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Longtime Royals scout Art Stewart dies at 94
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Thursday, 11 November 2021 09:40
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Longtime baseball scout Art Stewart, who began his career with the New York Yankees in the 1950s before becoming the longest-tenured member of the Kansas City Royals organization, died Thursday. He was 94.The Royals announced the death of Stewart, who just completed his 52nd year with them. No cause was given.Stewart scouted more than 70 players…
Home advantage: Braves GM rejoiced with family
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 19:56
CARSLBAD, Calif. -- Stuck at home while his Atlanta Braves won the World Series last week, Alex Anthopoulos wasn't sure how to celebrate when his two young kids offered an idea:"They wanted us to pull out the Sprite and spray it all over the place," he said.The age-appropriate bubbly was a no-go on a school night, but the Anthopoulos family…
LHP Rodriguez stays with Yankees on 1-year deal
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 19:56
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Left-hander Joely Rodriguez and the New York Yankees agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract Wednesday night, three days after New York declined a $3 million option in favor of a $500,000 buyout.In addition to his salary, Rodriguez can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $50,000 each for 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70.The 29-year-old…
Hendriks, Hader named MLB's top relievers in '21
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 19:56
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Chicago's Liam Hendriks earned his second straight Mariano Rivera Award as the American League Reliever of the Year on Wednesday, and Milwaukee's Josh Hader won his third Trevor Hoffman Award as the National League Reliever of the Year.Hendriks had an 8-3 record and 38 saves in 44 chances with a 2.54 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 71…
Astros CF Meyers, injured in ALDS, has surgery
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 19:56
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury that could delay his 2022 season.The 25-year-old was hurt on Oct. 12 in Game 4 of the AL Division Series at the Chicago White Sox when he tried to make a leaping catch at the wall on…
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