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Kurkjian: Willie Mays was the most complete player in baseball history -- and an absolute joy to watch
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 21:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOne of the greatest players of all time, Frank Robinson, was asked once if Willie Mays was the best player he had ever seen. Robinson got that annoyed look on his face and rolled his eyes, insulted that the question was even asked. After a pause, he answered: "Of course he is. He's good as you want him…
O's Westburg (hip) exits after collision with Soto
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 18:37
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg left Tuesday night's game against the New York Yankees in the middle of the second inning with left hip discomfort after colliding with Juan Soto.New York had two on with two outs in the first inning when Giancarlo Stanton grounded to Westburg. As he fielded the ball, Soto's knee…
Bill approved to lure Chiefs, Royals to Kansas
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 18:37
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas legislators approved a bipartisan plan Tuesday aimed at luring the Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri by helping finance a new stadium for the Super Bowl champions.The bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and sent to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would allow Kansas to issue bonds to cover up to 70% of the costs…
MLB to fully use ball-strike challenges in Triple-A
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 15:50
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMajor League Baseball sent a memo to farm directors Tuesday indicating that beginning on June 25, all Triple-A games will use the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system as opposed to full ABS, which was previously used for half the week.The move is another indication that the league is inching toward implementing the challenge system at the major league…
Astros place Verlander on IL, recall Hernandez
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 15:50
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to neck discomfort.The three-time Cy Young Award winner was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers.Verlander, 41, has not pitched since June 9, when he allowed four runs in a 9-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.The nine-time All-Star is 3-2 with…
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