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Could you win a US senate primary without really trying? This aging LA Dodger did it
via theguardian.com‘Conservative moderate’ Steve Garvey has a Cameo profile, baseball metaphors, and a decades-old dream of a life in politicsSteve Garvey, the aging Republican Major League Baseball star, has talked about becoming a US senator for more than 40 years.That dream was derailed for decades by what Garvey called his “midlife disaster”. Now, at age 75, the former first baseman is finally in the running – headed for a November face-off with Democratic congressman Adam Schiff -
Could you win a US Senate primary without really trying? This ageing LA Dodger did it
via theguardian.com‘Conservative moderate’ Steve Garvey has a Cameo profile, baseball metaphors, and a decades-old dream of a life in politicsSteve Garvey, the ageing Republican Major League Baseball star, has talked about becoming a US senator for more than 40 years.That dream was derailed for decades by what Garvey called his “midlife disaster”. Now, at age 75, the former first baseman is finally in the running – headed for a November face-off with the Democratic congressman Adam Sc -
Shrinkflation and see-through pants: MLB’s uniform debacle is a sheer farce
via theguardian.comBaseball entrusted the manufacturing of their new uniforms with Fanatics, a company whose dismal reputation for quality embodies the less-for-more worst of late-stage capitalismBack in the ’90s there was this executive with the New York Yankees – the assistant to the traveling secretary, if memory serves – who was a big believer in the power of the breathable uniform. But it’s unlikely even George Costanza would have cottoned to baseball’s latest wardrobe change.Ahe -
Cody Bellinger signs $80m contract extension with Chicago Cubs
via theguardian.comDeal includes opt-outs after each of the first two seasonsFirst of five Scott Boras free-agents to blink in negotiationsCody Bellinger is heading back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a three-year, $80m contract, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press.The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the first two seasons, according to sources. Bellinger is set to make $30m this year, and then $30m in 2025 if he stays with Chicago and $20m in 2026 if he doesn’t opt out o -
Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire spring training game since 2007
via theguardian.comFormer softball star umps Astros-Nationals spring contestNo woman has been assigned to umpire a regular season gameIt took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest as umpire at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.Pawol’s spring training debut marked the first time since 2007 that a woman umpired a major league spring training game, last do -
‘Everyone hates them’: see-through pants add to MLB’s uniform controversy
via theguardian.comMLB players blast cheap-looking Fanatics-made uniformsPlayers’ union relaying concerns about see-through pantsMLB’s new uniform reveal hasn’t gone very well. Now some of the rampant criticism has moved below the belt.Major League Baseball Players Association deputy executive director Bruce Meyer confirmed on Thursday that the organization is relaying concerns from players to MLB about the new pants, which are somewhat see-through. The complaints – first reported by ESPN & -
‘It’s a job’: Angels’ $245m Rendon says baseball never his top priority
via theguardian.comVeteran says family and faith are the main things in lifeTeammate Mike Trout says he wants to stay with AngelsMike Trout discussed his future and Anthony Rendon talked about his priorities as the two Los Angeles Angels veterans made some interesting comments on Monday with hitters reporting to spring training camp before the season starts next month.The Angels signed Rendon to a seven-year, $245m deal in December 2019 as he was coming off a World Series title with the Washington Nationals. Rendo -
Rob Manfred says he will step down as baseball commissioner in 2029
via theguardian.comManfred says he will step down in January 2029 after 14 yearsCandidates for potential successor have not publicly emergedBaseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends on 25 January 2029. Continue reading... -
Arrest made in theft of Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, police say
via theguardian.comAuthorities arrest man in theft of Robinson statue in KansasPolice chief says theft was not a ‘hate-motivated crime’Police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 45-year-old man in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that later was found dismantled and burned.Wichita police lieutenant Aaron Moses said the man was taken into custody earlier in an unrelated case and charged Monday in the theft. He said there was no evidence it was was a “hate-motivated crime” but rather -
Former Mets general manager Billy Eppler suspended for faking injuries
via theguardian.comEx-Mets general manager banned through 2024 World SeriesMLB concluded Eppler fabricated injuries to open roster spotsFormer New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots.No Mets medical or athletic training personnel were mentioned in the announcement by Major League Baseball. Continue reading... -
Does Jürgen Klopp’s exit signal the end of the golden age of FSG?
via theguardian.comAs Liverpool prepares to look for a new manager, and its owners look to expand their portfolio, both parties may be racing toward a reckoningWhenever Fenway Sports Group has added to its sprawling global portfolio of sports franchises, now valued at more than $10bn, the story it has told about its intentions has been the same: respect tradition, build the brand, leave the team on a more sustainable footing for future growth, and above all, win. Reflecting on the two-year anniversary of the group -
Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman says A’s should stay in Oakland
via theguardian.comMLB team plan to relocate to Nevada from CaliforniaVegas residents have questioned logistics of new stadiumLas Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman isn’t exactly extending a warm embrace to the Oakland Athletics, who plan to build a $1.5bn stadium in her city.Goodman said the team’s stadium plan “does not make sense” and A’s ownership should go back to the drawing board and pitch a new plan in the Bay Area. Continue reading... -
Bobby Witt Jr to sign $289m contract with Royals after just two MLB seasons
via theguardian.comDeal could rise to $377m if options are taken upShortstop is one of MLB’s best young playersThe Kansas City Royals agreed with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr on an 11-year deal worth more than $288.7m guaranteed, according to multiple sources, locking up one of baseball’s young stars as the club tries to turn around its fortunes and persuade a weary fanbase to invest in a new stadium.The deal includes a three-year, $89m team option that would drive the value to more than $377m and keep Witt -
Baltimore Orioles land ace in trade for former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes
via theguardian.comOrioles land ace pitcher to complement young hitting talentBaltimore make blockbuster deal after recent sale of teamThe Baltimore Orioles finally landed a proven front-line pitcher to go with all that young hitting talent.The Orioles acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. Baltimore sent left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick to Milwaukee in the deal for the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winne -
Stolen Jackie Robinson statue will be replaced after more than $160,000 donated
via theguardian.comStatue of first Black player to integrate Major League Baseball was stolen last week from public park in Wichita, KansasA historic statue of baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson will be replaced after donations poured in after it was stolen from a Kansas park and found destroyed.On Wednesday – which would have been the 105th birthday of Jackie Robinson – an online fundraiser raised more than $160,000 to replace a bronze statue of the baseball legend that was stolen from McAdams Park -
Orioles agree $1.725bn sale to Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein
via theguardian.comBaltimore-native David Rubenstein will be controlling owner Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr part of investment groupCarlyle Group Inc co-founder David Rubenstein has reached an agreement to buy the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725bn, a source told the Associated Press.If the deal is approved by Major League Baseball, Rubenstein, a Baltimore native, would take over as the team’s controlling owner. He has assembled an investment team that includes Ares co-founder Michael Arougheti. Continue reading -
Burned remains of stolen Jackie Robinson statue found in Wichita
via theguardian.comStatue of baseball trailblazer was stolen from parkLocal police say statue went missing on Thursday morningFire crews found the burned remnants Tuesday of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas, authorities said.The Wichita fire department received a call around 8.40am about a trash can on fire at Garvey Park in the southern part of the city and discovered what appeared to be pieces of the statue, according to police spokesperson Andrew F -
Outrage in Kansas after Jackie Robinson statue cut down and stolen from park
via theguardian.comStatue of baseball trailblazer stolen from Wichita parkLocal police say statue went missing on Thursday morningA prized statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a public park in Kansas, spurring a police search Friday and outrage across the city of Wichita.The statue honors the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Surveillance video was released of two people hauling the sculpture away in the dark. Wichita police said in a Facebook post that it went missing -
Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
via theguardian.comBeltré and Mauer elected to Cooperstown on first tryBilly Wagner, Gary Sheffield fall short of thresholdAdrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short.Beltré was picked on 366 of 385 ballots in his first appearance for 95.1%. Continue reading... -
Stadium first, affordable housing later? US developers dangle homes as perk of big construction deals
via theguardian.comCommunities bargain for shelter and investment in return for giant real estate projects. But what happens when the deal is done and developers stall?For more than a decade, John Fisher, the owner of the Athletics Major League Baseball team, has been threatening to move the club out of Oakland if the city didn’t pony up enough public money for a new ballpark.Among his final bids were plans for a massive West Oakland redevelopment that included far more than just a stadium. It involved 1.8m -
Ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer criticized for apparent support of US Navy officer jailed in Japan
via theguardian.comBauer criticized in Japan for apparent support of Ridge AlkonisEx-MLB star signed with Yokohama after release from DodgersFormer major league pitcher Trevor Bauer came under criticism in Japan on Wednesday after he appeared to express support on social media for a US Navy officer who had been jailed over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens.Bauer, a free agent who played the 2023 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball following his suspensio -
New York Mets hit with record $101m luxury tax bill after fourth-place finish
via theguardian.comNew York must pay nearly $101m for exceeding salary capMets finished fourth despite most expensive team in historyThe New York Mets must pay a record luxury tax of nearly $101m after a fourth-place finish in their division, among an unprecedented eight teams that owe the penalty for the 2023 season.Owner Steve Cohen’s Mets finished with a tax payroll of $374.7m, according to figures finalized by Major League Baseball on Thursday and obtained by the Associated Press. That topped the previou -
Free-agent prize Yoshinobu Yamamoto reportedly joins Dodgers on $325m deal
via theguardian.comDodgers sign Yamamoto to $325m deal per multiple reportsPitcher to join Japanese countryman Ohtani with LA clubPrized free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $325m, 12-year contract, according to multiple reports.Yamamoto is set to join Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani with the Dodgers, who signed the two-way superstar to a record $700 million, 10-year deal last week. Continue reading... -
Shohei Ohtani beats Lionel Messi to win second AP male athlete of the year award
via theguardian.comBaseball star has won the award twice in three yearsMessi and Novak Djokovic finished second in votingBefore Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright lights of Hollywood and signed the most lucrative contract in professional sports history, baseball’s two-way superstar put together yet another season of unparalleled brilliance from Tokyo to Anaheim.What will this singular talent do next? The Los Angeles Dodgers are eagerly paying $700m to see for themselves. Continue reading... -
Texas Rangers’ Max Scherzer to miss start of 2024 season after back surgery
via theguardian.comRangers righty has back surgery and will miss start of seasonScherzer, 39, joined world champions from Mets at midseasonMax Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss the start of next season for the World Series champion Texas Rangers.General manager Chris Young said Friday that Scherzer, who was removed from the roster during the World Series because of back discomfort, had surgery Thursday after injections and other less-evasive treatments didn’t relieve t -
Shohei Ohtani to defer $680m of $700m Dodgers deal to help new club build
via theguardian.comJapanese star earns around $50m a year in endorsementsDeal means Dodgers can pursue top free-agentsShohei Ohtani has agreed to defer $680m of his 10-year, $700m deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers until after the contract is completed, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.According to the reports, Ohtani suggested the deferrals and will be paid $2m a season for the duration of the contract, then will receive the deferred money without interest from 2034 to 2043. Continue reading... -
The Dodgers see $700m Shohei Ohtani as an investment rather than an expense
via theguardian.comLos Angeles are getting both a brilliant pitcher and hitter in the Japanese star. They’ll also reap an enormous boost in incomeCulturally, it’s the biggest free agency splash in North American sports since LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami in “The Decision” in 2010. Monetarily, it’s much bigger than that. And competitively, it’s a potential trump card in baseball’s perpetual arms race between the league’s highest-spending clubs.The Los Angeles -
Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700m, 10-year contract with LA Dodgers
via theguardian.comJapanese two-way star ends free agency with record dealOhtani, 29, moves to Dodgers after six years with AngelsShohei Ohtani agreed Saturday to a record $700m, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. Continue reading... -
Yankees acquire All-Star slugger Juan Soto from Padres in blockbuster trade
via theguardian.comNew York reportedly trade for three-time All-Star outfielderYankees missed playoffs last season for first time since 2016Juan Soto is headed to the New York Yankees in their first big move following the team’s worst season in three decades.They hope at least one more will follow. Continue reading... -
B’s to replace A’s in Oakland with MLB team set for move to Vegas
via theguardian.comAthletics set to relocate to Nevada at end of 2024Minor league team hopes to fill void in city’s sports sceneOakland is getting a new minor league baseball team, the Oakland B’s. The minor league B’s will carry on the city’s green-and-gold color scheme. Otherwise, they don’t plan to be anything like the A’s, whose heartbroken fans they hope to support through the team’s painful departure for Las Vegas.The expansion independent club announced plans on Tue -
Oakland’s unprecedented triple exodus is a unique sporting tragedy
via theguardian.comOakland is an acute victim of a stadium-financing racket that has existed for decades. But the loss of the city’s three pro sports teams over the past decade is a special kind of tragicProfessional sports’ exodus from Oakland, California gets sadder all the time. The Golden State Warriors’ move across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco in 2019 was tough for Oaklanders to swallow. The two cities aren’t the same, after all. But at least the Warriors stayed nearby. The NFL&rsqu -
Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr voted unanimous MLB MVPs
via theguardian.comJapanese star’s future uncertain as he enters free-agencyAtlanta’s Acuña had brilliant season for BravesShohei Ohtani’s injury remains mysterious. His dominance is clear.After captivating baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, the two-way star became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor on Thursday. Continue reading... -
Oakland A’s set to move to Vegas after MLB owners approve relocation
via theguardian.comTeam will follow Raiders and Golden Knights to NevadaOakland fans have protested about loss of teamThe Oakland A’s are set to leave their home of 55 years after MLB owners reportedly approved the team’s move to Las Vegas.The owner of the A’s, John Fisher, needed the consent of 75% of the owners of the league 30 teams but the vote was reportedly unanimous in his favour, and was endorsed by MLS commissioner Rob Manfred. Fisher has long sought a move away from Oakland after failin -
Ichiro Suzuki, 50, smashes school window with towering home run
via theguardian.comJapanese great was instructing high school team in HokkaidoIchiro, 50, will be eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025Ichiro Suzuki doesn’t appear to have lost a step after turning 50.The Japanese baseball great made headlines over the weekend during a coaching session with young ballplayers at Asahikawa Higashi High School in Hokkaido, Japan, where he belted a home run that cleared the 26ft high netting that protects the school building, smashing a window and landing in a classroom whe -
Cubs to make $40m Craig Counsell highest paid MLB manager in history
via theguardian.comCounsell was formerly manager of rivals MilwaukeeNew York Mets appoint Yankees bench coachThe Chicago Cubs hired manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee on Monday in a surprising move, replacing David Ross after the team slipped out of a playoff spot towards the end of the season.Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the move to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there had been no announcement by the Cubs. The 53-year-old Counsell received a five-year contra -
Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC
via theguardian.comMany in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers’ lack of success down to an unusual Colonel Sanders-based superstition, but it may be about to endThe last time the Hanshin Tigers were proclaimed the best baseball team in Japan, their fans celebrated by hurling themselves into a canal and carrying out an “abduction” that many believe placed their team under a curse that has lasted almost four decades.On Saturday, the sleeping giants of Japanese baseball were forced to wait another -
World Series champion Rangers are no longer futility posing as a sports team
via theguardian.comTexas were not always the best team in baseball this season but with players like the explosive Corey Seager at their disposal they were capable of beating anyoneSo this is what it feels like. Leaping around the infield, hugging in the dugout, arms aloft, cameras snapping, commemorative T-shirts donned at the speed of a Nathan Eovaldi fastball. Now, finally, the Texas Rangers know.A World Series replete with rare feats ended with the biggest novelty of all: the Rangers are Major League Baseball& -
World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers 5-0 Arizona Diamondbacks – as it happened
via theguardian.comRangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 to clinch team’s first titleTexas shortstop Corey Seager named World Series MVPNational AnthemUnfortunately, Flavor Flav is not singing the national anthem. Instead it’s Dinah Jane of the award-winning pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. It’s not her first rodeo, she’s done this before, and it went a little something like this. Continue reading... -
World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers 5-0 Arizona Diamondbacks – live
via theguardian.comRangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 to clinch team’s first titleTexas shortstop Corey Seager named World Series MVPNational AnthemUnfortunately, Flavor Flav is not singing the national anthem. Instead it’s Dinah Jane of the award-winning pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. It’s not her first rodeo, she’s done this before, and it went a little something like this. Continue reading... -
Texas Rangers win first World Series title in club’s 63-year history
via theguardian.comRangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 of World SeriesTexas win first title since inception of franchise in 1961World Series Game 5: Texas 5-0 Arizona – live reactionMitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh, Nathan Eovaldi threw six gritty innings and the Texas Rangers are World Series champions for the first time in their 63-year franchise history after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.The Rangers finished with a postseason-rec -
World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – live
via theguardian.comRangers lead Diamondbacks in best-of-seven series 3-1Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavidDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look back at the Rangers’ Game 4 win. Continue reading... -
World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers 11-7 Arizona Diamondbacks – as it happened
via theguardian.comRangers roar to 11-7 win over Arizona in critical Game 4Texas take 3-1 series edge in best-of-seven Fall ClassicRangers 0-0 Diamondbacks, top 1stMarcus Semien swings and misses at Joe Mantiply’s first pitch to start Game 4 of the World Series. Mantiply ahead of the count 0-1. Continue reading... -
Rangers clobber Diamondbacks to move to brink of club’s first World Series title
via theguardian.comTexas rout Arizona 11-7 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series leadSemien’s five RBIs and Seager’s home run pace RangersWorld Series Game 4: Texas 11-7 Arizona – as it happenedMarcus Semien’s two-run triple and three-run homer powered Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning, Corey Seager hit another long home run and the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Tuesday night to move ahead three games to one in the World Series.Rangers batters whipped through Diamondbacks pi -
World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers 11-7 Arizona Diamondbacks – live
via theguardian.comRangers roar to 11-7 win over Arizona in critical Game 4Texas take 3-1 series edge in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himRangers 0-0 Diamondbacks, top 1stMarcus Semien swings and misses at Joe Mantiply’s first pitch to start Game 4 of the World Series. Mantiply ahead of the count 0-1. Continue reading... -
World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – live
via theguardian.comRangers’ Heaney takes mound against D-Backs’ MantiplyTexas hold 2-1 series lead in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s the report from Game 3 on Monday night. Continue reading... -
Corey Seager’s two-run blast gives Rangers World Series Game 3 win over D-Backs
via theguardian.comGame 3: Texas Rangers 3-1 Arizona DiamondbacksRangers take 2-1 lead in best-of-seven seriesCorey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Monday night.Texas overcame injuries to Scherzer and slugger Adolis García in improving to 9-0 on the road this post -
Adam Wainwright ends 18-year MLB career ‘because I got a puppy’
via theguardian.comPitcher retired after 18 years at end of 2023 seasonFamily were given puppy in retirement ceremonyAdam Wainwright managed to survive 18 years amid the grueling schedule of Major League Baseball before a puppy ended his career.The 42-year-old called time on his long career at the end of the 2023 season after 478 games, 2,202 strikeouts, three All-Star appearances and a World Series title with the St Louis Cardinals, his only major league team. Continue reading... -
Diamondbacks crush Rangers to level World Series at one game apiece
via theguardian.comDiamondbacks batter Rangers 9-1 in Game 2 of Fall ClassicArizona level best-of-seven World Series at one game eachWorld Series Game 2: Arizona 9-1 Texas – as it happenedMerrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead homer in a two-run fourth against Jordan Montgo -
World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 Texas Rangers – as it happened
via theguardian.comDiamondbacks level World Series at one game apieceWorld Series resumes in Arizona with Game 3 on MondayDiamondbacks 0-0 Rangers, top 1stJordan Montgomery throws a breaking ball to Ketel Marte who immediately grounds out to start the game. Not a bad first pitch, I have to say. Continue reading... -
World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 Texas Rangers – live
via theguardian.comDiamondbacks level World Series at one game apieceSend Hunter at tweet at @HunterFelt or email himDiamondbacks 0-0 Rangers, top 1stJordan Montgomery throws a breaking ball to Ketel Marte who immediately grounds out to start the game. Not a bad first pitch, I have to say. Continue reading...
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