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MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balks

June 23, 2020 Dave Carney

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By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head […]

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Balk in baseball coronavirus talks, July 19 start off

June 22, 2020 Dave Carney

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NEW YORK (AP) — An email from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to union head Tony Clark led to a balk in the drawn-out talks to start the pandemic-delayed season, which now won’t begin by July 19. The executive committee of the players’ association was set to vote and reject Major League Baseball’s latest offer for […]

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Twins remove ex-owner Griffith statue over racist remarks

June 19, 2020 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins removed a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field, citing his racist remarks in 1978 and saying the team could no longer “remain silent.” Griffith’s statue was one of several installed when the team opened the ballpark in 2010. Its removal came on Juneteenth, the traditional commemoration […]

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Players at 70 games, MLB at 60, Manfred says deadline near

June 18, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with the sides 10 games and about $275 million apart on plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season. As part of the union proposal, players would wear advertisement patches on their uniforms during all games […]

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Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?

June 17, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball slugger Todd Montgomery squared up his Mets cap and took a swing at hardball questions involving his favorite team. Would Jacob deGrom be worthy of a third straight Cy Young Award if he goes 4-2 with a 1.45 ERA? […]

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Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball season in jeopardy

June 16, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there might be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players’ union on how to split up money in a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The league also revealed several players on big league rosters have tested […]

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Playing for free, salary drop, 2022 lockout possible for MLB

June 15, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Jeffress, Jordan Montgomery, Kevin Plawecki could be playing for free this season, earning salaries lower than what they already received as advances. Mookie Betts, George Springer, J.T. Realmuto, James Paxton and Marcus Stroman are likely to find fewer bidders, dollars and contract years as the free-agent market lurches into a […]

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Manfred says ’100%′ chance of MLB season, new proposal soon

June 10, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is a “100%” chance of big league ball this year. Major League Baseball will make another proposal to start the pandemic-delayed season in empty ballparks, but Manfred vowed Wednesday to unilaterally order opening day if an agreement is not reached. “I can tell you unequivocally […]

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Guy who hopped on tractor, tried carving name into Miller Park field, caused $40k in damage

June 10, 2020 Rick Solem

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He caused $40,000 worth of damage to Miller Park. His crime: Trying to carve his name into the playing field.   Kenyon A. Lambert allegedly got into Miller Park through an unlocked door, hopped on one of the tractors there and — once the grounds crew saw him — the 40-year-old told police he wanted […]

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AP sources: MLB players cut to 89 games, want prorated money

June 9, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players moved toward teams but remained far apart economically in their latest proposal for starting the pandemic-delayed season, adamant they receive full prorated salaries while offering to cut the regular season to 89 games. The proposal by the players’ association, given to Major League Baseball electronically Tuesday evening without a […]

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