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Women and Baseball Keep Growing

Women and baseball have been around just as long as men and baseball. Their connection with the game began in the mid-1800s, and continues even today with more and more getting involved in coaching, umpiring, and even as a general manager. Early History According to an article on the National Baseball Hall of Fame and […]

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Baseball Will be Popular Again

Major League Baseball is working hard to make its’ product popular again. You remember the game. Recent complaints include baseball being an “old person’s” game. The games are too slow. Games are too long (and, with an average of close to three hours, that is the case). Well, major league baseball is finally taking meaningful […]

Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch. His withdrawal from the tournament, top talent will still compete in the World Baseball Classic despite injury concerns from their respective pro clubs.

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World Baseball Classic Attracts Competitive Talent despite Injury Concerns

World Baseball Classic Will Have Top Talent despite Injury Concerns PHOENIX, Feb. 17 — For a long time, the soccer world engaged in the “club versus country” debate whenever an international tournament rolled around. Professional clubs were hesitant to let their stars play in international tournaments for fear of injury. Eventually FIFA stepped in and […]

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Rangers Sign Robbie Grossman

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year contract. The Rangers announced the deal with the ten-year veteran on Friday afternoon. The pact between the two sides will reportedly guarantee Grossman $2 million and can max out at $5 million via performance bonuses. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rangers […]

Tim McCarver Dies at 81

Former All-Star and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver passed away Thursday at the age of 81 in Memphis, Tennessee. He spent 60 years working in the game of baseball, winning two World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals and covering 23 World Series as a broadcaster. McCarver’s 21-Year Playing Career Tim McCarver played 21 […]

MLB Rule Changes — A view of the pitch clock behind home plate at Salt River Field in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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MLB Demos Rule Changes for Spring Training

2023 Rule Changes Demonstrated and Explained by MLB Representatives SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Feb 14 — Officials from Major League Baseball demonstrated Tuesday the three major rule changes going into effect when spring training games begin February 24 — larger bases, no shift, and the pitch clock. In a media briefing prior to the on-field demonstration, Morgan […]

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Yankees Spring Training: 3 Things To Watch Out For

New York Yankees

The 2023 MLB season is around the corner. Pitchers and catchers are reporting and spring training is here. For the New York Yankees, they enter this season with high expectations, simply, it’s a World Series title or bust. The Yankees’ spring training is where this championship season begins and a lot of focus will be […]

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Chicago Cubs Sign Michael Fulmer

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with Michael Fulmer. The free agent, right-handed relief pitcher agreed to a one-year deal with the North-Siders, according to Ken Rosenthal of the The Athletic. Immediate Help The Cubs had been looking for another veteran reliever, and Fulmer will provide immediate help to their bullpen with his experience. […]