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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 · Aug 28, 2022

Ichiro Suzuki’s induction into the Mariners’ Hall of Fame was a perfect celebration of the MLB legend

Ichiro deserves ALL the flowers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 28, 2022

Adidas Explains Why It Ended Partnership With Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres shortstop will miss the rest of the season after MLB suspended him.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2022

SI:AM | The Week Zero Games Actually Worth Paying Attention To

The pickings are slim, but here are five games worth noting.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2022

Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?

Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz is already setting StatCast records but struggling at the plate. Does the 6ft 7in shortstop have what it takes to be baseball’s next star?

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2022

Larry Stone: Julio Rodriguez, Ichiro are Mariners stars, but they have more in common than that

SEATTLE — One is a Mariners legend of the past, and the other is a superstar in the making.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Braves can win World Series, but they’d be among youngest teams to do it

Two months ago, the Braves were still trying to figure out roles for outfielder Michael Harris and pitcher Spencer Strider. Harris since has become one of the most valuable players in the lineup. Strider is favored to be voted National League Rookie of the Year. And recent call-up Vaughn Grissom…

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

Ben Frederickson: MLB umpires, you're out. It's time for an automated strike zone.

I feel bad for the good umps.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 25, 2022

Report: Mets’ Banker-Turned-Pitcher Clears Waivers

Fisher, who was cut Monday after a standout debut, cleared waivers Thursday and will stay with the club after being designated for assignment.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25, 2022

The Mets and Jacob deGrom are the biggest favorites of the MLB season against the Rockies on Thursday. What could go wrong?

With the deGrom on the mound, keep the Rockies in your thoughts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 25, 2022