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What you need to know amid Astros sign-stealing accusations
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 15:36
Using technology to steal signs is an ancient weapon in baseball, going back at least to the 1951 New York Giants, who used an elaborate buzzer system at the Polo Grounds to relay the catcher's signs during that famous pennant race that ended with Bobby Thomson's home run.Players rarely fess up to such activity -- it took Giants players 50…
Ex-Astros pitcher: Team stole signs with camera
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:44
The Houston Astros used a center-field camera to help steal signs during their 2017 championship season, a former Astros pitcher told The Athletic, a practice that would have run afoul of rules against using technology for an advantage and has prompted an investigation.Mike Fiers, who now pitches for the Oakland Athletics, told the website that he warned teammates with the…
NL East offseason preview: Will Nats keep the band together?
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Monday, 11 November 2019 05:10
With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams?Here's a look at the NL East, which features four potential contenders, including the World Series champs.NL Central team-by-team previewsAtlanta Braves: Will Gerrit Cole, Madison Bumgarner or any other star pitcher be in a Braves uniform next season?2019 record: 97-65…
NL Central offseason preview: Cards, Cubs, Brewers all need refresh
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 04:44
With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams?We now turn to the NL Central, where the top three teams have each won the division once in the past three years.NL East team-by-team previewSt. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals always have pitching, but how will they evolve on offense?2019…
Cardinals bring back Wainwright on 1-year deal
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 08:21
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to bring back free-agent pitcher Adam Wainwright on a one-year deal for 2020, the team announced Tuesday.Terms were not announced.Wainwright, 38, is coming off his best season since 2014. The right-hander went 14-10 with a 4.19 ERA and 153 strikeouts. He made two starts in three postseason appearances, pitching 16⅔ innings with 19 strikeouts…
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