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Pitch clocks and a ban on defensive shifts coming to MLB in 2023 as part of major rule changes

Major League Baseball announced a huge set of rule changes on Friday, which will go into effect for the 2023 season.

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Nationals’ Meneses delivers gut-wrenching loss to Oakland A’s

The Oakland A’s suffered a gut-punch loss to the worst team in Major League Baseball.

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Gilda Wrenn dies at 97; emigrated from Dominican Republic and welcomed all to her home in Chicago

Mrs. Wrenn once hosted three Dominican Major League players for a home-cooked meal. Two of them were brothers, first basemen and outfielders: Felipe Alou of the Atlanta Braves and Matty Alou of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as Juan Marichal, then a pitcher with the San Francisco Giants.

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Minor-leaguers and their advocates hope Congress will revoke MLB’s antitrust exemption. Here’s how they are pushing for change.

CHICAGO — Rob Manfred’s response to a question last month about minor league salaries before the All-Star Game took off when the Major League Baseball commissioner said “I reject the premise that they’re not paid a living wage.”

Chicago Tribune

Royals called up rookie for MLB debut. He had biggest at-bat in win vs. White Sox.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drew Waters believes he’s found a new hitting approach in the Royals’ system — a worldview that immediately paid dividends in his first Major League game Monday.

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After 11 seasons in the minors, Rockies OF Wynton Bernard realizes lifelong goal: 'Am I dreaming?'

DENVER — Every night of his 11-year minor league career, Wynton Bernard would say a prayer that one day he’d be able to call himself a Major League baseball player.

The Denver Post

Scots baseball star signed to US Major League team thanks parents for sacrifices

In an interview with the Record, up-and-coming star Gabriel Rincones Jr says he treasures the sacrifices made so he could pursue his MLB dream.

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Newcastle notes: The hush hush 'Major League' signing United made when all eyes were on the pitch

Newcastle United Notes from Austria as the Magpies make senior appointment, while there's an injury update from the camp

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Everton players watch on as Leon Osman throws first pitch ahead of Major League Baseball game

Former Everton player Leon Osman threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals as current members of the Blues squad looked on

Liverpool Echo

Steffi Graf Loves Just Being Normal

When the tennis legend retired from competition more than 20 years ago, it was assumed that she would keep a low post-career profile. But even that might be understating her activity in the 21st century.

Sports Illustrated

Mariners acquire infielder Carlos Santana from Royals

With Ty France joining Mitch Haniger and Kyle Lewis on the injured list and the eventual returns for all three players still far from certain and suspensions looming certainly for Jesse Winker and J.P. Crawford and possibly Julio Rodriguez following Sunday’s brawl in Anaheim, the Mariners made a trade Monday…

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Blackburn burnishes All-Star credentials as A’s end dismal trip on positive note

Oakland A’s right-hander Paul Blackburn might not have been quite as efficient Thursday as he was in his previous start, which was arguably the best of his Major League career.

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Sam McDowell: Royals’ decision on Carlos Santana and Vinnie Pasquantino comes down to one question

The Royals had scored two runs in the eighth inning Monday, coming back to tie a game in Cleveland, and after putting a couple of additional runners on base, the rally had reached its crescendo.

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Sam McDowell: Kansas City Royals’ firing of hitting coach proves a change in front office operations

About eight months ago, the Kansas City Royals unveiled a revision to their front office structure that was essentially greeted with a shrug of the shoulders. After all, what really changes with a new general manager if the former one is still on staff, receiving a promotion of his own?

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Twins Rookie, Cousin of Lin-Manuel Miranda Records First MLB Hit

The first baseman was called up to the major leagues on Monday and picked up his first hit and RBI on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Mets to Hire Elizabeth Benn As Director of Major League Operations

Benn has worked in MLB’s front office since 2017.

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The Yankees and Mets are both waiting on shortstop prospects, but for very different reasons

It’s becoming increasingly rare for teams to win at the Major League level without a shortstop.

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