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Unfortunately for Rangers hitters and rest of MLB, the Dead Ball Era is alive and well

HOUSTON – For an idea of just how desperate times are these days, Adolis Garcia, purveyor of one of baseball’s mightiest swings, led off the sixth inning Thursday with a bunt single, a career-first.

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Who’s up next as Cubs continue building back?

When might fans see Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis in the major leagues?

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball TV reporter recovering after being struck in head by 95mph line drive

Kelsey Wingert says doctors hope her scar won’t be ‘too bad’ for her June wedding

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Fantasy baseball: 5 pitchers worth adding to replace Max Scherzer on your roster

Don't panic!

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Fergie Jenkins’ statue will be unveiled Friday at Wrigley Field. His former teammates reflect on Cubs Hall of Famer’s career.

CHICAGO — Fergie Jenkins already has his 10-minute speech prepared well ahead of his monumental recognition.

Chicago Tribune

Max Scherzer diagnosed with oblique strain, will miss six to eight weeks

NEW YORK — Max Scherzer’s official injury diagnosis is in.

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Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez joins up with MMA promotion PFL in £24million deal

'A-Rod' has joined the likes of Wiz Khalifa as an investor in the MMA promotion who boast the likes of Kayla Harrison, Anthony Pettis and Brendan Loughnane amongst their roster

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Albert Pujols Is Having the Time of His Life

The 42-year-old Cardinals legend is reminding us each day that some nostalgia trips can be productive and fun, too.

Sports Illustrated

The Story Behind SI’s June 2022 Title IX Anniversary Cover

Women of all ages, eras and levels—from Major League Baseball to rec-league soccer—shared their stories and photos embodying what Title IX means to them. The unique crowdsourced cover image demonstrates the deep-rooted effect of the 1972 law.

Sports Illustrated

Does the world’s best baseball player finally have a supporting cast?

The Angels haven’t had a winning season since 2015, despite the presence of their nine-time All-Star. This year could be when things change though

The Guardian - US

Column: Meet Ryan Zurn, a 10-year-old baseball announcer

LOS ANGELES -- The young voice on the public address system at La Mirada High baseball games makes you turn your head to see if the voice matches the person.

Los Angeles Times

Zack Wheeler’s right arm and a dead baseball help Phillies hold off Padres, 3-0

It was the hardest-hit ball of the night, but the fly ball that San Diego’s Eric Hosmer rocketed Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park hardly made it to the warning track. He held his bat outward after connecting with Zack Wheeler’s fastball in the seventh inning of the Phillies’ 3-0…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies' Bryce Harper will likely remain a DH until at least after the All-Star break

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper's tenure as the Phillies' everyday designated hitter will continue for at least the remainder of the season's first half. The doctor who administered Sunday's platelet-rich plasma injection told Harper Wednesday that he should be prohibited from throwing for six weeks, two weeks longer than the original…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Vahe Gregorian: KC Royals’ Tuesday night victory stood for just that, in more ways than one

Over a disconcerting and disorienting 24 hours, the Royals had dismissed Terry Bradshaw from his role as hitting coach (inconveniently after they’d amassed 26 runs in three games at Colorado) only to muster three runs in their next two games and sag to 12-22.

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Teenage girls brawl with baseball bats in horror video of bloody fight at top school

Footage shows a group of teenage girls outside Bengaluru's St Bishop Cotton Girls' School in Karnataka, India, fighting and pulling hair in a bloody clash involving a baseball bat

Sports Illustrated

Making the Case for the American Baseball Cup

The NBA is reportedly discussing the merits of an in-season tournament. MLB is the league that needs it.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: Nationals fired scout for refusing COVID vaccine. He's now selling cars — and suing.

LOS ANGELES — In 1984, Joe Maddon was the manager of the Peoria Chiefs, a team that played in a cozy Illinois ballpark located next to an agricultural research center. The minor leagues were, shall we say, a little more informal in those days.

The Guardian - US

Why Ali Marpet was happy to walk away from $20m and the NFL at 28

The Pro Bowl guard protected Tom Brady on the way to Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV victory. But he was always different from the typical football player

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Leeds Live

Police warn knife laws have changed after seizing weapons from Leeds home

West Yorkshire Police officers took to social media to make an example of the find

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper plans to be back in the Phillies’ lineup soon, but a return to the field has ‘a little ways to go’

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper plans to return to the Phillies’ lineup sometime this week, after his right elbow remained sore enough Tuesday from Sunday’s platelet-rich plasma injection to sideline him for a second straight game.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB issues 80-game suspension to Brewers pitcher J.C. Mejia

He tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol. Mejia is the second Brewer disciplined this season under MLB’s drug program.

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Orioles’ Matt Harvey suspended 60 games for drug distribution following testimony in Tyler Skaggs-Eric Kay trial

BALTIMORE — Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey has been suspended 60 games without pay for violating the league’s joint drug prevention and treatment program.

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Former Orioles great Adam Jones hints playing career might be over: ‘A hell of a run’

BALTIMORE — Former Orioles outfielder Adam Jones didn’t entirely shut the door on his playing career. But in an article published Tuesday for The Players’ Tribune, Jones hinted at his time playing baseball reaching an end, reminiscing on his time in Japan as the “perfect sendoff.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How Phillies’ Daniel Brito is helping Corey Phelan in his cancer battle: ‘I’m trying to keep that fire alive’

PHILADELPHIA — There was a time not long ago when Corey Phelan started his days at the Phillies complex in Clearwater, Fla., where he was rehabbing an elbow injury. Phelan would wake up at 7 a.m., eat breakfast, and change into his practice gear. Then he would do soft tissue…

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Ex-Met Matt Harvey suspended 60 games for drugs three months after testifying in Angel staffer Eric Kay case

The Matt Harvey story has taken another sad turn.

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