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What is an MLB Non-Roster Invitee

You may have heard the term NRI or “non-roster invitee” previously, but what exactly is an MLB “non-roster invitee?” As Spring Training heads into its second full week, we see players listed on rosters with that title. These are players invited to compete for a position on the team during Spring Training. Coaches will be […]

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Minnesota Twins Sign Donovan Solano

The Minnesota Twins and Donovan Solano reportedly sign a one-year, $2 million contract to bring Solano to The Gopher State. There are also incentives that could bring in an additional $250,000. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported the agreement. Last Season Solano was with the Cincinnati Reds for the 2022 season. In 278 at-bats […]

Rico Garcia of the Oakland Athletics pitches to Caleb Roberts of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks Suffer First Pitch Clock Violation in Loss to Athletics

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Athletics 12, Diamondbacks 7 MESA, Arizona (Feb 25) — Did you know that a pitcher needs to throw his final warmup pitch before there are 30 seconds left on the timer? No? Neither did this reporter — who paid close attention during the rules meeting. And neither did Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson, who began […]

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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 […]