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Ex-Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías suspended under MLB domestic violence policy
56m · Gabe LacquesThis article may be behind a paywall
$Julio Urias has been suspended through the 2025 All-Star break, his second ban under domestic violence policy.
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Robot umpires take to the field for baseball's spring training | The Excerpt
5h · Taylor WilsonThe Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), which uses Hawk-Eye technology was rolled up from the minors into the majors for an experimental run.
Paul Skenes' 1-of-1 baseball card sells for $1.11M at auction
6h · Scooby AxsonA rare rookie card of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul fetches $1.11 million at an auction.
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42-year-old Justin Verlander remains 'unreal' and raises expectations for Giants
11h · Bob NightengaleThis article may be behind a paywall
$Justin Verlander has already made a big impact on the Giants, particularly the pitching staff, the club says, stressing the value of preparation.
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Robot umpires take to the field for baseball's spring training
24h · @usatodayTechnology and tradition are converging this spring training as MLB tries out AI-based umpires.
Braves sign free-agent outfielder Alex Verdugo
Mar 20 · Steve GardnerThis article may be behind a paywall
$Alex Verdugo, a former top prospect who was once traded for Mookie Betts, latches on with Atlanta on one-year, $1.5 million deal.
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9-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel signing with Braves, his original MLB team, per reports
Mar 19 · Steve GardnerThis article may be behind a paywall
$A four-time All-Star in his first five seasons with Atlanta, Craig Kimbrel, now 36, gets $2 million deal if Braves call him up, according to reports.
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Ex-NFL QB Rodney Peete snags foul ball from Dodgers' Max Muncy in Tokyo Series
Mar 19 · Jesse YomtovThis article may be behind a paywall
$A multi-sport athlete in high school and college at Southern California, Rodney Peete was selected in the MLB draft four times.
Department of Defense article on Jackie Robinson taken down from website amid DEI-scrubbing
Mar 19 · Kinsey CrowleyJackie Robinson, the athlete famed with integrating Major League Baseball, was also in the Army.
MLB's 2025 rookie class features several potential stars
Mar 19 · Chris BlessingThis article may be behind a paywall
$Who will be this season's Paul Skenes or Jackson Chourio?
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Rangers' Jacob deGrom looks to rekindle Cy Young magic after countless injuries
Mar 19 · Bob NightengaleThis article may be behind a paywall
$After two Tommy John surgeries and a litany of injuries, Jacob deGrom wants to prove that he can be the most dominant pitcher in the game again.
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Dodgers vs. Cubs live updates: Time, TV, pitchers, how to watch MLB Tokyo Series
Mar 19 · Jesse YomtovThis article may be behind a paywall
$Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki makes MLB debut in his home country against Cubs.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to own World Bowling League franchise
Mar 18 · Field Level MediaThis article may be behind a paywall
$Avid bowler -- and Los Angeles Dodgers star -- Mookie Betts has bought the first announced team in the new World Bowling League.
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Alex Verdugo has received zero offers from MLB teams this offseason
Mar 18 · Jon HoeflingDespite being part of the AL pennant winning Yankees team from a year ago, outfielder Alex Verdugo is receiving zero offers to play baseball.
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