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Jan 18, 2020
More than half of MLB fans believe Astros players should have been penalized along with team management in the aftermath of the sign-stealing scandal, according to an online survey conducted on behalf of ESPN.
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Jan 17, 2020
In the aftermath of the Astros' cheating scandal, a big question lingers for former Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, who was rocked by Houston during the 2017 World Series: "Was I tipping [pitches], or were they stealing [signs]?"
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Jan 17, 2020
While Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy said no real progress has been made in the team's search for Alex Cora's replacement, fans at the team's winter carnival chanted "Hire Tek!" -- a nod to former captain Jason Varitek.
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Jan 17, 2020
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said Friday that he expects to hire a manager to replace AJ Hinch by Feb. 3. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after both were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing scandal.
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Jan 17, 2020
David Glass, who bought the Kansas City Royals in 2000, died last week at the age of 84, the team announced. Under Glass' ownership, the team reached the World Series in 2014 and won the title in 2015.
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Jan 17, 2020
The Rockies will retire Larry Walker's No. 33 jersey on April 19, joining Todd Helton (17) as the only players to be so honored by the team.
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Jan 17, 2020
Former White Sox pitcher Jack McDowell, who never played for Tony La Russa, said a camera-aided sign-stealing system was set up by the Hall of Fame manager prior to his being fired, and that was used after McDowell made his debut in 1987.
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Jan 17, 2020
Major League Baseball has no hold on banned players after they die, a source told ESPN, which could be significant when it comes to Hall of Fame consideration for "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and others who were banned for life and have since died.
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Jan 17, 2020
From video breakdowns to screengrabs to players weighing in, social media shaped MLB's first uniquely 21st century scandal.
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Jan 17, 2020
Three days of sign-stealing scandal buildup erupted on social media Thursday, leading to a day of conspiracies and confusion -- and MLB without control of its sport.
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Jan 17, 2020
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray says he's still focused on football, but he says he thinks "it would be fun" to play professional baseball at the same time. "Athletically, I think, yeah, I could do it," he said.
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Jan 17, 2020
Before he was a breakout Titans rookie, Brown was a two-sport high school star. Why did he ultimately choose football over baseball?
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Jan 16, 2020
Major League Baseball said Thursday that its investigation into stealing signs found no evidence that any Astros players wore electronic devices that would have notified them of certain pitches, including during the 2019 season.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Giants made Alyssa Nakken the first female coach on an MLB staff Thursday. She will be in uniform, will travel, throw batting practice and hit fungoes, manager Gabe Kapler said.
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Jan 16, 2020
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts says he doesn't think allegations of illegal sign-stealing taint the team's 2018 title.
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Jan 16, 2020
Looking through a different statistical prism makes it clear both candidates belong in Cooperstown.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer agreed Thursday to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, owner and chairman Jim Crane announced.
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Jan 16, 2020
Carlos Beltran, before beginning his first season on the job with the New York Mets, became the third MLB manager to lose his job as a result of the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, joining AJ Hinch and Alex Cora.
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Jan 16, 2020
Here's what you need to know as Beltran became the third skipper to lose his job this week.
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Jan 16, 2020
Here's what you need to know as the only player named in MLB's sign-stealing report became the third skipper to lose his job this week.
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Jan 16, 2020
Amid all this scandal, the Mets get a rare mulligan in parting ways with a manager who wasn't right for them.
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Jan 16, 2020
Did the Astros and Alex Cora get what they deserved? How aware were opposing players? Here's what those around the game told us.
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Jan 16, 2020
Who could fill the unexpected managerial opening in Houston? Here are some names to watch.
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Jan 16, 2020
The Houston Astros have interviewed Buck Showalter for their managerial vacancy, ESPN has confirmed.
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Jan 15, 2020
Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Willie Mays could have company. Where will Derek Jeter fit in among Cooperstown's tiers of greats?
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Jan 15, 2020
Red Sox officials said Wednesday that fired manager Alex Cora admitted to wrongdoing while with the Astros.
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Jan 15, 2020
Sources told ESPN that the Mets are assessing the situation concerning new manager Carlos Beltran as a result of his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal of 2017, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 15, 2020
Tim Hudson, a former standout pitcher and hitter for Auburn before embarking on a 17-year MLB career in which he won 222 games with a 3.49 ERA and 2,080 strikeouts, has been hired as the Tigers' pitching coach.
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Jan 14, 2020
What does the former MVP's move to Minnesota mean for the AL playoff picture -- and for his old team, the Braves?
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Jan 14, 2020
C.C. Sabathia said the Yankees, who lost to the Astros in 7 games in 2017's ALCS, were potentially cheated out of a title.
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Jan 14, 2020
The World Series-winning skippers of 2017 and 2018 are out and, no matter the circumstances, it's a sad thing for MLB.
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Jan 14, 2020
We size up the potential candidates to manage Boston in 2020 as scandal shakes the organization.
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Jan 14, 2020
We size up the potential candidates to manage Boston in 2020 as scandal shakes the organization.
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Jan 14, 2020
Who is headed to Cooperstown in 2020? Derek Jeter is a lock, but will anyone else be elected when the final votes are announced?
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Jan 14, 2020
Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Twins have agreed to a four-year deal that includes $92 million guaranteed, with a chance to increase to $104 million in value if Donaldson hits escalators on a fifth-year club option, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 14, 2020
The Red Sox said that given the findings of the Astros' investigation, "we collectively decided that it would not be possible for Alex to effectively lead the club going forward."
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Jan 14, 2020
The Phillies owe Odubel Herrera, who was suspended last season under MLB's domestic violence policy, $19.5 million.
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Jan 14, 2020
Despite an unusual winter that saw the Astros lose Gerrit Cole, as well as their GM and manager in the wake of a sign-stealing scandal, oddsmakers still expect them to flirt with 100 wins.
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Jan 14, 2020
Despite an unusual winter that saw the Astros lose Gerrit Cole, as well as their GM and manager in the wake of a sign-stealing scandal, oddsmakers still expect them to flirt with 100 wins.
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Jan 14, 2020
Did the Astros and Alex Cora get what they deserved? How aware were opposing players? Here's what those around the game told us.
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Jan 14, 2020
After setting a major league record last season by having 30 players placed on the injured list, the Yankees have overhauled their training staff and have hired Eric Cressey as director of player health and performance.
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Jan 14, 2020
Truist Park is the new name of the Atlanta Braves' stadium and team president Derek Schiller said he expects the new branding to endure for the "next 20-plus years."
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Jan 14, 2020
From opponents to fans to MLB itself, the fallout from Houston's scandal hits the entire game hard.
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Jan 14, 2020
From opponents to fans to MLB itself, the fallout from Houston's scandal hits the entire game hard.
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Jan 13, 2020
MLB's discipline and the franchise's firing of its manager and GM made for a great show about taking a hard-line stance. But here's why many across baseball feel Houston's owner got off easy.
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Jan 13, 2020
Ivan Nova, 34, led the majors in starts with 34 for the White Sox last season, going 11-12 with a 4.72 ERA in 187 innings.
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Jan 13, 2020
Active and former players took to social media to share their thoughts about the fallout in Houston.
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Jan 13, 2020
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura died Sunday night at the age of 23, the team announced.
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Jan 13, 2020
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch were fired Monday after MLB issued one-season suspensions for their role in a sign-stealing scheme.
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Jan 13, 2020
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch have been suspended for one season after an MLB investigation found the team used technology to cheat during its World Series-winning 2017 season, it was announced Monday.
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Jan 13, 2020
Check out updates for teams in Florida and Arizona for spring training, including the defending champion Nationals.
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Jan 13, 2020
From MLB's punishments to managerial changes by the Astros and Red Sox, here are answers to all your questions.
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Jan 13, 2020
MLB came down hard on Houston. From AJ Hinch's suspension to possible future punishments, here's how the penalties will impact the sport.
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Jan 12, 2020
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.
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Jan 12, 2020
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.
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Jan 12, 2020
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.
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Jan 12, 2020
Free-agent left-hander Alex Wood, who played for the Dodgers from 2015 to '18, is reuniting with Los Angeles on a one-year, $4 million deal with incentives, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.
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Jan 12, 2020
Infielder Todd Frazier has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Rangers, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 12, 2020
The upcoming use of an electronic strike zone is just one way catchers will see their duties behind the plate diminished.
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Jan 11, 2020
With a 2019 World Series Champions patch stitched onto the right sleeve of his white Nationals jersey, Max Scherzer made it clear as can be Saturday that his neck is just fine and his preseason routine is the same as ever.
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Jan 11, 2020
Six guys who could all end up in the Hall of Fame. Ranking them? Brutal.
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Jan 11, 2020
The Mariners reached agreement Friday with outfielders Mitch Haniger and Mallex Smith and pitcher Sam Tuivailala on contracts for the upcoming season. The three were the team's only arbitration-eligible players.
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Jan 10, 2020
Third baseman Miguel Sano is in agreement with the Minnesota Twins on a three-year contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 10, 2020
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.
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Jan 10, 2020
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.
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Jan 10, 2020
Cody Bellinger avoided arbitration with the Dodgers on Friday, and sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan the one-year deal is for $11.5 million, a record for a first-time-eligible player.
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Jan 10, 2020
Francisco Lindor, whom the Indians expect to be their starting shortstop on Opening Day, agreed to a $17.5 million contract -- the second-largest one-year deal for a player in his second season of arbitration eligibility.
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Jan 10, 2020
The Yankees avoided arbitration by agreeing to an $8.5 million deal with Aaron Judge and a $12.5 million deal with James Paxton, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan
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Jan 10, 2020
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard has agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year deal with the New York Mets to avoid salary arbitration.
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Jan 10, 2020
Trevor Bauer agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, bypassing salary arbitration after the All-Star pitcher had a contentious hearing with Cleveland last offseason.
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Jan 10, 2020
Mookie Betts, who hit .295 with 29 home runs, 80 RBIs and an AL-best 135 runs scored, reached a record agreement to avoid arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $27 million deal with the Red Sox, a source told ESPN.
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Jan 10, 2020
Kris Bryant, who had a .282 batting average with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs last season, has reached a one-year, $18.6 million deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 10, 2020
Kris Bryant, who had a .282 batting average with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs last season, has reached a one-year, $18.6 million deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 10, 2020
David Peralta and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a three-year, $22 million contract extension, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 10, 2020
January 10 is the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. Follow along on a hectic day of contract decisions.
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Jan 09, 2020
L.A.'s failure to make a big splash this offseason has folks frustrated, but is their anger really justified?
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Jan 09, 2020
Adding Jose Martinez helps Tampa Bay's lineup, while St. Louis lands a top pitching prospect -- and might not be done yet.
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Jan 09, 2020
The Cardinals have traded outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena as part of a deal for Rays lefty prospect Matt Liberatore.
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Jan 09, 2020
Matt Liberatore, a consensus top 100 prospect in baseball and regarded by some as the second-best left-handed prospect in the minor leagues, is being traded from Tampa Bay to St. Louis, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 09, 2020
Sources told ESPN that the Cardinals are trading outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena as part of a deal for Rays lefty prospect Matt Liberatore.
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Jan 09, 2020
The Mets have extended a spring training invitation to 32-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
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Jan 09, 2020
The Yankees and Dodgers are surefire powerhouses, but some small-market contenders shouldn't be sold short.
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Jan 09, 2020
Alex Romero, who spent two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, sparked a brawl in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League playoffs on Wednesday, when he struck the opposing catcher with his bat after being hit by a pitch.
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Jan 08, 2020
Relief pitcher Hector Rondon and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract.
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Jan 08, 2020
Relief pitcher Hector Rondon and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports.
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Jan 08, 2020
Speaking on an offseason conference call, Indians president Chris Antonetti expressed optimism that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor could be in Cleveland's lineup to start the season after the Indians assessed a lukewarm trade market.
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Jan 08, 2020
Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan, which is exactly why he wanted to sign with them.
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Jan 08, 2020
Brewers manager Craig Counsell, who had one season remaining on his contract, was given a three-year extension through the 2023 season.
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Jan 08, 2020
With the big wave of winter moves settling down, we stack up the rosters as spring training approaches.
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Jan 08, 2020
Among MLB's best third basemen: a newly minted Angel, a coveted free agent and two stars on the trading block.
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Jan 08, 2020
Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint in his native Dominican Republic and is lucky to be alive.
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Jan 07, 2020
Free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a one-year, $6.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 07, 2020
An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl who was hit by a foul ball at an Astros game last May says the child's brain injury is permanent and that she is at risk of having seizures for life.
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Jan 07, 2020
The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson agreed to a one-year deal, the team announced. The agreement features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 07, 2020
The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson have agreed to a one-year deal that features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form.
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Jan 07, 2020
The White Sox continued their free-agency spending, agreeing to a one-year, $6M deal with sidearming reliever Steve Cishek.
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Jan 07, 2020
The Athletic, citing anonymous people who were with the Red Sox in 2018, reported that Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout.
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Jan 07, 2020
The targets for discipline will be employees of the Astros, including the front office and on-field coaching personnel, but will not include the players involved in the scheme, according to three players who have been interviewed.
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Jan 07, 2020
From a battle of Big Apple aces to a showdown of superstar shortstops and beyond, here are ESPN.com's top 10 rankings across the diamond.
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Jan 06, 2020
The Cincinnati Reds have signed Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama to a three-year, $21 million contract.
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