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As trial looms, baseball fans already won in MLB TV dispute
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Major League Baseball fans are already the winners in a lawsuit…
Ex Cardinals executive pleads guilty in federal court to hacking database of Houston Astros
HOUSTON – The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to hacking into the player database and email system of the Houston Astros in an unusual case of high-tech cheating involving two Major League Baseball clubs.
Google, Lenovo announce sales of depth-perceiving phone by this summer
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The latest developments surrounding the consumer-electronics show in Las Vegas known as CES (all times local):
Major League Baseball games will be streamed live to China for the first time under a three-year agreement with Le Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Major League Baseball games will be streamed live to China for the first time under a three-year agreement with Le Sports.
Once disdained by Cuba, baseball defectors return home on Major League trip
HAVANA – A group of Cuban-born baseball stars once disdained by the island’s government for defecting to the United States triumphantly returned home and on Wednesday were teaching their craft to some of their youngest fans.
MLB recommends teams maintain netting between dugouts, within 70 feet of plate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Major League Baseball recommended teams have protective netting between the dugouts for any field-level seats within 70 feet of home plate.
Graham McNamee wins Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence in baseball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Graham McNamee has won the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
Police: Domestic disturbance case involving pitcher Aroldis Chapman is closed without arrest
MIAMI – Police say there was “insufficient evidence” to charge Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in a domestic disturbance incident between the pitcher and his girlfriend at his South Florida home, and they’ve closed the investigation.
Nationals new manager Dusty Baker males race-sensitive comments, defends Aroldis Chapman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dusty Baker thinks the Washington Nationals need more speed, so he wants more African-American and Latino players on the roster.
Justin Smoak signs one-year, US$3.9 million deal with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO – Justin Smoak signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth US$3.9 million on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.
Police: Puig and bouncer come to blows; outfielder sustains swollen eye, bruises; no charges
MIAMI – Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig sustained a swollen eye and facial bruises during a fight with a bouncer.
How Canadian scout Jim Stevenson found this year’s Cy Young award winners
From Clayton Kershaw to Cliff Lee, veteran baseball scout Jim Stevenson has seen plenty of talent over the years.
NHL hopes three-on-three tournament replacing game spices up all-star weekend
TORONTO – Anyone watching the NHL all-star game in recent years knew it was broken, so the league and players are trying something different to fix it.
Cubs’ Joe Maddon wins NL Manager of Year; Jeff Banister gets AL nod in 1st season with Rangers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Joe Maddon and Jeff Banister were a huge hit in their new jobs. Now, immediate team success has reaped individual rewards.
Gift Guide: You don’t have to watch video on your phone; these gadgets project it to your TV
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Watching video on a phone or personal computer can sometimes feel less than awesome — not to mention kind of lonely, given the limited viewing angle of the small screen.
Marco Estrada signs two-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays worth $26 million
TORONTO – Marco Estrada will help the Toronto Blue Jays defend their American League East pennant next season.
Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson wins Silver Slugger Award
Toronto’s Josh Donaldson is a Silver Slugger Award winner for the first time in his career.
Blue Jays’ Josh Donaldson and David Price up for MVP and Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Josh Donaldson and David Price of the Toronto Blue Jays are finalists for the American League MVP award and Cy Young Award respectively.
Manfred hopeful for Cuba game; owners to discuss netting; Rose decision by end of year
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred remains hopeful a big league team will play an exhibition game in Cuba during spring training.
Judge throws out arbitration decision that said MASN owes Nats $298 million for 2012-16 rights
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A New York state judge has thrown out an arbitration decision that said the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, which is controlled by the Baltimore Orioles, owes the Washington Nationals about $298 million for the team’s 2012-16 television rights.
Blue Jays’ Donaldson, Nationals’ Harper win 2015 Hank Aaron awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Josh Donaldson is the American League’s winner of the 2015 Hank Aaron award.
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, businessman Stephen Bronfman pen letter to MLB teams
MONTREAL – Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and prominent businessman Stephen Bronfman sent a letter to all 30 Major League Baseball teams to highlight the city as a prime candidate for a future club.
Major League Baseball doesn’t have a black manager after Lloyd McClendon’s firing
Here’s a stat Major League Baseball would like to change: There are no African-American managers in the game.
Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer to sing national anthem at Game 1 of World Series
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer will perform the national anthem at Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.