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Moniak, Silseth join Angels for year's final series
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Thursday, 28 September 2023 15:51
The Los Angeles Angels on Thursday activated outfielder Mickey Moniak and right-hander Chase Silseth for the final three games of the regular season against the visiting Oakland Athletics.Moniak has not played since Sept. 5 and was on the 10-day injured list since Sept. 15 because of tightness on the left side of his back.The Angels also activated Silseth from the…
New rules help MLB draw most fans since 2017
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Thursday, 28 September 2023 15:51
NEW YORK -- More than 70 million fans will attend Major League Baseball games for the first time in six years, a post-pandemic rebound for a sport that instituted its biggest on-field changes in decades.A pitch clock to speed play - game times are down 24 minutes to 2:40 for nine-inning games - limits on defensive shifts to increase offense,…
Wakefield in treatment; Red Sox request privacy
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Thursday, 28 September 2023 15:51
The Boston Red Sox say Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for an unspecified disease and asked fans to respect the former pitcher's privacy after his illness was disclosed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling.The Red Sox issued a statement Thursday after Schilling discussed Wakefield's condition on a podcast, leading to an outpouring of support for Wakefield -- and criticism…
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands entering the playoffs
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Thursday, 28 September 2023 06:13
We're down to the final days of the 2023 regular season. Most teams are looking ahead to 2024, while others are focused on October -- and the fates of a few squads still hang in the balance.Despite the Rangers' cushion atop the American League West, a season-ending series against the Mariners along with the Astros not trailing far behind means…
Support alligator denied entry into Phils' stadium
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Thursday, 28 September 2023 09:59
A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator, Wally, were denied entry into Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.The fan, identified by the Philadelphia Inquirer as Joie Henney, arrived at Citizens Bank Park walking Wally on a leash, claiming the nearly 5-foot alligator as his service animal.The stadium's policy on support animals on the Phillies official website states: "Certified…
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