at the plate.

Jacob Hancock

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Three keys to Dodgers' Game 5 victory over Rays

Manuel Margot's failed attempt at stealing home heads the list.

Tom Gatto

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Clayton Kershaw's playoff stats, explained: Why does the Dodgers great struggle in the postseason?

Clayton Kershaw has been a much worse pitcher in the playoffs than the regular season throughout his career. For the Dodgers great, there's not one explanation for his struggles.

Billy Heyen

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Who is Randy Arozarena? Rays' bargain slugger an unlikely World Series hero after trade from Cardinals

Randy Arozarena has dominated the 2020 MLB postseason for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Cuban outfielder will look to keep slugging against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

Billy Heyen

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How Brett Phillips became the unlikeliest of Rays' unlikely World Series heroes in Game 4

Brett Phillips had the hit that led to a walk-off Rays win in Game 4 of the World Series. He wasn't who anyone would've predicted to walk off the Dodgers in 2020.

Billy Heyen

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Roberts told Baez he was done before he allowed home run

Dave Roberts admitted after Game 4 that he told Pedro Baez he was done after the sixth inning, only to send him out for the seventh to allow a home run.

Billy Heyen

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What time does the World Series start tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 5

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 5 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB fans react to Rays' wild walk-off ending in Game 4

An improbable series of events evened the series between the Rays and Dodgers, much to the delight of baseball fans around the country.

Dan Bernstein

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Rays-Dodgers Game 4 ending: Separating the heroes from the goats

Tampa Bay and Los Angeles played a classic game that ended in a bizarre manner. A quick look into who was the most responsible for producing that ending.

Tom Gatto

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Keep Game 5 start more about '20 World Series than Kershaw legacy

The Dodgers left-hander has another opportunity to change the narrative about his pitching in October. More importantly, he can help LA regain control of this year's Fall Classic.

Ryan Fagan

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Dodgers' Buehler becoming generational star on national stage

Buehler shut down the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday.

Dan Bernstein

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What channel is the World Series on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 4

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 4 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Joe Rivera

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With Film Room, MLB finally embraces benefits of letting fans share highlights: 'Our philosophy has evolved'

It’s no secret that MLB used to take a rather heavy-handed approach to controlling the sharing/distribution of its highlights. Not anymore.

Ryan Fagan

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What channel is the World Series on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 3

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 3 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Joe Rivera

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Why Brandon Lowe's breakout gives the Rays a chance to win the World Series

The Rays needed their best regular season hitter, Brandon Lowe, to find his swing in the postseason. Two home runs in Game 2 of the World Series made things all square and brought back the chance of a Tampa Bay upset of the Dodgers.

Billy Heyen

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Walker Buehler is the next dominant ace in a long line of Dodgers pitching greats

Walker Buehler's Dodgers career is already off to a great start, and the right-handed pitcher can show in the 2020 World Series that he can be the next great Los Angeles ace.

Billy Heyen

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Why did the Pirates trade Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows? Failed bid at contention gifted Rays young stars

The Rays acquired Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows in a 2018 trade deadline deal for Chris Archer with the Pirates. Based on the teams in the 2020 World Series, Tampa Bay seems to have won that trade.

Billy Heyen

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Yadier Molina blasts Gold Glove process; why he's wrong

Yadier Molina is one Gold Glove away from tying Johnny Bench's NL record of 10. He believes MLB and/or Gold Glove voters actively worked to deny him that opportunity this year. He's wrong for at least two reasons.

Tom Gatto

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With Rays, Dodgers tied at 1-1, history shows Game 3 winner has huge advantage

The 2020 World Series is tied, with the Dodgers and Rays each owning a single, very important victory. It’s the 17th time in the past 40 years that the World Series has been tied 1-1, so we thought we’d take a look at how those other series played out.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB's analytics revolution is striking out with many who love the game

Crash Davis was right: Strikeouts are boring. They're also having a toxic impact on the viewing experience.

Mike DeCourcy

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What happened to David Price? Why former Rays ace opted out of 2020 season after trade to Dodgers

Former Rays ace David Price is now a Dodgers pitcher, but he won't play in the 2020 World Series between the teams after opting out before the season.

Billy Heyen

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There's a simple reason why Justin Turner has a stain on his Dodgers jersey

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has a black smudge over his last name on his jersey in every game. There's an explanation for why that happens.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers vs. Rays score, results: Brandon Lowe breaks out as Tampa Bay wins Game 2 to even series

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and Rays. Follow for complete results from Tuesday's Game 1.

Jacob Hancock

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Why did this dude throw his glove on the field in World Series Game 2? An investigation

Alcohol is the likely answer.

Joe Rivera

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Marcus Stroman reheats beef with Yankees: Pitching outside of Gerrit Cole not 'in his league'

The free-agent pitcher is letting it be know that he thinks the Yankees' pitching situation stinks.

Joe Rivera

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What channel is the World Series on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 2

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 2 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Dan Bernstein

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How the Dodgers acquired Justin Turner, Max Muncy for nothing and turned them into stars

Justin Turner and Max Muncy (and Chris Taylor) are three of the Dodgers' most important hitters. All three were acquired for almost nothing, and now they might help L.A. win the 2020 World Series.

Billy Heyen

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Who's pitching for the Dodgers in World Series Game 2? Tony Gonsolin to start; Dustin May, Julio Urias available

The Los Angeles Dodgers turn to a "bullpen game" in Game 2 of the World Series, with starter Tony Gonsolin likely to be followed by a combination of Dustin May and Julio Urias against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers could sweep World Series if Rays don't fix these two things

Clayton Kershaw has never had a swing-and-miss rate higher than he did in Game 1 of the World Series against Tampa Bay.

Ryan Fagan

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World Series Game 2 DraftKings Picks

The Dodgers and Rays get Game 2 of the World Series underway Wednesday night. We have DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and advice for the final MLB DFS opportunities of the 2020 season.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers' Cody Bellinger wisely switches up celebration after Game 1 home run

Cody Bellinger learned his lesson: Don't celebrate harder, celebrate smarter.

Jordan Greer

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Rays leave Tyler Glasnow in too long in Game 1 of World Series

Manager Kevin Cash's decision to ride Glasnow assisted a Dodgers rally.

Dan Bernstein

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Why the Dodgers should worry about Ji-Man Choi

Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi rakes dominant pitching, homers from his weaker side and rarely stops smiling. The Dodgers should be concerned about Choi in the World Series.

Billy Heyen

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Why do baseball teams use the shift? How Dodgers, Rays deployed MLB strategy to reach 2020 World Series

The Rays began MLB's shifting revolution around 2010, and it's taken the Dodgers with them to the World Series in 2020. We broke down MLB's shifting trends and why the Rays use a four-man outfield.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers vs. Rays score, results: Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw lead LA to convincing Game 1 win

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and Rays. Follow for complete results from Tuesday's Game 1.

Joe Rivera

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Luhnow attacks MLB punishment

Jeff Luhnow feels MLB treated him unfairly and should have gone after lower-level Houston employees.

Dan Bernstein

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What time is the World Series tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 1

Here's a complete guide to watching Game 1 of the 2020 World Series, including a TV schedule with start times and channels for Dodgers vs. Rays.

Joe Rivera

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Dodgers vs. Rays: Four factors that could determine who wins the 2020 World Series

The Rays, both No. 1 seeds, quickly took care of business in the Wild Card Series, then used their superior depth and strength to outlast spirited challenges to reach the World Series.

Ryan Fagan

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The oral history of the most epic World Series swing-and-miss ever

Perhaps the most incredible, jaw-dropping moment of 1990 World Series was one that does not show up in the box score.

Ryan Fagan

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World Series Game 1 DraftKings Picks

The Dodgers and Rays get Game 1 of the World Series underway Tuesday night. We have DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and advice for the final MLB DFS opportunities of the 2020 season.

Billy Heyen

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World Series predictions

Nobody really has any idea what’s going to happen between the Rays and Dodgers, but here are a few things to keep in mind as the Fall Classic gets underway.

Ryan Fagan

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How to watch the World Series

The 2020 Fall Classic marks just the fourth time since 1995 that the two best teams in baseball will duke it out for the title.

Jackie Spiegel

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Dodgers' Cody Bellinger dislocated his shoulder celebrating go-ahead home run to clinch NLCS

Cody Bellinger hit a solo home run to send the Dodgers to the World Series. In his celebrations, he appeared to dislocate his right shoulder, an injury which has happened to Bellinger before.

Billy Heyen

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How good was Kyler Murray at baseball? Former Oakland A's draft pick left a big 'what if' by picking NFL

Kyler Murray's baseball career was put on hold to play quarterback in the NFL, but his MLB performance with the Oakland Athletics could have been just as breathtaking.

Billy Heyen

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Dodgers in World Series after rallying past Braves in NLCS Game 7

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Dodgers vs. Braves in Game 7 of the 2020 NLCS. Follow for complete results.

Jacob Hancock

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Max Muncy's NLCS Game 7 slide into Travis d'Arnaud riles Twitter

The Dodgers infielder and Braves catcher produce the rare home-plate collision.

Tom Gatto

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Astros vs. Rays score, result: Tampa Bay quiets Houston in ALCS Game 7 to reach World Series

Sporting News provided coverage of Game 7. Houston trailed 3-0 in the ALCS before tying the series Friday, but it could not break through in the deciding contest.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB playoff schedule 2020: Updated bracket, dates, times, TV channels for ALCS, NLCS

The Astros and Rays meet in the ALCS, while the Dodgers continue their quest for another World Series vs the Braves in the NLCS. Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Championship Series.

Joe Rivera

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MLB playoff schedule 2020: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

The MLB postseason is back and weirder than ever. Here's the complete 2020 MLB playoff schedule, including TV channels and start times from the Wild Card Series to the World Series.

Joe Rivera

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Why equating '20 Astros with '04 Red Sox is wrong

Many have compared Houston's resilience to Boston's curse-breaking World Series run in 2004, but there's no comparison when the greater context is considered.

Jacob Hancock

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Will Smith faces Will Smith in NLCS Game 5 and Twitter can't contain itself

Because, see, they both have the same name and a celebrity has the same name and . . .

Tom Gatto

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If Dodgers fall short of World Series, it's probably time to move on from Dave Roberts

For a franchise that hasn’t won a World Series since 1988, bringing a title home to Los Angeles is the only goal.

Ryan Fagan

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Sporting News 2020 American League All-Stars: Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, Shane Bieber rule voting

Sporting News named its first MLB All-Star team in 1925.

Jason Foster

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Sporting News 2020 National League All-Stars: Braves lead the field; Betts, Machado, Realmuto pace voting

Voting for the annual honors took place in September.

Jason Foster

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Correa called walk-off home run

The Astros star ended the game in the most dramatic way possible.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Braves bounce-back brewing? How other teams with lopsided playoff losses responded

There have been an even 20 postseason games in MLB history decided by a dozen runs or more. Let’s take a deeper look.

Ryan Fagan

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Sporting News 2020 MLB awards: Abreu voted top player

The 60-game MLB season in 2020 didn’t provide the usual time or opportunities to evaluate player performance, but it was long enough for some players and to make big impressions on their peers.

Jason Foster

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Clayton Kershaw injury update: Dodgers star to start vs. Braves in NLCS Game 4

Clayton Kershaw, who was scratched from Game 2 with a bad back, will start Game 4 of the NLCS for the Dodgers.

Billy Heyen

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Jose Altuve's apparent case of yips has Astros on brink of elimination

Jose Altuve appears to have the yips, and his throwing errors have the Astros in a 3-0 hole to the Rays in the ALCS.

Billy Heyen

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Braves reliever Mark Melancon can't stop catching Ozzie Albies' home runs

Braves reliever Mark Melancon has caught a home run from teammate Ozzie Albies in the left-field bullpen in both games of the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Billy Heyen

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How the trading card industry has boomed during the pandemic

There's only so much Netflix a sports fan can watch to fill time. Enter a rejuvenated trading card market.

Ryan Fagan

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Dodgers' Walker Buehler ends interview after being asked about his tight pants

The Dodgers pitcher was mocked on social media for his very tight pants.

Jordan Heck

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Max Fried's Game 1 gem had shades of another Braves lefty's NLCS brilliance

Atlanta gets six strong innings from its postseason No. 1 starter in a series-opening victory over the Dodgers.

Tom Gatto

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Padres' Pham recovering from stab wound

The outfielder reportedly was stabbed after asking people who were arguing near his vehicle to move.

Tom Gatto

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Who will be the next White Sox manager? Five candidates for job after Rick Renteria's departure

Chicago South made a surprising move, cutting bait with Rick Renteria. Where the Sox go next is very intriguing.

Joe Rivera

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How the Braves can beat the Dodgers in the NLCS

The Dodgers are the heavy favorite, but this is October and anything can happen. Braves fans and Dodgers fans both know this well.

Ryan Fagan

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What do the Yankees do now? Questions New York must answer this offseason

As per usual, it starts with the rotation for the Yankees, who have lots of work to do in that area before 2021.

Joe Rivera

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Rays' Mike Brosseau gets ultimate payback with ALDS-winning homer

Tampa Bay found an unlikely hero Friday night in an unheralded pinch hitter.

Dan Bernstein

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Jackie Robinson's family 'strongly objects' to Donald Trump using MLB player's image in ad

Jackie Robinson's daughter asked for her father's image to be removed from Donald Trump's commercial.

Jordan Heck

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Padres fell short in 2020, but franchise playoff window is propped wide open

San Diego will be back — and better.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Division Series

The Division Series is upon the baseball world, and Sporting News has the schedule, scores and more from the second round of the 2020 MLB playoffs.

Joe Rivera

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Braves have ridden aces to brink of NLCS; can others finish the task?

We're four games deep into the NL postseason, and the Braves are 4-0 with three shutout victories. Were those fears about Atlanta's rotation unfounded?

Ryan Fagan

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Tempers flare between Dodgers and Padres after Cody Bellinger robs Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tensions were high after Padres players took offense to the Dodgers' showboating.

Jacob Hancock

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Trevor Bauer teases potential free-agent move to the Yankees via social media

Bauer may have hinted at having interesting in signing with New York next season, or he could just be messing with Yankees fans.

Jacob Hancock

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Rays' Randy Arozarena putting clubhouse gaffe behind him with monster ALDS performance

The young outfielder has three straight multi-hit games against the Yankees.

Dan Bernstein

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Mike Clevinger injury update

Clevinger's velocity dropped to a worrisome level in the second inning.

Dan Bernstein

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Yankees' Aaron Boone explains confusing Deivi Garcia usage in ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

The Yankees' strategy completely backfired in Game 2.

Joe Rivera

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Ronald Acuna Jr. taunts Marlins

The outfielder's career numbers against Miami are staggering.

Dan Bernstein

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Stanton looks to be heating up at right time for Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton looks to be heating up at the right time and has a chance to earn his pinstripes with a big postseason.

Jacob Hancock

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8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

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Found family: Mike Henneman, former MLB closer, connects with seven long-lost siblings after DNA tests

Former MLB pitcher Mike Henneman has quite an amazing family story.

Ryan Fagan

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Bob Gibson dies at 84; Cardinals Hall of Famer made history with '68 season

Gibson was the game's best pitcher in the Year of the Pitcher.

Tom Gatto

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MLB playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Wild Card Series

The Wild Card Series has been introduced to the baseball world, and Sporting News has the schedule, scores and more from the opening series of the 2020 MLB playoffs.

Joe Rivera

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Ronald Acuña Jr. and Trevor Bauer are grilling up some pretty juicy Twitter beef

The two traded shots at one another after the Braves eliminated Reds from the Wild Card Series.

Joe Rivera

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MLB's expanded playoffs, explained: Everything to know about the 2020 bracket, format & more

Like everything else in this bizarre calendar year, the MLB playoffs will be different in 2020. Here's what to know about the expanded 16-team postseason bracket and how it will work.

Ryan Fagan

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Ramon Laureano's live F-bomb isn't the worst part of in-game interviews

The Oakland center fielder might have been distracted during his live interview with the ESPN broadcast crew in the Wild Card Series elimination game.

Jacob Hancock

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How will Indians, Reds recover after three-day MLB playoff nightmare?

The Indians and Reds were bounced from the MLB playoffs in two different but disappointing fashions. How will they respond?

Bill Bender

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Reds' offensive meltdown in playoffs suggests curse of being Cincinnati sports fan might never relent

A freaking nightmare, indeed. There have been so many.

Mike DeCourcy

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How MLB can improve on excitement of playoff schedule

Wednesday was the kind of day a baseball fan could get used to, the type of excitement MLB should strive to replicate every year — just not this exact format.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB botches Yankees-Indians delay

MLB delayed the game before it actually started raining.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Carlos Correa goads Astros haters

Houston is resentful of the hate it's received from opposing fans since its cheating scandal was exposed.

Dan Bernstein

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Cubs question Ross' decision-making in Marlins loss

Hendricks couldn't make it through the seventh inning, costing Chicago in Game 1.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB should build on fantastic playoff schedule

The MLB playoffs have an opportunity to pull in casual fans with a loaded first-round schedule.

Bill Bender

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Jays' greatest strength sapped in Rays loss

Despite blame placed on manager Charlie Montoyo, the defeat had little to do with poor dugout decision-making.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB playoff predictions 2020: Sporting News experts make pennant, World Series picks

The 2020 MLB postseason is gonna be weird, but it should also be fun.

Jason Foster

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How to watch Blue Jays vs. Rays

The Blue Jays are in the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016.

Jackie Spiegel

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Shane Bieber wins pitching Triple Crown

Indians ace Shane Bieber led Major League Baseball in wins, strikeouts and ERA to claim the pitching Triple Crown, the first man to do so since Johan Santana in 2006. Bieber is due to start Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

Billy Heyen

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MLB playoff bubbles, explained: A complete guide to the rules, locations, schedule & more for 2020 postseason

Here's everything you need to know about MLB's bubble cities, including the rules, locations, COVID-19 testing protocol and the full 2020 playoff game schedule.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB playoff scenarios 2020: Updated standings & more to know for regular season's final day

Things could get crazy as the shortened MLB season comes to a close.

Ryan Fagan

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Willson Contreras' epic bat toss leads to White Sox looking like flip-floppers

The Cubs catcher got a fastball in the back four innings after the flip. The White Sox say it wasn't intentional. It shouldn't have been, because their shortstop is famous for throwing his bat after a homer.

Tom Gatto

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MLB standings 2020: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of Sept. 26

The first three MLB playoff seeds (1-3) in each league will go to division winners, ordered by record. The second trio of seeds (4-6) goes to the second-place finishers in each division, ordered by record. The final two seeds (7-8) go to the two wild-card teams.

Ryan Fagan

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Marlins clinch playoff spot, get positive mojo from old friend Dontrelle Willis

Willis is glad to see his former team back in October after a long drought.

Dan Bernstein

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Thom Brennaman resigns from Reds TV job weeks after homphobic slur

Brennaman was caught on a hot mic using a homophobic term last August.

Tom Gatto

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Blue Jays schedule 2020: Dates, times for Toronto's revised MLB regular season

Toronto didn't have too many breathers in this slate, not least because the team was away from Canada for all of it. Still, the Jays made the MLB playoffs.

Tom Gatto

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Blue Jays reach MLB playoffs: Four wild cards in Toronto's return to postseason

The biggest questions surrounding the Jays as the franchise makes its first playoff appearance in four years.

Tom Gatto

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MLB awards picks, predictions for 2020 MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year

During a normal baseball season, any 60-game stretch would be considered a relatively small sample size when it comes to voting for postseason awards. But 2020 is not a normal season.

Ryan Fagan

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Almost impossible: MLB has only had three players named Aurelio, and they all died the same way

Baseball often produces amazing moments and improbable occurrences. And sometimes it produces things that are nearly impossible to believe.

Ryan Fagan

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Four things you didn't know about 'Schitt's Creek' baseball game episode

The series ended its run in April and just had a historic sweep at the Emmys, winning both best actor categories, both supporting actor categories and best comedy.

Jackie Spiegel

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If MLB permanently adopts the 16-team playoff field, here's how it should look

Let’s endeavor to make a 16-team MLB playoff scenario as strong as possible.

Ryan Fagan

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Yankees make MLB history as they keep hitting home runs vs. Blue Jays

New York hitters have rediscovered their power strokes at Toronto pitchers' expense.

Tom Gatto

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Twins' Josh Donaldson ejected as he crosses plate on home run

Minnesota's third baseman was upset with a strike called on him earlier in the at-bat.

Tom Gatto

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Mets, Angels vying for title of 2020's Most Disappointing Baseball Team

Sixteen of baseball’s 30 teams will make the postseason this year. That’s good for the 16, but a special type of disappointing for the 14 clubs that fall short of the cutoff, especially the clubs that hoped/expected to contend for October berths.

Ryan Fagan

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Mets agree to sell to Steve Cohen; MLB owners' approval all that remains

The team announced the agreement with Cohen, who holds a reported 8 percent stake in the club. He reportedly would buy another 80 percent of the franchise.

Tom Gatto

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'My mother forgot my birthday once': Baseball cards reveal personal bonds with players

When you have a life event in common with a baseball player, it makes for an instant connection — and some interesting stories.

Ryan Fagan

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Who is Alec Mills? Fast facts about the Cubs' first no-hit pitcher since 2016

Alec Mills has worked his way up from 22nd-round draft pick to full-time rotation piece for a playoff contender. And now he has a no-hitter to his name, too.

Tom Gatto

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Giants-Padres games postponed after positive COVID-19 test

MLB announced Friday and Saturday's games have been called off. Game 2 of the four-game set was called just before it was about to begin.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees, Mets finally get to mark 9/11 anniversary with commemorative caps in-game

The NYC teams received MLB's blessing to play in caps acknowledging the first responders who were at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Tom Gatto

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Five of the wildest numbers from the Braves' 29-run game vs. the Marlins

Atlanta set a modern National League mark for runs in a game and was just one away from tying the MLB record. Here are the key numbers to know about the contest.

Tom Gatto

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Giants, A's play through haze of West Coast fires

Skies above San Francisco and Oakland turned orange as smoke blocked the sun.

Tom Gatto

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HOF outfielder Lou Brock dies at 81

Lou Brock retired with 3,023 hits and a then-record 938 stolen bases, but he turned "Brock for Broglio" into shorthand for one of the biggest heists in baseball history.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees' Erik Kratz tears up while discussing mentorship of Hispanic teammates

New York's backup catcher has taken on an important behind-the-scenes role for his club.

Dan Bernstein

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Tom Seaver, 'The Franchise,' is still the Mets' brightest star

Tom Seaver was the leader of the Mets' miraculous transformation from expansion loser to world champion, on top of being one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

Tom Gatto

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Tom Seaver, Hall of Famer and greatest Met of all time, dies at 75

Seaver, whose exploits on the pitching mound earned him the moniker "Tom Terrific," reportedly died from complications of Lewy Body dementia and COVID-19.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Aroldis Chapman among three suspended for pitch that started Yankees vs. Rays skirmish

MLB did not like the dust-up between New York and Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Joe Rivera

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Rays manager Kevin Cash delivers threat to Yankees as AL East beef heats up

Tuesday night's division matchup between the Yankees and Rays was anything but traditional.

Joe Rivera

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Red Sox 'reset' tweet showcases fundamental flaw in baseball's priorities

When a franchise with the resources and history of Boston is content not to compete, baseball has a problem.

Ryan Fagan

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With trade deadline passed, Astros face big decisions with stars approaching free agency

They’ve had a lot of success over the past three years, but there are a lot of questions looming — and how those questions are answered will determine what the club looks like over the next few years.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Padres, Blue Jays upgrade as Braves, Yankees sit still

The 2020 MLB trade deadline day was surprisingly chock full of news, notes, rumors and deals. And, for at least a little while, things felt normal.

Ryan Fagan

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Live updates from the MLB trade deadline

The 2020 MLB trade deadline is here, and how it's going to go is anyone's guess. Sporting News is tracking everything you need to know about this year's deadline.

Joe Rivera

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MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays' quiet efficiency in hot market, explained

Toronto added three starters to its rotation and picked up a stopgap for the injured Bo Bichette.

Dan Bernstein

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Padres' flurry of deadline deals, explained

SN breaks down the what and why of a very active trade deadline for San Diego.

Dan Bernstein

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Revamped Padres should only worry about Dodgers in October, not regular season

Despite what rumblings on social media might try to tell you, this flurry of activity in San Diego isn’t about the Dodgers.

Ryan Fagan

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7 players most likely to be traded

Once upon a time, the 2020 trade deadline had the potential to be a lot of fun. That is no longer the case.

Ryan Fagan

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What to know about the MLB trade deadline in 2020

Here is a complete guide to the 2020 MLB trade deadline, including the new date, time and rules to know.

Ryan Fagan

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White Sox interested in Indians' Mike Clevinger, per report

Mike Clevinger broke trust in the Indians' clubhouse, and he might now be sent to a division rival as a result.

Dan Bernstein

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Indians trade rumors: Francisco Lindor could be future Hall of Famer on the move

One of MLB's best shortstops is hitting free agency after next season and might be dealt by Cleveland by the Aug. 31 trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

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A request for the Wilpons: Don't waste second chance to sell Mets to Steve Cohen

Fred and Jeff Wilpon have been down this road before with minority stakeholder Steve Cohen. Here's hoping they finish the journey this time.

Tom Gatto

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Athletes react to Chadwick Boseman's death

LeBron James was one of the numerous sports figures to react to the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who lost a lengthy fight with cancer.

Tom Gatto

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What Tommy La Stella trade means for Athletics, Angels

Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.

Dan Bernstein

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Chadwick Boseman dies; 'Black Panther' star portrayed Jackie Robinson in '42'

Boseman died the day MLB commemorated Robinson ending segregation in the major leagues in 1947, and on the anniversary of Robinson convincing the Dodgers to sign him.

Tom Gatto

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Astros, Athletics boycott game on Jackie Robinson Day

Houston decided not to play Friday, becoming the 21st MLB team in three days to sit out in a protest against racial injustice.

Tom Gatto

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks of family in emotional Black Lives Matter response

Boone, who has two adopted children from Haiti, got emotional when asked what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him and his family.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Blue Jays, Red Sox support players' boycott over Jacob Blake shooting, racial injustice

Boston vs. Toronto in Buffalo was one of seven games postponed because of player protests.

Tom Gatto

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Mets, Marlins stage protest before game

The Mets and Marlins have let their voices be heard.

Joe Rivera

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Mets GM backtracks, apologizes after ripping Manfred; Wilpons rip 'Brody'

Van Wagenen said of Manfred: "From a leadership level, he just doen't get it," He later said he "inaccurately"described a conversation between Manfred and Mets CEO Jeff Wilpon.

Tom Gatto

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Josh Hader's comments on Bucks, Brewers boycotts speak the loudest

It may not be easy for some to ever think of loving Josh Hader. But what he said deserves our attention, and it also should come with some of our respect.

Vinnie Iyer

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Mets' Dominic Smith kneels during national anthem, urges social change: 'People still don't care'

New York's Black first baseman/outfielder shed tears during his postgame press conference with reporters.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo curses politicians, who 'don't really give a f— about us'

The Chicago first baseman was trying to process all that went into the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Tom Gatto

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Comment: Listen to players for once instead of raging at them

Athletes are people, not just performers. They sure won't be shouted down by people who live to make pointless, self-serving arguments online.

Ryan Fagan

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Mariners boycott game to protest Jacob Blake shooting; players react on Twitter

Seattle has the greatest representation of Black players in MLB, with 11 on its 40-man roster.

Tom Gatto

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Brewers, Reds sitting out game in solidarity

The Brewers, Reds, Mariners, Padres, Giants and Dodgers showed solidarity with NBA player by voting not to play.

Tom Gatto

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Eloy Jimenez injured himself while celebrating Lucas Giolito's no-hitter

The White Sox star was a little too excited.

Jordan Heck

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White Sox's Lucas Giolito throws first no-hitter of career — and 2020 — against Pirates

Chicago's right-handed ace earned the 19th no-no in team history.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Mike Trout card breaks Honus Wagner record

That's one expensive fish.

Dan Bernstein

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Cardinals' Yadier Molina explains deleted Instagram group photo

Seems ill-advised at best.

Joe Rivera

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Umpire Jeremie Rehak misses strike call despite Josh Staumont throwing it down the middle

Royals pitcher Josh Staumont delivered a beautiful fast ball down the middle of the plate, but was robbed of a strike.

Jordan Heck

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The Angels have themselves to blame for catastrophic start to 2020 season

It has been a brutal first month for the Angels, who entered the campaign expecting to compete.

Dan Bernstein

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Joe Maddon calls Shaun Anderson 'irresponsible' after third pitch at Mike Trout's head

Shaun Anderson has thrown at Mike Trout's head not once, not twice, but now three times in the same week.

Jordan Heck

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Yankees-Mets Subway Series in peril after Mets' positive COVID-19 tests

Two members of the Mets organization have tested positive for the coronavirus. The team had its games Thursday in Miami and Friday in New York postponed.

Tom Gatto

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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s five most thrilling moments of his joyous 2020 season

Fun fact: You can't spell "statistics" without "Tatis."

Ryan Fagan

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MLB won't let Reds' Trevor Bauer wear 'Free Joe Kelly' cleats

Bauer picked another fight with MLB as part of an effort to troll the Astros.

Dan Bernstein

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Reds announcer Thom Brennaman suspended after using homophobic slur

Brennaman made his remark during a game between Cincinnati and Kansas City.

Dan Bernstein

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There's a simple solution to the unwritten rules controversy

There is a very simple solution to this stupid unwritten rules controversy involving Chris Woodward and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Ryan Fagan

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Rangers feel Fernando Tatis Jr. broke 'unwritten rule' by hitting grand slam

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he "didn’t like" Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging at a 3-0 pitch during a blowout.

Jordan Heck

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Bo Bichette out with knee injury

Bichette had been on a tear up until the injury.

Jackie Spiegel

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Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger deserve every bit of their teammates' anger

Turns out, the big, bad, mean media folks in Cleveland and around the country were not the only ones upset by the reckless actions of Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger.

Ryan Fagan

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Hot mics in empty MLB stadiums: Profanity ensues

Baseball fans have been able to hear what's said on the field during moments of anger.

Tom Gatto

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Reds player tests positive for COVID-19, placing Pirates series in question

This is the first positive test in MLB outside of St. Louis in two weeks.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Indians option Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac to alternate site after pitchers broke COVID-19 protocol

Cleveland isn't messing around when it comes to maintaining the safety and unity of its players.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Surprises, disappointments and standouts after one-third of the bizarro 2020 MLB season

Let’s take a look at where we stand, one third of the way through a very bizarre season.

Ryan Fagan

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Zach Plesac will only accept some of the blame for burning his Cleveland teammates

The Cleveland pitcher blasted the media for turning a mostly well-executed night out in Chicago into an example of him being a bad teammate.

Tom Gatto

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Hi, Orioles fans! It's OK to believe your team has a shot at the 2020 playoffs

Can Baltimore stick around the .500 mark for the next seven weeks? It’s 2020, and anything is possible.

Ryan Fagan

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Stephen Strasburg got ejected while sitting in the stands after arguing with umpire

It's not every day you see a pitcher get tossed while being a spectator in the stands.

Jordan Heck

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Zack Greinke was purposefully giving away his pitches and got outs anyway

Zack Greinke's voice could be picked up on the television broadcast.

Jordan Heck

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Pitcher nearly throws ball in the dirt, but umpire Lance Barrett still called it a strike

This might be the worst strike call of the season.

Jordan Heck

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Blue Jays' Buffalo home results in dingers

Sahlen Field was a launching pad in its first two nights in the majors, with 11 total dingers.

Tom Gatto

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Joe Kelly's suspension reduced from eight games to five, Dodgers say

The LA reliever got in trouble with MLB after his run-in with the Astros in late July.

Tom Gatto

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Indians' clubhouse rocked by breach of trust

Clevinger and Plesac were sent home from the team for breaking COVID-19 protocol.

Dan Bernstein

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Blue Jays' stadium in Buffalo hosts its first MLB game of 2020

The club has been forced out of Toronto by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dan Bernstein

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Astros' Alex Cintron tagged with historic suspension

Cintron instigated a fight with the A's over the weekend.

Dan Bernstein

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Here's the reason MLB suspended Ramon Laureano fewer games than Joe Kelly

The A's outfielder got six games for charging the Astros' dugout, while Joe Kelly got eight games for much less during a separate incident several weeks earlier.

Dan Bernstein

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What should MLB do with the Cardinals amid COVID-19 outbreak? Here are some options.

The perfect answer for what to do with the St. Louis Cardinals does not exist.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB is reportedly exploring playing in a bubble — with a catch

Major League Baseball is ready to blow a bubble — as long as the regular season doesn't pop.

Joe Rivera

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Indians forced to send second rule-breaking pitcher home

The pitcher apparently hid his breach of COVID-19 protocol even after a teammate was caught.

Dan Bernstein

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Ramon Laureano says insult about his mom led him to charge Astros' dugout

Laureano said he was provoked by Houston's hitting coach.

Dan Bernstein

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Indians' Zach Plesac's night on the town with friends gets him run out of Chicago

The Cleveland right-hander was sent back to Ohio after he broke team rules and violated MLB protocols.

Tom Gatto

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Orioles-Nationals game suspended because of grounds crew's tarp failure

The crew couldn't get the tarp down in time to protect the infield from heavy rain.

Tom Gatto

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A's Ramon Laureano charges Astros' dugout, gets tackled

The Oakland center fielder is ejected after trying to fight one of the Astros' coaches.

Tom Gatto

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Angels rookie Jo Adell knocks a ball over the fence — with his glove for a four-base error

The LA rookie gifted the Rangers a run during their game in Arlington.

Tom Gatto

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Braves organist pokes fun at Reese McGuire's masturbation case by playing 'Beat It' during at-bat

When Reese McGuire stepped up to the plate, the Braves' organist saw an opportunity.

Jordan Heck

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