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What is an MLB Non-Roster Invitee
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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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Women and Baseball
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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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Popular Again
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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 […]

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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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Tim McCarver

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 […]

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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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New Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Phillip Diehl delivers a pitch while with the Cincinnati Reds.
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Is Guardians’ Deal for Diehl Really a Big Deal?

Cleveland Guardians Sign Phillip Diehl The Cleveland Guardians didn’t make a big deal out of announcing their signing Phillip Diehl to a minor-league contract earlier this week. It’s up to the slender left-hander to get out there and deal in a way that could make it a big deal. On the surface, the transaction appears […]

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Chase Field
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Chase Field to Host WBC Games

Chase Field to Host WBC Games Chase Field to is set to host World Baseball Classic games from March 11-15, 2023. Phoenix, Arizona is one of four host cities. This makes a lot of sense since this tournament overlaps spring training, and Arizona’s Cactus League. Taichung City, Taiwan and Tokyo, Japan are the international host […]

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