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The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it
Read full article: The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do itWhen Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankeesโ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Raysโ season in exile from storm-damaged Tropicana Field.
Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peat
Read full article: Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peatPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs accomplished a feat that had never been done before: Getting back to the NFLโs championship game following back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
Carlos Beltrรกn is on the verge of Hall of Fame induction, and next year's ballot is wide open
Read full article: Carlos Beltrรกn is on the verge of Hall of Fame induction, and next year's ballot is wide openIt now appears itโs a question of when, not if, Carlos Beltrรกn will be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of FameIchiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseballโs Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.
Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
Read full article: Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdoversOutfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.
Adriรกn Beltrรฉ, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley among 12 newcomers on BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot
Read full article: Adriรกn Beltrรฉ, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley among 12 newcomers on BBWAA Hall of Fame ballotAdriรกn Beltrรฉ, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, David Wright, Josรฉ Bautista and Matt Holliday are among 12 new candidates on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday.
Steinbrenner consulted with players over whether Boone should return as Yankees manager
Read full article: Steinbrenner consulted with players over whether Boone should return as Yankees managerYankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says he consulted with current and former players along with staff on whether to keep Aaron Boone before deciding the New York manager will return next year.
Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone booed by some
Read full article: Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone booed by someDerek Jeter attended his first New York Yankees Old-Timersโ Day as New York celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1998 team that won 125 games.
Derek Jeter to attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for first time as retiree on Sept. 9
Read full article: Derek Jeter to attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for first time as retiree on Sept. 9Derek Jeter will attend Yankeesโ Old-Timersโ Day for the first time since his retirement when New York honors the 25th anniversary of its 1998 World Series championship team on Sept. 9.
Beltrรกn, Lackey lead 14 newcomers on Baseball Hall ballot
Read full article: Beltrรกn, Lackey lead 14 newcomers on Baseball Hall ballotCarlos Beltrรกn, John Lackey and Jered Weaver are among 14 newcomers on the Baseball Writersโ Association of Americaโs Hall of Fame ballot in what could turn into an evaluation of the Houston Astrosโ cheating scandal.
Ortiz, Howard, Lincecum, A-Rod new to Hall of Fame ballot
Read full article: Ortiz, Howard, Lincecum, A-Rod new to Hall of Fame ballotDavid Ortiz, Ryan Howard, Tim Lincecum and Alex Rodriguez are among 13 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot of the Baseball Writersโ Association of America, joining 17 holdovers.
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SBS Baseball Claims District Title
Read full article: SBS Baseball Claims District TitleSecond Baptist School baseball has become a private school power in the city of Houston and across the state of Texas. Recently SBS captured their 17th District Championship. The Eagles have posted an impressive 21-4 overall and an undefeated 12-0 in district play and look to make another deep run in the playoffs.
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Minor leagues experimenting with robo umps, larger bases
Read full article: Minor leagues experimenting with robo umps, larger basesFILE - In this May 7, 2019, file photo, a new official Pacific Coast League baseball, left, is seen beside a baseball from the previous year in Papillion, Neb. Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment, MLB announced, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)NEW YORK โ Major League Baseball will experiment with several rule changes in the minor leagues this season, including an automated strike zone, restrictions on defensive positioning and larger bases. In all Low-A leagues, pitchers will be limited to two step offs or pickoff attempts per plate appearance with at least one runner on base. The coronavirus pandemic wiped out the 2020 minor league season and is expected to delay the start of the 2021 schedule until around the first week of May.
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Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford
Read full article: Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey FordFILE - In this Oct. 8, 1960 file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third World Series game at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo, File)Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, the ace of the mighty New York Yankees teams in the 1950s and โ60s. Obviously, a great pitcher. They never say Whitey Ford. Itโs Whitey Ford.
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Mark Newman, oversaw Yankees' prospects, dead at 71
Read full article: Mark Newman, oversaw Yankees' prospects, dead at 71NEW YORK โ Mark Newman, a key front office executive for the New York Yankees during their run of five World Series titles from 1996 through 2009, was found dead Saturday at his home in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees said it was not clear whether he died Friday or Saturday. Newman was omnipresent for two decades at the Yankeesโ minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, his portly frame easily recognizable from a distance. โHe was very passionate about all the guys in the minor league system,โ Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner said in a statement. โHe would come to the Dominican Republic and watch me during tryouts,โ Yankees catcher Gary Sรกnchez said in a statement.