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CHICAGO -- Justin Verlander struck out 10 over 6 1/3 innings and JaCoby Jones, Nick Castellanos and Ian Kinsler all homered as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Tuesday. Verlander struck out at least one hitter in every inning he pitched and was anchored by Detroit's home run power a day after…
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| [HAT-TIP: THE WASHINGTON TIMES] |
LEO DUROCHER: BASEBALL'S PRODIGAL SON By Paul Dickson Bloomsbury Books, $37, 357 pages Paul Dickson is the Washington area's most prolific and versatile historian of major figures and events ranging from the space program to politics to baseball. In this multilayered biography of big league bad boy Leo Durocher, he tells three stories at once and…
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The San Diego Padres will feature one of the most unique players in the majors this season. Christian Bethancourt, a catcher by trade, will do a bit of everything. He will catch, he will play outfield, he will pinch hit and he will serve as a relief pitcher. Yes, a relief pitcher. He made the Opening…
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The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina agreed to a three-year contract extension on Sunday. The deal is reportedly worth between $55 million and $65 million, and will keep the 34-year-old Molina in St. Louis through at least 2020. Molina, who has spent his entire 13-year career with the Cardinals, is entering the final season…
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| [HAT-TIP: LIFEZETTE] |
Spring has arrived and that means warmer weather, planting gardens, house cleaning -- and putting away winter clothes. For many in America, this new season brings a great opportunity to renew or strengthen a bond -- the one between father and son. The object of attention that pulls the two together is none other than "America's…
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed manager John Gibbons to a contract extension through at least the 2019 season, the team announced Saturday. The deal also includes a club option for 2020. Gibbons, 54, is entering the fifth season of his second stint as manager of the Blue Jays. He managed the team from 2004-08 before returning…
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| [HAT-TIP: THE WASHINGTON TIMES] |
The Washington Nationals begin the 2017 season in three days, and manager Dusty Baker has a few more things to work out than he did last year, his first with the team. "Last year, I think things were a little more settled, somewhat," Baker said Friday, speaking before Washington's scheduled exhibition game against the Red Sox…
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Now that the Chicago Cubs have broken the curse, they could be in for even more championships. At least that’s how a lot of MLB experts feel since many are picking the team to reach and win the 2017 World Series. Chicago was clearly the best team in baseball last year, winning the title after a…
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Almost $78 for two people. As of last spring, that was the average cost to watch a Major League Baseball game in one of its ballparks, according to a study by GOBankingRates. What does that $78 -- technically, $77.92 -- get you and your plus-one? Two tickets for about $41. Two hot dogs for $8 and…
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Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Blake Treinen capped a perfect spring by earning the closer's role in a mild upset within the bullpen. Veteran Shawn Kelley entering spring training as the favorite for the ninth-inning role and phenom Koda Glover closed quickly, but the steady Treinen was virtually flawless. In five spring appearances, he posted an ERA…
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Right-hander Zack Wheeler earned a spot in the starting rotation for the New York Mets despite a rough spring and two-year recovery from Tommy John surgery. Wheeler had a 5.11 ERA in spring training but was named the No. 4 starter in the rotation by manager Terry Collins. Collins and general manager Sandy Alderson said Wheeler…
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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge will be the team's starter to begin the season, manager Joe Girardi told reporters. Judge, who batted .345 with three homers in spring training, was expected to get the nod after owner Hal Steinbrenner said this winter that he favored the 24-year-old over Aaron Hicks in right field. Judge…
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New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will not be ready for the start of the regular season, manager Terry Collins confirmed Wednesday. Matz continued to experience discomfort in his pitching elbow and was sent for an MRI exam on Wednesday. He was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Monday. "He still feels it," Collins…
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This year's baseball season officially kicks off April 2, but excitement is already in the air. The sport, of course, is as synonymous with America as apple pie and July 4th. The cracking of a baseball against a bat marks the impending season summer -- and sunshine. Baseball teams carry with them a level of loyalty…
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President Donald Trump will not participate in the longstanding tradition of presidents throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Washington Opening Day games due to a scheduling conflict. Trump, who was inaugurated on Jan. 20, was extended an invitation by the Nationals but declined, a team spokesman told ESPN. Washington opens its season on Monday against…
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Boston Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello will get the call to start the team's Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, manager John Farrell announced Wednesday. Farrell noted that the decision was made at the beginning of spring training and isn't a result of the strained left elbow sustained by David Price, who was the team's…
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| HAT-TIP: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER |
GLENDALE, Ariz. — So you wanted to see a major league baseball game this year. Better get off the couch and get on the websites. Now that the four-pitch intentional walk is gone, the stampede to buy MLB tickets will be just like the Gold Rush. Surely you're tired of hearing your neighbors say, "You know,…
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David Wright's status for Opening Day is up in the air after the Mets third baseman was diagnosed with an impingement in his right shoulder, New York general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday. The 34-year-old Wright will not throw a baseball for "a couple of weeks," Alderson said. "What's happening here is that the muscles around…
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Tim Tebow showed he can hit a baseball, but nine home runs during a batting practice session Monday will have zero impact on the 29-year-old football convert's future with the New York Mets. Tebow arrived at Port St. Lucie, Fla., for spring training on Monday and promptly put on a power display with a run of…
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| PHOTO: BLEACHER REPORT |
Tim Tebow’s dream of becoming a professional baseball player still has some life. The former NFL quarterback is in spring training with the New York Mets, hoping to make the roster for the 2017 MLB season. New York signed Tebow to a minor league contract in September, giving the former Heisman Trophy winner a $100,000 signing…
