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Sources: Cubs considering sportsbook at Wrigley
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Saturday, 15 June 2019 15:45
The Chicago Cubs have considered opening a sportsbook at Wrigley Field and at locations just outside of the Friendly Confines, multiple sources familiar with the team's thinking told ESPN.Betting windows, automated kiosks and even a full-blown sportsbook venue inside the stadium are among the options that have been considered by the Cubs and other Chicago professional franchises, as Illinois' new…
Ruth Yankees jersey sells at auction for $5.64M
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Saturday, 15 June 2019 12:22
A Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey has sold for a record $5,640,000 at auction.The jersey, dating to around the 1928-30 period, broke the previous mark of $4,400,000 for a 1920 Ruth jersey, according to Hunt Auctions.The over 400 pieces of Ruth memorabilia at auction was supplied by the late Hall of Famer's family and a few other collectors."For many…
Angels designate righty Allen after 4-run outing
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Saturday, 15 June 2019 09:34
The Los Angeles Angels have designated reliever Cody Allen for assignment.The move comes a day after Allen gave up four runs over 2/3 of an inning in a 9-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.Allen has a 6.26 ERA over 23 innings in 25 appearances and lost his closer role in his first season with the Angels."Obviously this year is…
For love and the game: How his brave son, extended baseball family inspire Charlie Montoyo
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Friday, 14 June 2019 11:12
TORONTO -- Several months into his tenure as the Toronto Blue Jays' new manager, Charlie Montoyo sat in his office chair, discussing the series ahead against the San Francisco Giants.Montoyo's office inside Rogers Centre is small and tidy, devoid of clutter. An autographed Andrew Katz painting of Herman Oliveras, Montoyo's favorite salsa music artist, hangs on the wall adjacent to…
Darvish: Return to Dodger Stadium is 'a big deal'
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Friday, 14 June 2019 23:04
LOS ANGELES -- Dodger Stadium doesn't provide the best of memories for Chicago Cubs starter Yu Darvish, who'll try to exorcise more than one demon when he takes the mound there on Saturday night against his old team.In 2017, Darvish helped the Los Angeles Dodgers get to the World Series before famously melting down over the course of two starts…
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