<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Baseball - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Baseball news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:49:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki becomes first Japanese player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner also make listIchiro falls one vote short of unanimous selectionIchiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball&rsquo;s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of a unanimous selection when he was elected on Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.Suzuki received 393 of 394 votes from the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America. Sabathia&rsquo;s name was on 342 ballots and Wagner&rsquo;s on 325, which was 29 more than the 296 needed for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ichiro-suzuki-becomes-first-japanese-player-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ichiro-suzuki-becomes-first-japanese-player-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese pitching star Rōki Sasaki says he’s joining Los Angeles Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sasaki, 23, says he intends to sign with LA Dodgers Padres and Blue Jays were said to be other finalistsPrized Japanese pitcher R&#333;ki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-pitching-star-rki-sasaki-says-hes-joining-los-angeles-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-pitching-star-rki-sasaki-says-hes-joining-los-angeles-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers’ beloved ‘Mr Baseball’ Bob Uecker dies at age of 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uecker moved from player to successful broadcasterFormer catcher also known for role in Major LeagueBob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who career earned the moniker &ldquo;Mr Baseball&rdquo; and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.The team announced Uecker died on Thursday morning, calling it &ldquo;one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.&rdquo; In a statement released by the club, Uecker&rsquo;s family said he had suffered from small cell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-beloved-mr-baseball-bob-uecker-dies-at-age-of-90/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/milwaukee-brewers-beloved-mr-baseball-bob-uecker-dies-at-age-of-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bo Jackson gives up $21m judgment in extortion suit with niece and nephew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former baseball and football star gives up $21m judgmentJackson, 62, said family tried to extort money from himFormer professional football and baseball player Bo Jackson is giving up a $21m judgment against his niece and nephew, whom he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.A judge in February ruled in Jackson&rsquo;s favor in the suit he had filed in April 2023 against Thomas Lee Anderson and Erica M Anderson, also known as Erica Anderson Ross. Jackson, a running back who won the He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bo-jackson-gives-up-21m-judgment-in-extortion-suit-with-niece-and-nephew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bo-jackson-gives-up-21m-judgment-in-extortion-suit-with-niece-and-nephew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police report says former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz died at 37 of likely overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher played for Orioles and Cubs during careerMother found left-hander&rsquo;s body at Arizona homeThe former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37 after an apparent drug overdose, according to police documents.The Orioles announced Matusz&rsquo;s death last week. According to a report by the Phoenix Police Department obtained by the Baltimore Banner, Matusz&rsquo;s body was found by his mother, Elizabeth, on 6 January after she went to check on him in his home. A light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/police-report-says-former-mlb-pitcher-brian-matusz-died-at-37-of-likely-overdose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/police-report-says-former-mlb-pitcher-brian-matusz-died-at-37-of-likely-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB bans Yankee fans who interfered with Betts at World Series indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB bans two spectators who grabbed Dodgers&rsquo; BettsYankee fans were ejected from World Series in OctoberMajor League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P Hansen this week informing them of the decision. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-yankee-fans-who-interfered-with-betts-at-world-series-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-yankee-fans-who-interfered-with-betts-at-world-series-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winners revealed – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography and are designed to recognise and celebrate incredible sports images and the photographers who take them. More than 2,200 professional sports photographers from over 96 countries submitted more than 13,000 images across the 24 categories to this year&rsquo;s competition, which all tell compelling stories of the emotion, passion, athleticism and focus that are at the heart of sport Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-sports-photography-awards-2025-winners-revealed-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-sports-photography-awards-2025-winners-revealed-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles announce death of ‘cherished teammate’ Brian Matusz at age of 37]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher also played for Chicago Cubs during MLB careerLeft-hander was No 4 overall pick in 2008 draftThe Baltimore Orioles have confirmed the death of their former pitcher, Brian Matusz, at the age of 37. The team did not give a cause of death.&ldquo;Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,&rdquo; the team said in a statement on Tuesday night. &ldquo;A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-announce-death-of-cherished-teammate-brian-matusz-at-age-of-37/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-announce-death-of-cherished-teammate-brian-matusz-at-age-of-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheel Seidler, widow of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widow of former Padres owner sues for ownershipSheel Seidler filed complaint in Texas probate courtThe wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, Sheel Seidler, sued brothers-in-law Matthew and Robert on Monday, attempting to prevent another brother, John, from taking control of the team rather than her.The suit comes at a time when the Padres are among the teams recruiting Japanese pitcher R&#333;ki Sasaki. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sheel-seidler-widow-of-late-padres-owner-sues-in-laws-for-control-of-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sheel-seidler-widow-of-late-padres-owner-sues-in-laws-for-control-of-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rickey Henderson, baseball’s greatest leadoff hitter and ‘Man of Steal’, dies aged 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&rsquo;s icon played 24 years for nine teams from 1979 to 2003Henderson holds MLB records for stolen bases and runsRickey Henderson, baseball&rsquo;s greatest leadoff hitter and the all-time stolen base king, died Friday in Oakland at the age of 65 after battling pneumonia, multiple sources confirmed on Saturday.Henderson&rsquo;s career was a testament to speed, power and charisma. Over 24 seasons, he racked up a record-breaking 1,406 stolen bases, 2,295 runs scored, and 81 leadoff home runs. A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rickey-henderson-baseballs-greatest-leadoff-hitter-and-man-of-steal-dies-aged-65/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rickey-henderson-baseballs-greatest-leadoff-hitter-and-man-of-steal-dies-aged-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outfielder has reportedly agreed the largest contract in sports history with the Mets. It is a deal that will change baseball and the balance of power in New YorkJuan Soto agreed to a reported 15-year, $765m contract with the New York Mets on Sunday night, the largest contract in the history of professional sports by total value. But as well as the brain-frying amounts of cash involved, it also represents a shift in the dynamics of baseball.The obvious thing to say is that $765m is an obscen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ferocious-calm-and-deadly-why-the-mets-agreed-to-pay-juan-soto-765m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ferocious-calm-and-deadly-why-the-mets-agreed-to-pay-juan-soto-765m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Soto reportedly signs $765m deal with Mets, richest contract in sports history]]></title><description><![CDATA[26-year-old chooses Mets over rivals YankeesContract will keep Soto with Mets for 15 yearsThe New York Mets have reportedly signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto, holding off competition from the cross-city rival Yankees, in a deal worth $765m, the richest contract in sports history.Speculation has been rife for weeks about where the 26-year-old free-agent would land, with Mets, Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays among the frontrunners. Some believed he would stay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-reportedly-signs-765m-deal-with-mets-richest-contract-in-sports-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-reportedly-signs-765m-deal-with-mets-richest-contract-in-sports-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuriesThe first time I saw a mention of a baseball &ldquo;golden at-bat&rdquo; came on Monday. A few entries flashed on X, my spam detector dismissed them immediately and I moved on in search of my next distraction. A day later, I was back wasting life away on social media and there it was again: the &ldquo;golden-at bat&rdquo;. The internet had won: I did a litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-has-much-larger-problems-than-the-farcical-golden-at-bat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-has-much-larger-problems-than-the-farcical-golden-at-bat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool must look to Red Sox and Betts amid contract dance with Salah]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of truly replacing Salah would almost certainly be steeper than the price of keeping him. Just ask Boston how their Mookie Betts succession plan has panned outFenway Sports Group, the John W Henry-led company that holds a controlling stake in Liverpool FC, doesn&rsquo;t need to look too far back into its own history to find a lesson that should signpost a resolution to Mohamed Salah&rsquo;s contract situation.In February 2020, Mookie Betts was one of the best baseball players on the pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/liverpool-must-look-to-red-sox-and-betts-amid-contract-dance-with-salah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/liverpool-must-look-to-red-sox-and-betts-amid-contract-dance-with-salah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from ex-interpreter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers star asks for haul of baseball cards in courtTranslator pleaded guilty to stealing $17m from playerBaseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he says were fraudulently bought using his money.The Los Angeles Dodgers star is also requesting Ippei Mizuhara, who previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $17m from the unsuspecting athlete, return signed collectible baseball cards depi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-seeks-325000-worth-of-baseball-cards-from-ex-interpreter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-seeks-325000-worth-of-baseball-cards-from-ex-interpreter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers add Blake Snell on $182m contract in first megadeal of winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Series champions add two-time Cy Young winnerSnell joints Ohtani and Yamamoto in Dodgers&rsquo; rotationLess than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball&rsquo;s best pitchers to their star-studded roster.Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182m, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night becaus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-add-blake-snell-on-182m-contract-in-first-megadeal-of-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-add-blake-snell-on-182m-contract-in-first-megadeal-of-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, joining AL winner Aaron Judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani wins NL MVP award after historic 50-50 seasonJudge is unanimous choice for American League honorShohei Ohtani of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers has unanimously been named the National League Most Valuable Player, while New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge took home the American League honors in similar fashion on Thursday.The Japanese-born Ohtani earned all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America to beat out New York Mets shortstop Franc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-wins-third-mvp-award-joining-al-winner-aaron-judge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-wins-third-mvp-award-joining-al-winner-aaron-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays’ Wander Franco arrested in DR over incident in which ‘guns were drawn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortstop held by police over incident on SundayPlayer facing separate charges over sexual abuse claimsPolice in the Dominican Republic have arrested Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco after an altercation involving firearms.ESPN reported that authorities held Franco and an unnamed woman for questioning on Monday after an incident in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Sunday &ldquo;in which guns were drawn.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-wander-franco-arrested-in-dr-over-incident-in-which-guns-were-drawn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-wander-franco-arrested-in-dr-over-incident-in-which-guns-were-drawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese star to be posted to Major League BaseballSasaki, 23, helped Japan win World Baseball ClassicJapanese ace R&#333;ki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they have chosen to start the process of moving the pitcher to a big league club in North America via the posting system. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-ace-rki-sasaki-to-become-available-to-mlb-teams-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-ace-rki-sasaki-to-become-available-to-mlb-teams-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sports owners make huge political donations. Which party does your team’s give to?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 95% of total contributions from owners across America&rsquo;s major sports leagues went to Republicans. See how your team fared in our databaseSports team owners in the major North American leagues have donated at least $132.1m in federal elections since 2020, with nearly 95% of those contributions going to Republican campaigns, candidates and Super Pacs, according to research conducted by the Guardian.Nearly all of the owners of the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, NWSL and WNBA franchises were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-sports-owners-make-huge-political-donations-which-party-does-your-teams-give-to/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-sports-owners-make-huge-political-donations-which-party-does-your-teams-give-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodger fans swamp downtown Los Angeles for World Series victory parade – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enormous crowds clad in blue take over the city to celebrate their team victory over the New York YankeesContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodger-fans-swamp-downtown-los-angeles-for-world-series-victory-parade-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodger-fans-swamp-downtown-los-angeles-for-world-series-victory-parade-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani and very good boy Decoy steal show at Dodgers’ World Series parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers celebrate title win with long-awaited paradeClub didn&rsquo;t have public celebration in 2020 due to CovidThe Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win on Friday at a rousing victory parade in downtown Los Angeles, basking in festivities they were denied when the team won the 2020 baseball championship during the Covid-19 pandemic.Hoards of fans clad in Dodger blue chanted &ldquo;Freddie, Freddie&rdquo; as series Most Valuable Player Freddie Freeman rode atop one of several d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-and-very-good-boy-decoy-steal-show-at-dodgers-world-series-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-and-very-good-boy-decoy-steal-show-at-dodgers-world-series-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dodgers’ Fernando Valenzuela was an LA icon. To the son of an immigrant, his death was personal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary Mexican pitcher died just before the Dodgers&rsquo; World Series win against the New York YankeesFernando Valenzuela died and all I wanted to do was cry.I don&rsquo;t understand it. I didn&rsquo;t know him, not really, not personally. The man is a legend to anyone who knows baseball. As a 20-year-old immigrant from Mexico pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he became the only Major League Baseball player to ever win the Rookie of the Year award and the Cy Young award in the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-was-an-la-icon-to-the-son-of-an-immigrant-his-death-was-personal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-was-an-la-icon-to-the-son-of-an-immigrant-his-death-was-personal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Costas retiring from MLB play-by-play announcing work after 42 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costas, 72, bidding farewell to baseball commentaryHall of Fame announcer started with NBC in 1982Bob Costas is bidding farewell to baseball, the sport he is perhaps best known for, and retiring as an MLB play-by-play announcer.Costas, 72, confirmed his retirement to the Athletic on Thursday but said he will open up on his decision at a later date. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-costas-retiring-from-mlb-play-by-play-announcing-work-after-42-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-costas-retiring-from-mlb-play-by-play-announcing-work-after-42-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus set on fire and 12 arrests made in LA as crowds celebrate Dodgers’ World Series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video shows clashes between police and crowds after Dodgers beat Yankees in New York to clinch titleRowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers. A dozen arrests were reported by police early on Thursday, but officials emphasized that most fans had celebrated peacefully.Video showed people throwing objects at police in downtown LA as sirens blared and officers told them to leave th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bus-set-on-fire-and-12-arrests-made-in-la-as-crowds-celebrate-dodgers-world-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bus-set-on-fire-and-12-arrests-made-in-la-as-crowds-celebrate-dodgers-world-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $1bn World Series champion Dodgers have everything except complacency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles have resources beyond the wildest dreams of most other MLB franchises. But they still had to scrap for their second title in five seasonsHours after the last out of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, the field at Yankee Stadium was strewn with ribbons of gold confetti. Jack Flaherty, who started Game 1 of the World Series for the now-champion Los Angeles Dodgers, spotted Shohei Ohtani, the presumptive National League Most Valuable Player, in the middle of an interview with the ML]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-1bn-world-series-champion-dodgers-have-everything-except-complacency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-1bn-world-series-champion-dodgers-have-everything-except-complacency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A tremendous honour': Shohei Ohtani on World Series win with the LA Dodgers &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers&rsquo; record-breaking $700m signing Shohei Ohtani spoke to the press after the Dodgers became World Series champions for an eighth time. They came back from five runs down to win 7-6 over the New York Yankees in Game 5 to decide the series on Wednesday night in the Bronx. Ohtani said: 'We were able to get through the regular season, I think, because of the strength of this team, this organisation. And the success of the postseason is very similar to how we were able to p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-tremendous-honour-shohei-ohtani-on-world-series-win-with-the-la-dodgers-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-tremendous-honour-shohei-ohtani-on-world-series-win-with-the-la-dodgers-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Yankees in Game 5 to win World Series – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full report: Dodgers roar back from five runs downTwo fans banned from Game 5 after interference incidentDodgers 0-0 Yankees, top 1stBetts hits a little roller up the first base line. Rizzo scoops it up, steps on first base, and that&rsquo;s the second out. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-beat-new-york-yankees-in-game-5-to-win-world-series-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-beat-new-york-yankees-in-game-5-to-win-world-series-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers roar back from five runs down to win World Series over New York Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers beat Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to clinch titleDodgers v Yankees: Game 5 &ndash; as it happenedThe Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for an eighth time after roaring back from five runs down to win 7-6 over the New York Yankees in a tightly wound Game 5 clincher on Wednesday night in the Bronx.The Yankees appeared bound to send a series they&rsquo;d once trailed 3-0 back to Los Angeles for a sixth game when Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr pounced on Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-roar-back-from-five-runs-down-to-win-world-series-over-new-york-yankees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-roar-back-from-five-runs-down-to-win-world-series-over-new-york-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Yankees fans banned from World Series Game 5 after grabbing ball from Betts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectators were ejected after fan interference Yankees stay alive with Game 4 win over DodgersTwo New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with play have been banned from Wednesday night&rsquo;s game.The league and club released a statement saying the two fans who were involved in a ball being pried from Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts&rsquo; glove would not be permitted at the game. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/two-yankees-fans-banned-from-world-series-game-5-after-grabbing-ball-from-betts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/two-yankees-fans-banned-from-world-series-game-5-after-grabbing-ball-from-betts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers 4-11 New York Yankees: World Series Game 4 – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees stave off elimination with Game 4 winFan ejected for prying ball out of Betts&rsquo; gloveAnd Game 4 is up and away! Gil deals a fastball that is fouled off by Shohei Ohtani!How will it end? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-4-11-new-york-yankees-world-series-game-4-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-4-11-new-york-yankees-world-series-game-4-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees keep World Series alive as bats awaken for Game 4 win over Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees avert World Series sweep with Game 4 winFans ejected after one pries ball from Betts&rsquo; gloveDodgers 4-11 Yankees: Game 4 &ndash; as it happenedThe New York Yankees aren&rsquo;t ready to call it a summer just yet.Backs to the wall after dropping the first three games of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the American League champions overcame Freddie Freeman&rsquo;s latest October heroics and some fan misbehavior to stave off elimination with an 11-4 win in Game 4 of the Wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-keep-world-series-alive-as-bats-awaken-for-game-4-win-over-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-keep-world-series-alive-as-bats-awaken-for-game-4-win-over-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankee Stadium fans ejected after one pries ball from Mookie Betts’ glove at World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectators ejected after fan interference in first inningYankees stay alive with Game 4 win over DodgersTwo fans at Yankee Stadium were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after one pried a foul ball out of the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts on Tuesday night.Betts leaped at the wall in foul territory and initially caught Gleyber Torres&rsquo; pop-up in the first inning, but a fan in the first row with a gray Yankees&rsquo; road jersey grabbed Betts&rsquo; glove with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankee-stadium-fans-ejected-after-one-pries-ball-from-mookie-betts-glove-at-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankee-stadium-fans-ejected-after-one-pries-ball-from-mookie-betts-glove-at-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bittersweet World Series homecoming for the Yankees – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Series returned to the Bronx for the first time in 15 years on Monday night, with the Yankees reeling from two losses to the Dodgers in the opening games Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-bittersweet-world-series-homecoming-for-the-yankees-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-bittersweet-world-series-homecoming-for-the-yankees-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeman powers LA Dodgers over punchless Yankees to brink of World Series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 3 of World SeriesFreeman ties mark with HR in fifth straight Series gameLos Angeles can clinch title on Tuesday in BronxThe Los Angeles Dodgers are one win from a surprising World Series sweep of the New York Yankees &ndash; and a second title in five years &ndash; after Freddie Freeman&rsquo;s historic power streak continued to reduce a hotly anticipated showdown featuring baseball&rsquo;s two most storied franchises to one-way traffic.The Dodgers&rsquo; veteran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/freeman-powers-la-dodgers-over-punchless-yankees-to-brink-of-world-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/freeman-powers-la-dodgers-over-punchless-yankees-to-brink-of-world-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which is better, New York or LA? The epic rivalry will soon be settled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers-Yankees World Series is giving the two cities a chance to do their favorite thing: obsess about themselvesThe 2024 World Series has been a thrilling contest between baseball&rsquo;s two best teams, the Dodgers and the Yankees. It&rsquo;s also a welcome excuse for the cities of New York and Los Angeles to talk about themselves, a special little treat that neither municipality takes for granted.There&rsquo;s nothing New Yorkers and Angelenos love more than a bit of civic onanism. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/which-is-better-new-york-or-la-the-epic-rivalry-will-soon-be-settled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/which-is-better-new-york-or-la-the-epic-rivalry-will-soon-be-settled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Dodgers are embedded in my soul’: Los Angeles fans on what the team means to the city – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the team faces the New York Yankees in the World Series, Angelenos weigh in on their team and their rivals: &lsquo;For one week, I don&rsquo;t like bagels or pizza&rsquo;Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-are-embedded-in-my-soul-los-angeles-fans-on-what-the-team-means-to-the-city-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-are-embedded-in-my-soul-los-angeles-fans-on-what-the-team-means-to-the-city-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2024 Chicago White Sox: a team so historically bad they stopped tweeting results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Siders&rsquo; soul-sapping run, culminating Friday with the single-season losses record, is what happens when a disgraceful front office intersects with plain old bad luckWhen the history books are written, there will be all manner of different ways to describe the historic putridness of the 2024 Chicago White Sox. The unprecedented loss total will be one. The incomprehensibly bad performance of the team&rsquo;s position players will be another. The three separate losing streaks of 21,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-2024-chicago-white-sox-a-team-so-historically-bad-they-stopped-tweeting-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-2024-chicago-white-sox-a-team-so-historically-bad-they-stopped-tweeting-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani heads to first postseason after LA Dodgers clinch NL West title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers rally past Padres 7-2 to clinch division titleOhtani into playoffs for first time in seven MLB seasonsShohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West on Thursday night by scoring five runs in the seventh inning in a 7-2 win over the second-place San Diego Padres.The Japanese superstar spent his first six MLB seasons in Anaheim, where the Los Angeles Angels never had a winning record or played in October. He signed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-heads-to-first-postseason-after-la-dodgers-clinch-nl-west-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-heads-to-first-postseason-after-la-dodgers-clinch-nl-west-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone loses as the Athletics leave Oakland Coliseum for good with a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a final win before a sellout crowd, the Oakland A&rsquo;s are finally moving to Las Vegas as baseball&rsquo;s inexplicable lose-lose deal continues to move forwardA&rsquo;s fans lingered long after the third out of their 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers, soaking up every last minute inside the massive concrete Oakland Coliseum one final time. Now the club, one of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s most storied franchises &ndash; founded in Philadelphia before a stint in Kansas City &ndash; is set]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everyone-loses-as-the-athletics-leave-oakland-coliseum-for-good-with-a-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everyone-loses-as-the-athletics-leave-oakland-coliseum-for-good-with-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work, fight, or play ball: when Babe Ruth paused his career and headed to the mill]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the first world war, Americans across society were expected to contribute. And that included baseball&rsquo;s biggest starsGreat Bambino &hellip; Sultan of Swat &hellip; steelworker?Yes, Babe Ruth, the man who would hit 714 home runs in Major League Baseball had a stint as a steelworker early in his career. Why the move to working for Bethlehem Steel in Lebanon, Pennsylvania? The career change was a result of a US government directive during the first world war called the Work-or-Fight Or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/work-fight-or-play-ball-when-babe-ruth-paused-his-career-and-headed-to-the-mill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/work-fight-or-play-ball-when-babe-ruth-paused-his-career-and-headed-to-the-mill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game-ending triple play lifts San Diego Padres over LA Dodgers into playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padres clinch playoff spot on triple play in ninth inningRed-hot San Diego move within two games of DodgersManny Machado started a game-ending triple play and the San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth with a 4-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.Jake Cronenworth hit an early two-run homer for the streaking Padres, assured at least a National League wild card with five games left in the regular season. They moved within two games of Los Angeles, with two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/game-ending-triple-play-lifts-san-diego-padres-over-la-dodgers-into-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/game-ending-triple-play-lifts-san-diego-padres-over-la-dodgers-into-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A’s owner admits he ‘failed’ Oakland fans as club prepares for Las Vegas move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team will leave city at end of current seasonJohn Fisher says he tried to find new home in OaklandAthletics owner John Fisher apologized for the team&rsquo;s impending departure from Oakland in a letter addressed to fans on Monday.Fisher published the letter one day before the A&rsquo;s open their final home series in Oakland, where they have spent the past 57 seasons. The team will move to Las Vegas in 2028 after Fisher failed to agree with the city of Oakland on a deal to build a more modern s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/as-owner-admits-he-failed-oakland-fans-as-club-prepares-for-las-vegas-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/as-owner-admits-he-failed-oakland-fans-as-club-prepares-for-las-vegas-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies sew up third straight playoff berth and close in on NL East crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia blow out Mets 12-2 to punch playoff ticketPhillies can clinch NL East title with win on SaturdayAfter the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, they shook hands on the field and walked back toward the dugout as though it were any other regular-season victory.Moments later, manager Rob Thomson gathered his players in the clubhouse and thanked them during a tempered champagne toast acknowledging their significant achievement. Continue read]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-sew-up-third-straight-playoff-berth-and-close-in-on-nl-east-crown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-sew-up-third-straight-playoff-berth-and-close-in-on-nl-east-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was waiting for this day': Japanese fans react as Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans in Tokyo react after the baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made history as the first Major League Baseball player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. The Japanese player led the LA Dodgers to a victory over the Miami Marlins, hitting three home runs and stealing two bases to land the historic achievement. Already regarded as the best player in baseball whose accomplishments as a pitcher and batter outpaced even Babe Ruth, Ohtani reached new heights as an offensive player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-was-waiting-for-this-day-japanese-fans-react-as-shohei-ohtani-makes-baseball-history-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-was-waiting-for-this-day-japanese-fans-react-as-shohei-ohtani-makes-baseball-history-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History made as Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to enter 50-50 club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-way star hits three HR and steals two bases in winNo player had ever logged 50 HR and 50 SB in same yearShohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los Angeles Dodgers star, going deep three times and swiping two bags on Thursday against the Miami Marlins.Ohtani hit is 49th homer in the sixth inning, his 50th in the seventh and his 51st in the ninth. He finished 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/history-made-as-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-player-to-enter-50-50-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/history-made-as-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-player-to-enter-50-50-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stamps, sticks and stories: looking for traces of baseball in North Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like a trail of breadcrumbs, there are signs this most cherished of American sports may still be played in a country that calls itself the &lsquo;biggest enemy&rsquo; of the USHow do you find evidence that people are still playing &ndash; or still remember &ndash; a once-loved sport?Earlier this year, when a baseball team called the Challengers, made up of young North Korean defectors, toured the US, American and Korean media reported that baseball was &ldquo;unheard of&rdquo; in the North. Cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stamps-sticks-and-stories-looking-for-traces-of-baseball-in-north-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stamps-sticks-and-stories-looking-for-traces-of-baseball-in-north-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida, man! Lake Mary pip Taiwan in wild finish for Little League World Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Mary win 2-1 on walk-off bunt to clinch LLWS titleTaiwan throw ball away in thrilling eighth-inning finishFlorida win first LLWS championship in ninth attemptLathan Norton was sick and didn&rsquo;t play on Saturday at the Little League World Series. But on Sunday he scored the winning run in the championship.Lathan raced home from second base on an overthrow at first as Lake Mary, Florida, rallied to beat Taiwan 2-1 in eight innings and claim the title. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/florida-man-lake-mary-pip-taiwan-in-wild-finish-for-little-league-world-series-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/florida-man-lake-mary-pip-taiwan-in-wild-finish-for-little-league-world-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey from 1932 World Series sells for record $24.1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey, worn by baseball player in his final home run in the series, is most expensive sports collectible sold at auctionThe jersey that the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth wore when he &ldquo;called the shot&rdquo; &ndash; and batted a home run &ndash; during game 3 of the 1932 World Series has sold for a record-setting $24.1m (&pound;18.1m) with Heritage Auctions.The sale makes the jersey the most expensive sports collectible to ever be sold at auction. The jersey in question, belonging to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/babe-ruths-called-shot-jersey-from-1932-world-series-sells-for-record-241m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/babe-ruths-called-shot-jersey-from-1932-world-series-sells-for-record-241m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen to make history by playing in same game for two teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jansen to play for Red Sox as suspended game is resumedBoston acquired Jansen in a trade with Toronto on 27 JulyDanny Jansen will become the first major leaguer to appear in a game for both teams when he plays catcher for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game against the Toronto Blue Jays.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s catching. Let&rsquo;s make history,&rdquo; Boston manager Alex Cora said Friday before the Red Sox dropped the opener of a three-game series against Arizona 12-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-catcher-danny-jansen-to-make-history-by-playing-in-same-game-for-two-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-catcher-danny-jansen-to-make-history-by-playing-in-same-game-for-two-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest to baseball’s 40-40 club with walk-off grand slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese star hits two-out grand slam for 40th homerOhtani could become first to 50 HRs and 50 stolen basesShohei Ohtani has time to make more history this season.The Japanese superstar hit a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-becomes-fastest-to-baseballs-40-40-club-with-walk-off-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-becomes-fastest-to-baseballs-40-40-club-with-walk-off-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballpark from A League of Their Own and Eight Men Out destroyed in fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Traditional, old-school grandstands&rsquo; of Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California, dated to 1937A historic southern California baseball field that appeared in A League of Their Own and other films has been destroyed in a fire.Firefighters responded at 11.25pm on Thursday to a report of a fire at Jay Littleton Ball Park in the city of Ontario, about 35 miles (56km) east of Los Angeles. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ballpark-from-a-league-of-their-own-and-eight-men-out-destroyed-in-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ballpark-from-a-league-of-their-own-and-eight-men-out-destroyed-in-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seattle Mariners to fire manager Scott Servais in midst of midseason collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Wilson to take over for Servais as Seattle managerMariners have frittered away 13-game lead in AL WestThe Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday with the team in the midst a two-month collapse that included squandering a 10-game lead in the division and slipping to the fringes of playoff contention in the American League.The team tabbed former Seattle catcher Dan Wilson to take over for Servais, who was the second manager in baseball let go this season following Pedro Grifo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/seattle-mariners-to-fire-manager-scott-servais-in-midst-of-midseason-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/seattle-mariners-to-fire-manager-scott-servais-in-midst-of-midseason-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox’ Jarren Duran apologizes for aiming ‘horrific’ homophobic slur at fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder responds to heckling fan after strikeoutsBoston suspends player for two games over incidentBoston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday&rsquo;s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.The Red Sox announced that Duran will be suspended without pay for two games, after consulting with Major League Baseball on Monday. Boston&rsquo;s next three games, all against the Texas Rangers, take place at Fenway Park this week. Contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-jarren-duran-apologizes-for-aiming-horrific-homophobic-slur-at-fan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-jarren-duran-apologizes-for-aiming-horrific-homophobic-slur-at-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Bean, former MLB player and LGBTQ advocate, dies at age of 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bean was second MLB player to come out publiclyLeague confirms death of &lsquo;kindest&rsquo; colleagueBilly Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, has died at the age of 60 from leukemia.Bean came out in 1999, a few years after his playing career ended, and he went on to become MLB&rsquo;s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/billy-bean-former-mlb-player-and-lgbtq-advocate-dies-at-age-of-60/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/billy-bean-former-mlb-player-and-lgbtq-advocate-dies-at-age-of-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox end 21-game losing streak with victory over Oakland A’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Run of defeats had tied the American League recordStrong start from Jonathan Cannon helps team to victoryAndrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.Jonathan Cannon gave up one run over six innings while helping the White Sox to their first victory since early July. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-white-sox-end-21-game-losing-streak-with-victory-over-oakland-as/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-white-sox-end-21-game-losing-streak-with-victory-over-oakland-as/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It sucks. It’s painful. It hurts’: White Sox lose record-tying 21st straight game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago extend losing streak with defeat to Oakland A&rsquo;sStumbling team last won a game on 10 JulyThe Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics on Monday night as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.Chicago are on the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost 21 in a row. The NL record since 1900 is held by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies, who lost 23 straight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/it-sucks-its-painful-it-hurts-white-sox-lose-record-tying-21st-straight-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/it-sucks-its-painful-it-hurts-white-sox-lose-record-tying-21st-straight-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who stole Jackie Robinson statue leaving only feet given 15 years in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Alderete sentenced for three offenses before Kansas unveiling of new statue of baseball and civil rights pioneerA man who stole a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was cut off at the ankles and found days later on fire in a trash can in a Kansas park will spend about 15 years in prison, though most of that sentence is related to a burglary a few days after the January statue heist.A judge sentenced Ricky Alderete on Friday in three different cases he said in court stemmed from his addi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/man-who-stole-jackie-robinson-statue-leaving-only-feet-given-15-years-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/man-who-stole-jackie-robinson-statue-leaving-only-feet-given-15-years-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m in shock’: Reigning Cy Young winner Blake Snell pitches first career no-hitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[31-year-old Giants pitcher completes shutout in 3-0 winThird no-hitter in MLB this seasonBlake Snell was one out away from pitching the first no-hit game in his illustrious career and had to get power-hitting Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz out one more time.<br />
Cruz jumped on Snell&rsquo;s first pitch, a 97.8 mph fastball in the middle of the zone, ripping it hard to the gap in right-center field. Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski &ndash; inserted for defensive purposes in the eighth inning &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/im-in-shock-reigning-cy-young-winner-blake-snell-pitches-first-career-no-hitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/im-in-shock-reigning-cy-young-winner-blake-snell-pitches-first-career-no-hitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devastated’ three-time MVP Mike Trout ruled out for rest of MLB season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder has been plagued by injury in recent seasonsAngels star requires second surgery on torn meniscusAngels star Mike Trout needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee, ending another injury-marred campaign for the three-time MVP.Trout said on Thursday in a social media post that an MRI revealed the new meniscus tear. He previously had surgery in May to repair the meniscus and had been working toward a return before his rehab was shut down on Tuesday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/devastated-three-time-mvp-mike-trout-ruled-out-for-rest-of-mlb-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/devastated-three-time-mvp-mike-trout-ruled-out-for-rest-of-mlb-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeJong walks to new team after being traded in middle of Royals-White Sox series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Player walks from one clubhouse to the otherDeal announced three hours before teams due to meetPaul DeJong had a quick commute after getting traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Kansas City Royals. He threw his gear into a duffel bag and walked from the clubhouse on the third-base side of US Cellular Field to the locker room on the first-base side.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a lot better than worrying about getting to the airport and all that stuff,&rdquo; DeJong said with a smile after Kansas City&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dejong-walks-to-new-team-after-being-traded-in-middle-of-royals-white-sox-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dejong-walks-to-new-team-after-being-traded-in-middle-of-royals-white-sox-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That was awesome’: Dylan Cease pitches second no-hitter in Padres history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher struck out nine in 3-0 win over NationalsCease fell one out short of no-hitter two years agoDylan Cease overpowered the Washington Nationals for nine innings, pitching the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history in a 3-0 win on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep.<br />
After falling one out short of a no-hitter two years ago when he gave up a single to current teammate Luis Arr&aacute;ez, Cease retired Ildemaro Vargas and Jacob Young on a groundouts for the first two outs of the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/that-was-awesome-dylan-cease-pitches-second-no-hitter-in-padres-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/that-was-awesome-dylan-cease-pitches-second-no-hitter-in-padres-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays’ Taylor Walls says Trump-inspired celebration was a tribute to ‘strength’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortstop referenced attempted assassination after hitPlayer says he will not use celebration again in gamesTampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said that his Donald Trump-inspired celebration of a hit on Sunday was not intended as a political endorsement but he did compliment the former president&rsquo;s &ldquo;inspirational&rdquo; behavior.Walls pumped his fist and shouted, &ldquo;Fight! Fight! Fight!&rdquo; after hitting a double against the New York Yankees on Sunday, mimicking Trump&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-taylor-walls-says-trump-inspired-celebration-was-a-tribute-to-strength/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-taylor-walls-says-trump-inspired-celebration-was-a-tribute-to-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have the Yankees gone from a great franchise to merely a good one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yankees have swung between brilliant and bumbling so far this season. A 64-game sprint will determine who these Bronx Bombers really areIt&rsquo;s one of baseball&rsquo;s biggest questions heading out of the All-Star break: just who are these New York Yankees? Are they the team that shot out of the gate, streaking to 50 wins against just 22 losses? A team that despite missing its reigning AL Cy Young Award winning ace, Gerrit Cole, for most of the season, had one of the best rotations and bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-the-yankees-gone-from-a-great-franchise-to-merely-a-good-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-the-yankees-gone-from-a-great-franchise-to-merely-a-good-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A baseball gaijin: an American pitcher’s journey to Japan and back again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Barnette was stumbling around the minor leagues until a spell with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows transformed his lifeMeiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo pulsated with excitement in 2015, during a watershed moment in Japanese baseball. The Tokyo Yakult Swallows had just knocked off the rival Yomiuri Giants in a postseason series. For decades, the teams shared Tokyo but little else. The Giants were the class of Japanese baseball, drawing comparisons to the New York Yankees, while the Swallows languished]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-baseball-gaijin-an-american-pitchers-journey-to-japan-and-back-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-baseball-gaijin-an-american-pitchers-journey-to-japan-and-back-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was drunk’: Ingrid Andress responds to criticism of national anthem performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country singer says she will enter rehab after off-key performance before the MLB&rsquo;s Home Run DerbyIngrid Andress has responded to criticism of her out-of-tune performance of the national anthem before Major League Baseball&rsquo;s Home Run Derby.The 32-year-old country singer announced on her social media that she was drunk during a wildly off-key rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Monday evening, and would be entering rehab. Continue reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-was-drunk-ingrid-andress-responds-to-criticism-of-national-anthem-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-was-drunk-ingrid-andress-responds-to-criticism-of-national-anthem-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teoscar Hernández wins $1m and Home Run Derby in first for Dodgers player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder beats Bobby Witt Jr to claim title31-year-old hits 49 homers over three roundsWhen Teoscar Hern&aacute;ndez needed a moment to calm down during the Home Run Derby, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger got a boost from a former teammate who just happened to be last year&rsquo;s champion.<br />
Vladimir Guerrero Jr wore a Blue Jays jersey with Hern&aacute;ndez&rsquo;s name and No 37 on the back as he watched the competition, honoring his friend from their time as Toronto teammates from 2017-22.<br />
&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/teoscar-hernndez-wins-1m-and-home-run-derby-in-first-for-dodgers-player/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/teoscar-hernndez-wins-1m-and-home-run-derby-in-first-for-dodgers-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Travis Bazzana selected No 1 by Cleveland Guardians in MLB draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[First second baseman to be drafted with top pickFormer cricketer moved to the US to play baseballAustralian second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken by the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night with the top pick in Major League Baseball&rsquo;s amateur draft.<br />
Bazzana is the first second baseman to be drafted with the top overall pick and is also the first Australian to be selected in the first round of the MLB draft.A former cricket, rugby and soccer player who came to the United States to play bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australian-travis-bazzana-selected-no-1-by-cleveland-guardians-in-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australian-travis-bazzana-selected-no-1-by-cleveland-guardians-in-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mariners have never reached a World Series. Fans hope for a drought’s end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seattle are sitting atop the American League West but the team&rsquo;s ambitions have been dashed plenty of times beforeBilly Mac remembers being in the broadcast booth in 2019 when F&eacute;lix Hern&aacute;ndez pitched his final game for the Seattle Mariners. Hern&aacute;ndez, a Cy Young Award-winner and six-time All-Star who also threw a perfect game, came up in the big leagues with the team in 2005. But over the course of his 15-year career in the Pacific northwest, he was often the lone brig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-mariners-have-never-reached-a-world-series-fans-hope-for-a-droughts-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-mariners-have-never-reached-a-world-series-fans-hope-for-a-droughts-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies radio host Howard Eskin banned from home games over ‘unwanted’ kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eskin barred from Citizens Bank ParkWIP host alleged to have kissed a worker without consent Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations by his employer showed he kissed a worker for Citizens Bank Park&rsquo;s food service provider without consent.Audacy, the parent company for Philadelphia&rsquo;s SportsRadio 94WIP, said in a statement it learned of the &ldquo;unwelcome kiss&rdquo; of the Aramark employe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-radio-host-howard-eskin-banned-from-home-games-over-unwanted-kiss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-radio-host-howard-eskin-banned-from-home-games-over-unwanted-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani to skip Home Run Derby to focus on elbow rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers star still recovering from ligament injuryRanks second in the majors in home runs this seasonShohei Ohtani won&rsquo;t participate in the Home Run Derby on 15 July despite the Japanese superstar ranking second in the majors with 27 homers for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Ohtani has taken part in the Derby just once, exiting in the first round in 2021 at Coors Field in Denver. This year&rsquo;s event is at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-to-skip-home-run-derby-to-focus-on-elbow-rehab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-to-skip-home-run-derby-to-focus-on-elbow-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willie Mays obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball&rsquo;s most exciting player and the first black superstar of the post-integration eraIn America&rsquo;s golden age, the 1950s, when baseball was still the national pastime and New York was the unofficial centre of the world, the city had three baseball teams that were each blessed with an outstanding centre-fielder. Brooklyn&rsquo;s Dodgers, for decades loveable losers until Jackie Robinson broke baseball&rsquo;s apartheid, had Duke Snider. The dynastic Yankees, the team of Babe Ruth,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-obituary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB has integrated Negro Leagues stats. Is it too little, too late?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Gibson, nicknamed the Black Babe Ruth, is belatedly recognized as the all-time hit king and a tribute game will be held in Alabama today &ndash; but only 5.7% of players are now Black AmericansAs Bob Kendrick, president of the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, tells it, baseball&rsquo;s all-time hit king had eyes like Ted Williams and power like Babe Ruth.&ldquo;For me, his greatest feat of all is hitting a ball into the right-field upper deck at Yankee Stadium,&rdquo; says K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-has-integrated-negro-leagues-stats-is-it-too-little-too-late/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-has-integrated-negro-leagues-stats-is-it-too-little-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA star rookie Cameron Brink out of Olympics after tearing ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward&rsquo;s rookie professional season under threat22-year-old suffered injury during loss to SunsLos Angeles rookie Cameron Brink tore the ACL in her left knee, the Sparks announced on Wednesday.The Sparks said they will give a further update in the near future but such injuries often end a player&rsquo;s season. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/wnba-star-rookie-cameron-brink-out-of-olympics-after-tearing-acl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/wnba-star-rookie-cameron-brink-out-of-olympics-after-tearing-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willie Mays: a life in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Mays, the electrifying &lsquo;Say Hey Kid&rsquo; whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball&rsquo;s greatest and most beloved players, has died aged 93Willie Mays, all-time Giants great, dies aged 93 Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-a-life-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-a-life-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willie Mays, baseball’s towering legend and all-time Giants great, dies aged 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York/San Francisco Giants legend dies aged 93Mays retired with 660 home runs, third most at timeWillie Mays, the electrifying &lsquo;Say Hey Kid&rsquo; whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball&rsquo;s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.Mays&rsquo; family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had &ldquo;passed away peacefully&rdquo; Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-baseballs-towering-legend-and-all-time-giants-great-dies-aged-93/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/willie-mays-baseballs-towering-legend-and-all-time-giants-great-dies-aged-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bow before the KING’: did gay icon Grimace save the Mets’ season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team from Flushing were enduring a long slump until the McDonald&rsquo;s mascot popped up at a game. They have been on a hot streak sinceThe New York Mets were in disarray. The club with Major League Baseball&rsquo;s largest payroll, $308m, had started the season 29-37. They were primed for a second-straight year of rebuilding despite their massive outlay on talent. Less than a month earlier, on 15 May, hedge fund magnate and team owner Steve Cohen all but admitted in a since deleted tweet t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bow-before-the-king-did-gay-icon-grimace-save-the-mets-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bow-before-the-king-did-gay-icon-grimace-save-the-mets-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Harper does ‘soccer slide’ as Phillies batter Mets on London debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Philadelphia starters get hits in 7-2 comeback victoryFirst-place Phillies improve to MLB-best record of 45-19Ranger Su&aacute;rez becomes first pitcher to 10 wins this yearBryce Harper celebrated with a soccer slide after his tying home run, Ranger Su&aacute;rez became the season&rsquo;s first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 on Saturday in the opener of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s third London Series.After Harper sparked the four-run sixth, Whit Mer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-does-soccer-slide-as-phillies-batter-mets-on-london-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-does-soccer-slide-as-phillies-batter-mets-on-london-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tucupita Marcano’s ban puts fine point on MLB’s alliance with gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball&rsquo;s partnerships with sportsbooks inundate viewers with ads for sports betting. Is it any wonder the San Diego Padres infielder ended up getting hit with a lifetime ban?Major League Baseball has brought down the heaviest hammer in its arsenal. On Tuesday, the league issued a lifetime ban to the San Diego Padres&rsquo; Tucupita Marcano after its investigation revealed he had repeatedly bet on Pittsburgh Pirates games while a member of that team.MLB said that Marcano placed 387 bets o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tucupita-marcanos-ban-puts-fine-point-on-mlbs-alliance-with-gambling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tucupita-marcanos-ban-puts-fine-point-on-mlbs-alliance-with-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, pleads guilty to stealing $17m from MLB star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani ex-interpreter pleads guilty to stealing from MLB starMizuhara&rsquo;s losing bets were around $183m, a net loss of $41mThe former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17m from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts.Ippei Mizuhara&rsquo;s crimes stunned the baseball world, shattering his image as Ohtani&rsquo;s shadow at ballparks around the US. He entered his guilty pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ippei-mizuhara-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-17m-from-mlb-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ippei-mizuhara-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-17m-from-mlb-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani ex-interpreter pleads guilty to stealing from MLB starMizuhara&rsquo;s losing bets were around $183m, a net loss of $41mThe former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17m from the Japanese baseball player to pay off sports betting debts.Ippei Mizuhara&rsquo;s crimes stunned the baseball world, shattering his image as Ohtani&rsquo;s shadow at ballparks around the US. He entered his guilty pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ippei-mizuhara-ex-interpreter-for-shohei-ohtani-pleads-guilty-in-sports-betting-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ippei-mizuhara-ex-interpreter-for-shohei-ohtani-pleads-guilty-in-sports-betting-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres’ Tucupita Marcano given lifetime MLB ban for betting on baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four other players given one-year bans for betting offencesInfielder does not appear to have influenced gamesMajor League Baseball has handed San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano a lifetime ban for betting on baseball. The league suspended four other players for one year after finding they placed unrelated bets with a legal sportsbook.Marcano appears to be the first active major leaguer banned under the sport&rsquo;s gambling provision since New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O&rsquo;Connel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-tucupita-marcano-given-lifetime-mlb-ban-for-betting-on-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-tucupita-marcano-given-lifetime-mlb-ban-for-betting-on-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres’ Marcano could face lifetime baseball ban over alleged bets, say reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Player allegedly placed bets while a member of PiratesMLB players face lifetime ban for betting on baseballSan Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to multiple reports.<br />
MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team&rsquo;s injured list last season, according to the person who spoke to the Associated Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-marcano-could-face-lifetime-baseball-ban-over-alleged-bets-say-reports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-marcano-could-face-lifetime-baseball-ban-over-alleged-bets-say-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hapless Mets to cut Jorge López after ejected reliever throws glove into stands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets reliever throws glove into stands after latest implosionL&oacute;pez will be designated for assignment following outburstNew York drop to 22-33, 16 games behind first-place PhilliesJorge L&oacute;pez will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection Wednesday at Citi Field.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called the outburst &ldquo;not acceptable&rdquo; and said it would be handled internally. L&oacute;pez expressed no remorse o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hapless-mets-to-cut-jorge-lpez-after-ejected-reliever-throws-glove-into-stands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hapless-mets-to-cut-jorge-lpez-after-ejected-reliever-throws-glove-into-stands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronx Zoo ‘90: the season the New York Yankees hit a chaotic low]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yankees stumbled to a last-place finish at the dawn of the 90s. But a new series documents how things were even worse off the fieldChampionships, champagne and ticker-tape parades &ndash; that&rsquo;s the story of New York Yankees baseball, right? Not if you were on the team in 1990.During that season, the team&rsquo;s combustible owner, George Steinbrenner, was banned from baseball after connecting with gambler Howard Spira to discredit one of his own players, Dave Winfield. Outfielder Mel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bronx-zoo-90-the-season-the-new-york-yankees-hit-a-chaotic-low/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bronx-zoo-90-the-season-the-new-york-yankees-hit-a-chaotic-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Gibson becomes MLB’s career batting leader as Negro Leagues records incorporated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negro Leagues statistics incorporated into MLB recordsGibson becomes MLB season and career batting leaderJosh Gibson became Major League Baseball&rsquo;s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb&rsquo;s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project.Gibson&rsquo;s .466 average for the 1943 Homestead Grays became the season standard, followed by Charlie &lsquo;Chino&rsquo; Smith&rsquo;s .451 for the 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/josh-gibson-becomes-mlbs-career-batting-leader-as-negro-leagues-records-incorporated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/josh-gibson-becomes-mlbs-career-batting-leader-as-negro-leagues-records-incorporated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibson passes Cobb as MLB career batting leader after Negro Leagues baseball records incorporated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negro Leagues statistics incorporated into MLB recordsGibson becomes MLB season and career batting leaderJosh Gibson became Major League Baseball&rsquo;s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb&rsquo;s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project.Gibson&rsquo;s .466 average for the 1943 Homestead Grays became the season standard, followed by Charlie &lsquo;Chino&rsquo; Smith&rsquo;s .451 for the 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gibson-passes-cobb-as-mlb-career-batting-leader-after-negro-leagues-baseball-records-incorporated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gibson-passes-cobb-as-mlb-career-batting-leader-after-negro-leagues-baseball-records-incorporated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial MLB umpire Ángel Hernández retires after three decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umpire was often target of criticism from fans and players63-year-old sued MLB for racial discriminationLongtime MLB umpire &Aacute;ngel Hern&aacute;ndez, who was often criticized for his calls, is retiring immediately.During a career that lasted more than three decades, the 62-year-old Hern&aacute;ndez was often scorned by players, managers and fans for missed calls and quick ejections &ndash; some in high-profile situations. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/controversial-mlb-umpire-ngel-hernndez-retires-after-three-decades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/controversial-mlb-umpire-ngel-hernndez-retires-after-three-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr suffers second season-ending ACL injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder&rsquo;s season was also ended by knee injury in 2021Braves star hurt while trying to steal base on SundayAtlanta Braves star Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday&rsquo;s 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.The reigning NL MVP led off the game with a double to right-center field off Mart&iacute;n P&eacute;rez. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acu&ntilde;a started toward third on a stolen base attempt a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reigning-nl-mvp-ronald-acua-jr-suffers-second-season-ending-acl-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reigning-nl-mvp-ronald-acua-jr-suffers-second-season-ending-acl-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny sports agency sues MLB players’ union over ‘death penalty’ ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad Bunny-led firm accuses union of &lsquo;biased' investigationSports representation firm lost MLBPA certification in AprilRimas Sports announces NL MVP Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr as clientBad Bunny&rsquo;s sports representation firm sued the baseball players&rsquo; association Thursday, asking for a restraining order against the union that would allow it to keep working with the company&rsquo;s clients &ndash; a roster it says now includes NL MVP Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.Rimas Sports, under its corp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bad-bunny-sports-agency-sues-mlb-players-union-over-death-penalty-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bad-bunny-sports-agency-sues-mlb-players-union-over-death-penalty-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-MLB player Sean Burroughs, Little League and Olympic champion, dies aged 43]]></title><description><![CDATA[LLWS champion and 2000 Olympic gold medalist has diedBurroughs came to national fame leading US to LLWS titlesSean Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and went on to a major league career that was interrupted by substance abuse, has died. He was 43.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s online records said Burroughs died Thursday, with the cause of death deferred. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-player-sean-burroughs-little-league-and-olympic-champion-dies-aged-43/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-player-sean-burroughs-little-league-and-olympic-champion-dies-aged-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani interpreter to plead guilty to stealing millions from MLB star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara faces long jail sentence after admissionPlea deal will absolve Ohtani of any wrongdoingIppei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will face up to 33 years in jail when he pleads guilty to stealing millions of dollars from his former friend.Mizuhara has admitted to one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return. As well as a length jail term, he must also pay $16,975,010 in restitution to Victim A, assumed to be Ohta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-to-plead-guilty-to-stealing-millions-from-mlb-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-to-plead-guilty-to-stealing-millions-from-mlb-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Issy Hobson, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Monty Panesar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, snooker, rugby union, baseball, cycling and golf? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-issy-hobson-ronnie-osullivan-and-monty-panesar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-issy-hobson-ronnie-osullivan-and-monty-panesar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Hustle: the definitive Pete Rose book that deconstructs a disgraced legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new biography offering an unflinching look at Major League Baseball&rsquo;s all-time hit king has ignited fresh debates as the latest gambling scandal to affect the sport unfoldsOn the field, Pete Rose racked up hit after hit. Off the field, he racked up gambling debts. While persistence at the plate would reward him with baseball&rsquo;s all-time hits record, his gambling resulted in a stiff punishment &ndash; a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball, and eventually from the Hall of Fame. A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/charlie-hustle-the-definitive-pete-rose-book-that-deconstructs-a-disgraced-legend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/charlie-hustle-the-definitive-pete-rose-book-that-deconstructs-a-disgraced-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider out for 2024 season after elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves star pitcher has UCL repaired and will miss seasonStrider was 20-5 in 2023, leading MLB in wins and strikeoutsAtlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team said Saturday.Dr Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, performed the procedure on Friday, using an internal brace to repair the UCL. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-ace-spencer-strider-out-for-2024-season-after-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-ace-spencer-strider-out-for-2024-season-after-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB players’ union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad Bunny&rsquo;s Rimas Sports agent loses MLBPA certificationPlayers&rsquo; union declines comment on decision to strip agentA baseball agent at Bad Bunny&rsquo;s Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association.The union declined to comment Friday on the reason for its decision to strip William Arroyo of his right to represent MLB players. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/agent-at-bad-bunny-led-firm-has-certification-revoked-by-mlb-players-union/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/agent-at-bad-bunny-led-firm-has-certification-revoked-by-mlb-players-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball has an overengineering problem and pitchers are dropping like flies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of MLB&rsquo;s most talented stars are falling to injury as their elbows buckle under the stress of throwing max-effort on nearly every pitchBe warned: by the time you finish reading this piece, yet another Major League Baseball pitcher may have gone down with a significant arm injury. Unlikely? Well, consider this: just as I began jotting down this piece, news came in that 26-year-old Nationals hurler Josiah Gray is out for who knows how long with a right forearm/flexor strain. A little la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-has-an-overengineering-problem-and-pitchers-are-dropping-like-flies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-has-an-overengineering-problem-and-pitchers-are-dropping-like-flies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal charges allege former interpreter stole $16m from Shohei Ohtani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara faces 30 years in jail if found guiltyInterpreter allegedly stole money to pay gambling debtsThe former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger, federal authorities said on Thursday.Ippei Mizuhara served as Ohtani&rsquo;s interpreter after Ohtani came to the US to play for the Los Angeles Angels in 2018. The two were close friends b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/federal-charges-allege-former-interpreter-stole-16m-from-shohei-ohtani/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/federal-charges-allege-former-interpreter-stole-16m-from-shohei-ohtani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani’s translator reportedly discussing plea deal around alleged $4.5m theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took millions from star&rsquo;s accountPlea deal will absolve Ohtani of any wrongdoingShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s former translator plans to plead guilty to federal crimes related to the alleged theft of money from the Los Angeles Dodgers star, the New York Times and ESPN reported on Wednesday.Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers last month after admitting that he stole at least $4.5m from Ohtani, the biggest star in baseball, to pay off gambling debts. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtanis-translator-reportedly-discussing-plea-deal-around-alleged-45m-theft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtanis-translator-reportedly-discussing-plea-deal-around-alleged-45m-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB’s Athletics to play 2025-27 seasons in Sacramento ahead of Vegas move]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&rsquo;s to officially leave Oakland after 2024 seasonTeam announced intent to move to Vegas last yearThe Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built.The A&rsquo;s announced the decision to play at the home of the Sacramento River Cats from 2025-27 with an option for 2028 on Thursday after being unable to reach an agreement to extend their lease in Oakland during that time. Conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-athletics-to-play-2025-27-seasons-in-sacramento-ahead-of-vegas-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-athletics-to-play-2025-27-seasons-in-sacramento-ahead-of-vegas-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City under question as voters reject tax bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams seeking $2bn of public money to fund stadium projects58% of voters in Jackson County, Missouri rebuff tax planThe future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City was thrown into question on Tuesday night when residents of Jackson county, Missouri, resoundingly voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund a new downtown ballpark along with significant renovations to Arrowhead Stadium.Royals owner John Sherman and Chiefs president Mark Donovan acknowledged long before the fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/future-of-chiefs-and-royals-in-kansas-city-under-question-as-voters-reject-tax-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/future-of-chiefs-and-royals-in-kansas-city-under-question-as-voters-reject-tax-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB 2024 predictions: will the Braves machine outdo the Dodgers’ stars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have committed more than $1bn to just two players but Atlanta are a brilliant all-round team while the young Orioles are posed to shineBaseball has always been unfair. It wasn&rsquo;t &ldquo;fair&rdquo; when players were bound to the same teams for their whole careers, and it isn&rsquo;t &ldquo;fair&rdquo; that the Dodgers spend so much more than the Athletics. But I&rsquo;m more concerned about the many teams that could be spending more but abstain. AK Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2024-predictions-will-the-braves-machine-outdo-the-dodgers-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2024-predictions-will-the-braves-machine-outdo-the-dodgers-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani representatives refuse to give evidence they reported alleged theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interpreter accused of stealing millions from MLB starPlayer&rsquo;s camp have not provided evidence of criminal reportUnanswered questions remain over allegations Shohei Ohtani&rsquo;s former interpreter stole millions from the baseball star after his representatives declined to give further details to ESPN.Ippei Mizuhara is accused of wiring huge sums from Ohtani&rsquo;s accounts to cover his debts with an illegal California bookmaker, a claim the player repeated in a press conference on Monda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ohtani-representatives-refuse-to-give-evidence-they-reported-alleged-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ohtani-representatives-refuse-to-give-evidence-they-reported-alleged-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Garvey is part of a never-ending flow of baseball players turned politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[From minor leaguers to Hall of Famers, dozens of former players have sought public office after the end of their sports careerOn 5 March, former baseball star Steve Garvey made it into the runoff for the US Senate seat from California vacated by the late Dianne Feinstein. Garvey, a conservative Republican, will face Democrat congressman Adam Schiff in the November general election.Garvey faces an uphill battle in deep-blue California. During debates and public appearances, he&rsquo;s revealed li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/steve-garvey-is-part-of-a-never-ending-flow-of-baseball-players-turned-politicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/steve-garvey-is-part-of-a-never-ending-flow-of-baseball-players-turned-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Beyond shocked’: Shohei Ohtani says interpreter stole from him and told lies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took money from star&rsquo;s accountDodgers star says he has never bet on baseballShohei Ohtani addressed the media on Monday after allegations emerged that his former interpreter stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his bank account to pay an illegal bookmaker.The Los Angeles Dodgers star, the most famous active baseball player in the world and a huge celebrity in his native Japan, addressed journalists in a press conference but did not take any questions from th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/beyond-shocked-shohei-ohtani-says-interpreter-stole-from-him-and-told-lies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/beyond-shocked-shohei-ohtani-says-interpreter-stole-from-him-and-told-lies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets sign slugger JD Martinez with deferred payments through 2038]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran DH signed one-year, $12m contractMets projected to have second-biggest payroll in MLBJD Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12m, one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday.Martinez will receive a $2.5m signing bonus, $2m this year and $7.5m in deferred money, payable in $1.5m installments each 15 January beginning in 2023 and ending in 2038, sources told the Associated Press. The deferred payments will allow the Mets to reduce their luxury-tax hit from the signing. The Mets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-sign-slugger-jd-martinez-with-deferred-payments-through-2038/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-sign-slugger-jd-martinez-with-deferred-payments-through-2038/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Kobbie Mainoo, Laura Kenny and Andy Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cycling and baseball? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-kobbie-mainoo-laura-kenny-and-andy-murray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-kobbie-mainoo-laura-kenny-and-andy-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ohtani interpreter scandal reveals the grubby underbelly of sports betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like every other US sports league, baseball pushes betting on its fans at every turn. Now its biggest star is associated with a gambling fiascoThis is Major League Baseball&rsquo;s worst nightmare. The face of the league, its one, true international star, who this past offseason joined one of its biggest teams on a $700m contract, is associated with allegations around an illegal sports betting operation.The story so far: the Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter for Shohei Oh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-ohtani-interpreter-scandal-reveals-the-grubby-underbelly-of-sports-betting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-ohtani-interpreter-scandal-reveals-the-grubby-underbelly-of-sports-betting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB embraced betting. Now it’s smeared with gambling’s grubby underbelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like every other US sports league, baseball pushes betting on its fans at every turn. Now its biggest star is associated with a gambling fiascoThis is Major League Baseball&rsquo;s worst nightmare. The face of the league, its one, true international star, who this past offseason joined one of its biggest teams on a $700m contract, is associated with allegations around an illegal sports betting operation.The story so far: the Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter for Shohei Oh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-embraced-betting-now-its-smeared-with-gamblings-grubby-underbelly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-embraced-betting-now-its-smeared-with-gamblings-grubby-underbelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamamoto rocked and Dodgers lose as gambling cloud gathers over LA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yamamoto signed record deal for a pitcher in offseasonShohei Ohtani interpreter caught up in gambling claimsYoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 on Thursday night after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani&rsquo;s interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.Mookie Betts had four hits and six RBIs for the Dodgers, including the first home run of the major league season.Jake Cronenworth tied a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yamamoto-rocked-and-dodgers-lose-as-gambling-cloud-gathers-over-la/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yamamoto-rocked-and-dodgers-lose-as-gambling-cloud-gathers-over-la/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Translator for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s fired after allegations of ‘massive theft’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara admits to have run up gambling debtsOhtani is world&rsquo;s most famous baseball playerThe interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, the biggest star in baseball and one of the most famous people in Japan, has been fired after lawyers for the player said there had been a &ldquo;massive theft&rdquo; from the slugger&rsquo;s account.ESPN reported that several sources said Ippei Mizuhara had run up large debts to a Californian bookmaker. Initially a spokesperson for the player said Ohtani had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/translator-for-dodgers-star-shohei-ohtanis-fired-after-allegations-of-massive-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/translator-for-dodgers-star-shohei-ohtanis-fired-after-allegations-of-massive-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB star Shohei Ohtani’s translator fired after allegations of ‘massive theft’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ippei Mizuhara admits to have run up gambling debtsOhtani is world&rsquo;s most famous baseball playerThe interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, the biggest star in baseball and one of the most famous people in Japan, has been fired after lawyers for the player said there had been a &ldquo;massive theft&rdquo; from the slugger&rsquo;s account.ESPN reported that several sources said Ippei Mizuhara had run up large debts to a Californian bookmaker. Initially a spokesperson for the player said Ohtani had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-star-shohei-ohtanis-translator-fired-after-allegations-of-massive-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-star-shohei-ohtanis-translator-fired-after-allegations-of-massive-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese baseball fans bid farewell to ‘lucky charm’ Colonel Sanders statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effigy recovered in 2009 after being thrown into Osaka river by jubilant fans but is in poor state and will be disposed ofA plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken&rsquo;s founder, Colonel Sanders, that was a lucky charm for superstitious Japanese baseball fans has been &ldquo;disposed of&rdquo; 15 years after being dredged out of an Osaka river.Jubilant supporters of Osaka&rsquo;s Hanshin Tigers, known for being Japan&rsquo;s most passionate baseball fans, flung the effigy &ndash; and themselv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-baseball-fans-bid-farewell-to-lucky-charm-colonel-sanders-statue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japanese-baseball-fans-bid-farewell-to-lucky-charm-colonel-sanders-statue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$700m Ohtani drives in run on Dodgers debut as MLB season starts in Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese star joined Dodgers from Angels in huge dealLos Angeles take first game of season 5-2 over San DiegoShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in Wednesday&rsquo;s MLB season opener.The game turned when a routine grounder went through the webbing of the glove of first baseman Jake Cronenworth as the tying run scored.Ohtani went 2 for 5 in his first game since leaving the Los Angeles Angels fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/700m-ohtani-drives-in-run-on-dodgers-debut-as-mlb-season-starts-in-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/700m-ohtani-drives-in-run-on-dodgers-debut-as-mlb-season-starts-in-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colonel Sanders statue in Japan disposed of ‘to break baseball curse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball fans believed success would return to Hanshin Tigers if effigy was thrown awayA plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken&rsquo;s founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for superstitious Japanese baseball fans has been &ldquo;disposed of&rdquo; 15 years after being dredged out of an Osaka river.Jubilant supporters of Osaka&rsquo;s Hanshin Tigers, known for being Japan&rsquo;s most passionate baseball fans, flung the effigy &ndash; and themselves &ndash; into the dirty Dotonbori r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/colonel-sanders-statue-in-japan-disposed-of-to-break-baseball-curse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/colonel-sanders-statue-in-japan-disposed-of-to-break-baseball-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani: a Japanese baseball star so loved even Koreans flock to him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese star is considered one of the most talented players in history. Now he finds himself in an unfamiliar role as a cultural ambassadorThe sport is American, the venue South Korean. But when the LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres open the Major League Baseball season with two games in Seoul this week, all eyes will be on a Japanese superstar: Shohei Ohtani.It says much about Ohtani&rsquo;s singular appeal that South Korean baseball fans are as excited about his imminent presence in the bat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-a-japanese-baseball-star-so-loved-even-koreans-flock-to-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-a-japanese-baseball-star-so-loved-even-koreans-flock-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you win a US senate primary without really trying? This aging LA Dodger did it]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Conservative moderate&rsquo; 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 &ldquo;midlife disaster&rdquo;. Now, at age 75, the former first baseman is finally in the running &ndash; headed for a November face-off with Democratic congressman Adam Schiff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/could-you-win-a-us-senate-primary-without-really-trying-this-aging-la-dodger-did-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/could-you-win-a-us-senate-primary-without-really-trying-this-aging-la-dodger-did-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could you win a US Senate primary without really trying? This ageing LA Dodger did it]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Conservative moderate&rsquo; 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 &ldquo;midlife disaster&rdquo;. Now, at age 75, the former first baseman is finally in the running &ndash; headed for a November face-off with the Democratic congressman Adam Sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/could-you-win-a-us-senate-primary-without-really-trying-this-ageing-la-dodger-did-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/could-you-win-a-us-senate-primary-without-really-trying-this-ageing-la-dodger-did-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrinkflation and see-through pants: MLB’s uniform debacle is a sheer farce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball 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 &rsquo;90s there was this executive with the New York Yankees &ndash; the assistant to the traveling secretary, if memory serves &ndash; who was a big believer in the power of the breathable uniform. But it&rsquo;s unlikely even George Costanza would have cottoned to baseball&rsquo;s latest wardrobe change.Ahe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shrinkflation-and-see-through-pants-mlbs-uniform-debacle-is-a-sheer-farce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shrinkflation-and-see-through-pants-mlbs-uniform-debacle-is-a-sheer-farce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Bellinger signs $80m contract extension with Chicago Cubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal 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&rsquo;t opt out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cody-bellinger-signs-80m-contract-extension-with-chicago-cubs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cody-bellinger-signs-80m-contract-extension-with-chicago-cubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire spring training game since 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former 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&rsquo;s spring training debut marked the first time since 2007 that a woman umpired a major league spring training game, last do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jen-pawol-becomes-first-woman-to-umpire-spring-training-game-since-2007/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jen-pawol-becomes-first-woman-to-umpire-spring-training-game-since-2007/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everyone hates them’: see-through pants add to MLB’s uniform controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB players blast cheap-looking Fanatics-made uniformsPlayers&rsquo; union relaying concerns about see-through pantsMLB&rsquo;s new uniform reveal hasn&rsquo;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 &ndash; first reported by ESPN &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everyone-hates-them-see-through-pants-add-to-mlbs-uniform-controversy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everyone-hates-them-see-through-pants-add-to-mlbs-uniform-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a job’: Angels’ $245m Rendon says baseball never his top priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-a-job-angels-245m-rendon-says-baseball-never-his-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-a-job-angels-245m-rendon-says-baseball-never-his-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Manfred says he will step down as baseball commissioner in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manfred 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rob-manfred-says-he-will-step-down-as-baseball-commissioner-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rob-manfred-says-he-will-step-down-as-baseball-commissioner-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in theft of Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities arrest man in theft of Robinson statue in KansasPolice chief says theft was not a &lsquo;hate-motivated crime&rsquo;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 &ldquo;hate-motivated crime&rdquo; but rather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arrest-made-in-theft-of-jackie-robinson-statue-in-wichita-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arrest-made-in-theft-of-jackie-robinson-statue-in-wichita-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Mets general manager Billy Eppler suspended for faking injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-general-manager-billy-eppler-suspended-for-faking-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-general-manager-billy-eppler-suspended-for-faking-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Jürgen Klopp’s exit signal the end of the golden age of FSG?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/does-jrgen-klopps-exit-signal-the-end-of-the-golden-age-of-fsg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/does-jrgen-klopps-exit-signal-the-end-of-the-golden-age-of-fsg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman says A’s should stay in Oakland]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB team plan to relocate to Nevada from CaliforniaVegas residents have questioned logistics of new stadiumLas Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman isn&rsquo;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&rsquo;s stadium plan &ldquo;does not make sense&rdquo; and A&rsquo;s ownership should go back to the drawing board and pitch a new plan in the Bay Area. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/las-vegas-mayor-carolyn-goodman-says-as-should-stay-in-oakland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/las-vegas-mayor-carolyn-goodman-says-as-should-stay-in-oakland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Witt Jr to sign $289m contract with Royals after just two MLB seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal could rise to $377m if options are taken upShortstop is one of MLB&rsquo;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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bobby-witt-jr-to-sign-289m-contract-with-royals-after-just-two-mlb-seasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bobby-witt-jr-to-sign-289m-contract-with-royals-after-just-two-mlb-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles land ace in trade for former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orioles 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-land-ace-in-trade-for-former-cy-young-winner-corbin-burnes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-land-ace-in-trade-for-former-cy-young-winner-corbin-burnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Jackie Robinson statue will be replaced after more than $160,000 donated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statue 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 &ndash; which would have been the 105th birthday of Jackie Robinson &ndash; an online fundraiser raised more than $160,000 to replace a bronze statue of the baseball legend that was stolen from McAdams Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stolen-jackie-robinson-statue-will-be-replaced-after-more-than-160000-donated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stolen-jackie-robinson-statue-will-be-replaced-after-more-than-160000-donated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles agree $1.725bn sale to Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltimore-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&rsquo;s controlling owner. He has assembled an investment team that includes Ares co-founder Michael Arougheti. Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-agree-1725bn-sale-to-carlyle-group-co-founder-david-rubenstein/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-agree-1725bn-sale-to-carlyle-group-co-founder-david-rubenstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burned remains of stolen Jackie Robinson statue found in Wichita]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statue 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/burned-remains-of-stolen-jackie-robinson-statue-found-in-wichita/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/burned-remains-of-stolen-jackie-robinson-statue-found-in-wichita/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage in Kansas after Jackie Robinson statue cut down and stolen from park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statue 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/outrage-in-kansas-after-jackie-robinson-statue-cut-down-and-stolen-from-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/outrage-in-kansas-after-jackie-robinson-statue-cut-down-and-stolen-from-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beltr&eacute; and Mauer elected to Cooperstown on first tryBilly Wagner, Gary Sheffield fall short of thresholdAdri&aacute;n Beltr&eacute;, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to baseball&rsquo;s Hall of Fame on Tuesday while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short.Beltr&eacute; was picked on 366 of 385 ballots in his first appearance for 95.1%. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adrin-beltr-joe-mauer-and-todd-helton-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adrin-beltr-joe-mauer-and-todd-helton-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stadium first, affordable housing later? US developers dangle homes as perk of big construction deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stadium-first-affordable-housing-later-us-developers-dangle-homes-as-perk-of-big-construction-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/stadium-first-affordable-housing-later-us-developers-dangle-homes-as-perk-of-big-construction-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer criticized for apparent support of US Navy officer jailed in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bauer 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&rsquo;s Nippon Professional Baseball following his suspensio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-star-trevor-bauer-criticized-for-apparent-support-of-us-navy-officer-jailed-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-star-trevor-bauer-criticized-for-apparent-support-of-us-navy-officer-jailed-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets hit with record $101m luxury tax bill after fourth-place finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-hit-with-record-101m-luxury-tax-bill-after-fourth-place-finish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-hit-with-record-101m-luxury-tax-bill-after-fourth-place-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent prize Yoshinobu Yamamoto reportedly joins Dodgers on $325m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/free-agent-prize-yoshinobu-yamamoto-reportedly-joins-dodgers-on-325m-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/free-agent-prize-yoshinobu-yamamoto-reportedly-joins-dodgers-on-325m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani beats Lionel Messi to win second AP male athlete of the year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball 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&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-beats-lionel-messi-to-win-second-ap-male-athlete-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-beats-lionel-messi-to-win-second-ap-male-athlete-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers’ Max Scherzer to miss start of 2024 season after back surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers 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&rsquo;t relieve t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-max-scherzer-to-miss-start-of-2024-season-after-back-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-max-scherzer-to-miss-start-of-2024-season-after-back-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani to defer $680m of $700m Dodgers deal to help new club build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-to-defer-680m-of-700m-dodgers-deal-to-help-new-club-build/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-to-defer-680m-of-700m-dodgers-deal-to-help-new-club-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dodgers see $700m Shohei Ohtani as an investment rather than an expense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles are getting both a brilliant pitcher and hitter in the Japanese star. They&rsquo;ll also reap an enormous boost in incomeCulturally, it&rsquo;s the biggest free agency splash in North American sports since LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami in &ldquo;The Decision&rdquo; in 2010. Monetarily, it&rsquo;s much bigger than that. And competitively, it&rsquo;s a potential trump card in baseball&rsquo;s perpetual arms race between the league&rsquo;s highest-spending clubs.The Los Angeles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-see-700m-shohei-ohtani-as-an-investment-rather-than-an-expense/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-dodgers-see-700m-shohei-ohtani-as-an-investment-rather-than-an-expense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700m, 10-year contract with LA Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-agrees-to-record-700m-10-year-contract-with-la-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-agrees-to-record-700m-10-year-contract-with-la-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees acquire All-Star slugger Juan Soto from Padres in blockbuster trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 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&rsquo;s worst season in three decades.They hope at least one more will follow. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-acquire-all-star-slugger-juan-soto-from-padres-in-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-acquire-all-star-slugger-juan-soto-from-padres-in-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B’s to replace A’s in Oakland with MLB team set for move to Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletics set to relocate to Nevada at end of 2024Minor league team hopes to fill void in city&rsquo;s sports sceneOakland is getting a new minor league baseball team, the Oakland B&rsquo;s. The minor league B&rsquo;s will carry on the city&rsquo;s green-and-gold color scheme. Otherwise, they don&rsquo;t plan to be anything like the A&rsquo;s, whose heartbroken fans they hope to support through the team&rsquo;s painful departure for Las Vegas.The expansion independent club announced plans on Tue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bs-to-replace-as-in-oakland-with-mlb-team-set-for-move-to-vegas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bs-to-replace-as-in-oakland-with-mlb-team-set-for-move-to-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland’s unprecedented triple exodus is a unique sporting tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakland is an acute victim of a stadium-financing racket that has existed for decades. But the loss of the city&rsquo;s three pro sports teams over the past decade is a special kind of tragicProfessional sports&rsquo; exodus from Oakland, California gets sadder all the time. The Golden State Warriors&rsquo; move across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco in 2019 was tough for Oaklanders to swallow. The two cities aren&rsquo;t the same, after all. But at least the Warriors stayed nearby. The NFL&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oaklands-unprecedented-triple-exodus-is-a-unique-sporting-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oaklands-unprecedented-triple-exodus-is-a-unique-sporting-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr voted unanimous MLB MVPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese star&rsquo;s future uncertain as he enters free-agencyAtlanta&rsquo;s Acu&ntilde;a had brilliant season for BravesShohei Ohtani&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-and-ronald-acua-jr-voted-unanimous-mlb-mvps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-and-ronald-acua-jr-voted-unanimous-mlb-mvps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A’s set to move to Vegas after MLB owners approve relocation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team will follow Raiders and Golden Knights to NevadaOakland fans have protested about loss of teamThe Oakland A&rsquo;s are set to leave their home of 55 years after MLB owners reportedly approved the team&rsquo;s move to Las Vegas.The owner of the A&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-set-to-move-to-vegas-after-mlb-owners-approve-relocation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-set-to-move-to-vegas-after-mlb-owners-approve-relocation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki, 50, smashes school window with towering home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese great was instructing high school team in HokkaidoIchiro, 50, will be eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025Ichiro Suzuki doesn&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ichiro-suzuki-50-smashes-school-window-with-towering-home-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ichiro-suzuki-50-smashes-school-window-with-towering-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs to make $40m Craig Counsell highest paid MLB manager in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counsell 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cubs-to-make-40m-craig-counsell-highest-paid-mlb-manager-in-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cubs-to-make-40m-craig-counsell-highest-paid-mlb-manager-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers&rsquo; 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 &ldquo;abduction&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/osakas-baseball-underdogs-hope-one-more-win-will-lift-curse-of-kfc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/osakas-baseball-underdogs-hope-one-more-win-will-lift-curse-of-kfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series champion Rangers are no longer futility posing as a sports team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas 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&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-champion-rangers-are-no-longer-futility-posing-as-a-sports-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-champion-rangers-are-no-longer-futility-posing-as-a-sports-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers 5-0 Arizona Diamondbacks – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 to clinch team&rsquo;s first titleTexas shortstop Corey Seager named World Series MVPNational AnthemUnfortunately, Flavor Flav is not singing the national anthem. Instead it&rsquo;s Dinah Jane of the award-winning pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. It&rsquo;s not her first rodeo, she&rsquo;s done this before, and it went a little something like this. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-5-0-arizona-diamondbacks-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-5-0-arizona-diamondbacks-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers 5-0 Arizona Diamondbacks – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers beat Diamondbacks 5-0 to clinch team&rsquo;s first titleTexas shortstop Corey Seager named World Series MVPNational AnthemUnfortunately, Flavor Flav is not singing the national anthem. Instead it&rsquo;s Dinah Jane of the award-winning pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. It&rsquo;s not her first rodeo, she&rsquo;s done this before, and it went a little something like this. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-5-0-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-5-0-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers win first World Series title in club’s 63-year history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers 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 &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-win-first-world-series-title-in-clubs-63-year-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-win-first-world-series-title-in-clubs-63-year-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers lead Diamondbacks in best-of-seven series 3-1Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavidDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at the Rangers&rsquo; Game 4 win. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-v-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-texas-rangers-v-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers 11-7 Arizona Diamondbacks – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers 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&rsquo;s first pitch to start Game 4 of the World Series. Mantiply ahead of the count 0-1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-11-7-arizona-diamondbacks-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-11-7-arizona-diamondbacks-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers clobber Diamondbacks to move to brink of club’s first World Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas rout Arizona 11-7 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series leadSemien&rsquo;s five RBIs and Seager&rsquo;s home run pace RangersWorld Series Game 4: Texas 11-7 Arizona &ndash; as it happenedMarcus Semien&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-clobber-diamondbacks-to-move-to-brink-of-clubs-first-world-series-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-clobber-diamondbacks-to-move-to-brink-of-clubs-first-world-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers 11-7 Arizona Diamondbacks – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers 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&rsquo;s first pitch to start Game 4 of the World Series. Mantiply ahead of the count 0-1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-11-7-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-11-7-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers&rsquo; Heaney takes mound against D-Backs&rsquo; 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&rsquo;s the report from Game 3 on Monday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-v-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-texas-rangers-v-arizona-diamondbacks-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Seager’s two-run blast gives Rangers World Series Game 3 win over D-Backs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 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 Garc&iacute;a in improving to 9-0 on the road this post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/corey-seagers-two-run-blast-gives-rangers-world-series-game-3-win-over-d-backs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/corey-seagers-two-run-blast-gives-rangers-world-series-game-3-win-over-d-backs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright ends 18-year MLB career ‘because I got a puppy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adam-wainwright-ends-18-year-mlb-career-because-i-got-a-puppy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adam-wainwright-ends-18-year-mlb-career-because-i-got-a-puppy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks crush Rangers to level World Series at one game apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 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 &ndash; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/diamondbacks-crush-rangers-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/diamondbacks-crush-rangers-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 Texas Rangers – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-9-1-texas-rangers-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-9-1-texas-rangers-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 Texas Rangers – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-9-1-texas-rangers-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-9-1-texas-rangers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks look to even Fall Classic after Game 1 defeatSend Hunter at tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s Tom Dart&rsquo;s look back from a thrilling Game 1 at Arlington&rsquo;s Globe Life Field. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-v-texas-rangers-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-arizona-diamondbacks-v-texas-rangers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dingers, D-Backs and Dubya: an unlikely World Series begins in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fall Classic that no one expected began on Friday with a presidential cameo, a walk-off home run in extra innings and first blood to the Rangers. But don&rsquo;t count Arizona out just yetWith one of the most conservative fanbases in Major League Baseball, there could only be one choice to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as the Texas Rangers returned to the World Series for the first time since 2011.The toss from the Dallas librarian and former Rangers co-owner was so low that not even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dingers-d-backs-and-dubya-an-unlikely-world-series-begins-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dingers-d-backs-and-dubya-an-unlikely-world-series-begins-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adolis García’s walk-off homer draws first blood for Rangers in World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas beat Arizona 6-5 in 11 innings in Game 1 of Fall ClassicCorey Seager&rsquo;s game-tying home run saves Rangers in ninthWorld Series Game 1: Arizona 5-6 Texas &ndash; as it happenedAdolis Garc&iacute;a hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager&rsquo;s tying two-run shot in the ninth, and .The Cuban slugger known as El Bombi hit a 3-1 pitch from Miguel Castro into the right-field seats beyond the glove of a leaping Corbin Carroll. It was Garc&iacute;a&rsquo;s second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adolis-garcas-walk-off-homer-draws-first-blood-for-rangers-in-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/adolis-garcas-walk-off-homer-draws-first-blood-for-rangers-in-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks 5-6 Texas Rangers (11 innings) – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas beat Arizona 6-5 in 11 innings in Game 1 of Fall ClassicCorey Seager&rsquo;s game-tying home run saves Rangers in ninthWe&rsquo;re almost in time for the actual baseball! The official broadcast has begun and&hellip; oh wow, not even a big long dramatic montage. I like how more down-to-earth this is compared to the NFL postseason.Derek Jeter interviews former Texas Rangers owner, and current mediocre painter, George W Bush, who is throwing out the first pitch. The broadcast reminds us that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-5-6-texas-rangers-11-innings-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-5-6-texas-rangers-11-innings-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks 5-6 Texas Rangers (11 innings) – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas beat Arizona 6-5 in 11 innings in Game 1 of Fall ClassicCorey Seager&rsquo;s game-tying home run saves Rangers in ninthSend Hunter at tweet at @HunterFelt or email himWe&rsquo;re almost in time for the actual baseball! The official broadcast has begun and&hellip; oh wow, not even a big long dramatic montage. I like how more down-to-earth this is compared to the NFL postseason.Derek Jeter interviews former Texas Rangers owner, and current mediocre painter, George W Bush, who is throwing out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-5-6-texas-rangers-11-innings-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-5-6-texas-rangers-11-innings-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona&rsquo;s Zac Gallen takes hill against Texas&rsquo;s Nathan EovaldiSend Hunter at tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s Alex Kirshner&rsquo;s lookahead to the 119th Fall Classic. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-v-texas-rangers-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-arizona-diamondbacks-v-texas-rangers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2023: Diamondbacks meet Rangers in matchup no one expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 119th World Series begins on Friday night as Arizona and Texas meet for baseball&rsquo;s biggest prize in a matchup that would have seemed all but impossible six weeks agoIf you wanted to place a bet in early September that the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks would be the contestants in World Series, you could have gotten fantastic odds. On 8 September, Arizona&rsquo;s chance to reach the postseason &ndash; not even the World Series, just the playoffs &ndash; was 46.2%, according to F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2023-diamondbacks-meet-rangers-in-matchup-no-one-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2023-diamondbacks-meet-rangers-in-matchup-no-one-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks stun Phillies in Game 7 to reach first World Series in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona beat Philadelphia 4-2 to win first NL pennant since 2001Favored Phils suffer shock loss at home after leading 2-0 and 3-2Corbin Carroll ducked late into the Arizona Diamondbacks&rsquo; clubhouse with his uniform pants stained in dirt &ndash; two stolen bases will get a player dirty &ndash; but was otherwise clean when he was spotted by the rest of his bubbly-bathed teammates.&ldquo;Have yourself a Game 7!&rdquo; jubilant teammates shouted as they chased down the breakout postseason star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/diamondbacks-stun-phillies-in-game-7-to-reach-first-world-series-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/diamondbacks-stun-phillies-in-game-7-to-reach-first-world-series-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-pop band mistakenly sport wrong Rangers shirts at Dallas gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of STAYC wore retro kit for the Glasgow football team instead of baseball jerseys for the Texas Rangers on their US tourA K-pop&rsquo;s band attempt to ingratiate themselves with the local audience in Texas resulted in a fashion faux pas, with the group wearing retro Glasgow Rangers football shirts.STAYC had intended to wear the jerseys of the Texas Rangers baseball team, who this week reached the World Series, for a show in Dallas as part of their US tour. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/k-pop-band-mistakenly-sport-wrong-rangers-shirts-at-dallas-gig/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/k-pop-band-mistakenly-sport-wrong-rangers-shirts-at-dallas-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Rangers reach World Series as Arizona force NLCS Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas beat Houston with ease to win ALCS 4-3Rangers will play Phillies or Diamondbacks in World SeriesAdolis Garc&iacute;a homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached the World Series with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series on Monday night.Garc&iacute;a went deep for the fourth straight game and set a record for RBIs in a postseason series with 15. Corey Seager got things started for the Rangers with a long home run in the first in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-rangers-reach-world-series-as-arizona-force-nlcs-game-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-rangers-reach-world-series-as-arizona-force-nlcs-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Diamondbacks pummel Phillies to force NLCS Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies suffer rare home postseason defeat Series decider will take place on TuesdayTommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr hit back-to-back homers and Merrill Kelly struck out eight to help the Arizona Diamondbacks force Game 7 of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.The Diamondbacks came ready in Game 6 to back up the bold pregame words from manager Torey Lovullo and tamed Phillies bats and the hostile home crowd. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-diamondbacks-pummel-phillies-to-force-nlcs-game-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-diamondbacks-pummel-phillies-to-force-nlcs-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Texas Rangers ease past Houston Astros to send ALCS to Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALCS Game 6: Texas Rangers 9-2 Houston AstrosAdolis Garc&iacute;a&rsquo;s grand slam caps Rangers&rsquo; victoryNathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis Garc&iacute;a helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series on Sunday night.Eovaldi, who also got the win in Game 2, yielded five hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings to improv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-texas-rangers-ease-past-houston-astros-to-send-alcs-to-game-7/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-texas-rangers-ease-past-houston-astros-to-send-alcs-to-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLCS: Wheeler silences Arizona as Phillies move within one win of pennant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resurgent Phils batter Diamondbacks 6-1 in Game 5 of NLCSSchwarber, Harper, Realmuto hit homers as Phillies reboundZack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmulto homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 NL Championship Series lead.Philadelphia moved one win from its second straight World Series appearance, regaining control after wasting late leads in consecuti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-wheeler-silences-arizona-as-phillies-move-within-one-win-of-pennant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2023 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-wheeler-silences-arizona-as-phillies-move-within-one-win-of-pennant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Altuve lifts Astros to brink of World Series as D-Backs level NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clearMoreno&rsquo;s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5 in NLCSJose Altuve thrives under pressure for the Houston Astros, able to stay calm in the biggest October moments even after another bench-clearing fracas against the Texas Rangers.The defending World Series champions are one win from a third consecutive pennant after Altuve&rsquo;s three-run homer in the ninth inning of a wild and testy 5-4 victory over their instate division]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-altuve-lifts-astros-to-brink-of-world-series-as-d-backs-level-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-altuve-lifts-astros-to-brink-of-world-series-as-d-backs-level-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Astros level ALCS with Rangers while D-Backs edge Phillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Texas in Game 4Diamondbacks beat Phillies 2-1 to narrow NLCS deficit to 2-1Jos&eacute; Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez&rsquo;s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4 on Thursday night.Houston, who led 3-0 only four batters into the game, responded immediately after Texas got even on Corey Seager&rsquo;s opposite-field homer i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-astros-level-alcs-with-rangers-while-d-backs-edge-phillies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-astros-level-alcs-with-rangers-while-d-backs-edge-phillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona get back into NLCS as Marte’s walk-off single beats Phillies in Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks beat Phillies 2-1 to narrow NLCS deficit to 2-1Ketel Marte caps three-hit afternoon with a walk-off singleKetel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth inning, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched five and two thirds scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday and close to 2-1 the NL Championship Series.On the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona tied the score on Lourdes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arizona-get-back-into-nlcs-as-martes-walk-off-single-beats-phillies-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arizona-get-back-into-nlcs-as-martes-walk-off-single-beats-phillies-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Scherzer shelled on return as Astros beat Rangers in Game 3 of ALCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros beat Rangers 8-5 to narrow ALCS series deficit to 2-1Max Scherzer pulled after four innings in return from injuryJose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.Texas lost for the first time this postseason after a 7-0 start. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was gone after four innings in his first outing in mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-shelled-on-return-as-astros-beat-rangers-in-game-3-of-alcs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-shelled-on-return-as-astros-beat-rangers-in-game-3-of-alcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLCS: Phillies halfway to World Series after crushing Arizona 10-0 in Game 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schwarber homers twice as Philadelphia whip Arizona 10-0Phillies take two-games-to-none lead in best-of-seven NLCSKyle Schwarber is pounding postseason homers at such a rate that he fits right in with Mickey Mantle and Reggie Jackson.The tattooed slugger is doing it all while powering the Philadelphia Phillies toward a chance for the franchise&rsquo;s first World Series championship since 2008. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-phillies-halfway-to-world-series-after-crushing-arizona-10-0-in-game-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-phillies-halfway-to-world-series-after-crushing-arizona-10-0-in-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sell it dork’: May attacks Oakland A’s owner in withering retirement speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team owner John Fisher plans to move team to Las VegasUnderfunded A&rsquo;s had worst record in baseball in 2023Relief pitcher Trevor May launched an extraordinary attack on Oakland A&rsquo;s owner John Fisher during his retirement announcement on Monday.May, an avid gamer, confirmed his retirement during a Twitch stream. He played for the A&rsquo;s during the 2023 season. The team play in a crumbling stadium, have one of the lowest payrolls in MLB and lost 112 games in 2023, giving them the wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sell-it-dork-may-attacks-oakland-as-owner-in-withering-retirement-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sell-it-dork-may-attacks-oakland-as-owner-in-withering-retirement-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Phillies win opener against D-Backs as Rangers beat Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia take 1-0 lead over Arizona in NLCSTexas are two wins from World Series in ALCSBryce Harper smashed the first pitch he saw on his 31st birthday into the seats, Kyle Schwarber hit his first homer of the postseason and Nick Castellanos also went deep again to power the Philadelphia Phillies past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series on Monday night.Harper held up three fingers on his left hand and one on his right and pretended to blow them out like candl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-phillies-win-opener-against-d-backs-as-rangers-beat-astros/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-phillies-win-opener-against-d-backs-as-rangers-beat-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers shut out Astros to win Game 1 of all-Texas AL Championship Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers take 1-0 lead in best-of-seven seriesJordan Montgomery&rsquo;s gem helps team to victoryJordan Montgomery shut down the Houston Astros and Leody Taveras homered as the Texas Rangers did just enough against Justin Verlander to get a 2-0 win in the opener of the AL Championship Series on Sunday night.Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Taveras provided a two-run lead with his solo homer in the fifth. Evan Carter, a 21-year-old rookie, doubled and scored]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-shut-out-astros-to-win-game-1-of-all-texas-al-championship-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-shut-out-astros-to-win-game-1-of-all-texas-al-championship-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies knock out 104-win Atlanta Braves to book return trip to NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies win 3-1 to complete four-game NLDS win over BravesCastellanos hits two homers to cap historic two-game surge Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory in Game 4 of their NL Division Series on Thursday night that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.Matt Strahm struck out pinch-hitter Vaughn Grissom with runners at the corners to clinch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/philadelphia-phillies-knock-out-104-win-atlanta-braves-to-book-return-trip-to-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/philadelphia-phillies-knock-out-104-win-atlanta-braves-to-book-return-trip-to-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another 100-win season, another humiliation: why the Dodgers fail in the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[LA have been the most consistently successful regular season team in the National League for years. But they stumbled in the postseason once againThe Los Angeles Dodgers achieved a special kind of baseball ignominy on Wednesday night, in the third game of their National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the third inning, Dodgers pitcher Lance Lynn became a successful launching pad for four Arizona home runs. It was the first time a team had homered that many times in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/another-100-win-season-another-humiliation-why-the-dodgers-fail-in-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/another-100-win-season-another-humiliation-why-the-dodgers-fail-in-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I stared right at him’: Harper gets playoff revenge on Braves after Arcia barb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harper hits two more homers as Phils pound Braves 10-2D-backs beat Dodgers 4-2 to reach first NLCS since 2007Astros win 3-2 over Twins to reach seventh straight ALCSWhen gossip spread among the Phillies that Bryce Harper &ndash; of all the superstars to poke &ndash; had been laughed at inside the Braves clubhouse, his teammates dared the slugger to deliver.&ldquo;They looked at me,&rdquo; Harper said, &ldquo;and they were like, &lsquo;What are you going to do?&rsquo;&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-stared-right-at-him-harper-gets-playoff-revenge-on-braves-after-arcia-barb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-stared-right-at-him-harper-gets-playoff-revenge-on-braves-after-arcia-barb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Diamondbacks sweep 100-win Dodgers; Astros oust Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[D-backs beat Dodgers 4-2 to reach first NLCS since 2007Astros win 3-2 over Twins to reach seventh straight ALCSHarper hits two more homers as Phils pound Braves 10-2The hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs.The D-backs return to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 2007, where they&rsquo;ll fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-diamondbacks-sweep-100-win-dodgers-astros-oust-twins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-diamondbacks-sweep-100-win-dodgers-astros-oust-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Rangers set up prospect of all-Texas ALCS by sweeping Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Astros one win from ALCS after beating TwinsRangers reach ALCS for first time since 2011In his first season with Texas, veteran manager Bruce Bochy has guided the Rangers into the AL Championship Series. Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros are one win from making it a Lone Star State affair.Corey Seager and Adolis Garc&iacute;a homered early, Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven smooth innings in another playoff clincher and the Rangers completed a Division Series sweep of the Baltimore Oriole]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-rangers-set-up-prospect-of-all-texas-alcs-by-sweeping-orioles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-rangers-set-up-prospect-of-all-texas-alcs-by-sweeping-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves level NLDS with Phillies on ‘unbelievable’ outfield double play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves rally from 4-0 down to save season with late heroicsHarris&rsquo;s sensational catch sparks game-ending double playBaseball&rsquo;s most potent group of sluggers finally got into the swing of things &ndash; maybe just in time to save the season for the Atlanta Braves.Throw in a game-ending double play for the ages, courtesy of a remarkable catch by Michael Harris II and some astute positioning by Austin Riley, and suddenly this 104-win team has gone from down and out to showing a little p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-level-nlds-with-phillies-on-unbelievable-outfield-double-play/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-level-nlds-with-phillies-on-unbelievable-outfield-double-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Dean Kremer to make playoff debut with family in Israel on mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kramer to start Game 3 with Baltimore&rsquo;s season on lineExtended family of California-born pitcher lives in IsraelIsraeli-American pitcher Dean Kremer will make his first career playoff start for the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night while thinking about family members in Israel, where war has been declared following a deadly incursion by militant group Hamas.Kremer said he has no hesitation about pitching Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Texas Rangers, a game the Orioles have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-dean-kremer-to-make-playoff-debut-with-family-in-israel-on-mind/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-dean-kremer-to-make-playoff-debut-with-family-in-israel-on-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Just bad pitching’: Kershaw pulled after six-run first inning in Dodgers’ playoff loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ace suffers worst start of his 16-year career in 11-2 defeatTexas, Houston and Philadelphia win series openersTexas, Houston, Philadelphia and Arizona are off to fast starts in their best-of-five Division Series.In Los Angeles, Gabriel Moreno&rsquo;s three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, and the Diamondbacks rolled to an 11-2 victory in their NL Division Series opener. Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas and Tommy Pham also homered for Arizon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/just-bad-pitching-kershaw-pulled-after-six-run-first-inning-in-dodgers-playoff-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/just-bad-pitching-kershaw-pulled-after-six-run-first-inning-in-dodgers-playoff-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs 2023 power rankings: breaking down the final eight teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NL and AL division series begin on Saturday afternoon. We rank the remaining eight teams from most likely to least likely to be crowned World Series championsThe 2023 MLB division series begin on Saturday afternoon. Only one team will win 11 more games and hoist the World Series trophy. Will the Houston Astros repeat as champions? Or could the 101-win Baltimore Orioles win their first World Series since 1983?We rank the remaining eight teams from most likely to least likely to lift the commi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-2023-power-rankings-breaking-down-the-final-eight-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-2023-power-rankings-breaking-down-the-final-eight-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets GM Billy Eppler resigned amid MLB investigation, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[General manager of Mets resigned after disastrous seasonAP source indicates Eppler quit amid MLB investigationBilly Eppler quit as New York Mets general manager on Thursday, and a person familiar with the probe said he is under investigation by Major League Baseball.The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-gm-billy-eppler-resigned-amid-mlb-investigation-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-gm-billy-eppler-resigned-amid-mlb-investigation-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB wildcard roundup: Minnesota Twins win first postseason series in 21 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay eliminated quickly for third straight yearDiamondbacks advance two years after 110-loss seasonPhiladelphia Phillies set up meeting with Atlanta BravesCarlos Correa had an RBI single and a quick-twitch tag on a pivotal pickoff throw from Sonny Gray, and the Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 win in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.&ldquo;Everything is October. The mentality is different. I&rsquo;m just giving everything out there, everything I have,&rdquo; Correa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-wildcard-roundup-minnesota-twins-win-first-postseason-series-in-21-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-wildcard-roundup-minnesota-twins-win-first-postseason-series-in-21-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield, Red Sox’ beloved World Series winning pitcher, dies at 57]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield found success with old-fashioned knuckleball pitchPitcher was known for his kindness and generosityTim Wakefield, the knuckleball pitcher who helped the Boston Red Sox win their curse-busting World Series title in 2004 has died at the age of 57.The Red Sox announced his death in a statement on Sunday. Wakefield had brain cancer, according to ex-teammate Curt Schilling, who outed the illness on a podcast last week &ndash; drawing an outpouring of support for Wakefield. The Red Sox confi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tim-wakefield-red-sox-beloved-world-series-winning-pitcher-dies-at-57/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tim-wakefield-red-sox-beloved-world-series-winning-pitcher-dies-at-57/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Kapler out as San Francisco Giants manager with three games left in season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants cut Kapler loose with club at 78-81 and out of playoffsSan Francisco made postseason once in Kapler&rsquo;s four seasonsThe San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday, the first managerial change of 2023 with three days left in the season and the club eliminated from the playoffs.San Francisco are 78-81 going into a season-ending series against the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The 48-year-old Kapler had a 295-248 record over four seasons guiding the Giants, but his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gabe-kapler-out-as-san-francisco-giants-manager-with-three-games-left-in-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gabe-kapler-out-as-san-francisco-giants-manager-with-three-games-left-in-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See you later: emotional support alligator denied entry to Phillies game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security turned away Joie Henney&rsquo;s TikTok-famous, leashed reptile Wally fromPhiladelphia baseball game on WednesdayWally and his companion just wanted to see the Philadelphia Phillies play baseball against the Pittsburgh Pirates like everyone else.After all, he was an emotional support animal. He wore a harness with his name on it. He enjoyed hugs. He looked imposing at just over 5ft long, but he had never bitten anyone. He helped his handler, Joseph &ldquo;Joie&rdquo; Henney, with his yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/see-you-later-emotional-support-alligator-denied-entry-to-phillies-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/see-you-later-emotional-support-alligator-denied-entry-to-phillies-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Phillies fan gifted helmet after irate Bryce Harper flips on umpire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan, 10, catches Harper helmet after ejection of Phillies starHarper signs helmet for fifth grader following on-field spatBryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.This was no ordinary souvenir like a foul ball. Hayden Dorfman, a 10-year-old Phillies fan from Voorhees, New Jersey, had an autographed keepsake he could wear home. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/young-phillies-fan-gifted-helmet-after-irate-bryce-harper-flips-on-umpire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/young-phillies-fan-gifted-helmet-after-irate-bryce-harper-flips-on-umpire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the Philadelphia ‘Pathetics’, the worst baseball team in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oakland A&rsquo;s are closing in on 110 losses this season. But when the franchise was on the east coast they made defeat an art formIt&rsquo;s been a demoralizing season for fans of the Oakland Athletics. The team announced its intention to leave for Las Vegas, and on the field, the A&rsquo;s are wrapping up a historically bad year, playing barely over .300.But this isn&rsquo;t the worst A&rsquo;s team in history. More than a century ago, playing nearly 3,000 miles away, the Philadelphia At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/remembering-the-philadelphia-pathetics-the-worst-baseball-team-in-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/remembering-the-philadelphia-pathetics-the-worst-baseball-team-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates rally from nine down for first time since club’s 1882 inception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh overturn 9-0 deficit to win 13-12 over CincinnatiBooed by home fans, Reds lose ground in NL wildcard race A surprise in 2023 following a 100-loss season, the Cincinnati Reds and their beleaguered bullpen were dealt a staggering blow by the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Pirates overcame a nine-run deficit for the first time since the franchise started play in 1882 as Luis Rivas tied a career-high with five RBIs in a 13-12 victory on Saturday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-rally-from-nine-down-for-first-time-since-clubs-1882-inception/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pittsburgh-pirates-rally-from-nine-down-for-first-time-since-clubs-1882-inception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr becomes fifth player ever in baseball’s 40-40 club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acuna hits 40th homer of season to go with 68 stolen basesBraves star becomes fifth member of exclusive 40-40 clubRonald Acu&ntilde;a Jr joined baseball&rsquo;s exclusive 40-40 club on Friday night by hitting his 40th home run of the season for the Atlanta Braves to go along with his 68 stolen bases.Acu&ntilde;a became the fifth player in major league history to have at least 40 homers and 40 steals in the same year. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-ronald-acua-jr-becomes-fifth-player-ever-in-baseballs-40-40-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-ronald-acua-jr-becomes-fifth-player-ever-in-baseballs-40-40-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel, who managed Phillies to World Series title, suffers stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime manager suffers stroke during medical procedureManuel, 79, led Phillies to 2008 World Series championshipFormer manager Charlie Manuel suffered a stroke Saturday while undergoing a medical procedure in a Florida hospital, the Philadelphia Phillies announced.&ldquo;The hospital was able to attend to Charlie immediately and subsequently remove a blood clot,&rdquo; the team said. &ldquo;The next 24 hours will be crucial to his recovery, and Charlie&rsquo;s family asks that you keep him in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/charlie-manuel-who-managed-phillies-to-world-series-title-suffers-stroke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/charlie-manuel-who-managed-phillies-to-world-series-title-suffers-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani’s locker cleared out at stadium and LA Angels won’t say why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injured star missed his 11th straight game with a muscle injuryTeam will be giving more info about development on SaturdayShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s locker has been mostly cleared out at Angel Stadium, and the Los Angeles Angels declined to say why Friday night.The two-way superstar missed his 11th consecutive game with an oblique muscle injury Friday night when the Angels lost 11-2 to Detroit. Although Ohtani was at the stadium before the game, the soon-to-be free agent&rsquo;s locker was largely em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtanis-locker-cleared-out-at-stadium-and-la-angels-wont-say-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtanis-locker-cleared-out-at-stadium-and-la-angels-wont-say-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani out for rest of season because of oblique injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani will miss rest of 2023 season due to oblique injuryConfusion sparked when Ohtani&rsquo;s locker was found emptyLos Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will miss the rest of the season because of an oblique injury, the team announced on Saturday.Ohtani was placed on the 10-day injured list. He has not played since 3 September because of the oblique injury and his season as a pitcher ended on 23 August because of a torn elbow ligament. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shohei-ohtani-out-for-rest-of-season-because-of-oblique-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shohei-ohtani-out-for-rest-of-season-because-of-oblique-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Angels’ Shoehei Ohtani out for rest of season because of oblique injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani will miss rest of 2023 season due to oblique injuryConfusion sparked when Ohtani&rsquo;s locker was found emptyLos Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will miss the rest of the season because of an oblique injury, the team announced on Saturday.Ohtani was placed on the 10-day injured list. He has not played since 3 September because of the oblique injury and his season as a pitcher ended on 23 August because of a torn elbow ligament. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shoehei-ohtani-out-for-rest-of-season-because-of-oblique-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shoehei-ohtani-out-for-rest-of-season-because-of-oblique-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trea Turner, Philly and the case for not booing a struggling sport star]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Phillies&rsquo; $300m shortstop flopped at the start of the season, the club&rsquo;s notoriously hostile fans decided to shower him with loveThe Philly Shrug is a term that was invented by Daily News columnist Helen Ubi&ntilde;as to describe the average Philadelphian&rsquo;s &ldquo;whaddya-gonna-do&rdquo; attitude toward so many of the city&rsquo;s endemic problems &ndash; the notion that this is just how it is. Although it was coined to describe and explain the public&rsquo;s desensiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trea-turner-philly-and-the-case-for-not-booing-a-struggling-sport-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trea-turner-philly-and-the-case-for-not-booing-a-struggling-sport-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Rangers’ Max Scherzer to miss rest of regular season with muscle strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas star out for season, unlikely for playoffs due to injuryScherzer, 39, joined Rangers from Mets in midseason tradeTexas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the regular season because of a strained muscle in his shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.Rangers general manager Chris Young said it was unlikely Scherzer would be able to pitch in the postseason if Texas qualifies. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-max-scherzer-to-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-muscle-strain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-rangers-max-scherzer-to-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-muscle-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Savannah Bananas show us that sport’s future may not look like sport | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[As sport is gradually supplanted by scripted entertainment, it is starting to resemble something else entirelyThe pitcher walks back to the mound, ball sheathed in his right hand, quietly contemplating his next move. Sixty feet away, the batter raises and cocks his bat in anticipation. Then the pitcher slowly removes his shirt, flings his glove and cap to one side and launches into a sexy rendition of a Celine Dion song, while his teammates gather in formation around him and wave flares. Behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-savannah-bananas-show-us-that-sports-future-may-not-look-like-sport-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-savannah-bananas-show-us-that-sports-future-may-not-look-like-sport-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is surreal’: Alex Cobb loses no-hitter bid with two outs in the ninth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher agonizingly close to majors&rsquo; fifth no-hitter of 2023Giants beat Reds 6-1 as Cobb pitches complete gameAfterward, having come agonizingly to pitching a no-hitter with his family watching in the stands, Alex Cobb took a moment to thank center fielder Austin Slater for the sensational diving catch that preserved the bid.Cobb did the same with San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, offering up some gratitude for being given the opportunity. Kapler stuck with Cobb even as the pitch c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/this-is-surreal-alex-cobb-loses-no-hitter-bid-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/this-is-surreal-alex-cobb-loses-no-hitter-bid-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr knocked to ground as fan seeks selfie during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fans enter the field during seventh inning of gameOutfielder has latest superb game during 14-4 victoryRonald Acu&ntilde;a Jr fended off two fans, including one who made contact with him in right field, while sparking the Atlanta Braves to a 14-4 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.One fan got his arms against Acu&ntilde;a during the middle of the seventh inning, just after Atlanta scored four runs to open a 9-4 lead. He appeared to be trying to take a selfie with the player. Two se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-ronald-acua-jr-knocked-to-ground-as-fan-seeks-selfie-during-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-ronald-acua-jr-knocked-to-ground-as-fan-seeks-selfie-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women injured in shooting at Chicago White Sox game, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago police are investigating a shooting at White Sox gameInvestigators not sure if shots were fired inside or outside parkTwo women were injured on Friday night in a shooting during a White Sox baseball game at Guaranteed Rate Field.Chicago police say a 42-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 26-year-old woman had a graze wound to her abdomen. The 42-year-old woman was in fair condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. The 26-year-old woman refused medical atten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/two-women-injured-in-shooting-at-chicago-white-sox-game-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/two-women-injured-in-shooting-at-chicago-white-sox-game-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels’ Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for rest of season due to ligament tear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-way star could need surgery to repair elbowOhtani, 29, leads major leagues with 44 home runsShohei Ohtani won&rsquo;t pitch for the rest of the season because of a tear in a right elbow ligament, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on Wednesday night.The Angels don&rsquo;t yet know whether Ohtani will need surgery to repair the UCL ligament nearly five years after the two-way superstar first had Tommy John surgery. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-shohei-ohtani-wont-pitch-for-rest-of-season-due-to-ligament-tear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-shohei-ohtani-wont-pitch-for-rest-of-season-due-to-ligament-tear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Yankees face their first losing season in 30 years. Things may get worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team won the AL East by seven games last year. This season a series of injuries and a lack of depth have hit them hardAn unsuccessful season for the New York Yankees typically means one where they don&rsquo;t reach the World Series. No MLB team holds itself to higher standards, so it&rsquo;s little wonder there&rsquo;s a sense of despair in the Bronx as it becomes clear that the 2023 squad will miss out on the playoffs altogether. In fact, the Yankees are in danger of putting together their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-yankees-face-their-first-losing-season-in-30-years-things-may-get-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-yankees-face-their-first-losing-season-in-30-years-things-may-get-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays’ Wander Franco placed on leave amid allegations of underage relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay support MLB decision over All-Star shortstop22-year-old has not been charged with any crimesWander Franco was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball on Tuesday while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the All-Star shortstop for an alleged relationship with an underage girl.The 22-year-old will be paid and receive service time while on administrative leave under an agreement with the players&rsquo; association. There is no timetable for a dec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-wander-franco-placed-on-leave-amid-allegations-of-underage-relationship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-wander-franco-placed-on-leave-amid-allegations-of-underage-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR authorities investigate claims MLB star Wander Franco had relationship with minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegations circulated on social media over the weekendShortstop has been placed on MLB&rsquo;s restricted listAuthorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to a statement on Monday from the country&rsquo;s office of the attorney general.The Rays had earlier placed the 22-year-old on the restricted list, a move that will sideline Franco for at least six games while MLB investigates socia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dr-authorities-investigate-claims-mlb-star-wander-franco-had-relationship-with-minor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dr-authorities-investigate-claims-mlb-star-wander-franco-had-relationship-with-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB looks into social media involving Rays’ Franco as short stop misses game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posts have been circulating on social mediaESPN reports player did not travel to San FranciscoMajor League Baseball is looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco, Tampa Bay said on Sunday.Franco did not play in Sunday&rsquo;s 9-2 loss to Cleveland. ESPN also reported that Franco did not travel with the team for their upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-looks-into-social-media-involving-rays-franco-as-short-stop-misses-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-looks-into-social-media-involving-rays-franco-as-short-stop-misses-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles are a dream on the field. Behind the scenes it’s different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baltimore have been the baseball season&rsquo;s unlikeliest success story. But their ownership&rsquo;s taste for self-made controversy has threatened to dwarf the feelgood tenor at Camden YardsWith her Baltimore Orioles-themed Hawaiian shirt draped over her Baltimore Orioles T-shirt, Maureen Hall has been hooked on baseball since she was seven years old. The clacking sound of metal baseball spikes reminds her of the time she caught eyes with franchise legend Brooks Robinson as he jogged onto the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baltimore-orioles-are-a-dream-on-the-field-behind-the-scenes-its-different/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baltimore-orioles-are-a-dream-on-the-field-behind-the-scenes-its-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles broadcaster apparently removed for unflattering stats on team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team say Kevin Brown will return to air in near futureOther broadcasters push back on team&rsquo;s decisionThe Baltimore Orioles say broadcaster Kevin Brown will be back on the air soon after reports that he had been removed after highlighting the team&rsquo;s poor record in road games against the Tampa Bay Rays.The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, reported that Brown was taken off the air over his comments on a MASN-TV broadcast on 23 July. He pointed out that the Orioles were already 3-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-broadcaster-apparently-removed-for-unflattering-stats-on-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-broadcaster-apparently-removed-for-unflattering-stats-on-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson and Ramírez banned for fight that sparked White Sox-Guardians brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anderson suspended for six games, Ram&iacute;rez for threePlayers and coaches joined in after players squared offChicago&rsquo;s Tim Anderson has been suspended six games and Cleveland&rsquo;s Jos&eacute; Ram&iacute;rez for three games by Major League Baseball for fighting and sparking a lengthy, wild brawl between the White Sox and Guardians on Saturday night.MLB announced the discipline for Anderson and Ram&iacute;rez on Monday along with other suspensions and fines following one of baseball&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anderson-and-ramrez-banned-for-fight-that-sparked-white-sox-guardians-brawl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anderson-and-ramrez-banned-for-fight-that-sparked-white-sox-guardians-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros trade for Justin Verlander amid Mets’ deadline selloff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros have deal in place to acquire ace pitcher from MetsVerlander, 40, has 6-5 record with 3.15 ERA this seasonThree-time Cy Young winner played for Houston last yearThe Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn&rsquo;t announc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-trade-for-justin-verlander-amid-mets-deadline-selloff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-trade-for-justin-verlander-amid-mets-deadline-selloff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB pays $185m to minor leaguers over alleged minimum wage violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terms of settlement were agreed to last yearAbout 24,000 players are eligible for paymentsMajor League Baseball has paid its $185m settlement of a lawsuit by minor leaguers alleging violations of minimum wage laws.Under terms of the settlement agreed to last year, about 24,000 players who competed from 2009 to 2022 were eligible to share the money, with estimated payments to players averaging in the $5,000 to $5,500 range. MLB said Monday it had transferred the money to JND Legal Administration,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-pays-185m-to-minor-leaguers-over-alleged-minimum-wage-violations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-pays-185m-to-minor-leaguers-over-alleged-minimum-wage-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels’ Taylor Ward suffers facial fractures after taking 91mph pitch to head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder released from hospital after receiving treatmentPitcher Alek Manoah says incident was &lsquo;worst feeling&rsquo;Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures on Sunday, a day after he was hit by a 91mph pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah.Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital after being struck in the fifth inning of Saturday&rsquo;s game, which the Angels lost 6-1. He was discharged from hospital on Saturday evening. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-taylor-ward-suffers-facial-fractures-after-taking-91mph-pitch-to-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-taylor-ward-suffers-facial-fractures-after-taking-91mph-pitch-to-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels’ Taylor Ward suffers facial fractures after taking 91 mph pitch to head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder released from hospital after receiving treatmentPitcher Alek Manoah says incident was &lsquo;worst feeling&rsquo;Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was placed on the 10-day injured list with facial fractures on Sunday, a day after he was hit by a 91 mph pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah.Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital after being struck in the fifth inning of Saturday&rsquo;s game, which is the Angels lost 6-1. He was released from hospital on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-taylor-ward-suffers-facial-fractures-after-taking-91-mph-pitch-to-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-taylor-ward-suffers-facial-fractures-after-taking-91-mph-pitch-to-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Scherzer traded to Texas Rangers by downsizing Mets after ace OKs deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surprise AL West leaders make all-in trade for Max ScherzerSell-off continues for Mets, baseball&rsquo;s biggest disappointmentThe Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn&rsquo;t been announced. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-traded-to-texas-rangers-by-downsizing-mets-after-ace-oks-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-traded-to-texas-rangers-by-downsizing-mets-after-ace-oks-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moribund New York Mets raise white flag on season with Robertson trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most expensive team ever positions self as sellers at deadlineRobinson traded to Marlins for two teenage minor leaguers The New York Mets began the process of dismantling the team with the largest payroll of all-time late Thursday night, trading closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two teenage minor leaguers.The Mets, who began the season with a $353m payroll, beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 to improve to 48-54. They are seven games behind the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moribund-new-york-mets-raise-white-flag-on-season-with-robertson-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moribund-new-york-mets-raise-white-flag-on-season-with-robertson-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels appear set on keeping superstar Ohtani as they strengthen roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halos acquired pitchers on Wednesday for playoff push Two-way threat Ohtani can leave in free agency this winterThe Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo L&oacute;pez from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, signaling their determination to contend for a playoff spot with Shohei Ohtani.The Angels traded two of their top minor league prospects &ndash; left-hander Ky Bush and catcher Edgar Quero &ndash; to the White Sox, who got a solid return for two talented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-appear-set-on-keeping-superstar-ohtani-as-they-strengthen-roster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-appear-set-on-keeping-superstar-ohtani-as-they-strengthen-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailblazer Kim Ng is leading the Marlins’ MLB playoff charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-time baseball executive became the first female general manager in the majors in 2021. But she is keen to credit others in the gameThe Miami Marlins are six games into an eight-game losing streak when Kim Ng, the club&rsquo;s general manager, speaks with Guardian. Despite the slump, Ng doesn&rsquo;t place too much focus on the team&rsquo;s recent play ahead of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s 1 August trade deadline.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s hard to take six games out of 162 and make that the &lsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trailblazer-kim-ng-is-leading-the-marlins-mlb-playoff-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trailblazer-kim-ng-is-leading-the-marlins-mlb-playoff-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first female GM in baseball is leading the Marlins’ playoff charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Ng became the first female general manager in the majors in 2021. But she is keen to credit others in the gameThe Miami Marlins are six games into an eight-game losing streak when Kim Ng, the club&rsquo;s general manager, speaks with Guardian. Despite the slump, Ng doesn&rsquo;t place too much focus on the team&rsquo;s recent play ahead of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s 1 August trade deadline.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s hard to take six games out of 162 and make that the &lsquo;flag&rsquo; of your sea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-first-female-gm-in-baseball-is-leading-the-marlins-playoff-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-first-female-gm-in-baseball-is-leading-the-marlins-playoff-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884 … and lose to Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play comes during 7-1 defeat to Boston on TuesdayLast team to achieve feat were the Boston BeaneatersThe Atlanta Braves achieved a piece of history on Tuesday night, turning an 8-3-5 triple play for only the second time ever in the major leagues.Center fielder Michael Harris caught a shallow fly by the Boston Red Sox&rsquo; Triston Casas and threw to first base after Adam Duvall had strayed too far towards second base. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-turn-first-8-3-5-triple-play-since-1884-and-lose-to-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-turn-first-8-3-5-triple-play-since-1884-and-lose-to-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Angels wasted the primes of Trout and Ohtani, two all-time greats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Angels have had two brilliant players at their disposal over the last few years. And they haven&rsquo;t reached the postseason in almost a decadeThe good news for the Los Angeles Angels is that they&rsquo;re still technically in the playoff hunt heading into the 1 August MLB trade deadline. That is also the bad news. You see, that slim hope of a postseason berth complicates their upcoming decision on whether to trade the greatest player in baseball or risk losing him in free agency and gain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-the-angels-wasted-the-primes-of-trout-and-ohtani-two-all-time-greats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-the-angels-wasted-the-primes-of-trout-and-ohtani-two-all-time-greats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elias Díaz sparks National League to first MLB All-Star Game win since 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elias D&iacute;az&rsquo;s two-run home run helps NL to 3-2 victoryNL snap nine-game losing streak in midsummer classicElias D&iacute;az hit a two-run homer off F&eacute;lix Bautista in the eighth inning, and the National League snapped a nine-game losing streak in the All-Star Game with a 3-2 win over the American League on Tuesday night.The NL won for the first time since an 8-0 victory in 2012 in Kansas City thanks to D&iacute;az, a catcher who became the first Rockies player to win the All-St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/elias-daz-sparks-national-league-to-first-mlb-all-star-game-win-since-2012/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/elias-daz-sparks-national-league-to-first-mlb-all-star-game-win-since-2012/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero Jr completes father-son double with Home Run Derby title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guerrero Jr outlasts Arozarena to win All-Star Home Run DerbyToronto Blue Jays star matches father&rsquo;s victory in 2007 contestOf course a Junior had to do something special in Seattle.Vladimir Guerrero Jr won the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, matching Vladimir Sr&rsquo;s 2007 title to become the first father-son duo to accomplish the feat. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/vladimir-guerrero-jr-completes-father-son-double-with-home-run-derby-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/vladimir-guerrero-jr-completes-father-son-double-with-home-run-derby-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Errant throw from Orioles’ Henderson injures cameraman at Yankee Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel injured by wild throwSpokesperson says Stendal was hospitalized and consciousA cameraman was injured Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium and taken to the hospital after he was hit in the head by a wild throw from Baltimore Orioles rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson.Positioned right next to the New York Yankees&rsquo; dugout on the first-base side, Pete Stendel of YES Network was struck by a hurried throw from Henderson, who fired high to first as he tried to compl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/errant-throw-from-orioles-henderson-injures-cameraman-at-yankee-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/errant-throw-from-orioles-henderson-injures-cameraman-at-yankee-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A story that didn’t used to be told’: the rise and fall of baseball’s Negro Leagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[In eye-opening documentary The League, director Sam Pollard tells a fully-rounded tale of how Black baseball used to thrive Sam Pollard inherited his love for baseball from his father, a fan of the St Louis Cardinals &ndash; Black America&rsquo;s team in the 1960s. Growing up in New York just made it a long-distance affair. &ldquo;They had some phenomenal players,&rdquo; Pollard recalls to the Guardian. &ldquo;Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Bob Gibson, Bill White. And then when I got to be 14, 15 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-story-that-didnt-used-to-be-told-the-rise-and-fall-of-baseballs-negro-leagues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-story-that-didnt-used-to-be-told-the-rise-and-fall-of-baseballs-negro-leagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A story that didn’t used to be told’: the rise and fall of baseball’s Negro League]]></title><description><![CDATA[In eye-opening documentary The League, director Sam Pollard tells a fully-rounded tale of how Black baseball used to thrive Sam Pollard inherited his love for baseball from his father, a fan of the St Louis Cardinals &ndash; Black America&rsquo;s team in the 1960s. Growing up in New York just made it a long-distance affair. &ldquo;They had some phenomenal players,&rdquo; Pollard recalls to the Guardian. &ldquo;Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Bob Gibson, Bill White. And then when I got to be 14, 15 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-story-that-didnt-used-to-be-told-the-rise-and-fall-of-baseballs-negro-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-story-that-didnt-used-to-be-told-the-rise-and-fall-of-baseballs-negro-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Angels’ Mike Trout expected to miss at least one month with broken wrist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time AL MVP placed on IL with with broken hamateTrout, 31, was hitting .263 with 18 home runs and 44 RBIsAll-Star outfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels said he anticipates returning this season despite a broken left wrist suffered when he fouled off a pitch Monday night.&ldquo;Of course,&rdquo; Trout said Tuesday, a few hours after the Angels announced he was placed on the 10-day injured list with broken hamate. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-mike-trout-expected-to-miss-at-least-one-month-with-broken-wrist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-mike-trout-expected-to-miss-at-least-one-month-with-broken-wrist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine innings in 51 minutes: Major League Baseball’s fastest game ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball&rsquo;s pace-of-play rules have made for quicker games than in recent memory. But they&rsquo;ll be hard-pressed to approach the all-time record set by the Giants and Phillies in 1919 No matter how many rules Major League Baseball adds to speed up play, it is safe to say that no two teams will ever be able to beat the record for the fastest nine-inning game in big-league history: 51 minutes. Not one hour and 51 minutes. Fifty-one minutes.On 28 September 1919, five days before the Cincinn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nine-innings-in-51-minutes-major-league-baseballs-fastest-game-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nine-innings-in-51-minutes-major-league-baseballs-fastest-game-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch perfect: MLB’s pace-of-play rules are showing that less is more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some thought Major League Baseball games with pitch clocks might feel forced, rushed, even gimmicky. But the new rules have proven to be a rousing successThe time &ndash; emphasis on time &ndash; has come to declare that Major League Baseball has nailed its effort to speed up games. MLB people always talked about wanting to finish games in less than three hours, but they never could make it happen. Now they have.The average time of a game in the first two-plus months of the season is 2hr 40min &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-perfect-mlbs-pace-of-play-rules-are-showing-that-less-is-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-perfect-mlbs-pace-of-play-rules-are-showing-that-less-is-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán hurls 24th perfect game in MLB history]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York pitcher throws first perfect game in MLB since 2012Germ&aacute;n becomes fourth Yankee to achieve rare pitching featSince arriving in the big leagues six years ago, Domingo Germ&aacute;n has been anything but perfect.Until now. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-pitcher-domingo-germn-hurls-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-pitcher-domingo-germn-hurls-24th-perfect-game-in-mlb-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels’ Ohtani becomes sixth player with two homers and 10 Ks since 1893]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-way star hits two home runs and strikes out 10 battersNo AL pitcher had completed the feat in nearly 60 yearsShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s combination of power and pitching is unmatched by any player in baseball.On Tuesday, the superstar from Japan used them to accomplish something that had not been done by an American League pitcher in nearly 60 years &ndash; and achieved by only five others since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-ohtani-becomes-sixth-player-with-two-homers-and-10-ks-since-1893/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-ohtani-becomes-sixth-player-with-two-homers-and-10-ks-since-1893/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Jordan Lyles made a $50m career out of the art of losing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does the Kansas City pitcher keep getting chances to lose? Sometimes it&rsquo;s easy to underestimate those athletes for whom availability is a virtue The poet Elizabeth Bishop once wrote that &ldquo;the art of losing isn&rsquo;t hard to master.&rdquo; The exception to that rule may be Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jordan Lyles, who has proven it takes a special kind of talent to consistently lose at the major league level. He&rsquo;s shown, in fact, it&rsquo;s possible to make a nice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-jordan-lyles-made-a-50m-career-out-of-the-art-of-losing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-jordan-lyles-made-a-50m-career-out-of-the-art-of-losing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home runs and cricket greats mean happy welcome for MLB in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Louis Cardinals played the Chicago Cubs, enhanced by the guest presence of Jimmy Anderson and Nathan LyonCricket and its long&#8209;lost rogue cousin, baseball, enjoyed an emotional reunion over the weekend. Jimmy Anderson pitched in front of a crowd almost twice as big as any he has bowled in front of in England, and in all more than 100,000 people attended a two&#8209;game series between the Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals at the London Stadium, constituting a mere 0.08% of the Major Le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/home-runs-and-cricket-greats-mean-happy-welcome-for-mlb-in-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/home-runs-and-cricket-greats-mean-happy-welcome-for-mlb-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels notch MLB’s third-largest win since 1900 with 25-1 rout of Rockies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angels set franchise marks for runs, hits and margin of winVictory includes 13-run third-inning against ColoradoThe Los Angeles Angels got started early and then kept piling on the runs. The only question was how many they&rsquo;d finish with.Mike Trout, Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss hit homers on consecutive pitches to open a 13-run third inning and Mickey Moniak capped it win a two-run homer in the Angels&rsquo; record-setting 25-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Continue readi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-notch-mlbs-third-largest-win-since-1900-with-25-1-rout-of-rockies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-notch-mlbs-third-largest-win-since-1900-with-25-1-rout-of-rockies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors urge ‘Macon Bacon’ baseball team change its name: ‘You wouldn’t have Team Asbestos’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group advocate for Georgia summer baseball team to be renamed &lsquo;Macon Facon Bacon&rsquo; to promote vegetarian food choicesA Georgia summer baseball team named the Macon Bacon has found itself at the center of a porcine polemic as a group of doctors is urging this outfit to change its name and promote vegetarian &ldquo;alternatives&rdquo;.The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which promotes plant-based eating, is advocating for the team to be renamed &ldquo;Macon Facon Bacon&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doctors-urge-macon-bacon-baseball-team-change-its-name-you-wouldnt-have-team-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doctors-urge-macon-bacon-baseball-team-change-its-name-you-wouldnt-have-team-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London calling for devout MLB fans as historic rivalry goes international | Matthew Engel]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s national pastime briefly heads to the UK, with St Louis facing the Chicago Cubs in front of an unusual audienceOne novel import to the playing fields of England has suffered an intellectual setback this week: the concept of Test cricket as an exercise in fun, joy and innovation. Now here comes another alien.This weekend America&rsquo;s national pastime stages a brief incursion onto these shores to see if it might be fertile ground for expansion. Forget Bazball for a moment, here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-calling-for-devout-mlb-fans-as-historic-rivalry-goes-international-matthew-engel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-calling-for-devout-mlb-fans-as-historic-rivalry-goes-international-matthew-engel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London calling for devout Major League Baseball fans and lovable losers | Matthew Engel]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s national pastime briefly heads to the UK, with St Louis facing the Chicago Cubs in front of an unusual audienceOne novel import to the playing fields of England has suffered an intellectual setback this week: the concept of Test cricket as an exercise in fun, joy and innovation. Now here comes another alien.This weekend America&rsquo;s national pastime stages a brief incursion onto these shores to see if it might be fertile ground for expansion. Forget Bazball for a moment, here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-calling-for-devout-major-league-baseball-fans-and-lovable-losers-matthew-engel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-calling-for-devout-major-league-baseball-fans-and-lovable-losers-matthew-engel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luis Arráez and the quest for baseball’s elusive .400 barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Marlins second baseman&rsquo;s exceptional season has given him a chance to do something no one has achieved in the majors since 1941&ldquo;Baseball is hard,&rdquo; Luis Arr&aacute;ez says bluntly. Although the reigning American League batting champion is having an overall excellent season at the plate, he&rsquo;s in the middle two-game hitless streak when he speaks with the Guardian. In a testament to the exceptional nature of his year this far, however, the Miami Marlins second basem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/luis-arrez-and-the-quest-for-baseballs-elusive-400-barrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/luis-arrez-and-the-quest-for-baseballs-elusive-400-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics’ stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletics clear major hurdle in relocation from Oakland to VegasLawmakers approve public funds for portion of $1.5bn stadiumFinal version of bill earmarks $380m in taxpayer money for parkThe Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5bn stadium with a retractable roof.The deal that backers said will help further establish Las Vegas as the new &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/athletics-stadium-deal-wins-final-legislative-approval-in-nevada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/athletics-stadium-deal-wins-final-legislative-approval-in-nevada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A’s fans stage ‘reverse boycott’ at plans to move team to Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds demand owner sells team rather than relocateFans chant and throw garbage on to field in protestFurious Oakland Athletics fans came en masse with a single message to owner John Fisher. &ldquo;Sell the team!&rdquo; they chanted thousands of times during the A&rsquo;s 2-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays.Friends Brian Guido and Scott Finney of Sacramento left work early on Tuesday because they did not want to miss the festivities a couple of hours away in Oakland. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-fans-stage-reverse-boycott-at-plans-to-move-team-to-vegas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-fans-stage-reverse-boycott-at-plans-to-move-team-to-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US culture wars come to baseball as MLB celebrates Pride month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The league has made efforts to welcome LGBTQ+ people into ballparks but recent pushback has shown that large parts of the sport remain conservativeWhen the Los Angeles Dodgers arranged their latest annual Pride Night the team probably did not envision facing opponents from the Catholic League as well as the National League.Gamedays that celebrate LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives such as rainbow-themed uniforms and drag queens throwing out the ceremonial first pitch are commonplace, and unt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-culture-wars-come-to-baseball-as-mlb-celebrates-pride-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-culture-wars-come-to-baseball-as-mlb-celebrates-pride-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia has bought into soccer and golf. Will the NBA and NFL be next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kingdom has extended its soft power through several sporting projects. There are signs that an expansion into US professional leagues could be nextEarlier this week, golf&rsquo;s civil war came to an abrupt end when the PGA Tour announced plans to merge commercial operations with its Saudi-funded arch-rival, LIV Golf.The shock announcement marked the culmination of a year of disruption, player poaching and heated litigation. It also brought attention to Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s growing ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/saudi-arabia-has-bought-into-soccer-and-golf-will-the-nba-and-nfl-be-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/saudi-arabia-has-bought-into-soccer-and-golf-will-the-nba-and-nfl-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sports leagues postpone games amid air quality concerns from wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB will discuss postponing games in New York, PhiladelphiaNYRA says training went on as planned ahead of Belmont StakesNWSL and WNBA announce postponements due to air qualityMajor League Baseball plans to discuss whether to postpone games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.The New York Yankees are scheduled to host the Chicago White Sox, and the Philadelphia Phillies are slated to host Detroit. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-sports-leagues-postpone-games-amid-air-quality-concerns-from-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-sports-leagues-postpone-games-amid-air-quality-concerns-from-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas ace Jacob deGrom set for season-ending surgery after inking $185m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oft-injured Rangers ace to have season-ending elbow surgeryStar right-hander signed $185m, five-year contract in offseasonTexas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, cutting short his first season after the oft-injured right-hander signed a $185m, five-year contract with the Rangers.General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on surgery came after an MRI on deGrom&rsquo;s ailing right elbow. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-ace-jacob-degrom-set-for-season-ending-surgery-after-inking-185m-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/texas-ace-jacob-degrom-set-for-season-ending-surgery-after-inking-185m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge crashes through door to make potential MLB catch of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slugger makes spectacular grab in Yankees win over DodgersStar also hits 19th homer of the season during 6-3 victoryYankees star Aaron Judge crashed through the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch during New York&rsquo;s 6-3 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday.Judge may have saved a run for the Yankees with his sprinting catch on JD Martinez&rsquo;s liner into the right field corner with Max Muncy on first base and nobody out. The AL MVP made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-crashes-through-door-to-make-potential-mlb-catch-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-crashes-through-door-to-make-potential-mlb-catch-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays’ Bass sorry for anti-LGBTQ post as Kershaw backs Christian Faith Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pride Nights have received backlash from some athletesKershaw and Bass say they support LGBTQ+ communityToronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass apologized on Tuesday for expressing support on social media for anti-LGBTQ+ boycotts of Target and Bud Light.Bass shared a post on his Instagram stories on Monday urging others to spurn the companies over support they showed for the LGBTQ+ community. Both companies are dealing with fallout from those campaigns, which have included hostile and homophobic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-jays-bass-sorry-for-anti-lgbtq-post-as-kershaw-backs-christian-faith-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-jays-bass-sorry-for-anti-lgbtq-post-as-kershaw-backs-christian-faith-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill would see Nevada pay $380m for Athetics’ stadium on Vegas strip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation sets $380m price from Nevada to build A&rsquo;s stadiumPublic funding t come from state tax credits and county bondsA bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380m for a potential 30,000 seat, $1.5bn retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.The bulk of the public funding would come from $180m in transferable tax credits from the state and $120m in county bonds, which can vary based on interest rate returns. Clark County also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bill-would-see-nevada-pay-380m-for-athetics-stadium-on-vegas-strip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bill-would-see-nevada-pay-380m-for-athetics-stadium-on-vegas-strip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College baseball player dies while dismantling makeshift dugout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Mercado, 19, suffered head injury and died on TuesdayMiddle infielder had just finished first season for Central PennA college baseball player died after he was struck in the face when a makeshift dugout he was helping to dismantle collapsed on him this week.Angel Mercado, 19, was a middle infielder who had just completed his freshman season at Division II Central Penn College. He had been playing in a summer recreation league that held its games and practices in a park in Harrisburg. Cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/college-baseball-player-dies-while-dismantling-makeshift-dugout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/college-baseball-player-dies-while-dismantling-makeshift-dugout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘More than baseball’: how the Savannah Bananas became the greatest show in sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collegiate summer league team from Georgia has become a TikTok sensation by leaning into fast-paced entertainment and leaving baseball as you know it in the dustIf you like baseball and use social media, you&rsquo;ve likely already encountered the Savannah Bananas. The team is something of a social-media darling, especially on TikTok &ndash; the Bananas&rsquo; more than 6m million followers on the app significantly outnumber those of every franchise in Major League Baseball (as well as every t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-baseball-how-the-savannah-bananas-became-the-greatest-show-in-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-baseball-how-the-savannah-bananas-became-the-greatest-show-in-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A’s and Nevada leaders reach tentative deal for $1.5bn ballpark on Vegas strip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A&rsquo;s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreementState treasurer says deal will minimize risk to taxpayersNevada&rsquo;s Republican governor Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much the state will contribute to a $1.5bn Las Vegas ballpark.The tentative agreement outlined in a joint statement indicates a funding bill will be introduced in the Nevada Legi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/as-and-nevada-leaders-reach-tentative-deal-for-15bn-ballpark-on-vegas-strip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/as-and-nevada-leaders-reach-tentative-deal-for-15bn-ballpark-on-vegas-strip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland rookie kills bird with 100 mph line drive in ‘unfortunate sacrifice’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird had wandered on to infield grass during MLB gameWill Brennan issues apology after death of animalCleveland&rsquo;s rookie outfielder Will Brennan hit a hard grounder that accidentally killed a bird that had wandered on to the infield grass during the Guardians&rsquo; 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.In the second inning, Brennan, a left-handed hitter, went the other way with a fastball from Chicago&rsquo;s Jesse Scholtens. The liner connected with the small bird, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cleveland-rookie-kills-bird-with-100-mph-line-drive-in-unfortunate-sacrifice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cleveland-rookie-kills-bird-with-100-mph-line-drive-in-unfortunate-sacrifice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays’ Jackson says he was tipping pitches against Yankees’ Aaron Judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Jays right-hander says he believes he was tipping pitchesJackson says Yankees coach could have seen his grip on ballToronto Blue Jays right-hander Jay Jackson says he believes he was tipping his pitches when New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homered against him Monday night.That at-bat was quickly scrutinized when cameras caught Judge taking unusual glances toward the first-base line moments before Jackson delivered. Many questioned whether someone on the Yankees was signaling to the 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-jays-jackson-says-he-was-tipping-pitches-against-yankees-aaron-judge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-jays-jackson-says-he-was-tipping-pitches-against-yankees-aaron-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge denies looking for signal before hitting home run against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger says he was distracted by teammates&rsquo; yellingBroadcasters speculate Judge was looking for signalAaron Judge said he was trying to identify which of his Yankees teammates was yelling at plate umpire Clint Vondrak when he peeked into his own dugout before hitting a 462-foot home run in Toronto on Monday night.Toronto&rsquo;s broadcasters noticed Judge glancing at the dugout before his homer and speculated he was looking for some kind of signal. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-denies-looking-for-signal-before-hitting-home-run-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-denies-looking-for-signal-before-hitting-home-run-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies pitcher Feltner fractures skull after taking 93 mph line-drive to head]]></title><description><![CDATA[26-year-old was taken to hospital after being hit during gamePitcher did not appear to lose consciousness after incidentThe Colorado Rockies say pitcher Ryan Feltner suffered a fractured skull after being struck in the head by a line drive against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.Nick Castellanos lined a 1-0 slider back to the mound at 92.7 mph in the second inning of the game. The ball hit the back of Feltner&rsquo;s head. The right-hander immediately collapsed to the ground as the ball de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-pitcher-feltner-fractures-skull-after-taking-93-mph-line-drive-to-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-pitcher-feltner-fractures-skull-after-taking-93-mph-line-drive-to-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s baseball prodigy has a fastball that could take her to the major league | Erin Delahunty]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the world&rsquo;s fastest female pitcher, 18-year-old Genevieve Beacom is smashing norms and fielding interest from US collegesAn Australian baseball prodigy believed to be the fastest female pitcher on the planet is fielding interest from US colleges and quietly dreaming of becoming the first woman to pitch in Major League Baseball.Genevieve Beacom, 18, a left-hand pitcher with a 138kph fastball and mean curveball, who last year became the first female to play for a professional team in Aust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australias-baseball-prodigy-has-a-fastball-that-could-take-her-to-the-major-league-erin-delahunty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australias-baseball-prodigy-has-a-fastball-that-could-take-her-to-the-major-league-erin-delahunty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Phillies game delayed after spectator falls over railing into bullpen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan tumbles over railing into bullpen at Phillies gameIncident took place during first inning on Friday nightA spectator was taken to a trauma center after falling over a protective railing and into the Red Sox bullpen while reaching for a baseball in the first inning of Boston&rsquo;s game against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.The fan was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, according to medical personnel on the scene, after he tumbled one level from an open conco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-phillies-game-delayed-after-spectator-falls-over-railing-into-bullpen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-phillies-game-delayed-after-spectator-falls-over-railing-into-bullpen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball’s last dive bar: Farewell to the crumbling Oakland Coliseum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stadium that&rsquo;s prompted the Athletics&rsquo; move to Las Vegas was just as outdated and unfashionable as advertised. Naturally, I lovedOakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the fifth-oldest stadium in Major League Baseball and the home of the A&rsquo;s since 1968, has been called baseball&rsquo;s last dive bar. A brutalist concrete doughnut short on grandeur and long on character, seated next to a Bart station at the center of an industrial waste land, no one could ever mistake it for the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballs-last-dive-bar-farewell-to-the-crumbling-oakland-coliseum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballs-last-dive-bar-farewell-to-the-crumbling-oakland-coliseum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I love baseball’: Drew Maggi, 33, makes MLB debut after 13 years in minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pirate played 1,154 games in minors before call-upPlayer greets family after fulfilling his dreamAfter 13 years in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi was greeted with a standing ovation when he made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.The 33-year-old, who played 1,154 games in the minors, pinch hit for five-time All-Star McCutchen in the eighth inning with the Pirates ahead by seven runs. Maggi saw four pitches from Alex Vesia, striking out on a slider, in an at-bat t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-love-baseball-drew-maggi-33-makes-mlb-debut-after-13-years-in-minors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-love-baseball-drew-maggi-33-makes-mlb-debut-after-13-years-in-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A’s close in on move to Las Vegas after signing land deal for stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakland A&rsquo;s purchase land for new stadium in Las VegasA&rsquo;s would be only second team to change cities since 1972The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area.Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night the team finalized a deal last week to buy the 49-acre site where the A&rsquo;s plan to build the stadium close to the Las Vegas Strip with a seating capa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-close-in-on-move-to-las-vegas-after-signing-land-deal-for-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-as-close-in-on-move-to-las-vegas-after-signing-land-deal-for-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 years on, how Yankee Stadium helped give birth to a baseball juggernaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with the arrival of Babe Ruth, the Yankees&rsquo; move from Manhattan to the Bronx started a journey that would turn them into world-famous winnersA century ago on Tuesday, the New York Yankees came out of the shadow of their Manhattan landlords to christen the ballpark that would be known as &ldquo;The House That Ruth Built&rdquo; in the Bronx.On 18 April 1923, 60,000 fans jammed into &ldquo;The Yankee Stadium,&rdquo; as it was originally called, to see the American League defending champ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/100-years-on-how-yankee-stadium-helped-give-birth-to-a-baseball-juggernaut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/100-years-on-how-yankee-stadium-helped-give-birth-to-a-baseball-juggernaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays rally past Red Sox to equal baseball’s best start in 139 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays tie record with 13-0 start, rally to beat Red Sox 9-3Tampa Bay break team record for win streak at any point After going unbeaten against four teams with losing records, the Tampa Bay Rays headed to Toronto to try setting Major League Baseball&rsquo;s post-1900 record for consecutive wins at a season&rsquo;s start.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re a small-market team and people around the league not all the time have great things to say about us, but we play together,&rdquo; Manuel Margot said through a t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-rally-past-red-sox-to-equal-baseballs-best-start-in-139-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-rally-past-red-sox-to-equal-baseballs-best-start-in-139-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a historic start. What’s behind it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tabbed for no higher than third in the AL East by most experts, the Rays have won 12 straight and are off to baseball&rsquo;s hottest start in decades. How are they doing it and how long will it last?With their 9-7 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays became just the third team to win 12 straight games to open a baseball season since the dead-ball era more than a century ago. With one more win, the Rays will tie the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers and the 1982 Atlanta Braves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-tampa-bay-rays-are-off-to-a-historic-start-whats-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-tampa-bay-rays-are-off-to-a-historic-start-whats-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays win 12th straight, one shy of best major league start since 1900]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays win 12th straight to start season, one shy of MLB recordThe 1987 Brewers and 1982 Braves both opened with 13-0 markThe Tampa Bay Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season, one short of the major league record (since 1900), as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in a 9-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.The 1987 Milwaukee Brewers and 1982 Atlanta Braves both opened 13-0, tying for the best mark in big league history. Tampa Bay&rsquo;s 12-game winning streak ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-win-12th-straight-one-shy-of-best-major-league-start-since-1900/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-win-12th-straight-one-shy-of-best-major-league-start-since-1900/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire leaves Yankees-Guardians game after being struck in face by relay throw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umpire hospitalized after being hit in head by relay throwTimeline on Larry Vanover&rsquo;s return is &lsquo;to be determined&rsquo;Umpire Larry Vanover is being evaluated for a concussion and other injuries at a hospital after being struck in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday&rsquo;s game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.The 67-year-old Vanover was knocked down by the throw from Guardians All-Star second baseman Andr&eacute;s Gim&eacute;nez, who wheeled and fired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/umpire-leaves-yankees-guardians-game-after-being-struck-in-face-by-relay-throw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/umpire-leaves-yankees-guardians-game-after-being-struck-in-face-by-relay-throw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs’ Travis Kelce roasted for comically wild first pitch at baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Pro tight end throws comically wild ceremonial first pitchKelce joins pantheon of erratic first pitches including 50 CentTravis Kelce showed why he&rsquo;s best known for catching passes from Patrick Mahomes.Kansas City&rsquo;s star tight end threw a comically wild ceremonial first pitch Friday before the Guardians&rsquo; season opener against the Seattle Mariners. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chiefs-travis-kelce-roasted-for-comically-wild-first-pitch-at-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chiefs-travis-kelce-roasted-for-comically-wild-first-pitch-at-baseball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate crisis causing more home runs in baseball, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from 100,000 US Major League games reveals higher temperatures lead to more balls hit out of parkSteroids once gave many of baseball&rsquo;s sluggers a power boost. Now research suggests that today&rsquo;s home run hitters are seeing their shots turbocharged by the climate crisis.A study by researchers at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire used data from 100,000 Major League Baseball games and 220,000 individually hit balls to show that higher temperatures increase the number of balls hit o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/climate-crisis-causing-more-home-runs-in-baseball-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/climate-crisis-causing-more-home-runs-in-baseball-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local broadcasters are crucial for MLB. Now many are in trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of baseball&rsquo;s largest broadcasters has filed for bankruptcy. But even with some revenue streams threatened, teams are rising in valueTucker Carlson didn&rsquo;t stand a chance. In the battle for eyeballs in St Louis, the Fox News provocateur could never own primetime like Albert Pujols.St Louis Cardinals games during the beloved slugger&rsquo;s farewell season last summer were watched by more than four times as many viewers in the MLB team&rsquo;s home city as the next-most popular cab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/local-broadcasters-are-crucial-for-mlb-now-many-are-in-trouble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/local-broadcasters-are-crucial-for-mlb-now-many-are-in-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New season, same Judge: Yankees star hits home run on first at bat of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees captain broke AL home run record last seasonMets lose ace Justin Verlander before season beginsThe Aaron Judge of 2023 appears to be the same as the 2022 edition: the New York Yankees slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat of the new MLB season.On a cold day in New York, launched a cutter from the San Francisco Giants&rsquo; Logan Webb 422ft into the stands at Yankee Stadium in the first inning. Judge hit 62 homers last season, which broke an American League record set by another Yan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-season-same-judge-yankees-star-hits-home-run-on-first-at-bat-of-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-season-same-judge-yankees-star-hits-home-run-on-first-at-bat-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB 2023 predictions: boom or bust, the Padres will be entertaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego and the New York Mets have splashed the cash. But the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are superbly run clubsA mixed bag. I&rsquo;m already on record as being for the pitch clock. As someone who loved watching how hitters approached the shift, however, it feels like a strategic element has been removed for no good reason. HF Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2023-predictions-boom-or-bust-the-padres-will-be-entertaining/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2023-predictions-boom-or-bust-the-padres-will-be-entertaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whatever happened to the baseball movie?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite an uptick in sports movies, the days of Bull Durham, The Natural and Moneyball are long behind usThe crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The green grass and the brown dirt. These are the sights and sounds that bring joy to baseball fans every April, both in person and on the silver screen. Historically, baseball films are released in the spring to coincide with Opening Day, when even the most deadened fanbase can spare a smidge of romance and optimism. The Bad News Bears, Major Leag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/whatever-happened-to-the-baseball-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/whatever-happened-to-the-baseball-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-way superstar&rsquo;s once-in-a-century skillset led Japan over the US to a World Baseball Classic championship while helping vault the tournament to newfound levels of popularityTuesday&rsquo;s World Baseball Classic final between the US and Japan may have been played in Miami but, judging by the atmosphere throughout the stadium, Japan&rsquo;s status as the home team was more than just an official designation. Although the crowd at LoanDepot Park seemed evenly split between Japanese an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-lived-out-a-fairytale-as-the-world-baseball-classic-came-of-age/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-lived-out-a-fairytale-as-the-world-baseball-classic-came-of-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA 2-3 Japan: World Baseball Classic final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan win 3-2 over USA to capture third WBC titleOhtani whiffs Trout to end game in dramatic finishWe&rsquo;re getting both national anthems! I love this, even if &ldquo;The Star Spangled Banner&rdquo; always suffers in comparison.Both teams&rsquo; rosters are out on the field now. It looks like we&rsquo;re having some pregame ceremonies, as befits a championship game. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-2-3-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-2-3-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball Classic title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani closes out USA as Japan win third WBC titleUSA 2-3 Japan: World Baseball Classic final &ndash; liveShohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 Tuesday night for their first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.Ohtani, the two-way star who has captivated fans across two continents, beat out an infield single in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ohtani-closes-in-style-as-japan-edge-usa-for-third-world-baseball-classic-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ohtani-closes-in-style-as-japan-edge-usa-for-third-world-baseball-classic-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA 2-3 Japan: World Baseball Classic final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan win 3-2 over USA to capture third WBC titleOhtani whiffs Trout to end game in dramatic finishSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himWe&rsquo;re getting both national anthems! I love this, even if &ldquo;The Star Spangled Banner&rdquo; always suffers in comparison.Both teams&rsquo; rosters are out on the field now. It looks like we&rsquo;re having some pregame ceremonies, as befits a championship game. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-2-3-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-2-3-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA v Japan: World Baseball Classic final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States meet Japan for World Baseball Classic titleUSA&rsquo;s Merrill Kelly, Japan&rsquo;s Sh&#333;ta Imanaga face off on moundSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Japan&rsquo;s stunning come-from-behind win over Cuba on Monday night to book their spot in tonight&rsquo;s final. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-v-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-v-japan-world-baseball-classic-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murakami’s walk-off sends Japan into World Baseball Classic final against USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time winners edge past Mexico 6-5 in semi-finalUSA and Japan play for title on Tuesday night in MiamiShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s clutch hit sparked a late rally, and moments later Munetaka Murakami delivered a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 on Monday night and into the World Baseball Classic final.Two-time winners Japan will face the defending champion United States in Tuesday night&rsquo;s title game. Shota Imanaga will start for Japan &ndash; Yu Darvish had been set to pi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/murakamis-walk-off-sends-japan-into-world-baseball-classic-final-against-usa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/murakamis-walk-off-sends-japan-into-world-baseball-classic-final-against-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Yankees are worth $6bn: why won’t they pay $9 for their players wifi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Bombers&rsquo; cheapness will be seen by many as another sign that the franchise remains trapped in the glory days of its pastYou would think that playing for the most valuable franchise in baseball would come with all the perks, but that turns out not to be true. Apparently, signing with the New York Yankees means paying for your own wifi on team flights. Is this merely cheapness on the part of team ownership, or another example of the Yankees being trapped in the past?Let&rsquo;s sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-yankees-are-worth-6bn-why-wont-they-pay-9-for-their-players-wifi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-yankees-are-worth-6bn-why-wont-they-pay-9-for-their-players-wifi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters run on to field during USA v Cuba semi-final in World Baseball Classic – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play was briefly interrupted in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings when fans ran on to the field during the World Baseball Classic semi-final between the USA and Cuba in Miami.<br />
The first held a banner that read &ldquo;Libertad Para Los Presos Cubanos del 11 de Julio [Freedom for the Cuban Prisoners of July 11]&rdquo;, referring to the date of 2021 demonstrations.Several hundred people&nbsp;gathered before the game&nbsp;outside the loanDepot park stadium, home to the Miami Marlins, to protest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/protesters-run-on-to-field-during-usa-v-cuba-semi-final-in-world-baseball-classic-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/protesters-run-on-to-field-during-usa-v-cuba-semi-final-in-world-baseball-classic-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA thrash Cuba to reach World Baseball Classic final as protesters invade field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trea Turner stars for defending champions in 14-2 victoryFans run on to field in support of Cuban prisonersTrea Turner homered twice to give himself a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped past Cuba 14-2 on Sunday night to reach their second straight World Baseball Classic final.Paul Goldschmidt and Cedric Mullins also homered for the Americans, who scored in seven of eight innings &ndash; putting up crooked numbers in five of them. Turner and Goldschmidt had f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-thrash-cuba-to-reach-world-baseball-classic-final-as-protesters-invade-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-thrash-cuba-to-reach-world-baseball-classic-final-as-protesters-invade-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuba 2-14 USA: World Baseball Classic 2023 semi-final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[US through to final, where they will meet Japan or MexicoA lot of the Cuban population of the Miami area comes from families who escaped from Fidel Castro&rsquo;s regime and harbor negative thoughts about the current government, so the atmosphere might be fraught.I&rsquo;m trying to figure out, given the highly particular politics of Miami whether this will sound like a home game for Cuba or not. I guess we will see. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cuba-2-14-usa-world-baseball-classic-2023-semi-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cuba-2-14-usa-world-baseball-classic-2023-semi-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuba v USA: World Baseball Classic 2023 semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams meet in Miami for place in Tuesday&rsquo;s finalEmail Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFeltHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime, here&rsquo;s how Saturday&rsquo;s quarter-final unfolded:Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semi-finals. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cuba-v-usa-world-baseball-classic-2023-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cuba-v-usa-world-baseball-classic-2023-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turner’s slam lifts USA over Venezuela into World Baseball Classic last four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turner hits go-ahead grand slam to lift USA into semi-finalsUnited States will face Cuba on Sunday for spot in finalUSA 9-7 Venezuela: WBC quarter-finals &ndash; as it happenedTrea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semi-finals.The defending champion Team USA will face Cuba on Sunday night for a spot in the WBC championship. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/turners-slam-lifts-usa-over-venezuela-into-world-baseball-classic-last-four/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/turners-slam-lifts-usa-over-venezuela-into-world-baseball-classic-last-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA 9-7 Venezuela: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA rally for 9-7 win over Venezuela to reach WBC last fourSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himWe have actual live coverage! Kenny Albert and John Smoltz are on the call. Also, I just realized that Kenny Albert is Marv Albert&rsquo;s son at this very moment. Nepo babies are everywhere!SPOILER ALERT: It was. (Okay, they went with &ldquo;Dusty Baker gets World Series ring&rdquo; which I feel counts.) Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-9-7-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-9-7-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA v Venezuela: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA meet Venezuela for spot in WBC semi-finalsSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Mexico&rsquo;s win over Puerto Rico on Friday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-v-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usa-v-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United States v Venezuela: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA meet Venezuela for spot in WBC semi-finalsSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Mexico&rsquo;s win over Puerto Rico on Friday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/united-states-v-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/united-states-v-venezuela-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico roar back to oust Puerto Rico and make World Baseball Classic semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urias&rsquo;s three-run single lifts Mexico past PR in WBC quartersPuerto Rico 4-5 Mexico: WBC quarter-finals &ndash; as it happenedLuis Ur&iacute;as hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico&rsquo;s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semi-finals.Mexico will face Shohei Ohtani and Japan in the semifinals Monday. Puerto Rico failed to make it past the second round for the first time. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mexico-roar-back-to-oust-puerto-rico-and-make-world-baseball-classic-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mexico-roar-back-to-oust-puerto-rico-and-make-world-baseball-classic-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puerto Rico 4-5 Mexico: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico defeat Puerto Rico to reach WBC semi-finalsSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himPuerto Rico 0-0 Mexico, top 1st inningLindor is in the box against Ur&iacute;as and takes ball one to start the game. Ur&iacute;as gets ahead of Lindor 1-2, Lindor fouls off a pitch and then strikes out. Ur&iacute;as begins his outing with a k. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-4-5-mexico-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-4-5-mexico-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puerto Rico v Mexico: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puerto Rico and Mexico meet for place in WBC semi-finalsSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime, here&rsquo;s a look back at Puerto Rico&rsquo;s bittersweet triumph on Wednesday night against the Dominican Republic. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-v-mexico-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-v-mexico-world-baseball-classic-quarter-finals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puerto Rico players in tears after star pitcher Edwin Díaz injured celebrating win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets reliever collapses after World Baseball Classic victorySome have questioned risks of international tournamentNew York Mets fans began the year dreaming about a World Series closed out by Edwin D&iacute;az. For now, they&rsquo;re facing a potential nightmare.D&iacute;az was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico&rsquo;s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-players-in-tears-after-star-pitcher-edwin-daz-injured-celebrating-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/puerto-rico-players-in-tears-after-star-pitcher-edwin-daz-injured-celebrating-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Redefining Australian baseball’: World Baseball Classic run ends with loss to Cuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Nilsson&rsquo;s team bow out after 4-3 quarter-final defeat in TokyoAustralia threaten to get back on terms late but Cuba hold firmAustralia&rsquo;s baseball adventure in Japan is over &ndash; but, to the very end, the national team players proved they can slug it out with the best in the world.That was the message from manager Dave Nilsson after his team of battlers finally ran out of surprises at the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday night, succumbing 4-3 to one of the sport&rsquo;s powerhouse nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/redefining-australian-baseball-world-baseball-classic-run-ends-with-loss-to-cuba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/redefining-australian-baseball-world-baseball-classic-run-ends-with-loss-to-cuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Redefining Australian baseball’: World Baseball Classic run ends with defeat to Cuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Nilsson&rsquo;s team bow out after 4-3 quarter-final defeat in TokyoAustralia threaten to get back on terms late but Cuba hold firmAustralia&rsquo;s baseball adventure in Japan is over &ndash; but, to the very end, the national team players proved they can slug it out with the best in the world.That was the message from manager Dave Nilsson after his team of battlers finally ran out of surprises at the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday night, succumbing 4-3 to one of the sport&rsquo;s powerhouse nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/redefining-australian-baseball-world-baseball-classic-run-ends-with-defeat-to-cuba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/redefining-australian-baseball-world-baseball-classic-run-ends-with-defeat-to-cuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Baseball Classic: USA crush Canada as GB get their first-ever win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puerto Rico pitchers combine for perfect game against IsraelAmericans score nine in first inning to spur victoryBritish team overcome Colombia for historic winMike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic.The game was called after seven innings because of the tournament&rsquo;s 10-run mercy rule. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-baseball-classic-usa-crush-canada-as-gb-get-their-first-ever-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-baseball-classic-usa-crush-canada-as-gb-get-their-first-ever-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico hand rivals USA heavy defeat in World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Meneses hits two homers for superb Mexico teamUSA next face Canada and Colombia in bid to advanceJoey Meneses hit two homers, including a crucial three-run shot in the fourth inning, to lead Mexico to an 11-5 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at Chase Field.Meneses got the sellout crowd of 47,534 &ndash; most of whom were cheering for Mexico &ndash; on their feet in the first inning with his first homer, which gave Mexico a 2-0 lead. Those cheers got even lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mexico-hand-rivals-usa-heavy-defeat-in-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mexico-hand-rivals-usa-heavy-defeat-in-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia make history with quarter-final berth at World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia rebound from Japan loss with 8-3 win over Czech RepublicDave Nilsson&rsquo;s side next face powerhouse Cuba in TokyoAustralia have made history, reaching the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals for the first time. It rivals the semi-final win over Japan and the silver medal at the 2004 Olympics as the greatest moment in the history of the national men&rsquo;s team, given the Classic allows professional players.Monday&rsquo;s 8-3 win over the Czech Republic in Tokyo, their final group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australia-make-history-with-quarter-final-berth-at-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australia-make-history-with-quarter-final-berth-at-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author and priest Randall Balmer: ‘Sport has eclipsed religion as the US pastime’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his new book, the scholar examines how religion shaped the history of major sports in North AmericaDoes the penalty box have religious connotations? Randall Balmer leans in that direction. A scholar of religion at Dartmouth College, he&rsquo;s intrigued by the origins of the so-called sin bin.Ice hockey emerged in late 19th-century Canada, influenced by the indigenous sport of lacrosse. As the game became popular among Catholics in Canada in the 1930s, it started to incorporate the penalty bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/author-and-priest-randall-balmer-sport-has-eclipsed-religion-as-the-us-pastime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/author-and-priest-randall-balmer-sport-has-eclipsed-religion-as-the-us-pastime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College baseball umpire suspended after ‘horrific’ strike calls end game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reggie Drummer&rsquo;s calls deemed &lsquo;detrimental&rsquo; to gameUNO beat Mississippi Valley State 7-3 on SaturdayA college baseball umpire was suspended indefinitely by the Southland Conference on Saturday in connection with a pair of late called strikes to end a game between Mississippi Valley State and New Orleans.The sequence of disputed calls began when home plate umpire Reggie Drummer called a second strike on a breaking ball that appeared to cross the plate below batter Devon Mims&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/college-baseball-umpire-suspended-after-horrific-strike-calls-end-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/college-baseball-umpire-suspended-after-horrific-strike-calls-end-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Schwarber and USA spoil Great Britain’s World Baseball Classic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schwarber&rsquo;s three-run homer sends US past Britain in WBCShohei Ohtani shines again as Japan reach quarter-finalsKyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Great Britain 6-2 on Saturday night in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams.Trayce Thompson put Britain up 1-0 in the first inning with a homer off Adam Wainwright that just cleared the left-center wall. Thompson &ndash; who plays f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/kyle-schwarber-and-usa-spoil-great-britains-world-baseball-classic-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/kyle-schwarber-and-usa-spoil-great-britains-world-baseball-classic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump/Steinbrenner: how the Yankees owner fired a president’s ego]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump is exiled in Florida but he was made in New York &ndash; in part by a friendship with a controversial baseball ownerWhen Donald Trump was looking to make his mark in 1980s Manhattan, he found a role model up in the Bronx: the New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Trump was also a professional team owner: his New Jersey Generals competed in the short-lived United States Football League. But though Trump and Steinbrenner would ultimately become good friends, they didn&rsquo;t ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trumpsteinbrenner-how-the-yankees-owner-fired-a-presidents-ego/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trumpsteinbrenner-how-the-yankees-owner-fired-a-presidents-ego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB may finally have a popular rule change with its new pitch clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball games are getting shorter as pitchers and batters are forced to quicken play. It may help bring in the younger fans the game cravesMLB&rsquo;s hottest new star is the talk of spring training. No, it&rsquo;s not some big name prospect. It&rsquo;s not a human being at all, in fact, but rather a timekeeping device. Yes, the buzz is all about how baseball is incorporating the pitch clock into its everyday routine, as those behind the scenes attempt to revitalize a game struggling to keep pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-may-finally-have-a-popular-rule-change-with-its-new-pitch-clock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-may-finally-have-a-popular-rule-change-with-its-new-pitch-clock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox’ Justin Turner taken to hospital after being hit in face by pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infielder treated for soft tissue injuries after blow to head38-year-old joined Boston from LA Dodgers this offseasonBoston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was taken to hospital after leaving Monday&rsquo;s game against the Detroit Tigers when he was hit in the face by a pitch.The 38-year-old fell to the ground after getting hit by right-hander Matt Manning. Medical personnel rushed to the plate. Turner was bleeding and had a towel on his face as he walked off the field. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-justin-turner-taken-to-hospital-after-being-hit-in-face-by-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-justin-turner-taken-to-hospital-after-being-hit-in-face-by-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the US finally treating the World Baseball Classic like a World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the game&rsquo;s top players have skipped the tournament in the past. But this year teams across the world are fielding strong rostersThere&rsquo;s something different about the lead-up to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) this year. Don&rsquo;t take a writer&rsquo;s word for it &ndash; the players themselves have noticed. &ldquo;The hype is a little bit higher this time around,&rdquo; according to Nolan Arenado, the St Louis Cardinals&rsquo; All-Star third baseman. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/why-is-the-us-finally-treating-the-world-baseball-classic-like-a-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/why-is-the-us-finally-treating-the-world-baseball-classic-like-a-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny Machado reportedly agrees to $350m, 11-year deal with Padres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contract will be fourth-highest in baseball historyMachado is part of strong lineup in San DiegoAll-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350m, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033, a source has told the Associated Press.The deal, which was first reported by ESPN, is yet to be finalized. Machado was scheduled to bat second on Sunday in the Padres&rsquo; spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/manny-machado-reportedly-agrees-to-350m-11-year-deal-with-padres/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/manny-machado-reportedly-agrees-to-350m-11-year-deal-with-padres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB feels effect of new rules as pitch clock violation ends Red Sox-Braves game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game tied after Cal Conley takes too long to get setNew rules are meant to speed up time of games this seasonBaseball&rsquo;s new rules designed to improve pace of play are coming fast at everyone, particularly the players.The most dramatic moment of the new pitch clock era arrived on the first full day of spring games. Cal Conley of the Atlanta Braves thought he had won his team&rsquo;s game against the Boston Red Sox with a two-out, bases-loaded walk-off walk. He took a few steps toward first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-feels-effect-of-new-rules-as-pitch-clock-violation-ends-red-sox-braves-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-feels-effect-of-new-rules-as-pitch-clock-violation-ends-red-sox-braves-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indianapolis Indians will keep team name and partner with local tribe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pirates&rsquo; Triple-A affiliate will keep controversial nickname121-year-old minor-league club will partner with local tribeThe Indianapolis Indians, the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will not change their team&rsquo;s nickname, the organization announced. The minor-league baseball team also said they will partner with a local Native American tribe.The 121-year-old club made the announcements in a news release on Wednesday, saying they will partner with the Miami Nation of Indi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/indianapolis-indians-will-keep-team-name-and-partner-with-local-tribe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/indianapolis-indians-will-keep-team-name-and-partner-with-local-tribe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fight for your dreams’: White Sox minor leaguer Anderson Comas comes out as gay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher has played for White Sox organization since 2016White Sox say they are proud of player&rsquo;s announcementAnderson Comas, a minor leaguer in the Chicago White Sox organization, has come out as gay.The 23-year-old Comas, who is from the Dominican Republic, made the announcement in an Instagram post. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fight-for-your-dreams-white-sox-minor-leaguer-anderson-comas-comes-out-as-gay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fight-for-your-dreams-white-sox-minor-leaguer-anderson-comas-comes-out-as-gay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rough patch: the Astros’ new sponsorship deal with Oxy is doubly ugly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston are the latest MLB team to secure a uniform advertising deal as their players become walking billboards for Occidental PetroleumAs soon as it was announced that MLB teams would be allowed to include advertisements on their uniforms, a race seemingly began to see who would land the most dubious sponsor. While results are still coming in, the Houston Astros are leading the pack after signing a deal with Occidental Petroleum. Yes, the reigning world champions, not exactly popular to start w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-rough-patch-the-astros-new-sponsorship-deal-with-oxy-is-doubly-ugly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-rough-patch-the-astros-new-sponsorship-deal-with-oxy-is-doubly-ugly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim McCarver, World Series champion and Hall of Fame broadcaster, dies at 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCarver won two titles with St Louis CardinalsTurned to successful television career in later lifeTim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the country&rsquo;s most recognized television commentators, died on Thursday. He was 81.McCarver&rsquo;s death was announced by baseball&rsquo;s Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennesse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tim-mccarver-world-series-champion-and-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-dies-at-81/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tim-mccarver-world-series-champion-and-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-dies-at-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolen was seven-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winnerPlayed 17 seasons with Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Reds Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball&rsquo;s Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75% needed.The seven-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner earned induction in his sixth appearance on the ballot, picked on 297 of 389 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America for 76.3%. A player needed 292]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slick-fielding-third-baseman-scott-rolen-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slick-fielding-third-baseman-scott-rolen-elected-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Correa to end Mets saga by reportedly signing $200m deal with Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortstop had agreed previous deals with Mets and GiantsTwins snap up 28-year-old despite medical concernsCarlos Correa reversed course for a second time, agreeing Tuesday to a $200m, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete deals with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.The deal for the All-Star shortstop could be worth $270m over 10 seasons if Correa remains healthy. The agreeme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/carlos-correa-to-end-mets-saga-by-reportedly-signing-200m-deal-with-twins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/carlos-correa-to-end-mets-saga-by-reportedly-signing-200m-deal-with-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Devers reportedly agrees to 11-year, $331m extension with Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox, Devers reportedly agree to 11-year, $331m extensionDevers, 26, is two-time All-Star third baseman with BostonRafael Devers has agreed to an 11-year extension worth $331m with the Boston Red Sox, a person with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the deal. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rafael-devers-reportedly-agrees-to-11-year-331m-extension-with-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rafael-devers-reportedly-agrees-to-11-year-331m-extension-with-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron exits LA and an American F1 star: our bold sports predictions for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of another sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to comeHere are our bold predictions for 2023 in sports. Please note the bold (or should that be bold?) in bold predictions: these are to be taken with a pinch of salt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lebron-exits-la-and-an-american-f1-star-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lebron-exits-la-and-an-american-f1-star-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer cleared for MLB return after suspension cut to 194 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Bauer reinstated by MLB&rsquo;s independent arbitratorBauer, 31, last appeared for the Dodgers in June 2021Arbitrator cut original 342-game suspension to 194 gamesTrevor Bauer was reinstated Thursday by Major League Baseball&rsquo;s independent arbitrator, allowing the pitcher to resume his career at the start of the 2023 season.The 31-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers star was given an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on 29 April for violati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-cleared-for-mlb-return-after-suspension-cut-to-194-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 03:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-cleared-for-mlb-return-after-suspension-cut-to-194-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets swoop in overnight to sign Carlos Correa for $315m after Giants deal stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets swoop in for Correa on $315m, 12-year deal, sources sayAll-Star shortstop had apparently signed with Giants last weekCorrea&rsquo;s Giants deal reportedly stalled due to medical issueIn a wild twist overnight, Carlos Correa agreed to a $315m, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.The agreement with the Mets was confirmed to the Associated Press by a person familiar with the negoti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-swoop-in-overnight-to-sign-carlos-correa-for-315m-after-giants-deal-stalls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-swoop-in-overnight-to-sign-carlos-correa-for-315m-after-giants-deal-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlos Correa reportedly signs 13-year, $350m deal with San Francisco Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correa and Giants reportedly reach $350m, 13-year dealContract is fourth largest ever and richest for a shortstopStar shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350m, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/carlos-correa-reportedly-signs-13-year-350m-deal-with-san-francisco-giants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/carlos-correa-reportedly-signs-13-year-350m-deal-with-san-francisco-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge reportedly signs $360m, nine-year contract with New York Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[30-year-old broke American league home-run record in 2022Deal is third-largest in Major League Baseball historyAaron Judge is staying with the New York Yankees on a $360m, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.The source confirmed the deal to the Associated Press and Judge&rsquo;s new contract was reported by multiple other outlets, including ESPN and MLB Network. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-reportedly-signs-360m-nine-year-contract-with-new-york-yankees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-reportedly-signs-360m-nine-year-contract-with-new-york-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets and Phillies strike big deals as Verlander and Turner reportedly head to NL East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cy Young-winner signs reported two-year deal with MetsShort stop Turner said to have signed 11-year deal with PhilliesThe New York Mets have struck a deal with three-times Cy Young Award-winner Justin Verlander, signing the 39-year-old All-Star pitcher to a two-year, $86m deal, according to media reports.In the day&rsquo;s other big deal, the Mets&rsquo; NL East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, are believed to have signed short stop Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300m contract. Continue reading..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-and-phillies-strike-big-deals-as-verlander-and-turner-reportedly-head-to-nl-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-and-phillies-strike-big-deals-as-verlander-and-turner-reportedly-head-to-nl-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers admit deGrom is a ‘risk’ as injury-prone ace agrees $185m, five-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher leaves New York Mets after nine seasons34-year-old is MLB&rsquo;s most dominant pitcher when fitJacob deGrom is headed to the free-spending Texas Rangers, who believe the health risk is worth the potential reward in trying to end a six-year run of losing.The two-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to a $185m, five-year contract on Friday, leaving the New York Mets after nine seasons &ndash; the past two shortened substantially by injuries. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-admit-degrom-is-a-risk-as-injury-prone-ace-agrees-185m-five-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rangers-admit-degrom-is-a-risk-as-injury-prone-ace-agrees-185m-five-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge wins AL MVP after record-setting season with Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Louis Cardinals&rsquo; Paul Goldschmidt wins NL awardJudge set American League home run record in 2022Aaron Judge&rsquo;s record-setting season with the New York Yankees turned the AL MVP debate into a decisive verdict. Paul Goldschmidt&rsquo;s steady production for the St Louis Cardinals made him the clear choice in the National League. And after coming in second before, both prodigious sluggers powered their way to their first MVP awards on Thursday night.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s tough to put in w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-wins-al-mvp-after-record-setting-season-with-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-wins-al-mvp-after-record-setting-season-with-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup squads, finals, winners and drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been keeping up with the football, rugby, cricket and rugby league World Cups? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-squads-finals-winners-and-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-squads-finals-winners-and-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘It makes the Hundred look like croquet’: a cricket fan on the World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sports both evolved from the same ancestry, and threads link the American &lsquo;national pastime&rsquo; to cricket fandomAt first, it&rsquo;s likely to be some surface-level inclination. Maybe the way an evening ballpark illuminates the hyper-greens and the browns that it sits next to. Maybe the way the floodlights bounce off the hitter&rsquo;s helmet, pronouncing a ghostly stillness each time the pitcher sets up to throw. Maybe it&rsquo;s the first sight of a short stop receiving the ball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-spin-it-makes-the-hundred-look-like-croquet-a-cricket-fan-on-the-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-spin-it-makes-the-hundred-look-like-croquet-a-cricket-fan-on-the-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambler ‘Mattress Mack’ wins $75m after betting on Astros to win World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winnings are believed to be largest in sports betting historyBusinessman often uses bets to offset sales promotionsFamed gambler Jim &lsquo;Mattress Mack&rsquo; McIngvale is a diehard Houston Astros fan but he had even more reason to celebrate when his team won the World Series on Saturday night.McIngvale had placed a number of bets adding up to around $10m on the Astros to take the World Series, which meant he netted $75m when Houston closed out the championship with victory over the Philadelph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gambler-mattress-mack-wins-75m-after-betting-on-astros-to-win-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gambler-mattress-mack-wins-75m-after-betting-on-astros-to-win-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Faith and perseverance': Dusty Baker on finally winning the World Series  at 73 &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dusty Baker won his first World Series crown as a manager as Yordan &Aacute;lvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer to clinch the Houston Astros their second World Series title in six seasons. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 to clinch a a 4-2 World Series win. Baker finally got his first title in his 25th season as a manager. The 73-year-old Baker, who had been to the World Series twice before as a skipper, is the oldest championship manager.After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/faith-and-perseverance-dusty-baker-on-finally-winning-the-world-series-at-73-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/faith-and-perseverance-dusty-baker-on-finally-winning-the-world-series-at-73-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 2,144 wins, Dusty Baker finally gets the World Series party he deserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros manager has long been seen as a tragicomic figure due to his inability to win the Fall Classic. That time has now passedTurns out you can have a smile as wide as a Texan freeway even with a toothpick doing somersaults in your mouth.For much of his long and distinguished managerial career, Dusty Baker has chomped minty sticks as a healthier alternative to chewing tobacco, taken teams to the postseason, and not won the World Series. You can scratch that last part now. Continue r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/after-2144-wins-dusty-baker-finally-gets-the-world-series-party-he-deserves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/after-2144-wins-dusty-baker-finally-gets-the-world-series-party-he-deserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Philadelphia Phillies 1-4 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros top Phillies for team&rsquo;s first title since cheating scandal Yordan Alvarez&rsquo;s towering homer in sixth breaks game openNational anthemWait are we doing the national anthem this early? It&rsquo;s somebody named Andy Grammer. He&rsquo;s very bad and has absolutely no range, or if he does he has decided to hide it for reasons unbeknownst to me! He goes wildly off-key at &ldquo;free.&rdquo; No wonder they tried to get this out of the way while fans were still filing in. (1/10) Contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-philadelphia-phillies-1-4-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-philadelphia-phillies-1-4-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series: Astros hold off Phillies for team’s first title since cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston win 4-1 over Philadelphia in Game 6 of World SeriesAstros&rsquo; Dusty Baker gets first title in 25th season as managerYordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night.As Alvarez&rsquo;s 450ft blast in the sixth inning disappeared, Astros starter Framber Valdez jumped and wildly screamed in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-astros-hold-off-phillies-for-teams-first-title-since-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-astros-hold-off-phillies-for-teams-first-title-since-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6 live: Astros hold off Phillies for second title in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston lead 3-2 over Philadelphia in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himNational anthemWait are we doing the national anthem this early? It&rsquo;s somebody named Andy Grammer. He&rsquo;s very bad and has absolutely no range, or if he does he has decided to hide it for reasons unbeknownst to me! He goes wildly off-key at &ldquo;free.&rdquo; No wonder they tried to get this out of the way while fans were still filing in. (1/10) Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-astros-hold-off-phillies-for-second-title-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-astros-hold-off-phillies-for-second-title-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6 live: Yordan Álvarez’s home run gives Astros lead over Phillies in sixth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston lead 3-2 over Philadelphia in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himNational anthemWait are we doing the national anthem this early? It&rsquo;s somebody named Andy Grammer. He&rsquo;s very bad and has absolutely no range, or if he does he has decided to hide it for reasons unbeknownst to me! He goes wildly off-key at &ldquo;free.&rdquo; No wonder they tried to get this out of the way while fans were still filing in. (1/10) Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-yordan-lvarezs-home-run-gives-astros-lead-over-phillies-in-sixth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-yordan-lvarezs-home-run-gives-astros-lead-over-phillies-in-sixth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6 live: Kyle Schwarber’s home run for Phillies breaks stalemate against Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston lead 3-2 over Philadelphia in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himNational anthemWait are we doing the national anthem this early? It&rsquo;s somebody named Andy Grammer. He&rsquo;s very bad and has absolutely no range, or if he does he has decided to hide it for reasons unbeknownst to me! He goes wildly off-key at &ldquo;free.&rdquo; No wonder they tried to get this out of the way while fans were still filing in. (1/10) Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-kyle-schwarbers-home-run-for-phillies-breaks-stalemate-against-astros/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-kyle-schwarbers-home-run-for-phillies-breaks-stalemate-against-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6 live: Zack Wheeler tries to keep Phillies’ season alive against Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston lead 3-2 over Philadelphia in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Houston&rsquo;s win in Game 5. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-zack-wheeler-tries-to-keep-phillies-season-alive-against-astros/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-live-zack-wheeler-tries-to-keep-phillies-season-alive-against-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros 3-2 Philadelphia Phillies – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros edge Phillies in tense Game 5 for 3-2 series leadHouston can clinch World Series title in Saturday&rsquo;s Game 6If Justin Verlander never wins a game in the World Series will this impact his legacy in any serious way as FOX commentators desperately want you to believe?No. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-3-2-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-3-2-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros edge Phillies in tense Game 5 to reach brink of World Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 3-2 over Phillies to take 3-2 lead in World SeriesAs it happened: Houston Astros 3-2 Philadelphia PhilliesJustin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Pena hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 lead.Buoyed by late defensive gems from Trey Mancini and Chas McCormick, the Astros moved to the brink of their second championship the other was a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-edge-phillies-in-tense-game-5-to-reach-brink-of-world-series-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-edge-phillies-in-tense-game-5-to-reach-brink-of-world-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros 3-2 Philadelphia Phillies – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros edge Phillies in tense Game 5 for 3-2 series leadSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himIf Justin Verlander never wins a game in the World Series will this impact his legacy in any serious way as FOX commentators desperately want you to believe?No. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-3-2-philadelphia-phillies-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-3-2-philadelphia-phillies-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Astros nose ahead of Phillies on Peña’s third-inning home run – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros at Philadelphia&rsquo;s Citizens Bank ParkAstros silence Phillies with second no-hitter in WS historySend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himIf Justin Verlander never wins a game in the World Series will this impact his legacy in any serious way as FOX commentators desperately want you to believe?No. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-astros-nose-ahead-of-phillies-on-peas-third-inning-home-run-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-astros-nose-ahead-of-phillies-on-peas-third-inning-home-run-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Astros and Phillies notch first-inning runs in pivotal fifth contest – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros at Philadelphia&rsquo;s Citizens Bank ParkAstros silence Phillies with second no-hitter in WS historySend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himIf Justin Verlander never wins a game in the World Series will this impact his legacy in any serious way as FOX commentators desperately want you to believe?No. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-astros-and-phillies-notch-first-inning-runs-in-pivotal-fifth-contest-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-astros-and-phillies-notch-first-inning-runs-in-pivotal-fifth-contest-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Phillies host Astros with scores tied at 2-2 – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros at Philadelphia&rsquo;s Citizens Bank ParkAstros silence Phillies with second no-hitter in World Series historySend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himPreambleThis will not be a short series. In the big picture of things, that&rsquo;s the most obvious takeaway from yesterday&rsquo;s Game 4. The Phillies, unbeaten at home, had just pounded the Houston Astros 7-0 and taken a 2-1 series lead the game before, threatening to make this a rather swift affair. Momentum was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-phillies-host-astros-with-scores-tied-at-2-2-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-phillies-host-astros-with-scores-tied-at-2-2-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5 live: Justin Verlander takes mound for Astros against Phillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros with World Series tied at two games apieceSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Houston&rsquo;s series-tying, history-making win in Game 4.Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-live-justin-verlander-takes-mound-for-astros-against-phillies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-live-justin-verlander-takes-mound-for-astros-against-phillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros 5-0 Philadelphia Phillies – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros throw combined no-hitter in 5-0 win over PhilliesHouston and Philadelphia tied at two games apiece in seriesAstros 0-0 Phillies, middle of third inning&bull; The Astros&rsquo; struggling Altuve grounds out to third on the first pitch. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-5-0-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-5-0-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros silence Phillies in Game 4 with second no-hitter in World Series history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier, Astros pitch second no-hitter in World Series historyWorld Series Game 4: Astros 5-0 Phillies &ndash; as it happenedCristian Javier and Houston&rsquo;s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-silence-phillies-in-game-4-with-second-no-hitter-in-world-series-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-silence-phillies-in-game-4-with-second-no-hitter-in-world-series-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4 live: Astros tie series at two games apiece with combined no-hitter of Phillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros throw combined no-hitter in 5-0 win over PhilliesHouston and Philadelphia tied at two games apiece in seriesSend Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, middle of third inning&bull; The Astros&rsquo; struggling Altuve grounds out to third on the first pitch. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-tie-series-at-two-games-apiece-with-combined-no-hitter-of-phillies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-tie-series-at-two-games-apiece-with-combined-no-hitter-of-phillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4 live: Astros bring combined no-hitter of Phillies into ninth inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros with 2-1 lead in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, middle of third inning&bull; The Astros&rsquo; struggling Altuve grounds out to third on the first pitch. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-bring-combined-no-hitter-of-phillies-into-ninth-inning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-bring-combined-no-hitter-of-phillies-into-ninth-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4 live: Astros blast open pitchers’ duel with five-run fifth against Phillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros with 2-1 lead in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, middle of third inning&bull; The Astros&rsquo; struggling Altuve grounds out to third on the first pitch. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-blast-open-pitchers-duel-with-five-run-fifth-against-phillies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-astros-blast-open-pitchers-duel-with-five-run-fifth-against-phillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4 live: Phillies’ Aaron Nola and Astros’ Cristian Javier in scoreless pitchers’ duel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros with 2-1 lead in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, middle of third inning&bull; The Astros&rsquo; struggling Altuve grounds out to third on the first pitch. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-phillies-aaron-nola-and-astros-cristian-javier-in-scoreless-pitchers-duel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-phillies-aaron-nola-and-astros-cristian-javier-in-scoreless-pitchers-duel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4 live: Aaron Nola takes mound for Phillies against Astros’ Cristian Javier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies host Astros with 2-1 lead in best-of-seven Fall ClassicSend Bryan a tweet at @BryanAGraham or email himBryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s his report off Tuesday night&rsquo;s Game 3, where the Phillies used an early power surge to inch closer to their third ever World Series title and first since 2008. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-aaron-nola-takes-mound-for-phillies-against-astros-cristian-javier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-live-aaron-nola-takes-mound-for-phillies-against-astros-cristian-javier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies tie World Series mark with five home runs in Game 3 win over Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies move within two wins of title after Game 3 winPhiladelphia smash five homers to tie World Series markAs it happened: Phillies rout Astros in Game 3 The Philadelphia Phillies are two wins from the most improbable of titles after matching a World Series record with five home runs in a 7-0 battering of the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in Game 3.Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run off the first pitch he faced in the bottom of the first inning, Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh added solo shots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-tie-world-series-mark-with-five-home-runs-in-game-3-win-over-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-tie-world-series-mark-with-five-home-runs-in-game-3-win-over-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3: Houston Astros 0-7 Philadelphia Phillies – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies match World Series single-game home run recordSeries resumes with Game 4 on Wednesday in PhiladelphiaAstros 0-0 Phillies, bottom 1st inningSo a good start from Suarez: let&rsquo;s see how McCullers fares. First up is beefy Kyle Schwarber, who has cooled off some from the NLCS v the Padres. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-0-7-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-0-7-philadelphia-phillies-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3 live: Phillies roar to 7-0 lead over Astros behind home run flurry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; Suarez faces Astros&rsquo; McCullers Jr in Game 3Tweet David at @LengelDavid or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, bottom 1st inningSo a good start from Suarez: let&rsquo;s see how McCullers fares. First up is beefy Kyle Schwarber, who has cooled off some from the NLCS v the Padres. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-7-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-7-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3 live: Phillies roar to 6-0 lead over Astros behind home run flurry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; Suarez faces Astros&rsquo; McCullers Jr in Game 3Tweet David at @LengelDavid or email himAstros 0-0 Phillies, bottom 1st inningSo a good start from Suarez: let&rsquo;s see how McCullers fares. First up is beefy Kyle Schwarber, who has cooled off some from the NLCS v the Padres. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-6-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-6-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3 live: Phillies roar to 4-0 lead over Astros behind home run flurry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; Suarez faces Astros&rsquo; McCullers Jr in Game 3Tweet David at @LengelDavid or email himPhillies 0-0 Astros, bottom 1st inningSo a good start from Suarez: let&rsquo;s see how McCullers fares. First up is beefy Kyle Schwarber, who has cooled off some from the NLCS v the Padres.Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-4-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-phillies-roar-to-4-0-lead-over-astros-behind-home-run-flurry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3 live: Bryce Harper home run sends Phillies to early lead over Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; Suarez faces Astros&rsquo; McCullers Jr in Game 3Tweet David at @LengelDavid or email himPhillies 0-0 Astros, bottom 1st inningSo a good start from Suarez: let&rsquo;s see how McCullers fares. First up is beefy Kyle Schwarber, who has cooled off some from the NLCS v the Padres.Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-bryce-harper-home-run-sends-phillies-to-early-lead-over-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-bryce-harper-home-run-sends-phillies-to-early-lead-over-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3 live: Bryce Harper and Phillies return home for Game 3 against Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; Suarez faces Astros&rsquo; McCullers Jr in Game 3Tweet David at @LengelDavid or email himDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Houston&rsquo;s series-tying win in Game 2. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-bryce-harper-and-phillies-return-home-for-game-3-against-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-live-bryce-harper-and-phillies-return-home-for-game-3-against-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series rainout as Astros and Phillies will play Game 3 on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 TuesdayGame 6 rescheduled for Saturday; Game 7 would be SundayGame 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, when the weather was supposed to be all clear. There was a smattering of boos at the ballpark when the washout was announced an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-rainout-as-astros-and-phillies-will-play-game-3-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-rainout-as-astros-and-phillies-will-play-game-3-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros ambush Phillies’ Wheeler early to level World Series at one game apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros batter Phils&rsquo; ace and hold off late fightback in winAs it happened: Astros win 5-2 over Phillies in Game 2Framber Valdez made a five-run lead stand up after Houston&rsquo;s lightning first-inning burst, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Saturday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece.Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. Unlike ace Justin Verlander in the opener, Valdez and Houston held on. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-ambush-phillies-wheeler-early-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-ambush-phillies-wheeler-early-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies 2-5 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 5-2 over Phillies to even series at one game apieceGame 3 is Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in PhiladelphiaJust in case that yesterday&rsquo;s extra-inning theatrics would be enough to get MLB to stop using the &ldquo;ghost runner&rdquo; during the regular season after games are tied after nine innings&hellip; of course they&rsquo;re not going to change it! This is Rob Manfred&rsquo;s MLB.Predictions Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-philadelphia-phillies-2-5-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-philadelphia-phillies-2-5-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2022 Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros host Phillies in Game 2 of Fall Classic at Minute Maid ParkGame 1: Relentless Phillies rally from five down to stun HoustonTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Philadelphia&rsquo;s shock win over Houston in Friday night&rsquo;s Game 1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-2-philadelphia-phillies-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-2-philadelphia-phillies-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relentless Phillies rally from five down to stun Astros in World Series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Realmuto&rsquo;s 10th-inning home run lifts Phillies to 6-5 winPhiladelphia hand Houston their first defeat of postseasonWorld Series Game 1: Phillies 6-5 Astros &ndash; as it happenedThe relentless Philadelphia Phillies came back from a five-run deficit to overcome favorites Houston Astros 6-5 on Friday, handing the home team their first loss of the postseason in Game 1 of the World Series.Philadelphia catcher JT Realmuto tied it up with a two-run double in the fifth inning and launched a solo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/relentless-phillies-rally-from-five-down-to-stun-astros-in-world-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/relentless-phillies-rally-from-five-down-to-stun-astros-in-world-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2022 Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies rally for 6-5 win over Astros in 10 inningsNL champions rally from 5-0 deficit to take series leadThe Astros dynasty talk is already on the FOX broadcast. They need at least three World Series titles and honestly, considering the circumstances of their first and only championship so far, that might not be enough to avoid an unspoken asterisk.Astros starting lineup Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-1-philadelphia-phillies-6-5-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-1-philadelphia-phillies-6-5-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2022 Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies v Houston Astros – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros host Phillies in opening game of Fall ClassicWorld Series 2022: our writers&rsquo; predictionsTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email himPreambleSo much for making predictions. When trying to guess the fate of the various teams before this year&rsquo;s MLB playoffs, this writer listed the Philadelphia Phillies as being the eleventh-ranked team out of twelve, just above the swiftly booted Tampa Bay Rays. Here&rsquo;s what I wrote about their chances:They might have the worst defense of all th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-1-philadelphia-phillies-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-game-1-philadelphia-phillies-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2022 predictions: Can the Phillies spoil the Astros’ perfect run?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Philadelphia v Houston in the 118th Fall Classic. Our writers pick the MVP, trends to watch and the eventual championYes. We need to go back to the objectively correct playoff format: three division winners and one wild-card team from each league. Of course, I&rsquo;m biased on this subject: how the playoffs operated when you first became a fan always feels right, even if there&rsquo;s always an element of arbitrariness in play in every set-up. HF Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-predictions-can-the-phillies-spoil-the-astros-perfect-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2022-predictions-can-the-phillies-spoil-the-astros-perfect-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Harper lays waste to playoffs as Phillies set up World Series with Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slugger hits fifth home run of postseason to seal NLCSAstros reach World Series for fourth time in six seasonsBryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330m slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.Rhys Hoskins also hit a two-run homer to spark Philadelphia&rsquo;s improbable run to the Nat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-lays-waste-to-playoffs-as-phillies-set-up-world-series-with-astros/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-lays-waste-to-playoffs-as-phillies-set-up-world-series-with-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Harper continues to lay waste to playoffs as Phillies reach World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slugger hits fifth home run of postseason to seal NLCSPhillies into World Series for first time since 2009Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330m slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.Rhys Hoskins also hit a two-run homer to spark Philadelphia&rsquo;s improbable run to the Nationa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-continues-to-lay-waste-to-playoffs-as-phillies-reach-world-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bryce-harper-continues-to-lay-waste-to-playoffs-as-phillies-reach-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLCS: Phillies maul Padres in Game 4 behind Harper, Hoskins and Schwarber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies hit four homers, rally past San Diego 10-6Philadelphia lead 3-1 in best-of-seven-games seriesBryce Harper stood on second base after a go-ahead double and ran his hands across the script &ldquo;Phillies&rdquo; on his jersey as Citizens Bank Park shook in ecstasy over a World Series that suddenly seemed oh-so-close.Harper punched his fists toward the ground and blurted a cuss-filled exclamation sure to be printed on T-shirts everywhere in Philly: Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-phillies-maul-padres-in-game-4-behind-harper-hoskins-and-schwarber/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-phillies-maul-padres-in-game-4-behind-harper-hoskins-and-schwarber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALCS: Astros move to brink of World Series after blanking Yankees in Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS leadYanks face elimination by Houston for fourth time since 2015Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros aren&rsquo;t just beating the Yankees, they&rsquo;re chomping them up. And now Dusty Baker&rsquo;s team is on the verge of an astonishing four-game sweep.Javier and Houston&rsquo;s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped fly ball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the Yankees 5-0 o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-astros-move-to-brink-of-world-series-after-blanking-yankees-in-game-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-astros-move-to-brink-of-world-series-after-blanking-yankees-in-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies take upper hand in NLCS with tense Game 3 win over Padres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schwarber, Segura lead Phillies to 4-2 win over Padres in Game 3Philadelphia lead 2-1 in best-of-seven-games series for pennantJean Segura muffed a soft relay toss at second base on a play he made &ldquo;3,000 times&rdquo; over his baseball career. The Phillies second baseman even got picked off first, yes, in the same inning as his fielding miscue.He heard a few boos, but it&rsquo;s Philly. Segura shook it off during Game 3 of the NL Championship Series on Friday night because he&rsquo;s played]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-take-upper-hand-in-nlcs-with-tense-game-3-win-over-padres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-take-upper-hand-in-nlcs-with-tense-game-3-win-over-padres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Bregman leads way as Houston Astros go two up on Yankees in ALCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bregman homers as Astros edge Yankees in Game 2 of ALCSHouston lead 2-0 in best-of-seven-games series for pennantAlex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.Yankees slugger Aaron Judge just missed a two-run homer in the eighth when his drive was caught just in front of the short wall by right fielder Kyle Tucker. The ball would&rsquo;ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alex-bregman-leads-way-as-houston-astros-go-two-up-on-yankees-in-alcs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alex-bregman-leads-way-as-houston-astros-go-two-up-on-yankees-in-alcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ageless Verlander lifts Houston Astros over New York Yankees in ALCS opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verlander fans 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCSGurriel, McCormick, Pena all hit home runs for HoustonPadres roar back against Phillies in Game 2 of NLCSJustin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener Wednesday night.The Astros are in their sixth consecutive ALCS, looking to reach the World Series for the fourth time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ageless-verlander-lifts-houston-astros-over-new-york-yankees-in-alcs-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ageless-verlander-lifts-houston-astros-over-new-york-yankees-in-alcs-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres roar back against Phillies to level NLCS at one game apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5 and tie NLCSSan Diego move to one-all in best-of-seven-games seriesBrandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece.The outburst started with Padres catcher Austin Nola hitting an RBI single off his younger brother that brought the sellout, rally towel-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-roar-back-against-phillies-to-level-nlcs-at-one-game-apiece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-roar-back-against-phillies-to-level-nlcs-at-one-game-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Untouchable Zack Wheeler silences Padres as Phillies take Game 1 of NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harper, Schwarber homer as Phils top Pads to open NLCSPhiladelphia stake 1-0 lead in best-of-seven-games seriesBryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488ft drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 Tuesday night to open the all-wild card NL Championship Series.Wheeler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter for Philadelphia. The Phillies managed just three hits off Yu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/untouchable-zack-wheeler-silences-padres-as-phillies-take-game-1-of-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/untouchable-zack-wheeler-silences-padres-as-phillies-take-game-1-of-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Yankees hold off Cleveland to set up ALCS date with Houston Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York win 5-1 in Game 5 of ALDS to eliminate GuardiansYankees will face Astros in Game 1 of ALCS on WednesdayGiancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees beat the Guardians 5-1 Tuesday in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.Yankees manager Aaron Boone won his gamble by starting Nestor Cortes on three days&rsquo; rest over Jameson Taillon, making the late switch after Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-hold-off-cleveland-to-set-up-alcs-date-with-houston-astros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-hold-off-cleveland-to-set-up-alcs-date-with-houston-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have the revamped MLB playoffs made the regular season meaningless?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first rounds of the postseason saw three 100-win teams lose to opponents with worse records. Is this a sign of a flawed system or just how baseball works?Do you accept the results of the 2022 playoffs? This is not some obtuse political metaphor, it&rsquo;s a conversation being had in some circles after three teams that won more than 100 games in the regular season fell to theoretically inferior squads in the first two rounds of the playoffs. It&rsquo;s one heck of a debut for baseball&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-the-revamped-mlb-playoffs-made-the-regular-season-meaningless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-the-revamped-mlb-playoffs-made-the-regular-season-meaningless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have MLB’s revamped playoffs made the baseball season an unfair mockery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first rounds of the postseason saw three 100-win teams lose to opponents with worse records. Is this a sign of a flawed system or just how baseball works?Do you accept the results of the 2022 playoffs? This is not some obtuse political metaphor, it&rsquo;s a conversation being had in some circles after three teams that won more than 100 games in the regular season fell to theoretically inferior squads in the first two rounds of the playoffs. It&rsquo;s one heck of a debut for baseball&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-mlbs-revamped-playoffs-made-the-baseball-season-an-unfair-mockery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/have-mlbs-revamped-playoffs-made-the-baseball-season-an-unfair-mockery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon chicanery, handballs, Black Sox and more: sport cheating scandals | Hannah Jane Parkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the chess furore between Carlsen and Niemann rolls on, we take a look at some enduring disputes in sportNot since Netflix&rsquo;s The Queen&rsquo;s Gambit enthralled 62 million viewers has chess captured mainstream attention to such an extent.Last month the Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, world No 1 and already the &ldquo;rock star&rdquo; of chess &ndash; see GQ profiles and multimillion&#8209;pound apparel collaborations &ndash; accused the American Hans Niemann of cheating after the 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marathon-chicanery-handballs-black-sox-and-more-sport-cheating-scandals-hannah-jane-parkinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marathon-chicanery-handballs-black-sox-and-more-sport-cheating-scandals-hannah-jane-parkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Diego Padres stun 111-win LA Dodgers to reach first NLCS in 24 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCSSan Diego will face Philadelphia for National League pennantJake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Saturday night to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.The Padres stunned the 111-win Dodgers with the five-run rally to win the best-of-five NL Division Series 3-1 in front of a raucous sellout cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-stun-111-win-la-dodgers-to-reach-first-nlcs-in-24-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-stun-111-win-la-dodgers-to-reach-first-nlcs-in-24-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros sweep past M’s into sixth straight ALCS on Peña’s 18th-inning home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pe&ntilde;a&rsquo;s 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweepHouston reach AL Championship Series for sixth straight yearJeremy Pe&ntilde;a and the Houston Astros just kept going. Scoreless inning after scoreless inning, as day turned into night in front of a frenzied crowd in Seattle.They eventually found a way. That&rsquo;s how the Astros reached the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-sweep-past-ms-into-sixth-straight-alcs-on-peas-18th-inning-home-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-sweep-past-ms-into-sixth-straight-alcs-on-peas-18th-inning-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies topple Braves to reach first NL Championship Series since 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies win 8-3 in Game 4 to eliminate Braves from NLDSPhiladelphia will face either Padres or Dodgers in NLCSBrandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and JT Realmuto lined an inside-the-park home run that sent the Philadelphia Phillies bolting headfirst into the NL Championship Series for the first time since 2010 with an 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 Saturday.Realmuto became the first catcher to hit an inside-the-parker in postseason history and Bryce Harper punctuated the romp with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-topple-braves-to-reach-first-nl-championship-series-since-2010/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-topple-braves-to-reach-first-nl-championship-series-since-2010/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Angels employee jailed for 22 years over death of team’s pitcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Skaggs died from drugs overdose in summer of 2019Eric Kay supplied pitcher with drugs that led to his deathA former Los Angeles Angels employee was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on Tuesday for providing the team&rsquo;s former pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas.Eric Kay, dressed in an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs and leg shackles, didn&rsquo;t react when the judge read his sentence. Kay faced at least 20 years in prison on one of the two coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-angels-employee-jailed-for-22-years-over-death-of-teams-pitcher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-angels-employee-jailed-for-22-years-over-death-of-teams-pitcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musgrove survives umpire’s ear probe as Padres dump Mets out of MLB playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padres beat Mets 2-1 in Wild Card series, will face DodgersJoe Musgrove pitches one-hit gem to secure seriesJoe Musgrove brushed off chants of &ldquo;Cheater!&rdquo; after a bizarre spot check by umpires on the mound, pitching his hometown San Diego Padres into the next round of the playoffs on Sunday night with seven innings of one-hit ball in a 6-0 victory over the New York Mets.The umpires checked the pitcher for illegal substances in the sixth inning &ndash; including a close look at his ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/musgrove-survives-umpires-ear-probe-as-padres-dump-mets-out-of-mlb-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/musgrove-survives-umpires-ear-probe-as-padres-dump-mets-out-of-mlb-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 MLB playoffs: ranking the title contenders from first to worst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will an expanded Wild Card round lead to an unexpected upset or will one of the established baseball juggernauts emerge as the World Series winners? The MLB postseason begins on Friday with the start of the three-game Wild Card series. Thanks to an expanded playoff format, this year&rsquo;s field features both familiar faces and intriguing newcomers. Below we rank every playoff team by their likelihood of winning the 2022 World Series. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2022-mlb-playoffs-ranking-the-title-contenders-from-first-to-worst/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2022-mlb-playoffs-ranking-the-title-contenders-from-first-to-worst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan unsure what to do with Judge’s home-run ball, which could be worth $2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger broke American League record on Tuesday Most expensive home-run ball of all-time sold for $3m in 1999As he walked through a concourse in the outfield at Globe Life Field, high-fiving with fans and surrounded by a sea of cameras, it was almost as if Cory Youmans had hit a huge home run. Instead, he hit the jackpot.Youmans made the catch of a lifetime on Tuesday night, snagging the ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge launched for his American League-record 62nd homer. Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fan-unsure-what-to-do-with-judges-home-run-ball-which-could-be-worth-2m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fan-unsure-what-to-do-with-judges-home-run-ball-which-could-be-worth-2m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan unsure what to do with Aaron Judge’s home-run ball worth $2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger broke American League record on Tuesday Most expensive home-run ball of all-time sold for $3m in 1999As he walked through a concourse in the outfield at Globe Life Field, high-fiving with fans and surrounded by a sea of cameras, it was almost as if Cory Youmans had hit a huge home run. Instead, he hit the jackpot.Youmans made the catch of a lifetime on Tuesday night, snagging the ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge launched for his American League-record 62nd homer. Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fan-unsure-what-to-do-with-aaron-judges-home-run-ball-worth-2m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fan-unsure-what-to-do-with-aaron-judges-home-run-ball-worth-2m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge moves into eternity with 62nd home run to break AL record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees star breaks Roger Maris&rsquo;s 61-year-old AL homer markJudge hits record-setting shot off Jes&uacute;s Tinoco in first inningAaron Judge put a definitive stamp on one of the great single-season performances by any hitter in baseball history on Tuesday night, smashing his 62nd home run of the year to eclipse Roger Maris&rsquo;s long-standing American League record and topple one of the most hallowed numbers in all of sports.Before a crowd at Globe Life Field buzzing in anticipation, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-moves-into-eternity-with-62nd-home-run-to-break-al-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-moves-into-eternity-with-62nd-home-run-to-break-al-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge makes history with 62nd home run to break AL record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees star breaks Roger Maris&rsquo;s 61-year-old AL homer markJudge hits record-setting shot off Jes&uacute;s Tinoco in first inningAaron Judge put a definitive stamp on one of the great single-season performances by any hitter in baseball history on Tuesday night, smashing his 62nd home run of the year to eclipse Roger Maris&rsquo;s long-standing American League record and topple one of the most hallowed numbers in all of sports.Before a crowd at Globe Life Field buzzing in anticipation, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-makes-history-with-62nd-home-run-to-break-al-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-makes-history-with-62nd-home-run-to-break-al-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cal Raleigh’s walk-off home run ends Seattle Mariners’ 21-year playoff drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh&rsquo;s walk-off homer lifts Seattle to win over OaklandMariners clinch return to playoffs for first time since 2001Cal Raleigh hit a game-winning home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners ended the longest playoff drought in baseball with a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.Raleigh, pinch-hitting for Luis Torrens, hit a 3-2 pitch from Domingo Acevedo (3-4) just inside the right-field foul pole for a solo homer that sent the Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cal-raleighs-walk-off-home-run-ends-seattle-mariners-21-year-playoff-drought/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cal-raleighs-walk-off-home-run-ends-seattle-mariners-21-year-playoff-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge hits 61st home run to finally catch Roger Maris for AL mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger matches hallowed record after droughtJudge matches AL single-season mark with HR off MayzaAaron Judge had gone seven games since his last home run, 34 plate appearances of fans quieting to a hush and snapping photos with every pitch.Then with the score tied in the seventh inning on Wednesday night, he drove a 94.5mph belt-high sinker to left, a no doubt rocket. He had tied Roger Maris&rsquo; American League record of 61 home runs in a season, what many fans consider baseball&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-hits-61st-home-run-to-finally-catch-roger-maris-for-al-mark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-hits-61st-home-run-to-finally-catch-roger-maris-for-al-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees clinch AL East but Aaron Judge stuck on 60 in home-run record chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slugger chasing Roger Maris&rsquo; American League record of 61Marlins pitcher makes unfortunate history against MetsAaron Judge walked four times and stayed at 60 home runs, one shy of Roger Maris&rsquo; American League record, as the New York Yankees clinched the AL East title by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Tuesday night.The Yankees celebrated their 20th division championship, tied for second-most with the Dodgers behind Atlanta&rsquo;s 21, but not home run history. New York (95-59) s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-clinch-al-east-but-aaron-judge-stuck-on-60-in-home-run-record-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-clinch-al-east-but-aaron-judge-stuck-on-60-in-home-run-record-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals’ Albert Pujols soars into history with 700th career home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cards&rsquo; Pujols hits 700th career home run, fourth to reach markOnly Bonds (762), Aaron (755) and Ruth (714) have totaled moreSt Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th career home run on Friday night, connecting for his second drive of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history.The 42-year-old Pujols hit No 699 in the third inning, then launched No 700 in the fourth at Dodger Stadium. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-albert-pujols-soars-into-history-with-700th-career-home-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-albert-pujols-soars-into-history-with-700th-career-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge ties Babe Ruth with 60th home run, one shy of Maris’s AL mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge&rsquo;s 60th homer matches Babe Ruth&rsquo;s single-season highYankees star leads major leagues with 128 RBIs for seasonAaron Judge hit his 60th home run Tuesday night, matching Babe Ruth and moving within one of Roger Maris&rsquo; American League season record.The New York Yankees slugger drove a 3-1 sinker from Pittsburgh&rsquo;s Wil Crowe 430 feet to the left field seats leading off the ninth inning. Judge&rsquo;s third home run in two games and ninth in September thrilled a screaming c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-ties-babe-ruth-with-60th-home-run-one-shy-of-mariss-al-mark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-ties-babe-ruth-with-60th-home-run-one-shy-of-mariss-al-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Varvaro, MLB player who joined New York police, dies in car crash on way to September 11 memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher who played for three major league teams before becoming Port Authority officer, was going to work at 9/11 ceremony in ManhattanAnthony Varvaro, a former US Major League Baseball pitcher who retired in 2016 to become a police officer in the New York City area, was killed in a car accident Sunday morning on his way to work at the September 11 memorial ceremony in Manhattan, according to police officials and his former teams.Varvaro, 37, was an officer for the Port Authority of New York and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-varvaro-mlb-player-who-joined-new-york-police-dies-in-car-crash-on-way-to-september-11-memorial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-varvaro-mlb-player-who-joined-new-york-police-dies-in-car-crash-on-way-to-september-11-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch clocks and shift limits: MLB adopts sweeping rules changes for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB approves pitch clock, shift limits and bigger basesNew rules aim to shorten games and increase offenseMajor League Baseball adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.The decision on the clock and shift restrictions by the sport&rsquo;s 11-man competition committee was made Friday over the unanimous opposition of the panel&rsquo;s players, who approved the larger base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-clocks-and-shift-limits-mlb-adopts-sweeping-rules-changes-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-clocks-and-shift-limits-mlb-adopts-sweeping-rules-changes-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch clocks and shift limits: MLB adopts sweeping rule changes for 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB approves pitch clock, shift limits and bigger basesNew rules aim to shorten games and increase offenseMajor League Baseball adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.The decision on the clock and shift restrictions by the sport&rsquo;s 11-man competition committee was made Friday over the unanimous opposition of the panel&rsquo;s players, who approved the larger base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-clocks-and-shift-limits-mlb-adopts-sweeping-rule-changes-for-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pitch-clocks-and-shift-limits-mlb-adopts-sweeping-rule-changes-for-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge turned down $213.5m. Now he’s on his way to a home-run record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slugger turned down a huge contract extension from the Yankees and bet on his own abilities. It looks like he made the right decisionAaron Judge started 2022 by turning down a seven-year, $213.5m contract extension from the New York Yankees. That deal would have given the now 30-year-old one of the largest contracts in MLB history. But Judge thought he was worth more, opting to play out this season and see what he could fetch in free-agency. In an era in which the phrase &ldquo;bet on yourse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-turned-down-2135m-now-hes-on-his-way-to-a-home-run-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judge-turned-down-2135m-now-hes-on-his-way-to-a-home-run-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB’s Art Shires: hitter, peacock, boaster, boxer and accused killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texan was a hothead who beat up his own manager, pursued an off-season fighting career and was implicated in the deaths of two peopleBearing in mind that everyone has easy access to baseball bats, serious violence is rare in Major League Baseball. Breaches of the peace such as 23 August&rsquo;s cleared benches at Minute Maid Park are usually theatrical, the emphasis more on posturing than punching.Still, there are exceptions, the kind of confrontations that might interest the police, rather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-art-shires-hitter-peacock-boaster-boxer-and-accused-killer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-art-shires-hitter-peacock-boaster-boxer-and-accused-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feral cats, few fans and lewd acts: is the A’s era in Oakland over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team that came to worldwide attention thanks to Moneyball is struggling to pull in fans. A move to the bright lights of Vegas could be approachingThe first-place New York Yankees, a hit at any box office, invaded Oakland last weekend to face the last-place Athletics. The turnstiles at RingCentral Coliseum were given a rare spin, with 93,719 fans attending the four-game series, or 23,430 per game.The A&rsquo;s are still dead last in the major leagues in attendance, though, having drawn a litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/feral-cats-few-fans-and-lewd-acts-is-the-as-era-in-oakland-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/feral-cats-few-fans-and-lewd-acts-is-the-as-era-in-oakland-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB umpire Dale Scott: ‘I wasn’t intimidated by threats to out me as gay’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new book looking back at his career, the veteran umpire says baseball is a more accepting place than many people assumeMajor League Baseball umpire Dale Scott made history in 2014. He came out as gay, the first MLB umpire to do so. It was big enough news that Jimmy Fallon joked about it on The Tonight Show &ndash; &ldquo;Well, he says he&rsquo;s out, but the other umps said he&rsquo;s safe. So now they gotta look at replay.&rdquo;But during Scott&rsquo;s 37-year career in pro baseball, his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-umpire-dale-scott-i-wasnt-intimidated-by-threats-to-out-me-as-gay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-umpire-dale-scott-i-wasnt-intimidated-by-threats-to-out-me-as-gay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaii trigger mercy rule as they crush Curacao to win Little League World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back homers help end game after just four inningsChampionship is state&rsquo;s fourth title and second since 2018For a week and a half at the Little League World Series, no team came close to Hawaii. The championship Sunday was no different.Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings over Curacao. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hawaii-trigger-mercy-rule-as-they-crush-curacao-to-win-little-league-world-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hawaii-trigger-mercy-rule-as-they-crush-curacao-to-win-little-league-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julio Rodríguez inks extension with Seattle Mariners worth up to $469.6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julio Rodr&iacute;guez, Mariners agree to deal worth up to $469mRodr&iacute;guez&rsquo;s contract is baseball&rsquo;s 26th for $200m or moreJulio Rodr&iacute;guez and the Seattle Mariners are set on a long-term relationship in the Pacific Northwest, agreeing to a $209.3m, 12-year contract starting next season that would be worth $469.6m over 17 years if he wins two MVP awards.The deal announced Friday for the 21-year-old All-Star outfielder includes seven seasons. a five-year player option, an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/julio-rodrguez-inks-extension-with-seattle-mariners-worth-up-to-4696m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/julio-rodrguez-inks-extension-with-seattle-mariners-worth-up-to-4696m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz is already setting StatCast records but struggling at the plate. Does the 6ft 7in shortstop have what it takes to be baseball&rsquo;s next star?On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz did something we&rsquo;ve never seen an MLB player do before. Well, not that we know about, seeing as the StatCast era didn&rsquo;t begin until 2015. Against the Atlanta Braves, Cruz cracked a base hit that clocked at 122.4mph off the bat, which surpassed New York Yankees slu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oneil-cruz-is-6ft-7in-and-can-blast-a-baseball-122mph-but-can-he-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oneil-cruz-is-6ft-7in-and-can-blast-a-baseball-122mph-but-can-he-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mets aim to buy a World Series title. The Braves may grow one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mets are right behind the Dodgers in spending. But their NL East rivals could be up for success via another routeYou know the old saying about correlation not implying causation? Well, sometimes the two are related. A look at the highest payrolls in MLB reveals that the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets lead the pack. The Dodgers and Mets also happen to have the best winning percentages in baseball.That the Dodgers are on top of both these standings isn&rsquo;t shocking: this is a te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-mets-aim-to-buy-a-world-series-title-the-braves-may-grow-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-mets-aim-to-buy-a-world-series-title-the-braves-may-grow-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves star Marcell Ozuna arrested on DUI charges in latest legal woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves star Ozuna faces more legal woes following DUI arrestTwo-time All-Star was arrested for domestic battery in 2021Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol early Friday near Atlanta.It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on 29 May 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. Those charges were dropped after he completed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-star-marcell-ozuna-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-latest-legal-woes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-star-marcell-ozuna-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-latest-legal-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres manager says fallen star Tatis ‘remorseful’ over 80-game drugs ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Melvin reached out to suspended star Tatis on SaturdayPadres manager said All-Star shortstop &lsquo;feels remorseful&rsquo; San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin reached out to suspended All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr in a phone call Saturday and said the player &ldquo;feels remorseful&rdquo;.Melvin did not reveal anything else about what he termed a &ldquo;private conversation&rdquo; with Tatis, the dynamic fan favorite whose 80-game ban for testing positive for a performance-enhancing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-manager-says-fallen-star-tatis-remorseful-over-80-game-drugs-ban/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-manager-says-fallen-star-tatis-remorseful-over-80-game-drugs-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Diego Padres dynamo Fernando Tatis Jr hit with 80-game drugs ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug testMLB claims 23-year-old tested positive for steroid ClostebolTatis will lose about $2.9m in salary due to the punishmentSan Diego Padres dynamo Fernando Tatis Jr, one of the brightest, freshest stars in all of Major League Baseball, was suspended 80 games on Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance and won&rsquo;t play this season.MLB said Tatis tested positive for Clostebol, an anabolic steroid. Tatis said he a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-dynamo-fernando-tatis-jr-hit-with-80-game-drugs-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-dynamo-fernando-tatis-jr-hit-with-80-game-drugs-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates’ Castro says ‘mistake’ led to iPhone flying out of pocket during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pirates&rsquo; Castro has phone fly from back pocket during slideMLB has cracked down on use of technology in gamesRodolfo Castro got the call-up and dropped a call in his return to the big leagues.The Pittsburgh infielder lost his phone during a slide into third base and the Pirates lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Tuesday night. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pirates-castro-says-mistake-led-to-iphone-flying-out-of-pocket-during-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pirates-castro-says-mistake-led-to-iphone-flying-out-of-pocket-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The extraordinary Justin Verlander is 39 … and the best pitcher in baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros ace is approaching his fifth decade and barely played in the last two seasons. But he has returned to dominate opposing battersWhen Justin Verlander got Jos&eacute; Ram&iacute;rez to line out to end the sixth inning in last week&rsquo;s game between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Guardians, the righty veteran walked off the field having thrown six shutout innings. Barely breaking stride, or a smile, it was yet another stellar outing on the mound.Thursday&rsquo;s victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-extraordinary-justin-verlander-is-39-and-the-best-pitcher-in-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-extraordinary-justin-verlander-is-39-and-the-best-pitcher-in-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Leaguer consoles pitcher who hit him in head in heartwarming scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Jarvis consoles Kaiden Shelton after getting hit by pitchShelton&rsquo;s Pearland team won Southwest Regional Playoff finalA Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas.The incident happened during a Little League Southwest Regional Playoff final. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/little-leaguer-consoles-pitcher-who-hit-him-in-head-in-heartwarming-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/little-leaguer-consoles-pitcher-who-hit-him-in-head-in-heartwarming-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets and Dodgers tighten grip on divisions after victories over rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams were relatively quiet at trade deadlineSan Diego made splashy move got Juan Soto this monthThe Dodgers swept a three-game series against San Diego to take a 15.5-game lead in the NL West, and the Mets took four of five from Atlanta to move 6.5 up on the Braves in the NL East. That was after the Padres made serious waves at the deadline by acquiring Juan Soto, and the Braves added Jake Odorizzi and Raisel Iglesias.Los Angeles weren&rsquo;t all that active, The Dodgers took Joey Gallo o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-and-dodgers-tighten-grip-on-divisions-after-victories-over-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-and-dodgers-tighten-grip-on-divisions-after-victories-over-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Rose dismisses questions over statutory rape claims in Phillies return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman says Rose had relationship with her while she was a minorFormer MLB star given standing ovation by Phillies fansPete Rose dismissed questions on Sunday about a woman&rsquo;s claim she had a sexual relationship with the former MLB star when she was a minor.&ldquo;It was 55 years ago, babe,&rdquo; Rose told a female baseball writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pete-rose-dismisses-questions-over-statutory-rape-claims-in-phillies-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pete-rose-dismisses-questions-over-statutory-rape-claims-in-phillies-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What links A League of Their Own to Chadwick Boseman and Madonna? | Down the rabbit hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new series based on the cult baseball movie about to strike, we chase a team of celebrities down the rabbit hole, including Kevin Costner, Rosie O&rsquo;Donnell and Brad PittPenny Marshall&rsquo;s 1992 comedy drama A League of Their Own was so well received it instantly spawned a CBS TV spin-off. The tale of a second world war-era women&rsquo;s baseball team seemed irresistible, but the show swiftly struck out. Now stepping up to the plate is a revival on Prime TV. The new series (from 12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/what-links-a-league-of-their-own-to-chadwick-boseman-and-madonna-down-the-rabbit-hole/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/what-links-a-league-of-their-own-to-chadwick-boseman-and-madonna-down-the-rabbit-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreaming of the major leagues: young Cuban baseball players – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success in baseball, Cuba&rsquo;s national pastime, is increasingly measured beyond its borders as young players dream of playing in the major leagues in the US Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dreaming-of-the-major-leagues-young-cuban-baseball-players-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dreaming-of-the-major-leagues-young-cuban-baseball-players-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hack Wilson: the hard-living Chicago Cubs star whose epic 1930 endures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mercurial Cubs outfielder was one of the most prolific sluggers in National League history and still holds one of baseball&rsquo;s most impregnable single-season recordsWith more than 40 home runs, nearly a hundred runs batted in and over a third of the season still to play, Aaron Judge is poised to complete the best season of his mighty career.Still, the New York Yankees slugger will have to pick up the pace to match Hack Wilson, one of the greatest and most rambunctious hitters in the hist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hack-wilson-the-hard-living-chicago-cubs-star-whose-epic-1930-endures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hack-wilson-the-hard-living-chicago-cubs-star-whose-epic-1930-endures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals bringing rivalry to London in June 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cubs-Cardinals rivalry headed to London Stadium in June 2023Previous London games between clubs were canceled in 2020Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019.The league announced Thursday that the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on 24-25 June 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-cubs-and-st-louis-cardinals-bringing-rivalry-to-london-in-june-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-cubs-and-st-louis-cardinals-bringing-rivalry-to-london-in-june-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic broadcaster Vin Scully was baseball’s poet laureate and so much more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vin Scully, the LA Dodgers broadcaster of nearly seven decades who died on Tuesday at 94, leaves behind a towering legacy as a paragon of joy in a world of anger and calm in a time of chaos&ldquo;Hi everybody! And a very pleasant good evening to you, wherever you may be.&rdquo;Whether they were navigating Los Angeles traffic, retreating to their couch after work, preparing their dinner or eating it, millions of Angelenos turned on their televisions or radios at 7pm to join their nightly summer a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/iconic-broadcaster-vin-scully-was-baseballs-poet-laureate-and-so-much-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/iconic-broadcaster-vin-scully-was-baseballs-poet-laureate-and-so-much-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vin Scully, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies aged 94]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary Dodgers broadcaster dies on Tuesday aged 94Scully&rsquo;s long tenure with NL team dated back to Brooklyn Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.Scully died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles, according to the team, which spoke to family members. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/vin-scully-los-angeles-dodgers-broadcaster-for-67-years-dies-aged-94/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/vin-scully-los-angeles-dodgers-broadcaster-for-67-years-dies-aged-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, sent to Padres in deadline blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star outfielder traded to Padres with first baseman Josh BellSoto, 23, is two-time All-Star and prize of this year&rsquo;s deadlineDominican turned down record $440m offer from NationalsThe San Diego Padres will acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball&rsquo;s biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding a World Series champion who is one of baseball&rsquo;s best hitters in his early 20s.A person with d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-who-spurned-440m-deal-sent-to-padres-in-deadline-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-who-spurned-440m-deal-sent-to-padres-in-deadline-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, dealt to Padres in deadline blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star outfielder traded to Padres with first baseman Josh BellSoto, 23, is two-time All-Star and prize of this year&rsquo;s deadlineDominican turned down record $440m offer from NationalsThe San Diego Padres will acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball&rsquo;s biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding a World Series champion who is one of baseball&rsquo;s best hitters in his early 20s.A person with d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-who-spurned-440m-deal-dealt-to-padres-in-deadline-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/juan-soto-who-spurned-440m-deal-dealt-to-padres-in-deadline-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Marlins’ Daniel Castano hit in head by ‘scary’ 104mph line drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castano hit on head by 104mph liner in Marlins&rsquo; 7-6 winMiami left-hander showed mild concussion symptomsDaniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami Marlins&rsquo; 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.The ball hit the bill of his cap and ricocheted off the crown, manager Don Mattingly said. The team said Castano showed mild concussion symptoms and was bruised, and a CT scan was normal. Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/miami-marlins-daniel-castano-hit-in-head-by-scary-104mph-line-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/miami-marlins-daniel-castano-hit-in-head-by-scary-104mph-line-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB All-Star Arenado to miss Toronto games – and $384,416 – due to vaccine status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fellow All-Star Paul Goldschmidt will also miss Blue Jays seriesCanada has restrictions on unvaccinated visitorsTwo of the St Louis Cardinals&rsquo; best players, third baseman Nolan Arenado and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, won&rsquo;t be making the trip to Toronto for a short series with the Blue Jays because they haven&rsquo;t received the Covid-19 vaccination. Canada has restrictions on travelers who aren&rsquo;t vaccinated against the virus.The Cardinals announced on Sunday that catcher A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-all-star-arenado-to-miss-toronto-games-and-384416-due-to-vaccine-status/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-all-star-arenado-to-miss-toronto-games-and-384416-due-to-vaccine-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four games, 59 runs conceded: the Red Sox are in an impressive historic slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston recently put together the worst three-game stretch in modern MLB history. Is it a sign of a franchise that has stopped prioritizing winning?Things have gotten so bleak in Red Sox Nation in recent days that Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays counted as a bright spot. Yes, Boston once again lost to an AL East opponent and fell further away from an increasingly unlikely playoff spot, but at least this time it wasn&rsquo;t the most embarrassing regular season loss in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/four-games-59-runs-conceded-the-red-sox-are-in-an-impressive-historic-slump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/four-games-59-runs-conceded-the-red-sox-are-in-an-impressive-historic-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woeful Red Sox concede inside-the-park grand slam in record 28-5 loss to Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston have given up 55 runs in last three gamesSeries of miscues help Toronto to huge victoryRaimel Tapia put his head down and started a slow jog to first base, not sure he&rsquo;d gotten the pop he wanted when he drove a bases-loaded fly ball to deep center field in the third inning. Then everything about the play and the rest of the night changed.Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam after a misplay by Boston center fielder Jarren Duran and the Toronto Blue Jays set a franchise record for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/woeful-red-sox-concede-inside-the-park-grand-slam-in-record-28-5-loss-to-jays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/woeful-red-sox-concede-inside-the-park-grand-slam-in-record-28-5-loss-to-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rickey Henderson’s quest for respect and the dawn of MLB’s big money era]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an extract from his new book on the Hall of Famer, Howard Bryant explores how fans and athletes reacted as serious money entered baseballBaseball players weren&rsquo;t regular guys, but in 1974 they earned only slightly more than three times what the average American family paying to watch them play brought home. That year, the same year Rickey Henderson turned 16, the median household income in the United States was $11,000. The average major league salary was $35,000. Hank Aaron was in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rickey-hendersons-quest-for-respect-and-the-dawn-of-mlbs-big-money-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rickey-hendersons-quest-for-respect-and-the-dawn-of-mlbs-big-money-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals star Juan Soto wins first Home Run Derby amid trade rumblings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals star Juan Soto won his first Home Run DerbySoto holds off Seattle&rsquo;s Rodriguez 19-18 in final roundWashington Nationals star Juan Soto won his first Home Run Derby on Monday night, holding off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez 19-18 in the final.The 23-year-old Soto hit 53 total homers, beating each of his three opponents by one homer in the midseason power showcase. Soto was locked in at the plate even after spending an hour earlier at Dodger Stadium answering repeated ques]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-star-juan-soto-wins-first-home-run-derby-amid-trade-rumblings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-star-juan-soto-wins-first-home-run-derby-amid-trade-rumblings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Nationals star Juan Soto reportedly turns down $440m contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soto said no to 15-year, $440m contract with Nats, report saysTwo-time All-Star finished second in NL MVP voting last yearWashington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation Saturday hours after a report he turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, reported Soto turned down a $440m, 15-year contract offer to remain with the Nationals that would have been the most lucrative in baseball history. Los Angeles Angels outfielder M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-star-juan-soto-reportedly-turns-down-440m-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-star-juan-soto-reportedly-turns-down-440m-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals star Juan Soto reportedly turns down record $440m contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soto said no to 15-year, $440m contract with Nats, report saysTwo-time All-Star finished second in NL MVP voting last yearWashington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation Saturday hours after a report he turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, reported Soto turned down a $440m, 15-year contract offer to remain with the Nationals that would have been the most lucrative in baseball history. Los Angeles Angels outfielder M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-star-juan-soto-reportedly-turns-down-record-440m-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-star-juan-soto-reportedly-turns-down-record-440m-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets’ Chris Bassitt says MLB should ‘stop testing’ for Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher says he &lsquo;probably won&rsquo;t&rsquo; inform team if he feels symptomsBassitt was placed on Covid list after complaint about sluggishnessNew York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt said Thursday he &ldquo;probably won&rsquo;t&rdquo; inform team and Major League Baseball officials if he feels Covid-19 symptoms in the future and that MLB should &ldquo;just stop testing&rdquo;.Bassitt was placed on the Covid-19 list on 1 July after complaining about sluggishness to team officials. The right-ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-chris-bassitt-says-mlb-should-stop-testing-for-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-chris-bassitt-says-mlb-should-stop-testing-for-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Angels game halted for 18 minutes after mass brawl and ejections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six players and two coaches ejected after lengthy confrontationAL West rivals have been involved in series of heated gamesThe Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels engaged in a lengthy full-team brawl in the second inning on Sunday after tensions over two days of inside pitches boiled over.Both managers and six players were ejected after the fight, which stopped and started twice before Angels closer Raisel Iglesias came back out to the empty field to throw a tub of sunflower seeds and ano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mariners-angels-game-halted-for-18-minutes-after-mass-brawl-and-ejections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mariners-angels-game-halted-for-18-minutes-after-mass-brawl-and-ejections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wish it hit my face’: 97 mph fastball breaks NL MVP Bryce Harper’s thumb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slugger out indefinitely after taking fastball to the handPadres pitcher Blake Snell expresses remorse over injuryBryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in Philadelphia&rsquo;s 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.&ldquo;I kind of wish it hit me in the face,&rdquo; said Harper, who was wearing a splint on his thumb. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t break bones in my face. I think I can take 98 [mph] to the face, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-wish-it-hit-my-face-97-mph-fastball-breaks-nl-mvp-bryce-harpers-thumb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-wish-it-hit-my-face-97-mph-fastball-breaks-nl-mvp-bryce-harpers-thumb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moneyball’s Nick Swisher: ‘Most players were signing cards, we were signing books’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty years after he was drafted, the former Yankees and A&rsquo;s star reflects on how Michael Lewis&rsquo;s famous book affected his careerThe 2002 Major League Baseball draft saw a healthy crop of future All-Stars &ndash; such as Zack Greinke, Cole Hamels and Prince Fielder &ndash; pen their first professional contracts. It also produced a misguided selection widely regarded as one of the all-time biggest busts, when the Pittsburgh Pirates took pitcher Bryan Bullington with the No 1 overall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moneyballs-nick-swisher-most-players-were-signing-cards-we-were-signing-books/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moneyballs-nick-swisher-most-players-were-signing-cards-we-were-signing-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yogi Berra: the man behind baseball’s greatest catchphrases]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new documentary, made with the help of the Yankees star&rsquo;s family, aims to remind its audience that his skill was equal to his warmthYogi Berra took a lot of ribbing for his looks when he joined the New York Yankees in the 1940s. The Pinstripes were the premier organization in Major League Baseball, and their new backstop was told he was too ugly to be a Yankee. Yet he went on to an extraordinary career in MLB, first as a player and then as a manager, making quirky, and often incisive, ob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yogi-berra-the-man-behind-baseballs-greatest-catchphrases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yogi-berra-the-man-behind-baseballs-greatest-catchphrases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There just weren’t women playing’ – Kelsie Whitmore, baseball trailblazer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first woman to play in an MLB-affiliated league since 1994 understands interest but is busy making her way in the sportKelsie Whitmore is one of three figures on the baseball diamond at the Staten Island Community Park. The stands of the ballpark are empty, give or take a few hotdog sellers opening their kiosks in the concourses. Her coach, Nelson Figueroa, is hitting balls at her, which she waits on before reading the angle it will arrive, motioning towards the ball, then receiving it in he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/there-just-werent-women-playing-kelsie-whitmore-baseball-trailblazer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/there-just-werent-women-playing-kelsie-whitmore-baseball-trailblazer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It stinks’: Cardinals’ Miles Mikolas falls one strike short of no-hitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher gives up double with two outs in ninth inningLast St Louis no-hitter came in September 2001It&rsquo;s been 21 years since the St Louis Cardinals pitched a no-hitter. Miles Mikolas needed one more strike.The right-hander didn&rsquo;t give up a hit until Cal Mitchell doubled with two outs in the ninth inning Tuesday night, and the St Louis Cardinals routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 to sweep a doubleheader. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/it-stinks-cardinals-miles-mikolas-falls-one-strike-short-of-no-hitter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/it-stinks-cardinals-miles-mikolas-falls-one-strike-short-of-no-hitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We don’t want to encourage it’: Some Rays players refuse to wear Pride logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Adam says he opted out due to &lsquo;faith-based decision&rsquo;Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier offers different perspectiveA number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team&rsquo;s annual &ldquo;Pride Night&rdquo; on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community.Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed the matter after Sunday&rsquo;s game, and said discussions among the players over the past few weeks were constructive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/we-dont-want-to-encourage-it-some-rays-players-refuse-to-wear-pride-logo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/we-dont-want-to-encourage-it-some-rays-players-refuse-to-wear-pride-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Mets ace Max Scherzer confirms pitching hand was bitten by dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scherzer&rsquo;s dog bites pitching hand, Mets ace says no worriesBizarre ailment follows Francisco Lindor&rsquo;s hotel door injuryInjured Mets ace Max Scherzer confirmed Saturday that his dog bit his pitching hand this week, but he says the wound won&rsquo;t slow his recovery from an oblique strain.The New York Post reported Saturday that the right-handed Scherzer was bitten by a dog on his left hand, a second bizarre injury for New York this week after shortstop Francisco Lindor got his right]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/injured-mets-ace-max-scherzer-confirms-pitching-hand-was-bitten-by-dog/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/injured-mets-ace-max-scherzer-confirms-pitching-hand-was-bitten-by-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron DeSantis blocks funds for Tampa Bay Rays after team’s gun safety tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida governor defends vetoing funds for training facilityRays had joined Yankees in tweeting about gun safetyThe governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has defended his veto of $35m in funding for a potential spring training site for the Tampa Bay Rays, after the Major League Baseball team used social media to raise awareness about gun violence after mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t support giving taxpayer dollars to professional sports stadiums,&rdquo; D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ron-desantis-blocks-funds-for-tampa-bay-rays-after-teams-gun-safety-tweets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ron-desantis-blocks-funds-for-tampa-bay-rays-after-teams-gun-safety-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabe Kapler: MLB’s liberal jock in America’s most conservative league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants manager boycotted the national anthem after recent mass shootings. He is somewhat of a rarity in baseball, a sport not noted for its progressive valuesThey were teammates on the curse-busting 2004 Boston Red Sox: Curt Schilling, the brilliant and brave pitcher, and Gabe Kapler, a journeyman outfielder who boasted the physique of Charles Atlas yet was somehow never a home run threat.Schilling became a far-right pundit-provocateur in retirement, a man as committed to owning the libs as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gabe-kapler-mlbs-liberal-jock-in-americas-most-conservative-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gabe-kapler-mlbs-liberal-jock-in-americas-most-conservative-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From rugby league to surf boats, showcasing the best of Australian women’s sport – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2022 Women in Sport Photo Action awards finalists from across Australia have been named, with winners to be announced on 1 June Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/from-rugby-league-to-surf-boats-showcasing-the-best-of-australian-womens-sport-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/from-rugby-league-to-surf-boats-showcasing-the-best-of-australian-womens-sport-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB managers support Kapler’s anthem protest in wake of mass shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants manager is unhappy &lsquo;about the direction of our country&rsquo;White Sox manager Tony La Russa disagrees with methodSeveral of Gabe Kapler&rsquo;s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the recent school shooting in Texas.Kapler, manager of the San Francisco Giants, said on Friday he doesn&rsquo;t plan to be on the field for the anthem &ldquo;until I feel better about the direction of our country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-managers-support-kaplers-anthem-protest-in-wake-of-mass-shootings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-managers-support-kaplers-anthem-protest-in-wake-of-mass-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB bans Tommy Pham for slapping opponent over fantasy football dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder hit Giants player before teams&rsquo; game on FridayPham said there were &lsquo;sketchy&rsquo; developments in fantasy leagueCincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham was suspended by Major League Baseball for three games on Saturday after he slapped San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson because of a dispute about their fantasy football league.While the Giants warmed up in the outfield before Friday&rsquo;s series opener, the 34-year-old Pham confronted Pederson and smacked him in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-tommy-pham-for-slapping-opponent-over-fantasy-football-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-tommy-pham-for-slapping-opponent-over-fantasy-football-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Donaldson apologises to Jackie Robinson’s family after ‘joke’ during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees player called Black opponent &lsquo;Jackie&rsquo; during gameThird baseman was suspended by MLB over incidentNew York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has issued an apology to the family of Jackie Robinson after referring to a Black opponent, Tim Anderson, as &ldquo;Jackie&rdquo; during a game last week.Donaldson was suspended one game for what he claimed was an &ldquo;inside joke&rdquo; with Anderson, an infielder for the Chicago White Sox. Donaldson on Saturday said his comment had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/josh-donaldson-apologises-to-jackie-robinsons-family-after-joke-during-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/josh-donaldson-apologises-to-jackie-robinsons-family-after-joke-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Criminal in any other setting’: do fans pose a threat to NBA and MLB stars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been several high-profile confrontations between fans and players in recent months. Some believe a deeper unrest is behind such incidentsAs April drew to a close, Cleveland Guardians outfielders had to deal with a few unusual problems during their team&rsquo;s visit to Yankee Stadium. But it wasn&rsquo;t flyballs caught in the swirling winds over the Bronx, or the power of sluggers Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge that were unsettling them. Instead, they found themselves pelted with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/criminal-in-any-other-setting-do-fans-pose-a-threat-to-nba-and-mlb-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/criminal-in-any-other-setting-do-fans-pose-a-threat-to-nba-and-mlb-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson hits three-run homer after Yankees fans’ ‘Jackie Robinson’ taunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Sox player seals victory after stormy series in BronxJosh Donaldson accused of making racist remarkTim Anderson hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and then put a finger to his lips to silence fans booing and chanting &ldquo;Jackie&rdquo; at him, capping a tumultuous weekend and helping the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-0 on Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep.&ldquo;What a day,&rdquo; White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anderson-hits-three-run-homer-after-yankees-fans-jackie-robinson-taunts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anderson-hits-three-run-homer-after-yankees-fans-jackie-robinson-taunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Trout: does the world’s best baseball player finally have a supporting cast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Angels haven&rsquo;t had a winning season since 2015, despite the presence of their nine-time All Star. This year could be when things change thoughMike Trout has done so many wondrous things in nearly 11 full big-league seasons &ndash; 319 home runs, nine All-Star appearances, three American League Most Valuable Player awards among them &ndash; that it is hard to believe that he has but one career postseason hit. One.That lonely hit, a bases-empty home run, came in the top of the first inni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mike-trout-does-the-worlds-best-baseball-player-finally-have-a-supporting-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mike-trout-does-the-worlds-best-baseball-player-finally-have-a-supporting-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles’ Matt Harvey suspended 60 games by MLB for drug distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New York Mets star banned for distributing opioidsHarvey, 33, also admitted to using cocaine in federal trialBaltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for distributing a prohibited drug of abuse, a punishment stemming from his admission of providing opioids to a teammate who fatally overdosed.The former New York Mets star also admitted in February during a federal trial in Texas stemming from Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skagg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-matt-harvey-suspended-60-games-by-mlb-for-drug-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/orioles-matt-harvey-suspended-60-games-by-mlb-for-drug-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a slugger: 10-time All-Star Pujols makes pitching debut at 42]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time NL MVP pitches during blowout win over GiantsCardinals star veteran gives up two home runs on debutAlbert Pujols had an absolute blast. And not at the plate this time, either.The longtime slugger made his first career pitching appearance on Sunday night, closing out a 15-6 blowout for the St Louis Cardinals over the San Francisco Giants. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-a-slugger-10-time-all-star-pujols-makes-pitching-debut-at-42/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-a-slugger-10-time-all-star-pujols-makes-pitching-debut-at-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds allow no hits against Pittsburgh Pirates … and still lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only sixth time since 1901 MLB team has won with no hitsNot an official no-hitter as pitchers didn&rsquo;t go nine inningsPirates eke out 1-0 win after run-scoring forceoutReds starter Hunter Greene and reliever Art Warren combined to allow zero hits in a complete game, but it didn&rsquo;t count as a no-hitter &ndash; or even a win &ndash; because the Pittsburgh Pirates eked out a run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 1-0 win Sunday.This was the sixth time in big league history since 1901]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cincinnati-reds-allow-no-hits-against-pittsburgh-pirates-and-still-lose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cincinnati-reds-allow-no-hits-against-pittsburgh-pirates-and-still-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB to return to London for regular-season games in 2023, 2024 and 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB first put on games in London in June 2019Sadiq Khan says games will be hosted at London StadiumMajor League Baseball will play regular-season games in London in 2023, 2024 and 2026 as part of a long-term strategic partnership with the city.The league agreed to hold &ldquo;major events&rdquo; in the UK capital over the next five years, MLB said in a joint announcement with London&rsquo;s mayor, Sadiq Khan, on Monday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-to-return-to-london-for-regular-season-games-in-2023-2024-and-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-to-return-to-london-for-regular-season-games-in-2023-2024-and-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona’s Madison Bumgarner held back by teammates after first-inning ejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bumgarner ejected after hand checked for foreign substanceFirst-base umpire accused of instigating Arizona left-handerPitcher was restrained by teammates following confrontationArizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner was ejected Wednesday right after his hand was checked for a foreign substance.Bumgarner gave up a leadoff homer to Jon Berti in the first inning at Miami, and then retired the next three batters. As he was walking to the dugout, the veteran left-hander gestured with his arm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arizonas-madison-bumgarner-held-back-by-teammates-after-first-inning-ejection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/arizonas-madison-bumgarner-held-back-by-teammates-after-first-inning-ejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets prepared to take $40m hit as they end Robinson Canó’s career with club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club still owe 39-year-old millions on contractPlayer has struggled to make an impact with team this seasonThe New York Mets designated veteran infielder Robinson Can&oacute; for assignment on Monday, still owing him close to $40m.Teams had until midday on Monday to reduce their rosters to 26 players, and Can&oacute; became a casualty after struggling in a part-time role on a team that leads the National League East. Can&oacute; had been playing against right-handers, but the Mets signaled their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-prepared-to-take-40m-hit-as-they-end-robinson-cans-career-with-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-prepared-to-take-40m-hit-as-they-end-robinson-cans-career-with-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets silence Phillies for second no-hitter in club history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets pitchers combine for club&rsquo;s second no-hitter in 9,588 gamesTeam sets record for most pitches thrown in no-hitter with 159Tylor Megill and the New York Mets bullpen kept throwing and throwing, the crowd growing louder with every toss.A 159-pitch gem, it was. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-silence-phillies-for-second-no-hitter-in-club-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-silence-phillies-for-second-no-hitter-in-club-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets silence Phillies for second no-hitter in 9,588-game history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets pitchers combine for second no-hitter in club historyTeam sets mark for most pitches thrown in no-hitter with 159Tylor Megill and the New York Mets bullpen kept throwing and throwing, the crowd growing louder with every toss.A 159-pitch gem, it was. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-silence-phillies-for-second-no-hitter-in-9588-game-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-silence-phillies-for-second-no-hitter-in-9588-game-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB bans Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer for two full seasons under sexual assault policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers pitcher suspended without pay effective FridayBauer says he is appealing suspension and denies violationMajor League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer without pay for two full seasons under its domestic violence and sexual assault policy.Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced the punishment on Friday following an extensive investigation by MLB&rsquo;s Department of Investigations, according to a news release. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-dodgers-trevor-bauer-for-two-full-seasons-under-sexual-assault-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-bans-dodgers-trevor-bauer-for-two-full-seasons-under-sexual-assault-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They don’t care’: Mets’ Bassitt rips MLB after three teammates hit by pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher says baseballs are &lsquo;all different&rsquo; this seasonPete Alonso struck on helmet for second time this monthNew York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt says MLB is taking players&rsquo; safety for granted after three of his teammates were hit by pitches during their 3-0 victory over the St Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.Cardinals starter Jordan Hicks hit Dominic Smith in the second and Pete Alonso was hit in the helmet by Kodi Whitley in the eighth inning, after which benches and bullpens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/they-dont-care-mets-bassitt-rips-mlb-after-three-teammates-hit-by-pitches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/they-dont-care-mets-bassitt-rips-mlb-after-three-teammates-hit-by-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sues woman who accused him of sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Player says woman intended to destroy his reputationBauer currently on administrative leave from MLBLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is suing the woman who accused him of sexual assault, contending her motive was to destroy his &ldquo;reputation and baseball career, garner attention for herself, and extract millions of dollars&rdquo; from the player.The suit was filed Monday in California and seeks unspecified monetary and punitive damages. Bauer contends the woman &ldquo;fabricated alle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-pitcher-trevor-bauer-sues-woman-who-accused-him-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-pitcher-trevor-bauer-sues-woman-who-accused-him-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar Mercado angry with Yankees fans after Cleveland outfielders pelted with rubbish - video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees fans in the right-field bleachers pelted Cleveland outfielders with bottles, cans and debris in a chaotic scene, moments after Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres helped New York defeat the Guardians 6-5. Rather than a celebration, Yankees players rushed toward the wall, trying to calm the crowd alongside security personnel. Guardians outfielder, Oscar Mercado, has warned that he will not 'take it like it's nothing' and has called for consequences, after he was hit by some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oscar-mercado-angry-with-yankees-fans-after-cleveland-outfielders-pelted-with-rubbish-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oscar-mercado-angry-with-yankees-fans-after-cleveland-outfielders-pelted-with-rubbish-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Worst fanbase on the planet’: Yankees crowd pelt Guardians with garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans throw cans and bottles at Cleveland players after 5-4 winAaron Judge tries to placate fans as they turn on opponentsThe only catch Cleveland right fielder Oscar Mercado was able to make in the ninth inning was a beer can thrown at his face.Fans in the notoriously rowdy right-field bleachers at Yankee Stadium pelted Cleveland outfielders with bottles, cans and debris in chaotic scenes on Saturday, moments after New York rallied for a 5-4 win. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/worst-fanbase-on-the-planet-yankees-crowd-pelt-guardians-with-garbage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/worst-fanbase-on-the-planet-yankees-crowd-pelt-guardians-with-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera joins baseball’s 3,000-hit club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tigers star becomes seventh player with 3,000 hits and 500 HRsCabrera, 39, is first player from Venezuela to reach milestoneTigers star Miguel Cabrera delivered the 3,000th hit of his decorated career Saturday, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat.Still an imposing presence at 39, Cabrera made history by grounding an opposite-field single to right through the shift in the first inning of Detroit&rsquo;s game against Colorado]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/longtime-detroit-tigers-star-miguel-cabrera-joins-baseballs-3000-hit-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/longtime-detroit-tigers-star-miguel-cabrera-joins-baseballs-3000-hit-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Capitol evacuated as baseball parachute display seen as ‘probable threat’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army parachutists landed at home of Washington NationalsCongressional staffers as police alert of possible threatThe US Capitol was briefly evacuated on Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed &ldquo;a probable threat&rdquo; to the heart of American government.The plane turned out to be members of the US Army Golden Knights, who parachuted into Nationals Park for a pregame display. The stadium, home of the Washington Nationals baseball team, is a little more th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-capitol-evacuated-as-baseball-parachute-display-seen-as-probable-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/us-capitol-evacuated-as-baseball-parachute-display-seen-as-probable-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rōki Sasaki: the 20-year-old tsunami survivor behind the greatest game ever pitched]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese phenom has become a global star after one of the greatest games ever pitched, and he has survived tragedy along the wayThere are no-hitters. There are perfect games. And there&rsquo;s the sort of virtuosity that R&#333;ki Sasaki managed to conjure for two and a half unforgettable hours on Sunday afternoon at the Zozo Marine Stadium outside Tokyo.Sasaki, a right-handed flamethrower for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan&rsquo;s Nippon Professional Baseball, achieved one of his sport&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rki-sasaki-the-20-year-old-tsunami-survivor-behind-the-greatest-game-ever-pitched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rki-sasaki-the-20-year-old-tsunami-survivor-behind-the-greatest-game-ever-pitched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants’ Alyssa Nakken makes MLB history as first female coach on field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants&rsquo; Alyssa Nakken becomes first MLB female coach on fieldNakken coached first base after Antoan Richardson was ejectedAlyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.Nakken came in to coach first base for the Giants in the third inning after Antoan Richardson was ejected. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-alyssa-nakken-makes-mlb-history-as-first-female-coach-on-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-alyssa-nakken-makes-mlb-history-as-first-female-coach-on-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB 2022 predictions: Is the championship heading to Canada this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers are as dangerous ever but will the Blue Jays emerge from the stacked AL East. Our team of writers have their sayMLB will announce a new rule for next season which will allow managers a limited number of infield shifts a game. So it becomes a strategy of when to seek the defensive advantage. Should managers wait until the ninth inning? Keep their infield moves for certain players? Sounds like fun to me! DL Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2022-predictions-is-the-championship-heading-to-canada-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2022-predictions-is-the-championship-heading-to-canada-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Home Run Derby X Comes to London - with a little help!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week saw Major League Baseball (MLB) launch Home Run Derby X across the globe, an evolution of the classic Home Run Derby format. Celebrating culture and sport, and highlighting MLB&rsquo;s innovation within baseball, the Home Run Derby X will bring the thrill and power of the HR Derby in an engaging and novel format to London in the first of three global series events in 2022.	Set to launch at London&rsquo;s Crystal Palace Park on 9th July, Home Run Derby X will then move onto Seoul and M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-home-run-derby-x-comes-to-london-with-a-little-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-home-run-derby-x-comes-to-london-with-a-little-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Series: Indoor Season Wrap-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indoor season in the North West came to a successful end this Saturday 26th March with the NWS Mixed Indoor tournament.	The season	BaseballSoftballUK staff in the North planned the second instalment of the off-season to take place in Rochdale, utilising a new venue trialled in the Autumn.&nbsp; The Winter season consisted in 6 weeks of league play, which included a cup competition, and two tournaments: a single sex on 26th February and a mixed one on 26th March.	The league and cupSix teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-indoor-season-wrap-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-indoor-season-wrap-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private investigator says drug kingpin ordered hit on Red Sox star David Ortiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Red Sox slugger was shot in Dominican Republic in 2019Cesar Peralta allegedly felt disrespected by David OrtizA drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him. The findings by former Boston police commissioner Edward Davis, reported by the Boston Globe on Saturday, contradict a theory developed by Dominican]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/private-investigator-says-drug-kingpin-ordered-hit-on-red-sox-star-david-ortiz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/private-investigator-says-drug-kingpin-ordered-hit-on-red-sox-star-david-ortiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Softball Open Series Announced!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and the British Softball Federation (BSF) are proud to announce the launch of the Slowpitch Open Series &ndash; two new tournaments to help fill out the softball calendar! The May Cup will take place on 14-15 May, while the June Cup will be on 18-19 June. Both tournaments will take place at Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex in Buckinghamshire.	Following the cancellation of the popular Diamonds Softball Series earlier this month, BSUK and the BSF wan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-softball-open-series-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-softball-open-series-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are MLB and the NFL simply too rich to fail?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The baseball season was threatened by a labor dispute. The NFL being sued by a coach. It doesn&rsquo;t really matter to team owners while the money keeps coming itThere have been no games in either league for more than a month, but there has been plenty of conflict and drama in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League. On one hand, we had MLB locking out its players &ndash; delaying the start of the 2022 season &ndash; to put maximum pressure on the players&rsquo; association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/are-mlb-and-the-nfl-simply-too-rich-to-fail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/are-mlb-and-the-nfl-simply-too-rich-to-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets’ Pete Alonso ‘thankful to be alive’ after car flips three times in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[First baseman says other driver ran a red light before collisionSlugger says he did not suffer serious injuries in crashNew York Mets slugger Pete Alonso said he is fine on Monday despite being in a car accident in which he says his vehicle flipped three times after another driver ran a red light.&ldquo;Yesterday I got in a really, kind of brutal car accident,&rdquo; Alonso told reporters in Port St Lucie, Florida. &ldquo;To me, it&rsquo;s just really special to be here. This is a really special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-pete-alonso-thankful-to-be-alive-after-car-flips-three-times-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-pete-alonso-thankful-to-be-alive-after-car-flips-three-times-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s play ball: MLB players accept labor deal and salvage 2022 baseball season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players&rsquo; union executive board approve agreementSeason had been under threat after weeks of negotiationsPlayers have voted to accept Major League Baseball&rsquo;s latest offer for a new labor deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season.The union&rsquo;s executive board approved the agreement in a 26-12 vote, pending ratification by all players, a person familiar with the balloting told the Associated Press. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lets-play-ball-mlb-players-accept-labor-deal-and-salvage-2022-baseball-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lets-play-ball-mlb-players-accept-labor-deal-and-salvage-2022-baseball-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB cancels more games as players and owners fail to find common ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chances of full season appear to be fading amid lockoutPlayers incensed over attempts to add international draftMLB commissioner Rob Manfred canceled 93 more games on Wednesday, appearing to cut off the chance to play a full 162-game schedule and threatening locked out players with loss of salary and service time.As the sides narrowed many economic differences to a small margin, they became bogged down over management&rsquo;s attempt to gain an international amateur draft. Talks on that topic we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-cancels-more-games-as-players-and-owners-fail-to-find-common-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-cancels-more-games-as-players-and-owners-fail-to-find-common-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A League of Their Own review – feelgood baseball drama still knocks it out the park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sprinkled with Tom Hanks stardust, and Geena Davis leading the line, this heartwarming tale of a women&rsquo;s wartime baseball league stands the test of timeDirector Penny Marshall knocked it out of the park with this terrifically warm, heartfelt and effortlessly entertaining baseball picture, scripted by the veteran screenwriting duo Lowell Ganz and Marc &ldquo;Babaloo&rdquo; Mandel, in the spirit of old-fashioned films such as The Pride of the Yankees with Gary Cooper, or Knute Rockne, All Am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-league-of-their-own-review-feelgood-baseball-drama-still-knocks-it-out-the-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-league-of-their-own-review-feelgood-baseball-drama-still-knocks-it-out-the-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSF and BSUK Statement on Slowpitch Tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday 4 March, the team at the Diamond Softball Series announced that they had chosen not to run their tournaments in 2022.	As the National Governing Body and the operators of Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex respectively, the British Softball Federation and BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) would like to express our gratitude to Craig and Tammy Moran and the whole team at Diamonds for their contribution to softball over the years. For a large part of the slowpitch community, D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsf-and-bsuk-statement-on-slowpitch-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsf-and-bsuk-statement-on-slowpitch-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking North America’s best sports commissioners (and Rob Manfred)]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB&rsquo;s commissioner has attracted plenty of criticism after the recent lockout. But how well are his contemporaries doing their jobs?League: NBA Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ranking-north-americas-best-sports-commissioners-and-rob-manfred/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ranking-north-americas-best-sports-commissioners-and-rob-manfred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB becomes literally unwatchable as baseball self-sabotages again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the new season has been lost after talks between players and owners broke down. Baseball is in danger of fading further into the background of US cultureIt is only a screengrab, a capture of a fleeting expression that did not reflect the overall tone of his address to the media on Tuesday. But it might prove to be the image Rob Manfred is remembered for, on the day that may well define his tenure as Major League Baseball commissioner.A smile. A toothy grin as he announced that the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-becomes-literally-unwatchable-as-baseball-self-sabotages-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-becomes-literally-unwatchable-as-baseball-self-sabotages-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB cancels opening day as lockout talks with players collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games lost over labor dispute for first time in 27 yearsUnresolved argument is mostly over moneyMLB has canceled opening day, with commissioner Rob Manfred announcing on Tuesday the league will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management&rsquo;s deadline.Manfred said he is canceling the first two series of a season that was set to begin on 31 March, dropping the schedule from 162 games to 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-cancels-opening-day-as-lockout-talks-with-players-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-cancels-opening-day-as-lockout-talks-with-players-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB gives itself six hours to save start of season as player talks struggle on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marathon day of bargaining on Monday fails to yield dealOwners and players understood to still be far apart Major League Baseball gave itself and the players&rsquo; association six hours to salvage opening day.After 13 bargaining sessions lasting nearly 17 hours produced progress toward a labor deal but left the sides still far apart, MLB extended its deadline to Tuesday at 5pm. The sides planned to resume talks at 11am on the ninth straight day of bargaining. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-gives-itself-six-hours-to-save-start-of-season-as-player-talks-struggle-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-gives-itself-six-hours-to-save-start-of-season-as-player-talks-struggle-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derek Jeter steps down as Marlins CEO as club’s decade-long doldrum continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Yankees star was part of Miami&rsquo;s ownership groupClub&rsquo;s playoff appearance in 2020 a rare highlightDerek Jeter is stepping away from his role as CEO of the Miami Marlins after four seasons with the team.&ldquo;Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins and I are officially ending our relationship and I will no longer serve as CEO nor as a shareholder in the Club,&rdquo; the former New York Yankees star said in a statement on Monday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/derek-jeter-steps-down-as-marlins-ceo-as-clubs-decade-long-doldrum-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/derek-jeter-steps-down-as-marlins-ceo-as-clubs-decade-long-doldrum-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB players and management hold talks as Monday deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[League has said it will cancel games if no deal by MondayOpening day and 162-game schedule at risk in stoppageLocked-out players made a counter-proposal on multiple issues to Major League Baseball on Saturday, as an end-of-Monday deadline approached for a labor deal to salvage opening day and a 162-game schedule.After holding just six negotiating sessions from the start of the lockout through 19 February, the sides met for a sixth straight day at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, the vacan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-and-management-hold-talks-as-monday-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-and-management-hold-talks-as-monday-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Seeing 80,000 people leave the city was ominous, and fascinating’: Aaron Stern’s best phone picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York-based photographer on how he glimpsed the collapse of civilisation during Covid &ndash; in the window of a pizza placeWhen Aaron Stern considers what inspires his work, he is reminded of the Leonard Cohen lyric, &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a crack in everything. That&rsquo;s how the light gets in.&rdquo; In March 2020, as New York City began to shutter and fall silent, the photographer&rsquo;s busy schedule cleared. He had nothing to do but walk and shoot. &ldquo;Seeing 80,000 people empty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/seeing-80000-people-leave-the-city-was-ominous-and-fascinating-aaron-sterns-best-phone-picture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/seeing-80000-people-leave-the-city-was-ominous-and-fascinating-aaron-sterns-best-phone-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham Park provides training boost for GB National Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farnham Park, the National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex in Buckinghamshire, is set to play a key role in supporting the GB Softball Women&rsquo;s Senior National Team in their campaign to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.	BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the not-for-profit sports development agency that operates the facility, the only one of its kind in the UK, is undertaking a series of measures to get the national team game ready.	First, the facility has worked with the British Softb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-provides-training-boost-for-gb-national-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-provides-training-boost-for-gb-national-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham Park National Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Complex provides training boost for GB National Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farnham Park, the National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex in Buckinghamshire, is set to play a key role in supporting the GB Softball Women&rsquo;s Senior National Team in their campaign to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.	BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the not-for-profit sports development agency that operates the facility, the only one of its kind in the UK, is undertaking a series of measures to get the national team game ready.	First, the facility has worked with the British Softb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-national-baseball-ampamp-softball-complex-provides-training-boost-for-gb-national-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-national-baseball-ampamp-softball-complex-provides-training-boost-for-gb-national-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Slowpitch Cup Returns with Fully-Loaded Fun for All!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a fantastic trial run in 2021, the BSUK Slowpitch Cup returns to Farnham Park in 2022!	This year, the Cup will be split into two divisions, COMP and REC, in order to provide even more teams and players an opportunity to get involved.&nbsp;Once again, The Slowpitch Cup will be contested using the dynamic Fully Loaded format, popularised in Australia!&nbsp; This format makes for fast and furious play, with quick and fast-paced action.There will be separate weekends for REC (30 April - 1 May)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-slowpitch-cup-returns-with-fully-loaded-fun-for-all/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-slowpitch-cup-returns-with-fully-loaded-fun-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball Development Plan – New Sessions Added!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting last autumn, throughout every part of the UK and including every type of participant and age group, British baseball started the process of collaborating on a national development plan for baseball in the UK.	Jointly supported, coordinated and led by BaseballSoftballUK and the British Baseball Federation, this plan is intended to capture agreed priorities for the development of all areas of baseball &ndash; ranging from entry level through to elite, from a child&rsquo;s first experienc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-development-plan-new-sessions-added/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-development-plan-new-sessions-added/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Brooklyn: the secret heroes who helped break baseball’s color barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for his role in the desegregation of baseball. But many others, from writers to train porters, helped the processDecades after the installation of a color barrier in professional baseball, one of the nation&rsquo;s top Black athletes &ndash; Jackie Robinson &ndash; stood on a Major League field for a tryout. Infield practice, batting practice, fungoes &ndash; he did it all, including some memorable shots against the wall in left field.This did not take place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/before-brooklyn-the-secret-heroes-who-helped-break-baseballs-color-barrier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/before-brooklyn-the-secret-heroes-who-helped-break-baseballs-color-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball cancels spring training games as lockout bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disruption claims schedule through 4 March Owners and players remain at oddsMajor League Baseball on Friday canceled the first week of spring training games through 4 March, in the first public acknowledgement of disruption caused by the lockout.The announcement came with the work stoppage in its 79th day, and a day after talks between management and the Major League Baseball Players Association lasted just 15 minutes. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-cancels-spring-training-games-as-lockout-bites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-cancels-spring-training-games-as-lockout-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels employee convicted in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angels pitcher found dead in hotel room in July 2019Eric Kay faces life in prison after convictionA former Los Angeles Angels employee was convicted on Thursday of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas.Eric Kay was convicted one count each of drug distribution resulting in death and drug conspiracy. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced on 28 June. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-employee-convicted-in-overdose-death-of-pitcher-tyler-skaggs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-employee-convicted-in-overdose-death-of-pitcher-tyler-skaggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oakland A’s player Jeremy Giambi dies at age of 47]]></title><description><![CDATA[Death occurred at home of 47-year-old&rsquo;s parentsGiambi played alongside brother Jason in OaklandFormer major league player Jeremy Giambi has died at the age of 47, his agent announced on Wednesday.Giambi died at his parents&rsquo; home in southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Giambi is the younger brother of five-time All-Star and 2000 MVP Jason Giambi. The cause of death has not been released. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-oakland-as-player-jeremy-giambi-dies-at-age-of-47/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-oakland-as-player-jeremy-giambi-dies-at-age-of-47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer will not be charged over sexual assault allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors unable to prove claims beyond reasonable doubtPitcher could still face penalty from Major League BaseballLos Angeles prosecutors won&rsquo;t charge Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for allegedly beating and sexually abusing a San Diego woman he met through social media.Prosecutors were unable to prove the San Diego woman&rsquo;s accusations beyond a reasonable doubt, according to the Los Angeles district attorney&rsquo;s office on Tuesday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-will-not-be-charged-over-sexual-assault-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-will-not-be-charged-over-sexual-assault-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Ortiz voted into Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens fall off ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox star elected to Hall of Fame in first turn on ballotBonds and Clemens denied entry in final year of considerationDavid Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America.Ortiz, a clutch slugger and 10-time All-Star over 20 seasons mostly with the Boston Red Sox, was named on 77]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/david-ortiz-voted-into-hall-of-fame-as-bonds-and-clemens-fall-off-ballot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/david-ortiz-voted-into-hall-of-fame-as-bonds-and-clemens-fall-off-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Coaching Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce this year&rsquo;s shortlisted candidates for the 2022 British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards, presented by Baseball Outlet! A high number of strong nominations were received, and candidates have now been shortlisted in each of the seven categories.	The winners will be revealed on BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s social media this week, with the announcements taking place at 7 PM GMT as follows:Tuesday &ndash; Youth Baseball Coach of the Year and Adult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards-2022-shortlist-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards-2022-shortlist-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise of the machines: Robot umpires moving up to Triple-A baseball for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robot umpires at home to move one step from major leaguesAtlantic League was first to use ABS system during 2019 seasonRobot umpires have been given a promotion and will be just one step from the major leagues this season.Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, the highest level of the minor leagues. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rise-of-the-machines-robot-umpires-moving-up-to-triple-a-baseball-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rise-of-the-machines-robot-umpires-moving-up-to-triple-a-baseball-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gary Anderson joins BSUK as Head of Performance Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce the appointment of Gary Anderson to the position of Head of Performance Systems.	Personal history	Anderson brings more than 45 years&rsquo; experience in Olympic and professional sport to BaseballSoftballUK, as an athlete, coach, scientist and Performance Director. A native of Watford, Anderson has worked across multiple Olympic sports, including football, where he won the 1996 FIFA Fair Play award, and bobsleigh, where he assisted the British Bobsleigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gary-anderson-joins-bsuk-as-head-of-performance-systems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gary-anderson-joins-bsuk-as-head-of-performance-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager makes Australian baseball history as first female pitcher to play for professional team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genevieve Beacom makes appearance for Melbourne Aces17-year-old records no hits and no runs in final innings Teenager Genevieve Beacom has made history as the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team, debuting for the Melbourne Aces in the Melbourne Challenge Series.The 17-year-old, who signed for the Aces earlier this month as a development player, was subbed into Saturday&rsquo;s match against Adelaide Giants for the Giants&rsquo; final innings, recording no hits and n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/teenager-makes-australian-baseball-history-as-first-female-pitcher-to-play-for-professional-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/teenager-makes-australian-baseball-history-as-first-female-pitcher-to-play-for-professional-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1 takes the US and Canada take Qatar: our bold sports predictions for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to comeBold to the nth degree? Perhaps. Bonkers? Absolutely not. Dan Campbell&rsquo;s squad has a lot of positives to build on heading into next season beyond the stunning win over Arizona. Detroit&rsquo;s stellar offensive line returns all five starters next year. Jared Goff has settled in and should be a serviceable stopgap, allowing the Lions to spend their (prob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/f1-takes-the-us-and-canada-take-qatar-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/f1-takes-the-us-and-canada-take-qatar-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK seeks Groundskeeper for Farnham Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is seeking a Groundskeeper for Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex. Deadline for applications is 16th January 2022. To apply for the position, please apply for the role here.&nbsp;	BaseballSoftballUK is the development agency for baseball and softball in the UK and owns and operates the flagship facility at Farnham Park, Buckinghamshire. The facility hosts baseball and softball league play, national and international tournaments and development sessions from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-seeks-groundskeeper-for-farnham-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-seeks-groundskeeper-for-farnham-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Indoor Softball Season finds Success at New Venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[This autumn, the BaseballSoftballUK development team in the&nbsp;North West successfully trialled a brand new North West Indoor Softball League, including teams and players from Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.&nbsp;The North West Series softball tournaments have taken place in the summer over the past fours years and have grown from one-day-tournament over three dates to two separate one-day tournaments (for both Rec and Comp levels) over three weekends.&nbsp; The tournaments have attracted te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-indoor-softball-season-finds-success-at-new-venue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-indoor-softball-season-finds-success-at-new-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach Summit 2022 starts 29 January]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce that Coach Summit 2022 will be held online launching 29 January 2022.&nbsp; Following last year's highly successful Coach Summit, the 2022 summit will return online and feature webinars, keynote speeches and workshops intended to support coaches through an ongoing programme of learning opportunities. Sessions will run from January through March in order to make sure the entire baseball and softball community has a chance to attend.	VISIT THE COACH SUMMI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coach-summit-2022-starts-29-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coach-summit-2022-starts-29-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Indoor - Spring 2022 Registration Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration for Spring 2022 of the London Indoor Softball League is now open! This uniquely British take on indoor softball is one of the best ways to stay active during the winter, with modified, fast-paced rules, non-stop action, and a fantastic community!	Here are all the details:	Format	The league is divided into two divisions, with Competitive (Comp) and Recreational (Rec) divisions playing on alternate weeks. All teams will have five weeks of regular season play, with five games per day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-indoor-spring-2022-registration-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-indoor-spring-2022-registration-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can two young Orthodox Jewish players juggle pro baseball and religion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year MLB teams drafted two players who will not be able to compete on the Sabbath. But they are confident their religion can help their careersIn the 14 June 1939 edition of the New York Post, Hy Turkin wrote a story on Morris Arnovich, the Philadelphia Phillies left fielder leading the National League with a .398 batting average. Morris was &ldquo;chock full of hustle,&rdquo; Turkin wrote, and a &ldquo;sure bet&rdquo; to make that season&rsquo;s All-Star team. Then, in the fifth paragraph,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/can-two-young-orthodox-jewish-players-juggle-pro-baseball-and-religion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/can-two-young-orthodox-jewish-players-juggle-pro-baseball-and-religion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB owners lock out players in first work stoppage since 1995]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball league management hopes lockout &lsquo;will jumpstart negotiations and get us to an agreement that will allow the season to start on time&rsquo;Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport&rsquo;s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.The strategy, management&rsquo;s equivalent of a strike under federal labor law, ended th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-owners-lock-out-players-in-first-work-stoppage-since-1995/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-owners-lock-out-players-in-first-work-stoppage-since-1995/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Pearl Harbor stopped the birth of the LA Browns and changed baseball history]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took a long time for the West Coast to host a Major League Baseball team. And the wait was increased by the events of the second world warJapan&rsquo;s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago not only ensured the United States&rsquo; entry into the second world war. It inadvertently but categorically changed baseball history.One day after the attack, Major League Baseball&rsquo;s owners were expected to approve the move of the American League&rsquo;s St Louis Browns to Los Angeles for 19]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-pearl-harbor-stopped-the-birth-of-the-la-browns-and-changed-baseball-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-pearl-harbor-stopped-the-birth-of-the-la-browns-and-changed-baseball-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Scherzer set for New York Mets in MLB record $43m-a-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher is one of most consistent players in baseballMets have spent heavily on new talent in recent daysEight-time All-Star Max Scherzer is nearing a $130m, three-year contract with the New York Mets, according to multiple reports.The $43.33m average salary would easily set a baseball record, smashing the $36m Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole in averaging in his $324m, nine-year contract. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-set-for-new-york-mets-in-mlb-record-43m-a-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/max-scherzer-set-for-new-york-mets-in-mlb-record-43m-a-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets owner rips Steven Matz’s agent for ‘unprofessional behavior’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire owner tweets criticism of agent for Steven MatzMatz reportedly agreed to $44m contract with CardinalsNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to express his displeasure with the agent for left-hander Steven Matz.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not happy this morning,&rdquo; Cohen said in his post. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player&rsquo;s agent. I guess words and promises don&rsquo;t matter.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-owner-rips-steven-matzs-agent-for-unprofessional-behavior/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-owner-rips-steven-matzs-agent-for-unprofessional-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Ireland, Harry Kane, Lewis Hamilton and a payday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who paid out? Who is using their currency? Who rose to the top? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-ireland-harry-kane-lewis-hamilton-and-a-payday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-ireland-harry-kane-lewis-hamilton-and-a-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, Phillies’ Bryce Harper win Most Valuable Player awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angels two-way star wins AL MVP in unanimous votePhillies star Harper wins second career NL MVP awardShohei Ohtani&rsquo;s two-way season was so incredible, MVP voters filled out the top of their ballots only one way.Ohtani was a unanimous winner of the American League MVP award Thursday for a hitting and pitching display not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-shohei-ohtani-phillies-bryce-harper-win-most-valuable-player-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/angels-shohei-ohtani-phillies-bryce-harper-win-most-valuable-player-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Baseball League club Perth Heat to pay players in bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heat says it is the first professional sports club in the world to &lsquo;fully embrace&rsquo; bitcoin after partnering with a cryptocurrency payment companyAustralian Baseball League club Perth Heat will pay its players in bitcoin, after partnering with a cryptocurrency payment company in a deal it claims to be a world first for professional sport.The club is also expected to accept bitcoin payments for sponsorships, merchandise and ballpark concessions on game days. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australian-baseball-league-club-perth-heat-to-pay-players-in-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australian-baseball-league-club-perth-heat-to-pay-players-in-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Hough End Project from BaseballSoftballUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May of this year, Manchester City Council (MCC), with the support of BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), launched a public consultation for the proposed development at Hough End Playing Fields in Manchester that would include the first dedicated baseball and softball fields in the region. This was the culmination of seven years of efforts by BSUK to create a bespoke baseball and softball facility in the north of England, and specifically to support the sizeable Manchester playing community.	As part o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/update-on-hough-end-project-from-baseballsoftballuk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/update-on-hough-end-project-from-baseballsoftballuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves’ World Series victory was built on a summer of desperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Braves left behind a reputation as perennial underachievers in seeing off the Houston Astros to win the fourth championship in the club&rsquo;s 146-year historyAt last a shapeless series had a defining image, a clear contour &ndash; the awesome arc of a home run smashed out of the ballpark by Jorge Soler that gave the Atlanta Braves their first World Series title since 1995.This November triumph was primed in midsummer through inspiration born of desperation. Injuries, including to star outf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-atlanta-braves-world-series-victory-was-built-on-a-summer-of-desperation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-atlanta-braves-world-series-victory-was-built-on-a-summer-of-desperation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Atlanta Braves 7-0 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves win 7-0 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1995Max Fried and bullpen combine to pitch six-hit shutoutNational anthemAlso according to the AP, Minute Maid Park&rsquo;s roof will be open. The temperature seems, well, temperate: &ldquo;It was 78 degrees when early batting practice started Tuesday and skies were mostly clear.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-7-0-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-7-0-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves ground Houston Astros to seal first World Series title in 26 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves win 7-0 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1995Max Fried and bullpen combine to pitch five-hit shutoutGame 6: Atlanta Braves 7-0 Houston Astros &ndash; live!The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6.Jorge Soler hit his third home run of the Series, a go-ahead three-run drive in the third off Luis Garcia, and Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson also connected. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-ground-houston-astros-to-seal-first-world-series-title-in-26-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-ground-houston-astros-to-seal-first-world-series-title-in-26-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Atlanta Braves 7-0 Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves win 7-0 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1995Send Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himNational anthemAlso according to the AP, Minute Maid Park&rsquo;s roof will be open. The temperature seems, well, temperate: &ldquo;It was 78 degrees when early batting practice started Tuesday and skies were mostly clear.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-7-0-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-7-0-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta look to close out World Series in Game 6 at HoustonSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Sunday night&rsquo;s Game 5. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball comes together to create development plan – join in!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This autumn, from Scotland to Cornwall, from the East of England to Wales, from London to Birmingham, young and old, male and female, British baseball is coming together to collaborate on a national development plan for baseball in the UK.&nbsp;	Supported, coordinated and lead by BaseballSoftballUK and the British Baseball Federation, this plan is intended to capture agreed priorities for the development of all areas of baseball &ndash; ranging from entry level through to elite, from a child&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-comes-together-to-create-development-plan-join-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-comes-together-to-create-development-plan-join-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros overcome four-run deficit to keep World Series alive with Game 5 victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Astros 9-5 Atlanta Braves: as it happenedTeams head to Texas with Atlanta leading series 3-2Marwin Gonzalez&rsquo;s Game 5 hit was far softer than his drive in the World Series four years ago, but it had just as much impact. After missing the first two rounds of the postseason, he played a huge role in keeping the Houston Astros&rsquo; championship quest alive.Gonzalez broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run pinch-hit single into short left field, leading the comeback from a four-run def]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-overcome-four-run-deficit-to-keep-world-series-alive-with-game-5-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-overcome-four-run-deficit-to-keep-world-series-alive-with-game-5-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros 9-5 Atlanta Braves – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams head to Texas with Braves leading series 3-2Astros 0-0 Braves, top 1stDavidson, wearing a high Spring Training number of 64 in a significantly higher stakes environment, throws a high fastball that Altuve chases and lifts to shortstop - it&rsquo;s an easy put away for hometown hero Dansby Swanson, and that&rsquo;s the first out of the night. Michael Brantley is next.Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-9-5-atlanta-braves-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-9-5-atlanta-braves-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros v Atlanta Braves – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves one win from first World Series title since 1995Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavidDavid will be here shortly, in the meantime here&rsquo;s how Game 4 played out:A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-v-atlanta-braves-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-v-atlanta-braves-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros 2-3 Atlanta Braves – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 4: Braves take commanding 3-1 series lead over AstrosTrump chops with Braves fans before World Series gameOkay, all the cool little details for this game definitely seem to be about our starting pitchers. Considering that the Universal DH is being proposed for the next MLB season, this might be the last time you ever see the following ever happen again:Again, this would suggest that Dylan Lee is not actually going to be used as a traditional starter: he has never really done this before. Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-2-3-atlanta-braves-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-2-3-atlanta-braves-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves rally past Astros to move one win from first World Series title since 1995]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back homers power Braves to 3-2 victory in Game 4Atlanta take 3-1 lead over Houston in best-of-seven seriesTrump chops with Braves fans before World Series gameGame 4: Houston Astros 2-3 Atlanta Braves &ndash; as it happenedA guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life.Just like that, Atlanta is one win from their first World Series title in 26 years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-rally-past-astros-to-move-one-win-from-first-world-series-title-since-1995/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-rally-past-astros-to-move-one-win-from-first-world-series-title-since-1995/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump chops with Atlanta Braves fans before World Series game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US president attends Game 4 of World Series in AtlantaTrump does controversial tomahawk chop celebration at gameOnly months after calling for a boycott of Major League Baseball, former US president Donald Trump did the tomahawk chop with Atlanta Braves fans at Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night.Trump stood beside his wife, Melania, as he chopped away with fans before the game between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros from a private suite. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/donald-trump-chops-with-atlanta-braves-fans-before-world-series-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/donald-trump-chops-with-atlanta-braves-fans-before-world-series-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros 2-3 Atlanta Braves – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves take commanding 3-1 lead in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himOkay, all the cool little details for this game definitely seem to be about our starting pitchers. Considering that the Universal DH is being proposed for the next MLB season, this might be the last time you ever see the following ever happen again:Again, this would suggest that Dylan Lee is not actually going to be used as a traditional starter: he has never really done this before. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-2-3-atlanta-braves-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-2-3-atlanta-braves-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros v Atlanta Braves – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves look to take commanding 3-1 lead in World SeriesSend Hunter a tweet at @HunterFelt or email himHunter will be here shortly. In the meantime here&rsquo;s a look back at Friday night&rsquo;s Game 3. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-v-atlanta-braves-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-v-atlanta-braves-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves silence punchless Astros in Game 3 to take World Series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves lose no-hit bid in eighth but take Game 3 from AstrosRookie Ian Anderson and the Atlanta bullpen shine for hostsRookie Ian Anderson and the Atlanta bullpen took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning and the Braves blanked the Houston Astros 2-0 to take a two games to one lead in the World Series.Astros pinch-hitter Aledmys D&iacute;az blooped a leadoff single in the eighth to break up the no-hit bid. Left fielder Eddie Rosario appeared to hesitate and the ball fell just in front of his glov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-silence-punchless-astros-in-game-3-to-take-world-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-silence-punchless-astros-in-game-3-to-take-world-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War on the Diamond: the day Major League Baseball turned deadly]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 16 August 1920, Indians shortstop Ray Chapman was struck by a pitch and killed. His death is still remembered in Cleveland to this dayIt takes an instant for a baseball to travel from the pitching mound to home plate. In that short span, disaster unfolded during a game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees over a century ago.On 16 August 1920, with the two teams locked in a pennant race, the Indians&rsquo; star shortstop Ray Chapman faced Yankees pitcher Carl Mays at the Polo Gro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/war-on-the-diamond-the-day-major-league-baseball-turned-deadly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/war-on-the-diamond-the-day-major-league-baseball-turned-deadly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros swarm Braves early to level World Series at one game apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-run second inning powers Astros to 7-2 win over BravesBest-of-seven World Series heads to Atlanta at one win apieceGame 2: Atlanta Braves 2-7 Houston Astros &ndash; as it happenedRookie Jos&eacute; Siri sparked a team whose biggest stars took a while to shine, sending the Houston Astros over the Atlanta Braves 7-2 to even the World Series at one game apiece.The career minor leaguer&rsquo;s speed and aggressive play created havoc on the bases, leading to a four-run second inning and a lead H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-swarm-braves-early-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-swarm-braves-early-to-level-world-series-at-one-game-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Atlanta Braves 2-7 Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-run second inning powers Astros to 7-2 win over BravesEmail Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFeltGame 1: Series starts with teams in court of public opinionNational anthemAlright, I missed the name of today&rsquo;s singer by not switching to the pregame fast enough but she gives a fantastic rendition. 9/10. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-atlanta-braves-2-7-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-atlanta-braves-2-7-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFeltGame 1: Series starts with teams in court of public opinionPreambleHello, welcome all to Game 2 of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros&hellip; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series starts with both teams in court of public opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unrepentant cheaters and outdated nicknames? The Astros and Braves have attracted the ire of both fans and neutralsAs Michael Brantley came up to bat in the fifth inning an advert for a gym flashed up on electronic hoardings with the slogan &lsquo;Home of the Judgement Free Zone&rsquo;.It could easily have served as the motto of a raucous and roofed Minute Maid Park, the Astros&rsquo; safe and loving place, hermetically sealed off from the harsh verdicts of a suspicious outside world. Continue r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-starts-with-both-teams-in-court-of-public-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-starts-with-both-teams-in-court-of-public-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series: Atlanta Braves overcome Morton injury to quiet Astros in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves take World Series opener 6-2 over Astros in HoustonJorge Soler becomes first player to open Fall Classic with homerA healthy swing by Jorge Soler powered the Atlanta Braves to a smashing start in the World Series.Making his first start since testing positive for Covid-19, Soler became the first player to begin a World Series with a home run and the Braves, despite the loss of pitcher Charlie Morton to a broken leg, hushed the Houston Astros 6-2 Tuesday night in Game 1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-atlanta-braves-overcome-morton-injury-to-quiet-astros-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-atlanta-braves-overcome-morton-injury-to-quiet-astros-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Atlanta Braves 6-2 Houston Astros – as it happened!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong Braves bullpen spells Atlanta after loss of starter Charlie MortonAtlanta take a 1-0 World Series lead in balanced victoryGame two is Wednesday in HoustonNational AnthemClassic. Straightforward. Very few bells and whistles, which I like! This is what you want, unless you&rsquo;re going to do something way way out there, which I am also fine with. That&rsquo;s an 8/10. Well done Keke!Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-atlanta-braves-6-2-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-atlanta-braves-6-2-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavidWorld Series predictions: our writers give their picksDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime, here are our writers&rsquo; picks for the series:Houston&rsquo;s bats have been on fire this postseason. They&rsquo;ve scored at least five runs in nine of 10 playoff games and are crushing even the best pitching. And it&rsquo;s not like the postseason has been an anomaly; the Astros also led the American League in batting average, hits, and runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-atlanta-braves-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2021 predictions: will the Astros roar back from their cheating scandal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Atlanta v Houston in the Fall Classic. Our writers pick the MVP, trends to watch and the championship winnersMLB moved the All-Star Game out of Georgia because of its voter suppression laws and now Atlanta gets to host World Series games (plus, there&rsquo;s the awful Tomahawk Chop). It&rsquo;s also easy to root for Astros manager Dusty Baker. The affable 72-year old, who once played with Hank Aaron, gets another crack at his first World Series ring after playoff runs with the Giants,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2021-predictions-will-the-astros-roar-back-from-their-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2021-predictions-will-the-astros-roar-back-from-their-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves finish off LA Dodgers to advance to first World Series since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves win 4-2 over Dodgers to punch World Series ticketAtlanta will face AL champion Houston in World SeriesLed by an unlikely hero, the Atlanta Braves are heading back to a place that used to be so familiar to them.The World Series. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-finish-off-la-dodgers-to-advance-to-first-world-series-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/atlanta-braves-finish-off-la-dodgers-to-advance-to-first-world-series-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALCS: Luis García hurls Houston Astros past Boston Red Sox into World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 5-0 over Red Sox in Game 6 to clinch pennantHouston reach World Series for second time in three yearsRookie Luis Garc&iacute;a showed the poise of an October ace, Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 Friday night in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.The Astros advanced to the World Series for the fourth time overall and the second time in three seasons. They won the championship in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-luis-garca-hurls-houston-astros-past-boston-red-sox-into-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-luis-garca-hurls-houston-astros-past-boston-red-sox-into-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers stay alive against Braves in NLCS behind Taylor’s three home runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor&rsquo;s three homers lift Los Angeles to 11-2 win in Game 5Dodgers still trail 3-2 against Braves in best-of-seven ALCSMax Fried had every ingredient in front of him for the biggest day of his baseball life at Dodger Stadium.The Braves ace from Santa Monica took the mound Thursday night with the opportunity to pitch Atlanta into its first World Series of the 21st century. He had the chance to do it in front of about 60 family members and friends at the fabled baseball cathedral where he g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-stay-alive-against-braves-in-nlcs-behind-taylors-three-home-runs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-stay-alive-against-braves-in-nlcs-behind-taylors-three-home-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register Now for Academy Baseball!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&#8239;is pleased to&#8239;announce the return of Baseball Academy&#8239;for the 2021-2022 Academy season.&#8239;	REGISTER HERE	We are pleased to announce the dates and structure of the 2021-2022 Baseball Academy. The programme will feature both Regional and National sessions, along with new content and adjustments&#8239;to the previous Academy curriculum.	The following venues will be used for this year&rsquo;s programme:	Regional:Wales - Lancashire (TBD)	North-West: Mancheste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/register-now-for-academy-baseball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/register-now-for-academy-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Astros and Braves win to move to brink of World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston win 9-1 in Game 5 on strength of big sixth inningBraves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCSFramber Valdez was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday as the Houston Astros beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series and moved one win from another trip to the World Series.Yordan Alvarez had three hits and three RBIs for Houston, which can clinch its thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-astros-and-braves-win-to-move-to-brink-of-world-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-astros-and-braves-win-to-move-to-brink-of-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALCS: Astros batter Red Sox in Game 5 to move one win from World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston win 9-1 in Game 5 on strength of big sixth inningAstros lead 3-2 in best-of-seven AL Championship SeriesFramber Valdez was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday as the Houston Astros beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series and moved one win from another trip to the World Series.Yordan Alvarez had three hits and three RBIs for Houston, which can clinch its third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-astros-batter-red-sox-in-game-5-to-move-one-win-from-world-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alcs-astros-batter-red-sox-in-game-5-to-move-one-win-from-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB playoffs: Dodgers roar back from brink as Astros top Red Sox to tie ALCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellinger saves Dodgers&rsquo; season with late homer in 6-5 victoryHouston blow open Game 4 to knot ALCS at two games apieceCody Bellinger keeps erasing a forgettable regular season, with his latest big swing putting the Los Angeles Dodgers right back in the NL Championship Series.Bellinger hit a tying, three-run homer and Mookie Betts then lined an RBI double in the Dodgers&rsquo; eighth-inning rally, storming back to beat Atlanta 6-5 Tuesday and cutting the Braves&rsquo; lead in the series to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-dodgers-roar-back-from-brink-as-astros-top-red-sox-to-tie-alcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-playoffs-dodgers-roar-back-from-brink-as-astros-top-red-sox-to-tie-alcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers roar back against Braves to close gap in NL Championship Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellinger saves Dodgers&rsquo; season with late homer in 6-5 victoryAtlanta lead 2-1 lead in best-of-seven NL Championship SeriesCody Bellinger hit a tying, three-run homer and Mookie Betts then lined an RBI double as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied in the eighth inning, beating Atlanta 6-5 Tuesday and cutting the Braves&rsquo; lead in the NL Championship Series to 2-1.The Dodgers were down to their final five outs when Bellinger drove a two-strike pitch from Luke Jackson into the right-field pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-roar-back-against-braves-to-close-gap-in-nl-championship-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-roar-back-against-braves-to-close-gap-in-nl-championship-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK Seeks Head of Performance Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce that the organisation is accepting applications for the role of Head of Performance Systems. This brand-new role will involve working closely with the GB Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Senior Team and the GB Baseball Men&rsquo;s Senior Team and be pivotal in preparing both teams to qualify for the 2028 LA Olympic Games.	We&rsquo;re looking for an ambitious, motivated individual who want to make an impact and hit the ground running, who is excited by a challeng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-seeks-head-of-performance-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-seeks-head-of-performance-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox edge closer to World Series after Schwarber’s grand slam]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALCS Game 3: Houston Astros 3&ndash;12 Boston Red SoxRed Sox lead best-of-seven series 2-1 after victoryKyle Schwarber hit a grand slam &ndash; Boston&rsquo;s third in two games &ndash; and the Red Sox routed the Houston Astros for the second straight time, winning 12-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series.One game after JD Martinez and Rafael Devers each cleared the bases, Schwarber hit a second-inning 3-0 pitch 430 feet into the right field grandstand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-edge-closer-to-world-series-after-schwarbers-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-edge-closer-to-world-series-after-schwarbers-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayde Ellis joins BaseballSoftballUK as Development Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce the appointment of Jayde Ellis to the role of Development Manager.	Personal history	Born in Australia, Ellis joins BaseballSoftballUK after four and a half years at Marylebone Cricket Club, where she was both a coach and Youth Development Manager. A native of Sydney, New South Wales, Ellis has spent much of her career in sports and education, with a particular focus on using sports as a force for good in the community. Ellis also has an extensive charit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jayde-ellis-joins-baseballsoftballuk-as-development-manager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jayde-ellis-joins-baseballsoftballuk-as-development-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLCS: Braves beat Dodgers on walk-off hit for second time in two games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves move 2-0 up in best-of-seven series against LAEddie Rosario lines two-out single in ninth inningThe Braves won with a walk-off hit for the second night in a row when Eddie Rosario lined a two-out single off shortstop Corey Seager&rsquo;s glove, giving Atlanta a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night and a 2-0 NL Championship Series lead.Atlanta twice rallied from two-run deficits before Rosario came up with his fourth hit of the game, a 105 mph scorcher up the middle on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-braves-beat-dodgers-on-walk-off-hit-for-second-time-in-two-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nlcs-braves-beat-dodgers-on-walk-off-hit-for-second-time-in-two-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers edge Giants in thriller to advance to NL Championship Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questionable check-swing call sends Dodgers to NLCSBellinger&rsquo;s single in ninth lifts LA to 2-1 win over rivalsCody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and prized midseason acquisition Max Scherzer came out of the bullpen for a save, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in a thrilling winner-take-all Game 5 on Thursday night and into the NL Championship Series.Bellinger&rsquo;s big hit came after a 3-for-14 showing this postseason and capped a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-edge-giants-in-thriller-to-advance-to-nl-championship-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-edge-giants-in-thriller-to-advance-to-nl-championship-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves and Astros advance in MLB playoffs as Giants-Dodgers heads for decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freddie Freeman seals Braves&rsquo; series win over BrewersAstros in ALCS for the fifth successive seasonGiants and Dodgers to face off in decisive Game 5Freddie Freeman hammered a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the eighth inning to propel the Atlanta Braves to a clinching 5-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday.Freeman&rsquo;s 428ft blast to left-center off a slider from Brewers left-hander Josh Hader helped the Braves win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-and-astros-advance-in-mlb-playoffs-as-giants-dodgers-heads-for-decider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-and-astros-advance-in-mlb-playoffs-as-giants-dodgers-heads-for-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox pitcher Ryan Tepera implies Houston Astros are stealing signs again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reliever says Houston were much stronger at home than away&lsquo;They&rsquo;ve had a reputation of doing some sketchy stuff&rsquo;White Sox pitcher Ryan Tepera implied that Houston may have been stealing signs in Games 1 and 2 of their AL Division Series after Chicago won the third game on Sunday night.Houston were going for a sweep after they rolled to a pair of impressive victories at home. But they struck out 16 times in a 12-6 loss at Chicago after doing so a total of 16 times in the first t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/white-sox-pitcher-ryan-tepera-implies-houston-astros-are-stealing-signs-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/white-sox-pitcher-ryan-tepera-implies-houston-astros-are-stealing-signs-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy Softball Returns; Register Now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce the return of the Softball Academy for 2021-2022 &ndash; after a year&rsquo;s hiatus, the premier National softball talent development programme has returned!	The Academy is designed to help players of all skills turn the off-season into an opportunity to become better, stronger and fitter athletes. This is a great time to make improvements in your game, and our excellent Academy coaches will be on hand to help you do it.	BSUK&rsquo;s Academy is split i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/academy-softball-returns-register-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/academy-softball-returns-register-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB Baseball Grant Successful, Receives £86,250 In Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&#8239;(BSUK), the British Baseball Federation (BBF)&nbsp;and UK Sport today announced that the GB Baseball Men&rsquo;s Senior Team has been successful in receiving the offer of an award from the National Squads Support Fund&nbsp;(NSSF). Following the successful application, GB Baseball has been offered an award of &pound;86,250 from the NSSF,&nbsp; the largest government funding grant received by GB Baseball in the past 15 years.	&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is tremendou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-baseball-grant-successful-receives-86250-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-baseball-grant-successful-receives-86250-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers down Cards in NL wild card game on Chris Taylor’s walk-off shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor hits walk-off HR, Dodgers deck Cards 3-1 in WC gameAL wild card: Red Sox rush Cole and oust archrival YankeesA recurring neck injury reduced slumping Chris Taylor from starter to bench player in September.He proved a pain in the neck to the St Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the ninth inning. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-down-cards-in-nl-wild-card-game-on-chris-taylors-walk-off-shot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-down-cards-in-nl-wild-card-game-on-chris-taylors-walk-off-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Yankees 2-6 Boston Red Sox: American League wild card game – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Sox beat Yanks in one-game playoff to earn spot in ALDSBogaerts, Boston best Cole, beat New York in wild card gameOpening pitch, it&rsquo;s former second baseman and beloved local broadcaster Jerry Remy who is fighting cancer. He&rsquo;s hooked up to oxygen here, throwing to Dennis Eckersley, and he gets a warm round of applause.National Anthem Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-2-6-boston-red-sox-american-league-wild-card-game-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-2-6-boston-red-sox-american-league-wild-card-game-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rush Cole and end archrival Yankees’ season in AL wild card game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early homers lift Red Sox past Yankees 6-1 in AL wild card gameBogaerts makes perfect relay to throw out Aaron Judge at homeYankees brought lucky charm Bucky Dent to Fenway ParkXander Bogaerts and Kyle Schwarber homered off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, and Nathan Eovaldi took a shutout into the sixth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat New York 6-2 Tuesday night in the AL wild card game.Bogaerts also made a perfect relay to throw out Aaron Judge at the plate when the game was still close, sending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-rush-cole-and-end-archrival-yankees-season-in-al-wild-card-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-rush-cole-and-end-archrival-yankees-season-in-al-wild-card-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox: American League wild card game – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archrivals meet for spot in American League Division SeriesTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email himPreambleWell, so much for all of Sunday&rsquo;s promises of chaos. Baseball writers ran down a half-dozen potential outcomes following the last day of the regular season, a list which included potential postseason appearances from the likes of the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays and the intriguing possibility of multiple tie-breaking games. When the dust settled, however, the old standby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-v-boston-red-sox-american-league-wild-card-game-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-yankees-v-boston-red-sox-american-league-wild-card-game-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luis Rojas out as New York Mets manager after two losing seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rojas sacked as Mets manager after second-half collapseNext manager will become New York&rsquo;s fifth in three yearsFor a while this summer, Luis Rojas was a potential Manager of the Year contender.Just a few months later, he&rsquo;s out of a job. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/luis-rojas-out-as-new-york-mets-manager-after-two-losing-seasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/luis-rojas-out-as-new-york-mets-manager-after-two-losing-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facilities Fund Open for 2021-22 Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the development agency for both sports in the United Kingdom, is excited to announce the launch of the second round of applications for the Facilities Fund. BSUK has committed &pound;10,000 per year to the Fund for five years starting in 2021, and any Development Charter Clubs, Leagues, or Organisations are eligible to apply for up to &pound;5,000 in funding.	As part of BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s 2020-2024 Two Sports One Ambition Strategy, launched in August 2020, BSUK reaff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/facilities-fund-open-for-2021-22-applications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/facilities-fund-open-for-2021-22-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge’s clutch hit sets up Yankees-Red Sox wildcard game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old rivals to face each other in sudden death playoff gameYankees slugger&rsquo;s walk-off hit wins game for New YorkAfter a season of surges and setbacks, the New York Yankees are set to find out who they really are in the postseason.Aaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the Yankees clinched a playoff berth in their final at-bat of the regular season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Sunday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judges-clutch-hit-sets-up-yankees-red-sox-wildcard-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judges-clutch-hit-sets-up-yankees-red-sox-wildcard-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Judge’s clutch hit sets up Yankees-Red Sox wild card game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old rivals to face each other in sudden death playoff gameYankees slugger&rsquo;s walk-off hit wins game for New YorkAfter a season of surges and setbacks, the New York Yankees are set to find out who they really are in the postseason.Aaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the Yankees clinched a playoff berth in their final at-bat of the regular season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Sunday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judges-clutch-hit-sets-up-yankees-red-sox-wild-card-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/aaron-judges-clutch-hit-sets-up-yankees-red-sox-wild-card-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A sit down with British Baseball Artist Andy Brown!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and GB Baseball broadcaster Chris Knoblock sat down with team artist Andy Brown during the 2021 European Baseball Championships to discuss his career, what drew him to painting ballparks, the experience in Turin, and more!	For more about Andy, visit http://andybrownstadiums.com/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-sit-down-with-british-baseball-artist-andy-brown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-sit-down-with-british-baseball-artist-andy-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers pitcher Devin Williams likely to miss playoffs after punching wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee star fractured throwing hand during incidentInjury came after team celebrated clinching postseason slotMilwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams fractured his throwing hand when he punched a wall after his team celebrated their NL Central title, something that is likely to knock him out for the entire postseason.Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said before the Brewers&rsquo; Wednesday night game with the St Louis Cardinals that Williams&lsquo; injury is likely to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/brewers-pitcher-devin-williams-likely-to-miss-playoffs-after-punching-wall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/brewers-pitcher-devin-williams-likely-to-miss-playoffs-after-punching-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erica Barrett joins BSUK as Head of Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is delighted to announce the appointment of Erica Barrett to the role of Head of Operations.	Personal history	Barrett joins BaseballSoftballUK after founding, owning, and operating Sports Travel Leisure Logistics for three years in South Africa. The Johannesburg native has spent 13 years working in hospitality, events and sports travel logistics, while also having heavy involvement with baseball and softball in Johannesburg and nationally. Barrett&rsquo;s experience includes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/erica-barrett-joins-bsuk-as-head-of-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/erica-barrett-joins-bsuk-as-head-of-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK x British Baseball Podcast present Player of the Year!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year saw BaseballSoftballUK and the British Baseball Podcast launch the Player of the Week award, to recognise the best performances in British baseball and British softball each week.	Following 21 weeks of winners, which can be seen here, we are opening up nominations for the Player of the Year Award!	The Player of the Year Nominations will be open for a week - until 4 October 2021 - and all nominations are welcome. Unlike Player of the Week, four candidates for each sport (baseball and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-x-british-baseball-podcast-present-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-x-british-baseball-podcast-present-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate after woman and son killed in fall at San Diego ballpark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother and two-year-old fall from third level at Petco ParkPolice say incident &lsquo;appears to be suspicious&rsquo;San Diego police were investigating the deaths of a woman and her two-year-old son after they fell from the third level of Petco Park on Saturday, just as thousands of baseball fans were heading inside for a Padres game.The woman, 40, and the boy were pronounced dead at 4.11pm, about 20 minutes after police were alerted, Lt Andra Brown told the the San Diego Union-Tribune. Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/police-investigate-after-woman-and-son-killed-in-fall-at-san-diego-ballpark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/police-investigate-after-woman-and-son-killed-in-fall-at-san-diego-ballpark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conor McGregor rivals 50 Cent for worst-ever first pitch at baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fighter&rsquo;s throw clears home plate and almost lands in standsIrishman joins long list of celebrities&rsquo; feeble effortsOn Tuesday night Conor McGregor joined a long list of celebrities unable to throw in a straight line as he stepped up to the mound before a Chicago Cubs game.The MMA fighter threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field before the Cubs' met the Minnesota Twins. As you may expect from a professional athlete, his throw had plenty of power but, like the man himself,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/conor-mcgregor-rivals-50-cent-for-worst-ever-first-pitch-at-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/conor-mcgregor-rivals-50-cent-for-worst-ever-first-pitch-at-baseball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride in Softball brings inclusion - and lots of colour - to Birmingham!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A misty morning on Saturday, 18 September turned into blazing sunshine at Birmingham Baseball Club&rsquo;s ground for the inaugural Pride in Softball Birmingham tournament. The backstop was decorated with colourful bunting and rainbow flags galore, and music blasting gleefully all day &ndash; even home plate was given a multicoloured makeover!	The tournament, organised by BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s development staff with the support of PrideSports, was a showcase in support of Pride House Birmi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-in-softball-brings-inclusion-and-lots-of-colour-to-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-in-softball-brings-inclusion-and-lots-of-colour-to-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s not about you’: Machado lays down law to Tatis during dugout confrontation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padres teammates clash during crucial loss to CardinalsShortstop reacts angrily to umpire after striking outManny Machado shouted and cursed at Fernando Tatis Jr during a dugout tirade in the San Diego Padres&rsquo; crucial loss to the St Louis Cardinals on Saturday, telling the young star &ldquo;it&rsquo;s not about you&rdquo; and &ldquo;you go play baseball&rdquo; after Tatis struck out looking.Tatis reacted angrily to the call by plate umpire Phil Cuzzi, and manager Jayce Tingler was ejected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-not-about-you-machado-lays-down-law-to-tatis-during-dugout-confrontation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-not-about-you-machado-lays-down-law-to-tatis-during-dugout-confrontation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100mph fastball? 450ft home run? Why that’s no problem for Shohei Ohtani]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese baseball star has been talked about as an exceptional dual-threat for years. But this season he has lifted his game to new heightsThe idea of Shohei Ohtani &ndash; a man capable of hurling a 101mph fastball and crunching a 450ft home run in the same game &ndash; starting his American adventure in the minor leagues seems absurd now. Yet three years ago, during his first spring training with the Los Angeles Angels, observers believed Ohtani&rsquo;s performance warranted such a move.Oh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/100mph-fastball-450ft-home-run-why-thats-no-problem-for-shohei-ohtani/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/100mph-fastball-450ft-home-run-why-thats-no-problem-for-shohei-ohtani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott arrested on DUI charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets exec arrested for drunk driving after party at owner&rsquo;s homeScott arrested around 4.15am on Tuesday in New York suburbNew York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, hours after attending a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen&rsquo;s house.Scott was arrested on a DUI charge around 4.15am Tuesday in suburban White Plains, New York. Police found him asleep at the wheel of his SUV at a traffic light and determined he was intoxicated,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-acting-general-manager-zack-scott-arrested-on-dui-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-acting-general-manager-zack-scott-arrested-on-dui-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Mets: the only team where the players jeer the fans | Hunter Felt]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s understandable that players like Javier Baez don&rsquo;t enjoy being jeered. But clapping back at his own fanbase is spectacularly unwiseOne of the oldest debates in sports is whether or not fans should boo their own players. On Sunday, several New York Mets introduced an unexpected new element into that debate. During Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Washington Nationals, Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor and Kevin Pillar gave the thumbs down signal to fans, many of whom have expressed their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-jeer-the-fans-hunter-felt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-jeer-the-fans-hunter-felt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Mets: the only team where the players jeer the fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s understandable that players like Javier Baez don&rsquo;t enjoy being jeered. But clapping back at his own fanbase is spectacularly unwiseOne of the oldest debates in sports is whether or not fans should boo their own players. On Sunday, several New York Mets introduced an unexpected new element into that debate. During Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Washington Nationals, Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor and Kevin Pillar gave the thumbs down signal to fans, many of whom have expressed their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-jeer-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-jeer-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Mets: the only team where the players boo the fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s understandable that players like Javier Baez don&rsquo;t enjoy being jeered. But clapping back at his own fanbase is spectacularly unwiseOne of the oldest debates in sports is whether or not fans should boo their own players. On Sunday, several New York Mets introduced an unexpected new element into that debate. During Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Washington Nationals, Javier Baez, Francisco Lindor and Kevin Pillar gave the thumbs down signal to fans, many of whom have expressed their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-boo-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-mets-the-only-team-where-the-players-boo-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets players give own fans the thumbs down to ‘let them know how it feels’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have been booed following terrible run of formMets fans have long history of turning on their own playersPlaying for the New York Mets is not a job for the faint of heart. As well as the cruel losses, inexplicable collapses and long history of mismanagement there&rsquo;s the fact that Mets fans have been known to boo their own players with the season barely a few weeks old.Antipathy from fans has been particularly strong in the last few weeks, when the Mets went from leading the NL East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-players-give-own-fans-the-thumbs-down-to-let-them-know-how-it-feels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-players-give-own-fans-the-thumbs-down-to-let-them-know-how-it-feels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Series 3 recap - Tigers and Thunder Win the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend saw the close of the 2021 North West Series competition in Manchester. With 152 games played over the Series involving 24 teams, the NWS was a roaring success, giving softballers a chance to catch up with friends on the diamond for the first time in more than a year.	North West Series 1 in April was the first official tournament of 2021 in the North and players were chomping at the bit to get playing. 17 teams played over the weekend, 7 Rec on Saturday and 10 Comp on Sunday. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-3-recap-tigers-and-thunder-win-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-3-recap-tigers-and-thunder-win-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The London Indoor Softball League Returns!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back by very popular demand &ndash; the London Indoor Softball League! This uniquely British take on indoor softball is one of the best ways to stay active during the winter season, with modified, fast-paced rules and more hits than the Beatles &ndash; but don&rsquo;t take our word for it!Here are all the details:	Format	The league is divided into two divisions, with Competitive (Comp) and Recreational (Rec) divisions playing on alternate weeks.&nbsp; All teams will have five weeks of regular-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-london-indoor-softball-league-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-london-indoor-softball-league-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins ownership group of Milwaukee Brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time MVP to become part owner of MLB&rsquo;s BrewersAntetokounmpo led Bucks to first NBA title since 1970One month after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title in half a century, Giannis Antetokounmpo is teaming up with the city&rsquo;s other major pro sports franchise by joining the Milwaukee Brewers&rsquo; ownership group.&ldquo;Man, this is unbelievable,&rdquo; Antetokounmpo said Friday at a news conference. &ldquo;This is a dream come true for a kid from Sepolia, Athens, Gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nba-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-joins-ownership-group-of-milwaukee-brewers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nba-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-joins-ownership-group-of-milwaukee-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV analyst Jack Morris suspended for using mock accent in Ohtani remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incident occurred when Japanese star came to plateMorris later said sorry to &lsquo;anybody in the Asian community&rsquo;Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely for racist comments he made about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani during Tuesday&rsquo;s game.When asked by play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard how the Tigers should pitch to Ohtani in the sixth inning, Morris adopted an exaggerated East Asian accent while saying &ldquo;be very, very careful&rdquo;. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tv-analyst-jack-morris-suspended-for-using-mock-accent-in-ohtani-remarks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tv-analyst-jack-morris-suspended-for-using-mock-accent-in-ohtani-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV analyst Jack Morris apologizes after using mock accent in Ohtani discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incident occurred when Japanese star came to plateMorris later said sorry to &lsquo;anybody in the Asian community&rsquo;Detroit Tigers television analyst Jack Morris apologized on Tuesday night after using a mocking accent while talking about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani.On the Bally Sports Detroit broadcast of the Angels&rsquo; 8-2 win over the Tigers, lead announcer Matt Shepard was setting the scene with the Japanese star set to bat in the sixth inning with a runner on second and tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tv-analyst-jack-morris-apologizes-after-using-mock-accent-in-ohtani-discussion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tv-analyst-jack-morris-apologizes-after-using-mock-accent-in-ohtani-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trevor Bauer case illustrates how teams value wins over everything | Hunter Felt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers said that they had properly vetted pitcher Trevor Bauer before signing him, but they either missed a prior assault allegation or didn&rsquo;t careThe Los Angeles Dodgers wanted you to know that they had done their due diligence. In a press conference introducing starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, who the Dodgers had just signed to a three-year, $102m contract, the team&rsquo;s president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, wanted to make that clear.Addressing Bauer&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-trevor-bauer-case-illustrates-how-teams-value-wins-over-everything-hunter-felt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-trevor-bauer-case-illustrates-how-teams-value-wins-over-everything-hunter-felt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Gilbert makes first MLB start at age of 27 … and throws no-hitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher worked as electrician with father last summerDiamondback had spent previous six seasons in minor leaguesTyler Gilbert, an aspiring electrician, delivered a shocker for the history books on Saturday night as he threw a no-hitter on his first big league start.Gilbert struck out Trent Grisham and Ha-Seong Kim in the ninth inning before Tommy Pham lined out to center fielder Ketel Marte to clinch a 7-0 victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres.Our first no-hitter at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tyler-gilbert-makes-first-mlb-start-at-age-of-27-and-throws-no-hitter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tyler-gilbert-makes-first-mlb-start-at-age-of-27-and-throws-no-hitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field of Dreams game: Walk-off homer caps Hollywood ending for White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anderson&rsquo;s homer leads Chicago to 9-8 win over New YorkYankees-White Sox game was first ever MLB game in IowaTim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa.Anderson, who was clearly having as much fun as anyone in attendance and had an earlier RBI double, danced his way around the bases and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/field-of-dreams-game-walk-off-homer-caps-hollywood-ending-for-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/field-of-dreams-game-walk-off-homer-caps-hollywood-ending-for-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field of Dreams game: Tim Anderson’s walk-off homer offers Hollywood ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams gameYankees-White Sox game was first ever MLB game in IowaTim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa.Anderson, who was clearly having as much fun as anyone in attendance and had an earlier RBI double, danced his way around the bases and w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/field-of-dreams-game-tim-andersons-walk-off-homer-offers-hollywood-ending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/field-of-dreams-game-tim-andersons-walk-off-homer-offers-hollywood-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets, Knicks, Titans, Seagulls victorious at BSF League Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a wet weekend at the Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex on 7-8 August, but that didn&rsquo;t dampen spirits as the British Softball Federation Co-Ed Slowpitch League National Championships took place for the first time since 2019.	With tournament staff working tirelessly to adjust schedules and fields in the face of the weather, the weekend finished with every single scheduled game having been played.	A total of 20 teams took part from all around the UK &ndash; most of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jets-knicks-titans-seagulls-victorious-at-bsf-league-nationals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jets-knicks-titans-seagulls-victorious-at-bsf-league-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball Federation signs up to Development Charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and the British Baseball Federation (BBF) has announced that the BBF has signed up to the Development Charter. Today&rsquo;s step comes following a number of productive conversations between the Board of the BBF and BSUK&rsquo;s Senior Management.	Read the BBF's statement here.	By signing up to the BaseballSoftballUK Development Charter, the British Baseball Federation, as well as all of its member clubs, are now able to access all of BSUK&rsquo;s development re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-federation-signs-up-to-development-charter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-federation-signs-up-to-development-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies conclude fan was yelling at mascot, not using racist slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers heard what appeared to be racist slur on TVClub finds fan was shouting to club mascot, DingerThe Colorado Rockies said a fan suspected of repeatedly yelling a racial slur at Miami outfielder Lewis Brinson was actually hollering at Dinger, the club&rsquo;s mascot.&ldquo;After a thorough investigation that included calls, emails and video clips from concerned fans, media and broadcast partners, the Colorado Rockies have concluded that the fan was indeed yelling for Rockies mascot Dinger in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-conclude-fan-was-yelling-at-mascot-not-using-racist-slur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-conclude-fan-was-yelling-at-mascot-not-using-racist-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies ‘disgusted’ after Marlins’ Lewis Brinson racially abused at Coors Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan could be heard shouting racist slur on TV broadcastClub says it has started investigation into Sunday&rsquo;s incidentLewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was targeted by a fan at Coors Field who repeatedly shouted a racist slur at the black outfielder when he batted in the ninth inning Sunday. The slur was clearly heard on the Bally Sports Florida telecast of the Marlins&rsquo; 13-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies.The Rockies condemned the fan&rsquo;s conduct in a statement released Sunday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-disgusted-after-marlins-lewis-brinson-racially-abused-at-coors-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-disgusted-after-marlins-lewis-brinson-racially-abused-at-coors-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies ‘disgusted’ after Marlins’ Lewis Brinson apparently racially abused at Coors Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan could be heard shouting racist slur on TV broadcastClub says it has started investigation into Sunday&rsquo;s incidentLewis Brinson of the Miami Marlins was apparently targeted by a fan at Coors Field who appeared to repeatedly shout a racist slur at the black outfielder when he batted in the ninth inning Sunday. The slur was clearly heard on the Bally Sports Florida telecast of the Marlins&rsquo; 13-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies.The Rockies condemned the fan&rsquo;s conduct in a statement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-disgusted-after-marlins-lewis-brinson-apparently-racially-abused-at-coors-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rockies-disgusted-after-marlins-lewis-brinson-apparently-racially-abused-at-coors-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK Covid-19 Guidance Update - August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following further easing of Covid-related restrictions in Wales and Scotland, please find below a short update on implications for baseball and softball activity across the UK.	As with England and unless otherwise stated, the emphasis has shifted to increased personal responsibility in maintaining a safe environment. With this in mind, we would like to remind you to continue following our recommended guidance until further notice for both formal and informal activity. Together, we can work to k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-covid-19-guidance-update-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-covid-19-guidance-update-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan win gold in baseball, an existential crisis dressed up as an Olympic sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The host nation were deservedly ecstatic after their win against the US. But how much value can be placed on an event when the best athletes do not show up?As Japan cheered its first and perhaps last title it was time to bid farewell to an existential crisis dressed up as an Olympic sport. Why are we here? Will we ever see each other again? If a Fan Cam scans the stands for people dancing to Uptown Funk, in a stadium without any fans, did anyone really bust some moves?Officially introduced at Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japan-win-gold-in-baseball-an-existential-crisis-dressed-up-as-an-olympic-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/japan-win-gold-in-baseball-an-existential-crisis-dressed-up-as-an-olympic-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The BSUK Slowpitch Cup Returns for the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s back! By popular demand, we're giving the inaugural BSUK Slowpitch Cup another run out this season! The following two tournaments are planned at Farnham Park:28-29 August is for teams playing at D and C grades &ndash; Enter here	30 August is for teams playing at B, NSL2 and NSL1 grades &ndash; Enter hereIf you didn&rsquo;t get the chance to play in June and you&rsquo;re stuck on what to do over the long August Bank Holiday weekend, here&rsquo;s your chance to enjoy more softball acti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-bsuk-slowpitch-cup-returns-for-the-summer-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-bsuk-slowpitch-cup-returns-for-the-summer-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK Slowpitch Cup Returns for Summer Bank Holiday Weekend!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s back! By popular demand, we're giving the inaugural BSUK Slowpitch Cup another run out this season! The following two tournaments are planned at Farnham Park:28-29 August is for teams playing at D and C grades &ndash; Enter here	30 August is for teams playing at B, NSL2 and NSL1 grades &ndash; Enter hereIf you didn&rsquo;t get the chance to play in June and you&rsquo;re stuck on what to do over the long August Bank Holiday weekend, here&rsquo;s your chance to enjoy more softball acti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-slowpitch-cup-returns-for-summer-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-slowpitch-cup-returns-for-summer-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers land Max Scherzer and Trea Turner on frenzied trade deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 27 teams make deals on baseball&rsquo;s trade deadline dayMonster trade as Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from NationalsMax Scherzer and Trea Turner wearing Dodger blue, Kris Bryant heading to the Golden Gate. Javier B&aacute;ez joining the Mets, Craig Kimbrel crossing town to the White Sox, Jos&eacute; Berr&iacute;os moving north of the border.Now this truly was an All-Star trade deadline day. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-land-max-scherzer-and-trea-turner-on-frenzied-trade-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-land-max-scherzer-and-trea-turner-on-frenzied-trade-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo Olympics 2020: day seven – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best images from the seventh day&rsquo;s action in Tokyo, including swimming, trampolining, judo and athletics Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tokyo-olympics-2020-day-seven-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tokyo-olympics-2020-day-seven-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland’s baseball team will be called Guardians after racism accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team has been known as the Indians since 1915Club announced intention to change name in December 2020Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland&rsquo;s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter narrated by actor Tom Hanks, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist.Together, we are all... pic.twitter.com/R5FnT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-baseball-team-will-be-called-guardians-after-racism-accusations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-baseball-team-will-be-called-guardians-after-racism-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Junior league starting to flourish in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BaseballSoftballUK-led Junior sessions across the North have kicked off with a bang, especially for the Urmston Ripper Nippers in Trafford!.&nbsp; At the same time, an excited group of players led by former GB Softballer Natalie Fox have been playing softball in the picturesque town of Lytham St Annes an hour away, expanding the programme to a second location for the first time.	There&rsquo;s been so much interest in the Juniors programme, there are plans to get a similar juniors programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-junior-league-starting-to-flourish-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-junior-league-starting-to-flourish-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball and softball prepare to pitch in at Olympics after 13-year absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts are among the favourites in baseball while the US hope to belatedly atone for their 2008 final shock in softballBaseball, which was formally added as a medal sport in 1992, and softball, which joined it four years later, became the first sports in seven decades to be eliminated from the Olympic programme following the 2008 Beijing Games. The surprise vote by an International Olympic Committee that is typically broken toward expansion has been generally attributed to Major League Baseball&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-prepare-to-pitch-in-at-olympics-after-13-year-absence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-prepare-to-pitch-in-at-olympics-after-13-year-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres and Nationals recall ‘nightmare’ scenes after shooting during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB game was halted after three people shot outside stadiumSound of gunfire sparked fear and panic inside Nationals ParkMembers of the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres have spoken of the scary scenes they witnessed after a shooting outside Nationals Park during their game on Saturday night.Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr bolted from the bench down the left-field line on Saturday night, helped open a gate to the stands and began ushering a group back to the dugout to shelter. Rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-and-nationals-recall-nightmare-scenes-after-shooting-during-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-and-nationals-recall-nightmare-scenes-after-shooting-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB: fans leave stadium after shots heard during Padres-Nationals game – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game Major League&nbsp;Baseball&nbsp;game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning on Saturday night after a shooting outside Nationals Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;The gunshots caused panic among fans inside the stadium, some of whom ducked for cover, hiding underneath tables and behind seats as announcers warned people to stay inside the park.The shooting, an exchange of gunfire between people in two cars, left three people injured, according to the police.Fans lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-fans-leave-stadium-after-shots-heard-during-padres-nationals-game-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-fans-leave-stadium-after-shots-heard-during-padres-nationals-game-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Nationals MLB game suspended after shooting outside stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington DC police say stadium employee among victimsFans leave stadium after shots heard during Saturday&rsquo;s gameThe Major League Baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning on Saturday night after police said there was a shooting outside Nationals Park.Two people were shot, said Dustin Sternbeck, a Metropolitan Police Department spokesman. Investigators believe, based on preliminary information, that one of the victims was an employee at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-nationals-mlb-game-suspended-after-shooting-outside-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-nationals-mlb-game-suspended-after-shooting-outside-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play Update for Baseball and Softball in England and Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boards of the British Baseball Federation (BBF) and British Softball Federation (BSF) and BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) are pleased to make the following joint statement regarding the further easing of restrictions in England and Scotland on 19th July and its impact on baseball and softball.	It is the Boards&rsquo; continued position that both baseball and softball remain low risk, non-contact sports, especially when played outdoors. This assessment is made against the Team Sports Risk Exposure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-update-for-baseball-and-softball-in-england-and-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-update-for-baseball-and-softball-in-england-and-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play Update for Baseball &amp;amp; Softball in England &amp;amp; Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boards of the British Baseball Federation (BBF) and British Softball Federation (BSF) and BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) are pleased to make the following joint statement regarding the further easing of restrictions in England and Scotland on 19th July and its impact on baseball and softball.	It is the Boards&rsquo; continued position that both baseball and softball remain low risk, non-contact sports, especially when played outdoors. This assessment is made against the Team Sports Risk Exposure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-update-for-baseball-ampamp-softball-in-england-ampamp-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-update-for-baseball-ampamp-softball-in-england-ampamp-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani: the two-way Japanese marvel with once-in-a-century talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball&rsquo;s most accomplished two-way player since Babe Ruth has become an avatar of hope, the latest best chance at rescuing a sport from cultural irrelevanceFor all the talk of its absence from victorious athletes and preening coaches, fear is one of sports&rsquo; dominant forces. It isn&rsquo;t called that, of course; it&rsquo;s called strategy, a plan, the better part of valor. But it is why NFL teams trot out their punting units on fourth down more often than they should,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-the-two-way-japanese-marvel-with-once-in-a-century-talent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shohei-ohtani-the-two-way-japanese-marvel-with-once-in-a-century-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets’ Pete Alonso bests Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to defend Home Run Derby title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alonso tops Mancini, Ohtani for second straight Derby crownOhtani set to start on mound and hit leadoff in All-Star GamePete Alonso danced to his second straight Home Run Derby title, besting Shohei Ohtani, Trey Mancini and Juan Soto on a night of record long balls in the thin Rocky Mountain air of Coors Field.The New York Mets first baseman hit 74 total home runs and beat Mancini 23-22 in the final round Monday, joining Ken Griffey Jr (1998-99) and Yoenis C&eacute;spedes (2013-14) in winning co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-pete-alonso-bests-angels-shohei-ohtani-to-defend-home-run-derby-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-pete-alonso-bests-angels-shohei-ohtani-to-defend-home-run-derby-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star selected as pitcher and hitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohtani, 27, becomes MLB&rsquo;s first ever two-way All-Star pickJapanese star leads majors with 31 home runs this seasonShohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball&rsquo;s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher.The Los Angeles Angels&rsquo; two-way sensation was among the American League starting pitchers picked Sunday for the 13 July showcase at Denver&rsquo;s Coors Field. Ohtani, who leads the majors in home runs, had already been elected by fans to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-all-star-selected-as-pitcher-and-hitter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-angels-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-all-star-selected-as-pitcher-and-hitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liz Knight promoted to Facility Operations and Events Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is delighted to appoint Liz Knight to the role of Facility Operations and Events Manager.	Liz joined BSUK in 2009 as a summer coach and has worked across the company for the last 12 years, primarily in the Development team. Her new role begins today, 1 July.	Liz&rsquo;s work will primarily focus on the day-to-day management of BSUK&rsquo;s National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex at Farnham Park in Buckinghamshire, the UK&rsquo;s only fully purpose-built baseball and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/liz-knight-promoted-to-facility-operations-and-events-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/liz-knight-promoted-to-facility-operations-and-events-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer choked woman unconscious, according to restraining order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher allegedly punched woman while she was passed outBauer&rsquo;s representatives say relationship was consensualA woman alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer strangled her unconscious and punched her, leaving her with injuries that needed to be treated in hospital. The woman made the allegations in a domestic violence restraining order against the player filed on Monday.Police are investigating the allegations, which are said to have occurred at Bauer&rsquo;s home in Pasadena, Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-choked-woman-unconscious-according-to-restraining-order-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-choked-woman-unconscious-according-to-restraining-order-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer choked woman unconscious according to restraining order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitcher allegedly punched woman while she was passed outBauer&rsquo;s representatives say relationship was consensualA woman alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer strangled her unconscious and punched her, leaving her with injuries that needed to be treated in hospital. The woman made the allegations in a domestic violence restraining order against the player filed on Monday.Police are investigating the allegations, which are said to have occurred at Bauer&rsquo;s home in Pasadena, Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-choked-woman-unconscious-according-to-restraining-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-trevor-bauer-choked-woman-unconscious-according-to-restraining-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK seeks Head of Operations, Development Manager - join us!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passionate about baseball and/or softball? Want to help grow both games in the UK? Now&rsquo;s your chance!	BaseballSoftballUK has two vacancies to join the team &ndash; a rarity with our staff. Both roles are vital to our objective of getting more people playing baseball and softball in more places across the United Kingdom, with the ability to help shape the two sports for years to come. This is an incredibly exciting time for both sports, with GB Softball achieving their best-ever world ranki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-seeks-head-of-operations-development-manager-join-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-seeks-head-of-operations-development-manager-join-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Series 2 recap - Sunshine in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend saw yet another fantastic set of softball days in Manchester, with plenty of sunshine on offer.	The weekend	Saturday	Saturday was dedicated to the Rec level teams, playing a full round-robin into straight finals, giving seven games to each team!	The Yorkshire Dales, cleverly managed by John Fletcher, didn't lose a game in the round-robin portion of play and took on the 4-2 Tigers in the 1st vs 2nd final. Unfortunately for the Yorkshire team, experienced Tigers manager Dave War]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-2-recap-sunshine-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-2-recap-sunshine-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun lotion and curveballs: Why MLB is gripped by dubious ‘foreign substances’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitchers have always bent the rules to make their pitches harder to hit. But this season, with batters struggling, the authorities are starting to crack downIt&rsquo;s a good time to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball: they are enjoying their most dominant season since 1968, which baseball historians refer to as &ldquo;The Year of the Pitcher&rdquo;. And it&rsquo;s all the more welcome for the pitchers as they&rsquo;ve spent the last few years being brutalized by the game&rsquo;s sluggers. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sun-lotion-and-curveballs-why-mlb-is-gripped-by-dubious-foreign-substances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sun-lotion-and-curveballs-why-mlb-is-gripped-by-dubious-foreign-substances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GBFL Weekend 2 Recap: Stags&amp;#8217; Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hugh ScorgieThe second game day of the season for the Great Britain Fastpitch League (GBFL) was a &ldquo;men&rsquo;s only&rdquo; day on Saturday 12 June at Farnham Park, where the Stags took over the league lead with three solid wins.	Those three wins, added to the two the Stags picked up on the GBFL&rsquo;s Opening Day back in May, gave them an undefeated 5-0 record and a two-game edge in the loss column against the 2019 champions Meteors.	Meanwhile, a beautiful summer&rsquo;s day also feat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gbfl-weekend-2-recap-stagsamp8217-do/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gbfl-weekend-2-recap-stagsamp8217-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham Park Girls Softball Series starts 24 June; Bring Softball to your School!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for baseball and softball, is excited to announce the return of the Farnham Park Girls Softball Series&ndash; a four-week after school fastpitch league at Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex!	As part of our overall strategy and our goal to promote and oversee fastpitch opportunities, BSUK will offer both a four-week Series as well as in-school sessions, available on a first come, first serve basis. The Series is designed for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-girls-softball-series-starts-24-june-bring-softball-to-your-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-girls-softball-series-starts-24-june-bring-softball-to-your-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham Park Girls Softball Series returns + Softball at your School!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for baseball and softball, is excited to announce the return of the Farnham Park Girls Softball Series&ndash; a four-week after school fastpitch league at Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex!	As part of our overall strategy and our goal to promote and oversee fastpitch opportunities, BSUK will offer both a four-week Series as well as in-school sessions, available on a first come, first serve basis. The Series is designed for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-girls-softball-series-returns-softball-at-your-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-girls-softball-series-returns-softball-at-your-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Covid-19 pandemic to blame for the rise in MLB injuries?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lack of structure over the last year has made regular training and playing schedules difficult. The results can be seen in baseball treatment roomsBaseball is a grind. Among the major US professional sports, MLB has the longest season: 162 regular-season games. Last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 season was shortened, which to many, seemed like a good thing. It would lead to an increased rest period and hopefully less injuries. It seems, however, that the opposite has come t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-the-covid-19-pandemic-to-blame-for-the-rise-in-mlb-injuries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-the-covid-19-pandemic-to-blame-for-the-rise-in-mlb-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s baseball team give up on Olympic bid due to Covid travel issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 6 team pull out of final qualifying tournament&lsquo;Insurmountable&rsquo; logistical challenges cited as reasonAustralia&rsquo;s baseballers have given up trying to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics because of coronavirus complications. The Australians, ranked sixth in the world, have pulled out of their final qualifying tournament for the Games because of insurmountable travel and quarantine logistics.Baseball Australia&rsquo;s chief executive Glenn Williams says the &ldquo;gut-wrenching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australias-baseball-team-give-up-on-olympic-bid-due-to-covid-travel-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/australias-baseball-team-give-up-on-olympic-bid-due-to-covid-travel-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebeldes, Milton Keyes Victorious in Battle For Britain at Farnham Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Battle for Britain tournament was held at Farnham Park for the very first time this past weekend, and what a weekend it was! Featuring a record 12 teams vying for two titles &ndash; one for the Higher Division and one for the Lower - the action was nonstop.Originally created by the Kent Buccaneers and held in Tonbridge, Kent, the Battle For Britain celebrates British Baseball from across the UK. With teams representing Scotland, the East of England Baseball League, the West Midlands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rebeldes-milton-keyes-victorious-in-battle-for-britain-at-farnham-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rebeldes-milton-keyes-victorious-in-battle-for-britain-at-farnham-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Romania memories, baseball bungling and flying stumps | Classic YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s roundup also features Italy&rsquo;s Euro 2020 squad rapping and Premier League one-goal wonders1) Italy pulled out all the stops for their Euro 2020 squad announcement, with the selected players taking part in a three-hour variety show. All in good fun, even if the rap segment might have been a bit much. It was all too much for Stefano Sensi.2) The French Open is in full swing at Roland Garros. Check out some fine sliding, a delightful drop shot from Ga&euml;l Monfils, skills f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/england-v-romania-memories-baseball-bungling-and-flying-stumps-classic-youtube/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/england-v-romania-memories-baseball-bungling-and-flying-stumps-classic-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The baseball shirt: cultural icon and fashion accessory – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evolution of the baseball shirt, on and off the field, and its journey from item of sportswear to emblem of American culture and catwalk regular, is charted in an exhibition opening 12 June at the Worcester Art Museum, MA. Covering 170 years of design, with an accompanying book by Erin R Corrales-Diaz &ndash; The Iconic Jersey: Baseball x Fashion is published by D Giles Ltd Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baseball-shirt-cultural-icon-and-fashion-accessory-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baseball-shirt-cultural-icon-and-fashion-accessory-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GBFL Weekend 1 Recap: Back on the Diamond]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year-long Covid hiatus and then a rain-out on May 8th, the Great Britain Fastpitch League finally had its opening weekend this past Saturday!	All results can be found on the GBFL site here.This season has so far featured exciting games and excellent turnout, despite the year away from competition. The 2021 season boasts 5 men&rsquo;s teams and 4 women&rsquo;s teams, and their captains and coaches are looking forward to an exciting year for their teams.	After a full weekend of softball,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gbfl-weekend-1-recap-back-on-the-diamond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gbfl-weekend-1-recap-back-on-the-diamond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowpitch Softball Academy Returns 4 July!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s popular Slowpitch Softball Academy returns to Farnham Park on 4 July 2021- perfect for a mid-season tune-up or for those looking to learn new ways of training!	Training will again be delivered by expert BSUK coaches, led by Robbie Robison and based around a carefully-designed programme of skills development. This session is aimed at slowpitch players looking for a refresher course during the 2021 outdoor season.	The Slowpitch Softball Academy is primarily for adult pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slowpitch-softball-academy-returns-4-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slowpitch-softball-academy-returns-4-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strikeouts fests to old fans: How existential are the existential threats to MLB?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From long games to the lack of household names, there are a lot of reasons why MLB is losing fans. But don&rsquo;t write off baseball just yetThe problems with Major League Baseball can perhaps best be summed up by an anecdote from the NBA. When the news broke that famous (and infamous) New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez was part of a group purchasing the NBA&rsquo;s Minnesota Timberwolves, a reporter asked shooting guard Anthony Edwards&rsquo;s thoughts. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know who that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/strikeouts-fests-to-old-fans-how-existential-are-the-existential-threats-to-mlb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/strikeouts-fests-to-old-fans-how-existential-are-the-existential-threats-to-mlb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Shines at Annual Manchester LGBTQ+ Softball Tourney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, 22nd May saw players from Bristol, Leeds, York, Liverpool,&nbsp;Cardiff and across the UK join their friends in Manchester for the 6th Annual Manchester LGBTQ+ Tournament! The annual event returned after a year off due to COVID-19 with attendees playing softball, showing support for the LGBTQ+ community and raising funds for the Pride Youth Games.	27 games of softball were played, while medals were awarded to the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze groups. The atmosphere was that o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-shines-at-annual-manchester-lgbtq-softball-tourney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-shines-at-annual-manchester-lgbtq-softball-tourney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Shines at 6th Annual Manchester LGBTQ+ Softball Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday, 22nd May saw players from Bristol, Leeds, York, Liverpool,&nbsp;Cardiff and across the UK join their friends in Manchester for the 6th Annual Manchester LGBTQ+ Tournament! The annual event returned after a year off due to COVID-19 with attendees playing softball, showing support for the LGBTQ+ community and raising funds for the Pride Youth Games.	27 games of softball were played, while medals were awarded to the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze groups. The atmosphere was that o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-shines-at-6th-annual-manchester-lgbtq-softball-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pride-shines-at-6th-annual-manchester-lgbtq-softball-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees’ Corey Kluber silences Rangers for MLB’s sixth no-hitter this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kluber threw the the major leagues&rsquo; sixth no-hitter this seasonSecond no-hitter in two nights after Tigers&rsquo; Turnbull on TuesdayCorey Kluber threw the the major leagues&rsquo; sixth no-hitter this season and second in two nights, leading the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night.The 35-year-old right-hander, nicknamed Klubot for his robot-like demeanor, came within a four-pitch walk to Charlie Culberson in the third inning of throwing a perfect game. Related:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-corey-kluber-silences-rangers-for-mlbs-sixth-no-hitter-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-corey-kluber-silences-rangers-for-mlbs-sixth-no-hitter-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK partners with local Dair House School in Buckinghamshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and Dair House School are proud to announce a partnership to bring softball to more primary age school children in Buckinghamshire.	BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the national development agency for baseball and softball, operates the UK&rsquo;s only national training facility at Farnham Park Baseball &amp; Softball Complex, located in Farnham Royal. With a remit to grow participation for children particularly within the local community, the development agency partnered with loca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-partners-with-local-dair-house-school-in-buckinghamshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-partners-with-local-dair-house-school-in-buckinghamshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers’ Spencer Turnbull shuts down Seattle for fifth no-hitter of MLB season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth no-hitter ties mark for most before 18 May since 1917Turnbull&rsquo;s no-no is first for Detroit since Verlander in 2011Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Turnbull, who led the big leagues in losses when he went 3-17 two years ago, had never gone more than seven innings in any of his previous 49 starts over three seasons. But a fastball in the mid-90mph range]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tigers-spencer-turnbull-shuts-down-seattle-for-fifth-no-hitter-of-mlb-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tigers-spencer-turnbull-shuts-down-seattle-for-fifth-no-hitter-of-mlb-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit’s Spencer Turnbull twirls fifth no-hitter of MLB season against Seattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth no-hitter ties mark for most before 18 May since 1917Turnbull&rsquo;s no-no is first for Detroit since Verlander in 2011Spencer Turnbull pitched the fifth no-hitter in the majors already this season, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Turnbull, who led the big leagues in losses when he went 3-17 two years ago, had never gone more than seven innings in any of his previous 49 starts over three seasons. But a fastball in the mid-90mph range]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/detroits-spencer-turnbull-twirls-fifth-no-hitter-of-mlb-season-against-seattle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/detroits-spencer-turnbull-twirls-fifth-no-hitter-of-mlb-season-against-seattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoSketch School Programme Expanding this Summer!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development body for baseball and softball, is excited to announce that the GoSketch Baseball Softball programme across Sussex will be expanding during the summer term.	The GoSketch programme allows groups of young people to learn how to play baseball &amp; softball while also putting their creative design skills to work. Each group works together to create their logo and team names, which are engraved on bats and feature on team kit for each young person taking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gosketch-school-programme-expanding-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gosketch-school-programme-expanding-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: champions, crowds and comebacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who put his foot down? Who fell away? Who lit up?Manchester City won the Premier League with three games to spare. Where were they in the table on Christmas Day?SecondFourthSixthEighth Mike Brown is leaving Harlequins this summer after 16 years at the club, but why will he not be playing in their last few games of the season?His manager told him he wants to &ldquo;try out a new player in that position&rdquo; He injured himself while axe throwing on a bonding trip with his new teammates He drove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-champions-crowds-and-comebacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-champions-crowds-and-comebacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, Pride Tape partner to Strike Out Hate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and Pride Tape are proud to announce a new partnership to Strike Out Hate in the UK.	The campaign, under the Strike Out Hate UK banner, has the goal of driving positive social change by making baseball and softball, at all levels, a more welcoming and inclusive environment for players, their families and fans of every race, colour, age, ability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-pride-tape-partner-to-strike-out-hate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-pride-tape-partner-to-strike-out-hate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants’ Drew Robinson crushes home run year after losing his right eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder has been an advocate for mental health29-year-old was determined to resume career after injuryDrew Robinson, who lost his right eye a year ago, completed a remarkable comeback on Tuesday night when he hit his first home run since his injury.Robinson sustained the injury when he attempted to kill himself last year. His ensuing journey back to baseball was covered in detail in a story by ESPN earlier this year, and he has since become an advocate for mental health awareness. Drew Robins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-drew-robinson-crushes-home-run-year-after-losing-his-right-eye/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-drew-robinson-crushes-home-run-year-after-losing-his-right-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revived Manchester Facility Project Progresses to Planning Phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven years ago, BaseballSoftballUK started the process of exploring a baseball and softball facility in Manchester, creating a northern accompaniment to Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex. Today, we are very pleased to announce that the project has been re-established, and is actively being progressed with Manchester City Council (MCC).	Please see the proposed plans by the council which have been drawn up with our help here. The facility is part of the development of the Hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/revived-manchester-facility-project-progresses-to-planning-phase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/revived-manchester-facility-project-progresses-to-planning-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB orders A’s to look at relocation from Oakland as stadium search continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[League deems current stadium &lsquo;not a viable option&rsquo;Las Vegas, Vancouver and Nashville are possible destinationsMajor League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland long-term.MLB released a statement on Tuesday expressing its longtime determination that the current Coliseum site is &ldquo;not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.&rdquo; Related: Ancient, leaking, soull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-orders-as-to-look-at-relocation-from-oakland-as-stadium-search-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-orders-as-to-look-at-relocation-from-oakland-as-stadium-search-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastpitch @ Farnham Training Sessions Start this Weekend!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is happy to announce Fastpitch @ Farnham &ndash; a summer full of fastpitch softball training opportunities at Farnham Park! Whether you&rsquo;re a veteran player or just starting your fastpitch journey, these training sessions are open to all ages and abilities!	Register here.	Training will be delivered by expert BSUK coaches, led by Fastpitch Development Manager and professional player for Olympia Haarlem, Alyson Spinas-Valainis. Each session is designed and based around a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fastpitch-farnham-training-sessions-start-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fastpitch-farnham-training-sessions-start-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Yankees aren’t evil anymore, they’re just boring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Bombers are in danger of losing their place as the premier franchise in baseball after a series of ringless, sizzle-less seasonsFor roughly a century, the New York Yankees have stood at the center of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s universe. That&rsquo;s where you live when you win 27 World Series titles, are continuously near the top of baseball&rsquo;s payroll list, and play in one of the biggest sports markets in the world.Traditionally, the Yankees have been in it to win at all costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-yankees-arent-evil-anymore-theyre-just-boring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-yankees-arent-evil-anymore-theyre-just-boring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Yankees aren’t evil any more, they’re just boring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bronx Bombers are in danger of losing their place as the premier franchise in baseball after a series of ringless, sizzle-less seasonsFor roughly a century, the New York Yankees have stood at the center of Major League Baseball&rsquo;s universe. That&rsquo;s where you live when you win 27 World Series titles, are continuously near the top of baseball&rsquo;s payroll list, and play in one of the biggest sports markets in the world.Traditionally, the Yankees have been in it to win at all costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-yankees-arent-evil-any-more-theyre-just-boring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-new-york-yankees-arent-evil-any-more-theyre-just-boring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles’ John Means throws no-hitter facing minimum 27 batters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Means throws no-hitter in 6-0 victory over Seattle MarinersLefty tosses Orioles&rsquo; first solo no-hitter since Palmer in 1969Means faces minimum 27; only runner on strikeout-wild pitchBaltimore Orioles left-hander John Means threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday afternoon.It was the 10th no-hitter in Baltimore&rsquo;s franchise history, the team&rsquo;s first since 1991 and the first thrown by an individual pitcher since Jim Palmer in 1969.JOHN<br />
MEANS<br />
HISTORY. pic.twitter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-john-means-throws-no-hitter-facing-minimum-27-batters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baltimore-orioles-john-means-throws-no-hitter-facing-minimum-27-batters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees and Mets permitted 100% capacity if all fans are vaccinated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams will also offer free tickets along with vaccinationsBroadway venues to open at 100% capacity in SeptemberThe Yankees and Mets can increase capacity from 20% to 100% at their ballparks for home games starting on 19 May as long as fans are vaccinated against Covid-19 &ndash; and both teams will be giving away free tickets along with vaccinations.New York&rsquo;s governor, Andrew Cuomo, made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday with Yankees president Randy Levine and Mets presid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-and-mets-permitted-100-capacity-if-all-fans-are-vaccinated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/yankees-and-mets-permitted-100-capacity-if-all-fans-are-vaccinated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Dodgers-Padres turbo-charged rivalry is great for baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rivalry between the teams was a one-sided affair for many years. After an offseason arms race, it&rsquo;s become the most interesting one in baseballIf you ask the Los Angeles Dodgers, they may deny that they have a rivalry with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers, after all, have won the NL West for the last eight seasons while the San Diego Padres&rsquo; 2020 postseason appearance was their first since 2006. That was three presidents ago. However, their first two series this season have made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/why-the-dodgers-padres-turbo-charged-rivalry-is-great-for-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/why-the-dodgers-padres-turbo-charged-rivalry-is-great-for-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than ever, baseball’s unwritten rules were made to be broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[If America&rsquo;s pastime is going to survive this century, it&rsquo;s going to have to let its brash young personalities shine throughOn Saturday the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Diego Padres in what has become baseball&rsquo;s hottest rivalry. To say the Padres&rsquo; Fernando Tatis Jr started it off with a bang would be putting it mildly.After taking a chest-high cutter from the Dodgers&rsquo; Trevor Bauer on the game&rsquo;s first pitch for a strike, Tatis struck back on the very next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-ever-baseballs-unwritten-rules-were-made-to-be-broken/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/more-than-ever-baseballs-unwritten-rules-were-made-to-be-broken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies’ Bryce Harper ‘feels good’ after taking 97mph fastball to left cheek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillies&rsquo; $330m star hit by pitch in sixth inning of 5-2 winHarper appeared to have only minor swelling and bruisingPhillies star Bryce Harper said he feels fine after being hit in the face by a 96.9mph fastball Wednesday night, forcing him from Philadelphia&rsquo;s game against St Louis.&ldquo;Everything feels good,&rdquo; Harper said in a video he posted to Instagram. He said he got a CT scan and other testing and &ldquo;Everything came back good.&rdquo;G&eacute;nesis Cabrera hits Bryce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-bryce-harper-feels-good-after-taking-97mph-fastball-to-left-cheek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phillies-bryce-harper-feels-good-after-taking-97mph-fastball-to-left-cheek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK Player of the Week Debuts Next Week!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The playing community is the backbone of our two sports, and our ambition to make them grow. As baseball and softball players return to the diamond this summer, we want to honour them as much as possible.	Starting next week, and for every week throughout the playing season, BaseballSoftballUK will be naming two Players of the Week - one from baseball and one from softball - and we need your nominations!	Every Monday at 10 AM as part of the weekly baseball and softball thread, nominations will o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-player-of-the-week-debuts-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-player-of-the-week-debuts-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK + BSF join Social Media Boycott to Protest Online Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM &ndash; BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the national development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom, and the British Softball Federation (BSF), the National Governing Body for softball, will join charity&nbsp;Kick it Out and football organisations across the country in boycotting all social media this weekend to protest racist abuse and discrimination online. The four-day boycott, supported by the Football Association, Premier League, The Barclay's FA Women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-bsf-join-social-media-boycott-to-protest-online-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-bsf-join-social-media-boycott-to-protest-online-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball commentator makes incredible catch in booth: 'My hand hurts so bad' &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was baseball commentator Geoff Haxton who pulled off a spectacular play during Texas Tech's game against West Virginia. Barely breaking his flow, the play-by-play announcer made a remarkable one-handed catch when a foul ball popped up directly into his booth Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-commentator-makes-incredible-catch-in-booth-my-hand-hurts-so-bad-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-commentator-makes-incredible-catch-in-booth-my-hand-hurts-so-bad-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy bunny at San Francisco Giants game becomes instant sensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Therapy bunny at Marlins-Giants game becomes Twitter starRabbit belongs to local woman who lost restaurant during CovidA handsome, golden-colored therapy bunny named Alex came to the ballpark and stole the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans Thursday night, attending the series opener against Miami with owners Kei Kato and Josh Row.Sporting a dark bow tie with orange crabs to represent the Giants&rsquo; colors, four-and-a-half-month-old Alex earned some major screen time in the early innings &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/therapy-bunny-at-san-francisco-giants-game-becomes-instant-sensation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/therapy-bunny-at-san-francisco-giants-game-becomes-instant-sensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans want Black people to disappear. Sports leagues can help stop them | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know from personal experience that protest has its costs. But by banding together we can stop those who would subvert democracyAthletes, politicians and even corporate America have been speaking out about the recent Republican-led legislation in Georgia that seems to target Black citizens by making it harder for them to vote. But for all the sabre-rattling, finger-wagging and stern letter-writing, it was Major League Baseball who actually took direct action on 2 April by moving their All-Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/republicans-want-black-people-to-disappear-sports-leagues-can-help-stop-them-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/republicans-want-black-people-to-disappear-sports-leagues-can-help-stop-them-kareem-abdul-jabbar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans want Black people to disappear. Sports leagues can help stop them]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know from personal experience that protest has its costs. But by banding together we can stop those who would subvert democracyAthletes, politicians and even corporate America have been speaking out about the recent Republican-led legislation in Georgia that seems to target Black citizens by making it harder for them to vote. But for all the sabre-rattling, finger-wagging and stern letter-writing, it was Major League Baseball who actually took direct action on 2 April by moving their All-Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/republicans-want-black-people-to-disappear-sports-leagues-can-help-stop-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/republicans-want-black-people-to-disappear-sports-leagues-can-help-stop-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Series 1 recap&amp;#8212;softball returns to Manchester!]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the weekend of 17-18 April, BaseballSoftballUK&nbsp;staff helped relaunch play in the North West with the long-awaited return of the North West Softball Series.	&nbsp;	The weekend	The weather didn&rsquo;t disappoint, with two beautiful sunny days in Manchester, allowing for 17 teams to compete across exactly 50 softball games -- all while working on a suntan!	BSUK staff had to plan the first post-lockdown tournament down to the finest detail, in line with the Return to Play plan. With plenty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-1-recapamp8212softball-returns-to-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-1-recapamp8212softball-returns-to-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West Series 1 Recap - Softball returns to Manchester!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past Saturday and Sunday, BaseballSoftballUK's&nbsp;staff helped relaunch play in the North West with the long awaited return of the North West Softball Series tournament.	The weekend	The weather didn&rsquo;t disappoint, with two beautiful sunny days in Manchester allowing for 17 teams to compete across exactly 50 softball games - all while working on a suntan!	BSUK's staff had to plan the first post-lockdown tournament down to the finest detail, in line with the Return to Play plan. With]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-1-recap-softball-returns-to-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/north-west-series-1-recap-softball-returns-to-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic YouTube: League Cup finals, a 46mph fastball and a snooker howler]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s roundup also features a Zoltan Gera stunner for West Brom and the fastest ever Super League try1) It&rsquo;s the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, though Spurs have dispensed with Jos&eacute; Mourinho, a winner in 2005 (featuring a Steven Gerrard own goal), 2007, 2012 when John Terry got the winner and 2017, the Zlatan Ibrahimovic show. Manchester City are chasing their fourth straight League Cup, a feat previously achieved by Liverpool when they beat Everton in a 1984 final replay,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/classic-youtube-league-cup-finals-a-46mph-fastball-and-a-snooker-howler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/classic-youtube-league-cup-finals-a-46mph-fastball-and-a-snooker-howler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets’ seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge retires suddenly after heart scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[35-year-old experienced irregular heartbeat during final gameVeteran had recently joined Brooklyn from San AntonioLaMarcus Aldridge retired from the NBA on Thursday after saying he experienced an irregular heartbeat during what proved to be his final game with the Brooklyn Nets.Aldridge, 35, posted a statement on social media saying the heart concerns he had during and after Brooklyn&rsquo;s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday was one of the &ldquo;scariest things&rdquo; he has experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nets-seven-time-all-star-lamarcus-aldridge-retires-suddenly-after-heart-scare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nets-seven-time-all-star-lamarcus-aldridge-retires-suddenly-after-heart-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins’ Andrelton Simmons ruled out with Covid-19 week after declining vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaccine was made available to team last ThursdayShortstop said he refused shot for personal reasonsMinnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has tested positive for coronavirus and was placed on the Covid-19 injured list on Wednesday before the team&rsquo;s doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.Simmons has said he doesn&rsquo;t plan to get the Covid-19 vaccine, which was made available in a single-shot dosage to the team at Target Field last Thursday. Related: MLB's war on the joy of watchin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/twins-andrelton-simmons-ruled-out-with-covid-19-week-after-declining-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/twins-andrelton-simmons-ruled-out-with-covid-19-week-after-declining-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join BSUK at the 2021 UK Corporate Games!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, BaseballSoftballUK has partnered with the UK Corporate Games 2021 in Lancaster to deliver two days of softball competition &ndash; and we&rsquo;re offering a great way to get your company ready!	Founded in 1988, the Corporate Games are the world&rsquo;s largest multi-sport festivals for businesses with great sports and fabulous celebrations for everyone to enjoy regardless of their age, ability or level of fitness. All events offer participants and organisations team building, bran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/join-bsuk-at-the-2021-uk-corporate-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/join-bsuk-at-the-2021-uk-corporate-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland Indians’ Yu Chang receives racist tweets after making error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland first baseman receives racist tweets after costly errorChang, who is Taiwanese, shared some of the anti-Asian tweetsCleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang shared some racist tweets he received after making a costly error in Monday night&rsquo;s game in Chicago.Chang, who is Taiwanese, posted some of the anti-Asian tweets on his Twitter account Tuesday while asking for tolerance. One of the messages referred to the shape of his eyes and another referred to the coronavirus.Exercise you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cleveland-indians-yu-chang-receives-racist-tweets-after-making-error/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cleveland-indians-yu-chang-receives-racist-tweets-after-making-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Musgrove tosses first no-hitter in San Diego Padres’ 53-year history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musgrove pitches first no-hitter in San Diego team historyPadres had been only active MLB team without a no-hitterSan Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team, allowing only one baserunner in a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.The Padres were the only active MLB franchise without a no-hitter, and it came in their 8,206th regular-season game &ndash; from a 28-year-old who grew up just down the road in El Cajon, Califo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joe-musgrove-tosses-first-no-hitter-in-san-diego-padres-53-year-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joe-musgrove-tosses-first-no-hitter-in-san-diego-padres-53-year-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will moving the All-Star Game cost Georgia $100m? Almost certainly not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge figures are often thrown around when it comes to the economic impact of sporting events. But many experts say the sums are usually wishful thinkingMajor League Baseball has found itself at the center of a maelstrom over its decision to relocate this year&rsquo;s All-Star Game from Atlanta over a new law in Georgia that critics say is a form of voter suppression.Naturally, Donald Trump didn&rsquo;t take long to pipe up. He released a statement calling for a boycott of baseball for &ldquo;int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-moving-the-all-star-game-cost-georgia-100m-almost-certainly-not/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-moving-the-all-star-game-cost-georgia-100m-almost-certainly-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on Coach Summit 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual BaseballSoftballUK Coach Summit has come to be one of the highlights of BSUK&rsquo;s Coach Education programme. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the format was modified as the entire Summit moved online. Starting with a launch on Saturday 30 January 2021 via Zoom, it was followed by a series of nine weeknight sessions in February and March.	This year&rsquo;s Coach Summit was very popular, with free admission for BSUK Chartered Club members and all BSUK licensed coaches. In tot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reflecting-on-coach-summit-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reflecting-on-coach-summit-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Abbott will not throw first pitch after MLB hits out at Georgia voting laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas governor was due to appear at Rangers&rsquo; opener on MondayMLB moved All-Star game from Georgia after new laws passedTexas governor Greg Abbott said on Monday that he won&rsquo;t throw the ceremonial first pitch as planned at the Texas Rangers&rsquo; home opener, the latest jab in a fight that is pushing corporate America into the political battle over voting rights.The Republican governor informed the Rangers via a letter, citing Major League Baseball&rsquo;s decision to move the MLB Al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/greg-abbott-will-not-throw-first-pitch-after-mlb-hits-out-at-georgia-voting-laws/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/greg-abbott-will-not-throw-first-pitch-after-mlb-hits-out-at-georgia-voting-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dual-threat star Ohtani pitches 100mph then hits 450ft HR in same inning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angels star later leaves game injured after awkward fallJapanese player has fastest pitch and hardest-hit homer of seasonShohei Ohtani both hit the hardest homer and threw the hardest pitch by a starter in the majors this season in an extraordinary two-way performance for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.Ohtani pitched and hit in the same game for the first time since moving to the majors, and the Japanese star had memorable moments in both of his endeavors against the Chicago White Sox.Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dual-threat-star-ohtani-pitches-100mph-then-hits-450ft-hr-in-same-inning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dual-threat-star-ohtani-pitches-100mph-then-hits-450ft-hr-in-same-inning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Carlson lead backlash as MLB pulls All-Star Game from Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former president says &lsquo;boycott baseball&rsquo; after commissioner cites voting rights restrictionsDonald Trump and Tucker Carlson led rightwing backlash on Friday after Major League Baseball said it would not play its All-Star game in Georgia because of a new law that restricts voting rights in the state. Related: Major League Baseball pulls All-Star Game from Georgia over voting lawRelated: Delta and Coca-Cola pivot on Georgia&rsquo;s restrictive voting law: 'It's unacceptable'Continue re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-and-carlson-lead-backlash-as-mlb-pulls-all-star-game-from-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-and-carlson-lead-backlash-as-mlb-pulls-all-star-game-from-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball pulls All-Star Game from Georgia over voting law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move comes after Governor Brian Kemp signs measure making it significantly harder to voteMajor League Baseball will not hold the annual All-Star Game in Atlanta this year after Georgia passed a new law that makes it significantly harder to vote.The announcement is perhaps the most consequential action taken since Georgia governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed the measure into law. Delta Airlines and Coca-Cola spoke out against the bill this week, but faced criticism for not doing so earlier,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-pulls-all-star-game-from-georgia-over-voting-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-pulls-all-star-game-from-georgia-over-voting-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facilities Fund Awards Announced; Five Clubs Funded in Inaugural Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is delighted to announce the first five recipients of the Facilities Fund, with &pound;12,050 being directly invested in grassroots facility development projects this year.	As part of BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s (BSUK) Two Sports, One Ambition Strategy launched in August 2020, BSUK reaffirmed its commitment to help grassroots baseball and softball organisations across the UK to become stronger, safer and more sustainable.	A key part of the commitment was creating the Facilitie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/facilities-fund-awards-announced-five-clubs-funded-in-inaugural-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/facilities-fund-awards-announced-five-clubs-funded-in-inaugural-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB 2021 predictions: how do you stop a juggernaut like the LA Dodgers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Series champions look set to repeat. Our writers run down the contenders and the best players to watch in the coming season&ldquo;Dog, if there were slightly larger bases, I would be all over MLB!&rdquo;, said no young would-be baseball fan, ever, at any time. Yet that&rsquo;s just one of a series of experiments set to take place in baseball&rsquo;s minor leagues as MLB brass continue their neverending search for fans under 50. Expect an announcement scrapping the obsolete 90 feet betw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2021-predictions-how-do-you-stop-a-juggernaut-like-the-la-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2021-predictions-how-do-you-stop-a-juggernaut-like-the-la-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francisco Lindor signs 10-year, $341m deal with New York Mets through 2031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets sign Lindor to blockbuster $341m contract over 10 yearsDeal represents third-richest by value in major league historyFrancisco Lindor and the New York Mets have agreed to a $341m, 10-year deal, keeping the All-Star shortstop in Queens for the long haul after acquiring him from Cleveland in the offseason, according to a person familiar with the agreement.MLB Network first reported the news about Lindor&rsquo;s contract. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/francisco-lindor-signs-10-year-341m-deal-with-new-york-mets-through-2031/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/francisco-lindor-signs-10-year-341m-deal-with-new-york-mets-through-2031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball Outlet Named Official Equipment Supplier for BSUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and UK-based Baseball Outlet are pleased to announce that Baseball Outlet has been named as &ldquo;Official Equipment Supplier&rdquo; for BaseballSoftballUK and its programmes. The announcement comes following BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s invitation to tender for Playing Equipment at the end of last year, and a competitive review.	Opened by Joe Black in 2017, Baseball Outlet is a specialist supplier of sports equipment and clothing based in Merseyside where they operate retail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-outlet-named-official-equipment-supplier-for-bsuk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-outlet-named-official-equipment-supplier-for-bsuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's war on the joy of watching pitchers bat is almost complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the league all but certain to adopt the universal designated hitter rule in December, the forthcoming season will almost certainly be the last time we see pitchers take their turn at batWhen Major League Baseball made the decision to expand the designated hitter rule to National League ballparks last year to lighten players&rsquo; workloads, the end of America&rsquo;s national pastime in its original form appeared to be a fait accompli.The facts: Few pitchers want to bat and even fewer mana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-war-on-the-joy-of-watching-pitchers-bat-is-almost-complete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-war-on-the-joy-of-watching-pitchers-bat-is-almost-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB Softball Grant Successful, Recieve £288,750 in Olympic Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the British Softball Federation (BSF) and UK Sport today announced that the GB Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Softball Senior Team has been successful in receiving National Squads Support Funding from UK Sport. Following the successful application, GB Softball will be awarded &pound;288,750 as part of the Paris 2024 funding cycle. This is the largest direct funding amount received by GB softball in the past 15 years.	&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is huge for the sport, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-recieve-288750-in-olympic-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-recieve-288750-in-olympic-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB Softball Grant Successful, Receives £288,750 in Olympic Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the British Softball Federation (BSF) and UK Sport today announced that the GB Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Softball Senior Team has been successful in receiving National Squads Support Funding from UK Sport. Following the successful application, GB Softball will be awarded &pound;288,750 as part of the Paris 2024 funding cycle. This is the largest direct funding amount received by GB softball in the past 15 years.	&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is huge for the sport, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-receives-288750-in-olympic-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-receives-288750-in-olympic-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB Softball Grant Successful, Receives £288,750 in Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the British Softball Federation (BSF) and UK Sport today announced that the GB Women&rsquo;s Fastpitch Softball Senior Team has been successful in receiving National Squads Support Funding from UK Sport. Following the successful application, GB Softball will be awarded &pound;288,750 as part of the Paris 2024 funding cycle. This is the largest direct funding amount received by GB softball in the past 15 years.	&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s announcement is huge for the sport, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-receives-288750-in-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gb-softball-grant-successful-receives-288750-in-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs prospect arrested with 21lbs of meth in team duffel bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus Camargo-Corrales, 25, faces felony charges in ColoradoCamargo-Corrales found with meth and oxycodone pills in carPitcher claimed he was offered $500 to deliver bag to DenverA minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21lbs of methamphetamine and 1.2lbs of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.The Vail Daily reports Jesus Camargo-Corrales, 25, of Tempe, Arizona, appeared in Eagle County Court on Thursday on charges including unlawful distrib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-cubs-prospect-arrested-with-21lbs-of-meth-in-team-duffel-bag/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chicago-cubs-prospect-arrested-with-21lbs-of-meth-in-team-duffel-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Christie joins New York Mets’ board of directors under Steve Cohen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christie, 58, was New Jersey&rsquo;s governor from 2010 to 2018Politician was an adviser to US president Donald TrumpChris Christie, the former New Jersey governor and adviser to US president Donald Trump, has joined the board of directors of the New York Mets. Related: Will LeBron James turn out to be the Boston Red Sox' unlikely savior?Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chris-christie-joins-new-york-mets-board-of-directors-under-steve-cohen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/chris-christie-joins-new-york-mets-board-of-directors-under-steve-cohen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will LeBron James turn out to be the Boston Red Sox' unlikely savior?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The superstar has long been known as a destroyer of Boston&rsquo;s NBA team. But he could help the city&rsquo;s baseball franchise rediscover its fortunesA few years ago, it would have sounded like a joke without a punchline but it&rsquo;s true: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now a partial owner of the Boston Red Sox. On Tuesday, news spread that James and business partner Maverick Carter would be, pending MLB approval, partners in Fenway Sports Group, the company which owns Liverp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-lebron-james-turn-out-to-be-the-boston-red-sox-unlikely-savior/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-lebron-james-turn-out-to-be-the-boston-red-sox-unlikely-savior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James becomes partner at FSG, owner of Liverpool and Boston Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA star becomes first black partner at Fenway Sports GroupRedBird Capital Partners also invest $750m in FSGLeBron James has become a partner in Fenway Sports Group, meaning he is now a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC and US sports network NESN.The news, first reported by the Boston Globe, means James and his business partner Maverick Carter are the first black partners at FSG after expanding their investment in the group. Related: Why NBA stars like James Harden and LeBron James]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lebron-james-becomes-partner-at-fsg-owner-of-liverpool-and-boston-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lebron-james-becomes-partner-at-fsg-owner-of-liverpool-and-boston-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age-old problem: how easy is it for athletes to fake their birthdates?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball players are often accused of presenting themselves as younger than they actually are. But it is becoming harder to slip under teams&rsquo; radarsNo matter how full the stadiums may be, normalcy will still be in short supply when the new Major League Baseball season opens under the shadow of the pandemic. &ldquo;Face mask enforcement officers&rdquo; will patrol clubhouses to ensure compliance, players will sport electronic contact tracing devices and the specter of an outbreak will loom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/age-old-problem-how-easy-is-it-for-athletes-to-fake-their-birthdates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/age-old-problem-how-easy-is-it-for-athletes-to-fake-their-birthdates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot umpires and larger bases: MLB to test experimental rules in minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB to experiment with rule changes in minor leagues this yearComputer umpires to call balls and strikes at some Low-A gamesMajor 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.The league said in a statement Thursday the &ldquo;changes being tested are designed to increase action on the basepaths, create more balls in play, improve the pace and length of games,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/robot-umpires-and-larger-bases-mlb-to-test-experimental-rules-in-minors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/robot-umpires-and-larger-bases-mlb-to-test-experimental-rules-in-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blue Lives Matter': Ex-Yankee Damon cites support for Trump during DUI arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former MLB star suggests he is targeted for political views47-year-old arrested near home in Windermere, FloridaTwo-time World Series champion Johnny Damon suggested he has been targeted for his political views during video of his arrest for DUI.The 47-year-old was stopped last month near his home in Windermere, Florida, after reports he was driving erratically, hit a curb and drove past a stop sign line. Video of the incident was recently provided this week to WKMG News 6 Orlando.Related: Marin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-lives-matter-ex-yankee-damon-cites-support-for-trump-during-dui-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/blue-lives-matter-ex-yankee-damon-cites-support-for-trump-during-dui-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moses Fleetwood Walker: editor, author and major league baseball's first black star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Jackie Robinson dared to cross baseball&rsquo;s color line in the spring of 1947, there was Moses Fleetwood Walker &ndash; the pioneer that time always forgetsSecond-degree murder was the charge that they gave him, and his win probability did not look good. For one thing this was the 90s &ndash; the 1890s &ndash; and he was Black in Syracuse, New York. For another the man he killed was white. It hardly mattered that this man &ndash; some yob named Patrick &ldquo;Curly&rdquo; Murray, a cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moses-fleetwood-walker-editor-author-and-major-league-baseballs-first-black-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/moses-fleetwood-walker-editor-author-and-major-league-baseballs-first-black-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fully Loaded: Return to play at the inaugural Slowpitch Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating the long-awaited return to play, the inaugural BaseballSoftballUK Slowpitch Cup comes to Farnham Park on 19-20 June 2021!	The tournament will be contested using the dynamic Fully Loaded format made popular in Australia, allowing teams to get more game time with rapid, action packed games and fun rules including loaded bases. This tournament is open to all grades.	Who&rsquo;s the tournament aimed at?	The tournament welcomes teams competing at all levels, from recreational to competit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fully-loaded-return-to-play-at-the-inaugural-slowpitch-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fully-loaded-return-to-play-at-the-inaugural-slowpitch-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Meyer embodies the hubris of the US sports industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful figures like the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach believe they are above reproach &ndash; because for much of their careers they have beenJust when you think the NFL cannot sink any deeper into its own particular brand of win-at-all-costs shamelessness. Just when you think the sport as a collective has broken through the cycle of player arrests, out-of-control assistant coaches and the system of enabling that extends from the high school ranks all the way to the commissioner&rsquo;s offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/urban-meyer-embodies-the-hubris-of-the-us-sports-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/urban-meyer-embodies-the-hubris-of-the-us-sports-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Battle For Britain comes to Farnham Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kent Buccaneers Baseball Club and BaseballSoftballUK are proud to announce that the incredibly popular Battle for Britain tournament will take place on 29-31 May at Farnham Park National Baseball &amp; Softball Complex!	The Battle for Britain was started in 2019 in Hadlow, with teams from Scotland, Ireland and, of course, Kent taking place, with the Irish Baseball League&rsquo;s Mariners taking home the inaugural title. Last year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Battle for Britain went f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2021-battle-for-britain-comes-to-farnham-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2021-battle-for-britain-comes-to-farnham-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners CEO quits after questioning players' English skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comments were made during appearance earlier this monthPlayers reported to be &lsquo;angry&rsquo; and &lsquo;sad&rsquo; over commentsSeattle Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather resigned on Monday following the emergence of video in which he criticized some of the team&rsquo;s players&rsquo; English skills and described one of the backbones of the franchise as &ldquo;overpaid&rdquo;.Mariners chairman John Stanton said Mather&rsquo;s comments were inappropriate and do not represent the views o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mariners-ceo-quits-after-questioning-players-english-skills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mariners-ceo-quits-after-questioning-players-english-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets include Tim Tebow on virus-limited spring training roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tebow, 33, invited to Mets spring training for fifth straight yearHeisman winner has hit .223 during his time in organizationQuarterback-turned-outfielder Tim Tebow is getting another chance at making the New York Mets roster. Related: Mets fire general manager who sent explicit texts to female reporterContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-include-tim-tebow-on-virus-limited-spring-training-roster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-include-tim-tebow-on-virus-limited-spring-training-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invitation to Quote - External Board Evaluation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom, is seeking to identify and appoint an independent consultant to carry out an external Board evaluation. This evaluation will need to meet the requirement set out in A Code for Sports Governance for Boards of Tier 3 organisations to be externally evaluated every three years.	Interested parties and companies can read the full brief here, which includes instructions on how to submit a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/invitation-to-quote-external-board-evaluation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/invitation-to-quote-external-board-evaluation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer spurns Mets to sign with LA Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Series champions sign NL Cy Young award winnerBauer, 30, led all NL pitchers with 1.73 ERA during 2020The LA Dodgers scored one of the big prizes of free agency on Friday when they agreed to terms with right-handed starter Trevor Bauer, the pitcher announced in a YouTube video. Bauer, 30, was named the National League&rsquo;s Cy Young award winner last year with the Cincinnati Reds after going 5-4 with a 1.73 ERA, a 0.79 WHIP, 100 strikeouts and 17 walks during the pandemic-shortened seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cy-young-winner-trevor-bauer-spurns-mets-to-sign-with-la-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cy-young-winner-trevor-bauer-spurns-mets-to-sign-with-la-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Mets manager Callaway suspended over nude photo allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report in The Athletic details accusations of serial harassmentNews come weeks after Mets GM fired for harassmentLos Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is also a former manager of the New York Mets, &ldquo;aggressively pursued&rdquo; several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported on Monday night.On Tuesday, the Angels said they had suspended Callaway. Related: Mets fire general manager who sent explicit texts to female re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-manager-callaway-suspended-over-nude-photo-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-manager-callaway-suspended-over-nude-photo-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Mets manager Callaway accused of requesting nude photos from reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report in The Athletic details accusations of serial harassmentNews come weeks after Mets GM fired for harassmentLos Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is also a former manager of the New York Mets, &ldquo;aggressively pursued&rdquo; several women who work in sports media and sent three of them inappropriate photos, The Athletic reported on Monday night.Callaway sent uninvited and sometimes unanswered messages to the women via email, text or social media and asked one to send nud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-manager-callaway-accused-of-requesting-nude-photos-from-reporter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-mets-manager-callaway-accused-of-requesting-nude-photos-from-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recapping the British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards presented by Baseball Outlet were announced last week as part of the lead up to BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Coach Summit 2021. Seven prestigious awards were revealed on BSUK&rsquo;s social media ahead of the first virtual Coach Summit session on 30 January, with each award winner taking home a gift card from Baseball Outlet to mark their achievement.	The Awards were as follows:	SOFTBALL YOUTH COACH OF THE YEAR	Given to an outstanding contributor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/recapping-the-british-baseball-and-softball-coaching-awards-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/recapping-the-british-baseball-and-softball-coaching-awards-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets owner Steve Cohen deletes Twitter account over GameStop threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets owner Cohen deactivates Twitter account over threatsCohen is aligned on hedge fund side of GameStop standoffNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen deactivated his Twitter account on Friday night after saying his family received personal threats amid the ongoing David-and-Goliath standoff between an army of independent retail investors and Wall Street over the struggling video-game retailer GameStop. Related: St Louis Cardinals to add Nolan Arenado from Colorado in blockbuster trade Well, this was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-owner-steve-cohen-deletes-twitter-account-over-gamestop-threats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-owner-steve-cohen-deletes-twitter-account-over-gamestop-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Louis Cardinals to add Nolan Arenado from Colorado in major trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star third baseman will head to Cardinals in major tradeArenado signed $260m, eight-year deal with Rockies in 2019Mets owner deletes Twitter account over GameStop threatsThe St Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized, a person familiar with the swap tells the Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the trade had not yet been finalized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-to-add-nolan-arenado-from-colorado-in-major-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-to-add-nolan-arenado-from-colorado-in-major-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Louis Cardinals to add Nolan Arenado from Colorado in blockbuster trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Star third baseman will head to Cardinals in major tradeArenado signed $260m, eight-year deal with Rockies in 2019The St Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized, a person familiar with the swap tells the Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the trade had not yet been finalized. Related: No players inducted to baseball's Hall of Fame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-to-add-nolan-arenado-from-colorado-in-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/st-louis-cardinals-to-add-nolan-arenado-from-colorado-in-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No players inducted to baseball's Hall of Fame as Schilling and Bonds miss cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[No player inducted to Hall for ninth time ever and first since 2013Schilling (71.1%), Bonds (60.7%) come closest to 75% thresholdThe baseball Hall of Fame won&rsquo;t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits on-the-field or off for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year&rsquo;s ballot.Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America released Tuesday, and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/no-players-inducted-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame-as-schilling-and-bonds-miss-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/no-players-inducted-to-baseballs-hall-of-fame-as-schilling-and-bonds-miss-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Coaching Awards 2021 Shortlist Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce this year&rsquo;s shortlisted candidates for the 2021 British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards presented by Baseball Outlet. A high number of strong nominations were received, and a number of candidates have now been shortlisted in each of the seven categories.	The winners will be revealed on BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s social media this week, with the announcements taking place at 7 PM GMT as follows:Tuesday - Youth Softball Coach of the Year and A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards-2021-shortlist-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards-2021-shortlist-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hank Aaron obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball player who eclipsed the great Babe Ruth and for many years held the record for the highest number of career home runs For three decades the baseball player Hank Aaron, who has died aged 86, held the record for hitting more home runs &ndash; 755 &ndash; than anyone in major league history, and will be remembered in particular for No 715, which broke Babe Ruth&rsquo;s career record.America had invested the number 714 with mythic significance, and Aaron discovered that many people resented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aaron-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aaron-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hank Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NL&rsquo;s oldest team began using Braves name over a century agoBraves have steadfastly resisted calls to change their nicknameHank Aaron, baseball&rsquo;s longtime home run leader, dies aged 86As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron&rsquo;s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.&lsquo;Hammerin&rsquo; Hank&rsquo; died Friday at age 86, drawing praise from all segments of society &ndash; including the current and former &ndash; for his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aarons-death-prompts-call-to-change-name-braves-to-hammers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aarons-death-prompts-call-to-change-name-braves-to-hammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hank Aaron, baseball's longtime home run leader, dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron died Friday in sleep aged 86 according to longtime team&lsquo;Hammerin&rsquo; Hank&rsquo; passed Babe Ruth as home run king in 1974Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth&rsquo;s home run record and gracefully left his mark as one of baseball&rsquo;s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86.The Atlanta Braves, Aaron&rsquo;s longtime team, said he died peacefully in his sleep. No cause was given. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aaron-baseballs-longtime-home-run-leader-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hank-aaron-baseballs-longtime-home-run-leader-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets fire general manager who sent explicit texts to female reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Porter sent the uninvited images in 2016, when at CubsESPN says texts ended with photo of &lsquo;erect, naked penis&rsquo;The New York Mets have fired their general manager, Jared Porter, after he confirmed an ESPN story that he sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs.Porter sent dozens of texts to the woman, concluding with a picture of &ldquo;an erect, naked penis&rdquo;, according to the report. ESPN said it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-fire-general-manager-who-sent-explicit-texts-to-female-reporter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-fire-general-manager-who-sent-explicit-texts-to-female-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets general manager admits sending explicit texts to female reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Porter sent the uninvited images in 2016, per reportESPN says texts ended with photo of &lsquo;erect, naked penis&rsquo;Mets president Alderson says team will &lsquo;review the facts&rsquo;Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night.Porter sent dozens of texts to the woman, concluding with a picture of &ldquo;an erect, naked penis&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-general-manager-admits-sending-explicit-texts-to-female-reporter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-general-manager-admits-sending-explicit-texts-to-female-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Lasorda, Hall of Fame manager and LA Dodgers icon, dies aged 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lasorda led Dodgers to World Series titles in 1981 and 1988Hall of Fame manager led US to gold medal at 2000 Olympics<br />
Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93.The Dodgers said Friday that he had a heart attack at his home in Fullerton, California. Resuscitation attempts were made on the way to a hospital, where he was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tommy-lasorda-hall-of-fame-manager-and-la-dodgers-icon-dies-aged-93/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tommy-lasorda-hall-of-fame-manager-and-la-dodgers-icon-dies-aged-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres, Dolphins and Mavs (oh my!): our bold sports predictions for 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a sports year that was chock full of surprises, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the months to comeHere are our bold predictions for 2021 in sports. Please note the bold (or should that be bold?) in bold predictions: these are to be taken with a pinch of salt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-dolphins-and-mavs-oh-my-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-dolphins-and-mavs-oh-my-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Diego Padres close to blockbuster trade for star pitcher Blake Snell]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego to trade for star pitcher in exchange for prospectsSnell won 2018 AL Cy Young Award with Tampa Bay RaysTwo months ago, Blake Snell got yanked off the mound with a two-hit shutout going in the final game of the World Series.Now, the Tampa Bay Rays are ready to ship him out of town. Related: Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer who starred with Braves, dies aged 81Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-close-to-blockbuster-trade-for-star-pitcher-blake-snell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/san-diego-padres-close-to-blockbuster-trade-for-star-pitcher-blake-snell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleballer who starred with Braves, dies aged 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher won 318 games over 24-year careerNiekro also played for Yankees, Indians and Blue JaysBaseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters for more than two decades, mostly with the Atlanta Braves, has died after a long fight with cancer, the team announced Sunday. He was 81.The Braves said Niekro died Saturday night in his sleep. He lived in the Atlanta suburb of Flowery Branch, where a main thoroughfare bear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phil-niekro-hall-of-fame-knuckleballer-who-starred-with-braves-dies-aged-81/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/phil-niekro-hall-of-fame-knuckleballer-who-starred-with-braves-dies-aged-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most notable US athletes of 2020: No 8 –  Clayton Kershaw, finally a champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers ace had developed a reputation as a postseason choker. He put that to rest as his team claimed the World SeriesClayton Kershaw wasn&rsquo;t the most valuable player in the 2020 World Series. He wasn&rsquo;t involved in its most dramatic moments, and he didn&rsquo;t play in the deciding game. But in years to come when we look back at baseball in 2020, asterisks and all, his will be the name associated with this strangest of seasons.It&rsquo;s easy to like Kershaw, and most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-most-notable-us-athletes-of-2020-no-8-clayton-kershaw-finally-a-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-most-notable-us-athletes-of-2020-no-8-clayton-kershaw-finally-a-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham Park &amp;#8216;Renamed&amp;#8217; for Weekend to Honour Volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, iconic sports venues and stadiums across the United Kingdom have been temporarily renamed to honour those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty during lockdown. Supported by The National Lottery, sites such as The Kia Oval, Twickenham Stadium and The Geraint Thomas Velodrome have all seen 24-hour name changes, highlighting local heroes.	Inspired by their example, BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is proud to announce that the UK&rsquo;s only dedicated baseball and softball facility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-amp8216renamedamp8217-for-weekend-to-honour-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/farnham-park-amp8216renamedamp8217-for-weekend-to-honour-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB corrects 'clear error' and reclassifies Negro Leagues as a major league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leagues ran while black players were excluded from MLBChange means statistics for baseball greats will changeWillie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin&rsquo;s big league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victories to his total.<br />
Josh Gibson, the greatest of all Negro League sluggers, may wind up with a major league record, too.The statistics and records of greats like Gibson, Paige and roughly 3,400 other players are set to join Major Leag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-corrects-clear-error-and-reclassifies-negro-leagues-as-a-major-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-corrects-clear-error-and-reclassifies-negro-leagues-as-a-major-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump rails at 'cancel culture' after report Cleveland Indians will change name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Native Americans groups have protested against name for yearsDonald Trump says move is &lsquo;cancel culture at work&rsquo;Cleveland&rsquo;s baseball team will drop &ldquo;Indians&rdquo; from their name, according to multiple reports, in a move president Donald Trump dismissed as &ldquo;cancel culture at work&rdquo;.Native American groups and some sections of the team&rsquo;s fanbase have argued the name is racially insensitive for years. The move, which was first reported by the New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-rails-at-cancel-culture-after-report-cleveland-indians-will-change-name/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-rails-at-cancel-culture-after-report-cleveland-indians-will-change-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump rails at 'cancel culture' after Cleveland Indians confirm name change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Native Americans groups have protested against name for yearsDonald Trump says move is &lsquo;cancel culture at work&rsquo;Cleveland&rsquo;s baseball team will drop &ldquo;Indians&rdquo; from their name in a move president Donald Trump dismissed as &ldquo;cancel culture at work&rdquo;.Native American groups and some sections of the team&rsquo;s fanbase have argued the name is racially insensitive for years. The move was confirmed by the team&rsquo;s owner, Paul Dolan, on Monday. &ldquo;The name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-rails-at-cancel-culture-after-cleveland-indians-confirm-name-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-rails-at-cancel-culture-after-cleveland-indians-confirm-name-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland's baseball team to reportedly drop 'Indians' from name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Native Americans groups have protested against name for yearsWashington&rsquo;s NFL team changed team name earlier this yearCleveland&rsquo;s baseball team will reportedly drop &ldquo;Indians&rdquo; from their name, according to multiple reports.Native American groups and some sections of the team&rsquo;s fanbase have argued the name is racially insensitive for years. The move, which was first reported by the New York Times and later confirmed by ESPN, is likely to be formally announced in the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-baseball-team-to-reportedly-drop-indians-from-name/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-baseball-team-to-reportedly-drop-indians-from-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball Federation leaves BaseballSoftballUK Membership]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 December 2020:&nbsp;BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) regrets to announce today that with immediate effect, the British Baseball Federation (BBF) is no longer a Member.	Despite the undoubted shared commitment of both organisations to grow participation in baseball across the UK, and the best efforts by BSUK Staff and Board Members, the BBF&rsquo;s membership of BaseballSoftballUK has reached an untenable state. Recent invitations to participate in independent mediation at BSUK&rsquo;s expense were de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-federation-leaves-baseballsoftballuk-membership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-federation-leaves-baseballsoftballuk-membership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball and Softball Coaching Award Nominations Open!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations for the sixth British Baseball &amp; Softball Coaching Awards are now open!	Following an unprecedented and unusual playing season, BaseballSoftballUK is looking to once again honour the best baseball and softball coaches from around the UK. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds, if not thousands, of COVID-safe coaching sessions took place across the country during 2020, and BSUK is excited to be able to recognize the deserving individuals who made them possible.	The following awar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-and-softball-coaching-award-nominations-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-and-softball-coaching-award-nominations-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach Summit 2021 goes online - Tickets now available!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&nbsp;today announced that the Coach Summit 2021 will be held online starting on Saturday, 30 January 2021.	After last year's highly successful Coach Summit in Milton Keynes, the 2021 summit will be hosted online due to the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year&rsquo;s Coach Summit will feature a series of webinars, keynote speeches and workshops aimed at supporting coaches through an ongoing programme of learning opportunities. The format will see s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coach-summit-2021-goes-online-tickets-now-available/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coach-summit-2021-goes-online-tickets-now-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Dalkowski: the life and mystery of baseball's flame-throwing what-if]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many believe the lefthander was the fastest pitcher to ever take the mound. But his career &ndash; and life &ndash; went off the rails before he could make an impactSteve Dalkowski, a career minor-leaguer who very well could have been the fastest (and wildest) pitcher in baseball history, died in April at the age of 80 from complications from Covid-19. And yet, partly because of one missing detail, his legend lives on, perhaps for ever.A book and a documentary &ndash; both of which were in the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/steve-dalkowski-the-life-and-mystery-of-baseballs-flame-throwing-what-if/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/steve-dalkowski-the-life-and-mystery-of-baseballs-flame-throwing-what-if/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Robinson Can&oacute; loses $24m in salary after failed doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB commissioner suspends infielder for entire 2021 seasonSecond failed drugs test leads to automatic suspensionAll Robinson Cano needed to do to make $24m in 2021 was not take performance enhancing drugs or commit a major felony. He could only manage half of that bargain.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed on Wednesday that the New York Mets second baseman will miss the entire 2021 season after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug stanozolol. The 38-year-old had already served]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-canoacute-loses-24m-in-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-canoacute-loses-24m-in-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Robinson Cano loses $24m in salary after failed doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB commissioner suspends infielder for entire 2021 seasonSecond failed drugs test leads to automatic suspensionAll Robinson Cano needed to do to make $24m in 2021 was not take performance enhancing drugs or commit a major felony. He could only manage half of that bargain.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed on Wednesday that the New York Mets second baseman will miss the entire 2021 season after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug stanozolol. The 38-year-old had already served]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-cano-loses-24m-in-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-cano-loses-24m-in-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Robinson Cano forfeits $24m salary after failed doping test]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB commissioner suspends infielder for entire 2021 seasonSecond failed drugs test leads to automatic suspensionAll Robinson Cano needed to do to make $24m in 2021 was not take performance enhancing drugs or commit a major felony. He could only manage half of that bargain.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed on Wednesday that the New York Mets second baseman will miss the entire 2021 season after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug stanozolol. The 38-year-old had already served]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-cano-forfeits-24m-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-robinson-cano-forfeits-24m-salary-after-failed-doping-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The long-overdue hire of Kim Ng shows what women in sports are up against]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment of a woman with three decades&rsquo; experience to a general manager post has been hailed as a groundbreaking moment. Perhaps one day it will just be business as usual&ldquo;This challenge is one I don&rsquo;t take lightly,&rdquo; said Kim Ng, following Friday&rsquo;s announcement of her hiring as general manager for the Miami Marlins. Ng became the first female general manager in Major League Baseball, and the first East Asian American in a GM role &ndash; more than 30 years aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-long-overdue-hire-of-kim-ng-shows-what-women-in-sports-are-up-against/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-long-overdue-hire-of-kim-ng-shows-what-women-in-sports-are-up-against/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Ng hired by Miami Marlins as first female general manager in US sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Ng becomes first female GM in MLB historyBaseball lifer thankful for &lsquo;honor of my career&rsquo;The Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng to be their next general manager, making her the first female GM in the history of Major League Baseball. &ldquo;I entered Major League Baseball as an intern and, after decades of determination, it is the honor of my career to lead the Miami Marlins as their next general manager,&rdquo; Ng said in a statement.Making history by bringing a lifetime of excelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/kim-ng-hired-by-miami-marlins-as-first-female-general-manager-in-us-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/kim-ng-hired-by-miami-marlins-as-first-female-general-manager-in-us-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil Diamond's teenage obsessions: 'The Brooklyn Dodgers betrayed me and broke my heart']]></title><description><![CDATA[As his 80th birthday approaches, Neil Diamond reminisces about Pete Seeger, the Everly Brothers and how a baseball team&rsquo;s desertion led him to the guitarI was born and raised in Brooklyn, and for me the most important aspect of growing up there was the Dodgers baseball team. Everybody in Brooklyn loved the Dodgers. They were the underdog but we were loyal. I followed the games closely, with dreams that they would win the World Series and be recognised as the champions I knew they were. Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/neil-diamonds-teenage-obsessions-the-brooklyn-dodgers-betrayed-me-and-broke-my-heart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/neil-diamonds-teenage-obsessions-the-brooklyn-dodgers-betrayed-me-and-broke-my-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland's Shane Bieber, Cincinnati's Trevor Bauer win Cy Young Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bieber takes Cy Young after winning AL&rsquo;s pitching Triple CrownBauer becomes first ever Cincinnati pitcher to take NL honorShane Bieber and Trevor Bauer love to talk pitching. They bonded as teammates with the Cleveland Indians, and stayed in touch after Bauer was traded to the Cincinnati Reds last year.Bieber got a text from Bauer before this season started. The right-handers had the same Las Vegas odds for the Cy Young Award. Related: Donald Trump wanted a fight with athletes. They may we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-shane-bieber-cincinnatis-trevor-bauer-win-cy-young-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/clevelands-shane-bieber-cincinnatis-trevor-bauer-win-cy-young-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Biden to throw out first pitch for Washington Nationals on opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals announce Biden will throw out first pitch on 1 AprilPresident-elect will resume tradition interrupted by TrumpAs Joe Biden addressed Americans in a victory speech on Saturday night, the Washington Nationals announced the president-elect will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on opening day of the 2021 season.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to continue the long-standing tradition of sitting Presidents throwing out the first pitch at the home of the national pastime in our nation&rsquo;s c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joe-biden-to-throw-out-first-pitch-for-washington-nationals-on-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joe-biden-to-throw-out-first-pitch-for-washington-nationals-on-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB approves sale of New York Mets to hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB owners vote to approve sale of Mets to Steve CohenHedge fund manager expected to pay record price for teamNew York City mayor Bill di Blasio signs off on transactionThe Wilpon family&rsquo;s control of the New York Mets neared its end after 34 years when Major League Baseball owners voted Friday to approve the sale of the team to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.The transfer from the Wilpon and Katz families values the franchise at between $2.4bn and $2.45bn, a record for a basebal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-approves-sale-of-new-york-mets-to-hedge-fund-billionaire-steve-cohen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-approves-sale-of-new-york-mets-to-hedge-fund-billionaire-steve-cohen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, subs scoring hat-tricks and a sell-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who strayed? Who took a seat? Who is back in the UK?Every team in the Premier League has lost at least one game this season. Who were the last side to lose their unbeaten record?Tottenham HotspurAston VillaEvertonLiverpoolMarcus Rashford came off the bench and scored a hat-trick for Manchester United against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Who is the only other player to have come on as a substitute and scored three for United?Wayne Rooney Brian Kidd Ole Gunnar Solskj&aelig;rGeorge Best How]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-six-nations-subs-scoring-hat-tricks-and-a-sell-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-quiz-of-the-week-six-nations-subs-scoring-hat-tricks-and-a-sell-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turner rebuked by MLB for returning to field after positive Covid-19 test]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB issues strongly worded criticism of Dodgers third basemanTurner &lsquo;emphatically refused to comply&rsquo; with Covid protocolsMajor League Baseball on Wednesday issued a scathing rebuke to Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner after he returned to the field with his team-mates following their World Series-clinching Game 6 win having tested positive for Covid-19.In a strongly worded statement, MLB said Turner &ldquo;emphatically refused to comply&rdquo; with coronavirus protocols]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/turner-rebuked-by-mlb-for-returning-to-field-after-positive-covid-19-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/turner-rebuked-by-mlb-for-returning-to-field-after-positive-covid-19-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2020 Game 6: Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 Los Angeles Dodgers – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win title as Turner exits mid-game due to Covid testTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email him4.48am GMT That&rsquo;s all for tonight. Here&rsquo;s the full game report: Related: LA Dodgers win World Series as Turner exits mid-game due to Covid-19 test4.12am GMT Final thoughtsWell, if the MLB thought they would help do us all a favor by distracting us from the ongoing pandemic, well this Justin Turner news has thoroughly wrecked those (poorly conceived) plans. Goodness knows what would hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-1-3-los-angeles-dodgers-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-1-3-los-angeles-dodgers-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers win World Series as Turner exits mid-game for positive Covid test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 3-1 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1988Justin Turner exits game after receiving positive Covid testShortstop Corey Seager named Most Valuable PlayerGame 6: Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 LA Dodgers &ndash; as it happenedNo dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic.They started the party without Justin Turner, too, after their red]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-win-world-series-as-turner-exits-mid-game-for-positive-covid-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-win-world-series-as-turner-exits-mid-game-for-positive-covid-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers win World Series as Turner exits mid-game due to Covid-19 test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 3-1 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1988Justin Turner exits game after receiving positive Covid testShortstop Corey Seager named Most Valuable PlayerGame 6: Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 LA Dodgers &ndash; as it happenedNo dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic.They did it without Justin Turner, their red-headed star who recei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-win-world-series-as-turner-exits-mid-game-due-to-covid-19-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-win-world-series-as-turner-exits-mid-game-due-to-covid-19-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers finish off Rays to capture first World Series title in 32 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 3-1 in Game 6 to clinch first title since 1988World Series: Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 LA Dodgers &ndash; live!The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their first World Series title since 1988, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 to end a pandemic-shortened season.Mookie Betts hit a solo homer in the eighth inning to provide a valuable insurance run for Los Angeles, and the Dodgers went into the ninth with a 3-1 lead. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-finish-off-rays-to-capture-first-world-series-title-in-32-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-finish-off-rays-to-capture-first-world-series-title-in-32-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2020 Game 6: Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 Los Angeles Dodgers – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles can clinch first championship since 1988Dodgers move one win from title after Game 5 triumphTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email him 3.37am GMT Rays 1-3 Dodgers, top 9thHere&rsquo;s Michael Brosseau to come in to see if he can give the Rays a spark here. He takes a ball and then fouls one off. 1-1. And another. 1-2. The next pitch is too high. 2-2. Brosseau takes another ball out of the zone. Just getting on base here would be something. 3.34am GMT Rays 1-3 Dodgers, top 9thJulio Uria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-1-3-los-angeles-dodgers-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-1-3-los-angeles-dodgers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2020 Game 6: Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Dodgers – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles can clinch first championship since 1988Dodgers move one win from title after Game 5 triumphTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email him 1.32pm GMT Hunter will be here shortly. Here&rsquo;s a look back at Sunday night&rsquo;s Game 5. Related: LA Dodgers move one win from World Series title after edging Rays in Game 5Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-v-los-angeles-dodgers-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-game-6-tampa-bay-rays-v-los-angeles-dodgers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers move one win from World Series title after edging Rays in Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 4-2 to move one win from first title since 1988Kershaw establishes all-time postseason strikeouts recordGame 6 between Los Angeles and Tampa Bay is on TuesdayClayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of home plate, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 4-2 win Sunday night and a 3-2 World Series lead.With one more victory, the Dodgers would claim th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-move-one-win-from-world-series-title-after-edging-rays-in-game-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-move-one-win-from-world-series-title-after-edging-rays-in-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker Buehler silences Rays as LA Dodgers take 2-1 lead in World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 6-2 in Game 3 to take 2-1 lead in Fall ClassicBuehler makes history with 10 Ks in six or fewer inningsWalker Buehler pitched in the World Series like the Los Angeles Dodgers&rsquo; aces of old.Think Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela and Orel Hershiser, all leaders of title runs. Related: The exquisite catharsis of watching Clayton Kershaw fail to implodeRelated: Home runs, dunks, Rubik's Cubes and strikes: is Mookie Betts the perfect athlete?Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/walker-buehler-silences-rays-as-la-dodgers-take-2-1-lead-in-world-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/walker-buehler-silences-rays-as-la-dodgers-take-2-1-lead-in-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK seeks Official Playing Equipment Supplier]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom, is seeking to identify and appoint an &lsquo;Official Playing Equipment Supplier&rsquo; for baseball and softball customers in the UK, as well as for our own products and services.	BaseballSoftballUK is looking for a reliable partner to meet the needs across multiple customer groups, offering a wide choice of appropriate, age-specific, competitively priced and high-quality equipment &ndash; incl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-seeks-official-playing-equipment-supplier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-seeks-official-playing-equipment-supplier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home runs, dunks, Rubik's Cubes and strikes: is Mookie Betts the perfect athlete?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers outfielder can dunk, catch passes from a quarterback and bowl perfect games. Luckily for MLB, he stuck with baseballBaseball is extraordinarily lucky to have Mookie Betts. It&rsquo;s not just the fact that Betts is, once again, in the World Series and providing memorable highlights. It&rsquo;s not even that baseball, trapped in a crisis partly of its own invention, was in desperate need of a player as exciting and charismatic as Betts to step up on its biggest stage. It&rsquo;s also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/home-runs-dunks-rubiks-cubes-and-strikes-is-mookie-betts-the-perfect-athlete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/home-runs-dunks-rubiks-cubes-and-strikes-is-mookie-betts-the-perfect-athlete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays strike back against Dodgers in Game 2 to level World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Los Angeles DodgersBrandon Lowe stars for Tampa Bay with two home runsBrandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay&rsquo;s bullpen hung on late. The Rays and Dodgers, are now tied after two games in Texas.Lowe shook loose from his extended postseason slump with two opposite-field homers, and Tampa Bay held off Los Angeles 6-4 on Wednesday night to square the World Series at one game apiece. Related: The exquisite catharsis of watching Clayton Kershaw fail to implodeContinue rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-strike-back-against-dodgers-in-game-2-to-level-world-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/rays-strike-back-against-dodgers-in-game-2-to-level-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The exquisite catharsis of watching Clayton Kershaw fail to implode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers pitcher is brilliant in the regular season and notoriously rocky in the playoffs. Watching him pitch well in the World Series is a joyIn the 178th postseason inning he&rsquo;s pitched, facing the first batter of his 29 October start, the best pitcher this century allowed a hit.It might have been nothing, early jitters for the Dodgers&rsquo; ace, that gradual settling that even the mightiest arms require. But in the case of Clayton Kershaw, a million minds worried that it might be mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-exquisite-catharsis-of-watching-clayton-kershaw-fail-to-implode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-exquisite-catharsis-of-watching-clayton-kershaw-fail-to-implode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers too hot for Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Kershaw&rsquo;s solid start helps Dodgers to opening winTampa Bay Rays 3-8 Los Angeles DodgersClayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic.Kershaw dominated for six innings, Bellinger and Betts homered and the Dodgers chased a wild Tyler Glasnow in the fifth inning for an 8-3 win Tuesday night in the first Series held at a neutral site. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-too-hot-for-tampa-bay-rays-in-game-1-of-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/los-angeles-dodgers-too-hot-for-tampa-bay-rays-in-game-1-of-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump trashed Fauci's baseball ability. But could he play the game himself?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president returned to two of his favourite subjects on Tuesday: sports and insulting the nation&rsquo;s top infectious diseases expertWith the World Series starting on Tuesday night in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Donald Trump felt it was a perfect time to indulge in one of his favourite hobbies: trashing Dr Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s baseball abilities.&ldquo;Look, he&rsquo;s a nice guy,&rdquo; said the president during an appearance on Fox and Friends, of his top public health expert. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-trashed-faucis-baseball-ability-but-could-he-play-the-game-himself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-trashed-faucis-baseball-ability-but-could-he-play-the-game-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series 2020: will the Rays spring a surprise over the Dodgers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Clayton Kershaw and Co end a losing streak in the October classic? Or will Tampa band of upstarts bring a title home to Florida? Our writers have their say Not to be crude, but if Los Angeles&rsquo; rally from a 3-1 NLCS deficit taught us anything about these Dodgers, it&rsquo;s that their players have the balls to go along with management&rsquo;s brains and ownership&rsquo;s bucks. They are the complete package, and now that closer Kenley Jansen has ironed out his kinks, it&rsquo;s going t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-will-the-rays-spring-a-surprise-over-the-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-2020-will-the-rays-spring-a-surprise-over-the-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers roar back to life to beat Braves and make World Series against Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles had trailed 3-1 in best-of-seven seriesCody Bellinger&rsquo;s home run seals 4-3 victory in Game 7Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years by topping the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.Bellinger connected an inning after Kik&eacute; Hernandez became the first pinch hitter with a game-tying or go-ahead homer in a winner-take-all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-roar-back-to-life-to-beat-braves-and-make-world-series-against-rays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-roar-back-to-life-to-beat-braves-and-make-world-series-against-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays reach World Series for second time with ALCS win over Astros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series<br />
Dodgers win 3-1 over Braves to force Game 7 in NLCSRemarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.The Rays will face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Atlanta Braves in the World Series in Arlington, Texas, starting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-reach-world-series-for-second-time-with-alcs-win-over-astros/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-reach-world-series-for-second-time-with-alcs-win-over-astros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Seager homers again as Dodgers edge Braves to force Game 7 in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 3-1 over Braves to force Game 7 in NLCSSeager adds to NLCS records with five homers and 11 RBIsCorey Seager homered again, Walker Buehler pitched six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers pushed the NL Championship Series to Game 7 with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.The Dodgers avoided elimination for the second time in less than 24 hours, and now have a winner-take-all game to try to get to their third World Series in four years. They haven&rsquo;t won a cham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/corey-seager-homers-again-as-dodgers-edge-braves-to-force-game-7-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/corey-seager-homers-again-as-dodgers-edge-braves-to-force-game-7-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Smith homers off Will Smith as Dodgers edge Braves in Game 5 of NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers avoid elimination with 7-3 win over AtlantaHouston win 7-4 over Tampa to force Game 7 in ALCSAstros become second team to recover from 3-0 holeOne Will Smith outdid another Will Smith to keep the season alive for the Los Angeles Dodgers.A common name, a special result for the Dodgers catcher. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-smith-homers-off-will-smith-as-dodgers-edge-braves-in-game-5-of-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-smith-homers-off-will-smith-as-dodgers-edge-braves-in-game-5-of-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros thwart Rays to force deciding Game 7 in AL Championship Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston win 7-4 over Tampa to force Game 7 in ALCSAstros become second team to recover from 3-0 holeGeorge Springer and Jos&eacute; Altuve keyed a four-run rally in the fifth inning, Framber Vald&eacute;z pitched six brilliant innings and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the third straight game, 7-4 Friday to force a deciding Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.Houston chased starter Blake Snell in the fifth before Springer hit a go-ahead, two-run single and scored on Altuve&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-thwart-rays-to-force-deciding-game-7-in-al-championship-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-thwart-rays-to-force-deciding-game-7-in-al-championship-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK launches Facilities Fund for playing fields across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the development agency for both sports in the United Kingdom, is excited to announce the launch of its new Facilities Fund. BSUK has committed &pound;10,000 per year to the Fund for the next five years, and Development Chartered clubs and leagues can apply for up to &pound;5,000 in funding.	As part of BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s new Two Sports One Ambition Strategy launched in August, BSUK reaffirmed its commitment to help grassroots baseball and softball clubs and leagues ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-launches-facilities-fund-for-playing-fields-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-launches-facilities-fund-for-playing-fields-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros stay alive in ALCS on Carlos Correa's walk-off home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 4-3 on dramatic homer to force Game 6 in ALCS<br />
Five Houston rookie pitchers contain Tampa Ray offenseCarlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL Championship Series.Correa drove a pitch from Nick Anderson to straightaway center field, watched the ball for a few steps and then flung his bat. He was greeted at home by his ecstatic teammates. He&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-stay-alive-in-alcs-on-carlos-correas-walk-off-home-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-stay-alive-in-alcs-on-carlos-correas-walk-off-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros stay alive on Correa's walk-off as Braves move to brink of World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 4-3 on dramatic homer to force Game 6 in ALCS<br />
Braves one win from pennant after 10-2 win over Dodgers<br />
Before Carlos Correa headed to the plate in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, he told Dusty Baker, &ldquo;Walkoff.&rdquo;The 71-year-old manager replied, &ldquo;Go ahead, man,&rdquo; and then said a quick prayer to his father and brother.#Postseason walk-offs are the best kind of walk-offs. pic.twitter.com/XORH3kVrY1 Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-stay-alive-on-correas-walk-off-as-braves-move-to-brink-of-world-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-stay-alive-on-correas-walk-off-as-braves-move-to-brink-of-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers use record 11-run first inning to flatten Braves in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodgers win 15-3 to cut NLCS deficit to two games to oneMax Muncy&rsquo;s grand slam caps record-setting first inningMax Muncy&rsquo;s grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night that cut their National League Championship Series deficit to two games to oneThe slam by Muncy off Grant Dayton was the third homer in the first, the highest-scoring inning in a major league postseason game. It w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-use-record-11-run-first-inning-to-flatten-braves-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-use-record-11-run-first-inning-to-flatten-braves-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos&eacute; Altuve's throwing yips have Houston Astros on brink of ALCS elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 AL MVP has made four errors in nine playoff games this yearNormally sure-handed fielder made no errors in regular seasonAstros trail 3-0 in best-of-seven-games AL Championship SeriesJos&eacute; Altuve&rsquo;s sudden ability to make simple throws in the field has become one of the biggest stories of the Major League Baseball playoffs &ndash; and couldn&rsquo;t have come at a worse time for the Houston Astros.Altuve, who won a Gold Glove as the American League&rsquo;s best defensive second ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joseacute-altuves-throwing-yips-have-houston-astros-on-brink-of-alcs-elimination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/joseacute-altuves-throwing-yips-have-houston-astros-on-brink-of-alcs-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altuve's throwing yips have Houston Astros on brink of ALCS elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 AL MVP has four errors in nine playoff games this yearNormally sure-handed fielder made no errors in regular seasonAstros trail 3-0 in best-of-seven-games AL Championship SeriesJos&eacute; Altuve&rsquo;s sudden inability to make simple throws in the field has become one of the biggest stories of the Major League Baseball playoffs &ndash; and couldn&rsquo;t have come at a worse time for the Houston Astros.Altuve, who won a Gold Glove as the American League&rsquo;s best defensive second basem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/altuves-throwing-yips-have-houston-astros-on-brink-of-alcs-elimination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/altuves-throwing-yips-have-houston-astros-on-brink-of-alcs-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays dump Astros to move one win from World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Wendle&rsquo;s two-run single lifts Rays in 5-2 winBraves hold off Dodgers rally for 2-0 lead in NLCSJoey Wendle hit a go-ahead, two-run single two batters after another critical error by Jos&eacute; Altuve, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 5-2 win against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night that moved them within one victory of the second World Series appearance in franchise history.Tampa Bay took a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series at Petco Park. Towering righty Tyl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-dump-astros-to-move-one-win-from-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-dump-astros-to-move-one-win-from-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging Atlanta Braves hold off LA Dodgers rally to stake 2-0 lead in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves halfway to World Series after 8-7 win in Game 2Freeman and Albies homer again for surging BravesFreddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.Freeman put the Braves ahead to stay with a two-run homer in the fourth off rookie Tony Gonsoli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/surging-atlanta-braves-hold-off-la-dodgers-rally-to-stake-2-0-lead-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/surging-atlanta-braves-hold-off-la-dodgers-rally-to-stake-2-0-lead-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres' Tommy Pham has surgery after 'traumatic' stabbing in San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder asked two strangers to move away from his carPadres say 32-year-old is expected to make full recoverySan Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is recovering after he was stabbed in the back on Sunday night. Pham was stabbed shortly after 10.30pm, a police spokesperson told the San Diego Union-Tribune. Pham apparently didn&rsquo;t know the attackers, who remain at large.Two people who said they spoke with Pham told the Union-Tribune that Pham was leaving a club and saw an argument taking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-tommy-pham-has-surgery-after-traumatic-stabbing-in-san-diego/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/padres-tommy-pham-has-surgery-after-traumatic-stabbing-in-san-diego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves beat Dodgers in NLCS as MLB allows fans for first time this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta win NL Championship series opener 5-1Around 11,500 watch game from stands in TexasRays take 2-0 lead over Astros in ALCSAustin Riley led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer that sparked a four-run outburst, and the Atlanta Braves opened their first National League Championship Series since 2001 with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.Riley, the No9 batter in the Braves lineup, hit a 448-drive to left-center off Blake Treinen, who had just entered the game, d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-beat-dodgers-in-nlcs-as-mlb-allows-fans-for-first-time-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/braves-beat-dodgers-in-nlcs-as-mlb-allows-fans-for-first-time-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros' bats go quiet as Tampa Bay Rays eke out ALCS opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bregman, Correa and Astros leave 10 men on base in 2-1 lossMike Zunino drives in go-ahead run for AL East championsRandy Arozarena homered again at Petco Park and Mike Zunino drove in the go-ahead run for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Houston Astros 2-1 Sunday night in the opener of the AL Championship Series.Blake Snell allowed Jose Altuve&rsquo;s homer as he labored through the first inning on 29 pitches before the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner settled down to pitch five innings for the win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-bats-go-quiet-as-tampa-bay-rays-eke-out-alcs-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-bats-go-quiet-as-tampa-bay-rays-eke-out-alcs-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays reach ALCS as Mike Brosseau's homer sends Yankees home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brosseau&rsquo;s eighth-inning homer lifts Rays in 2-1 winTampa Bay advance to ALCS for first time since 2008Rayswill face Astros in starting Sunday in San DiegoMike Brosseau homered off Aroldis Chapman with one out in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Friday night to reach the AL Championship Series for the first time in 12 seasons.The first career postseason homer for the 26-year-old utilityman came after a 10-pitch at-bat against the Yankees&rsquo; vaunted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-reach-alcs-as-mike-brosseaus-homer-sends-yankees-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tampa-bay-rays-reach-alcs-as-mike-brosseaus-homer-sends-yankees-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves complete sweeps to book NLCS clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB-best Dodgers to 14th NLCS after 12-3 win to sweep Padres<br />
Surging Braves reach NLCS for first time since 2001 seasonScandal-tainted Astros back in ACLS with Game 4 win over A&rsquo;sJustin Turner put the Dodgers ahead with a record-breaking hit in a big inning fueled by a nice stop-gone-bad by Fernando Tatis Jr, and Los Angeles closed out a three-game NL Division Series sweep of the San Diego Padres with an 12-3 win Thursday night.Will Smith set a Dodgers postseason record with five hits, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-and-atlanta-braves-complete-sweeps-to-book-nlcs-clash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-and-atlanta-braves-complete-sweeps-to-book-nlcs-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Dodgers pitcher Charles Haeger found dead after ex-girlfriend killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[37-year-old was prime suspect in murder of Danielle BreedPolice had been searching for Haeger after killingFormer Major League Baseball player Charles Haeger, sought in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in a Phoenix suburb, was found dead on Saturday at the Grand Canyon, police said. Haeger&rsquo;s body was discovered at about 4pm on a trail along the south rim of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona, Sgt Ben Hoster, a Scottsdale Police Department spokesman, said in a statement on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-dodgers-pitcher-charles-haeger-found-dead-after-ex-girlfriend-killed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/former-dodgers-pitcher-charles-haeger-found-dead-after-ex-girlfriend-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a TV baseball movie inspired late Lennon love song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beatles expert studied dozens of obscure films to solve mystery of the 1980s track Grow Old With MeA month before he was shot dead in December 1980, John Lennon released the song Grow Old With Me, its lyrics drawn from a Robert Browning poem.Inspiration for the song was known to have come to Lennon in July that year, while watching a film about baseball during a visit to Bermuda. Now, after a somewhat quixotic hunt that involved scouring television schedules and watching dozens of obscure movies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-a-tv-baseball-movie-inspired-late-lennon-love-song/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-a-tv-baseball-movie-inspired-late-lennon-love-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Gibson, uncompromising St Louis Cardinals pitching ace, dies aged 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals confirm death of Hall of Fame pitcher on FridayGibson finished 1968 season with 1.12 earned run averageHall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St Louis Cardinals pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, died Friday. He was 84.The Cardinals confirmed Gibson&rsquo;s death shortly after a 4-0 playoff loss to San Diego ended their season. He had long been ill with pancreatic ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-uncompromising-st-louis-cardinals-pitching-ace-dies-aged-84/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-uncompromising-st-louis-cardinals-pitching-ace-dies-aged-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Gibson, uncompromising St Louis Cardinals pitcher, dies aged 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals confirm death of Hall of Fame pitcher on FridayGibson finished 1968 season with 1.12 earned run averageHall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St Louis Cardinals pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, died Friday. He was 84.The Cardinals confirmed Gibson&rsquo;s death shortly after a 4-0 playoff loss to San Diego ended their season. He had long been ill with pancreatic ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-uncompromising-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-dies-aged-84/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-uncompromising-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-dies-aged-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Gibson, legendary St Louis Cardinals pitcher, dies aged 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals confirm death of Hall of Fame pitcher on FridayGibson finished 1968 season with 1.12 earned run averageHall of Famer Bob Gibson, the dominating St Louis Cardinals pitcher who won a record seven consecutive World Series starts and set a modern standard for excellence when he finished the 1968 season with a 1.12 ERA, died Friday. He was 84.The Cardinals confirmed Gibson&rsquo;s death shortly after losing to San Diego 4-0 in the NL playoffs. Gibson had long been ill with pancreatic cancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-legendary-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-dies-aged-84/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bob-gibson-legendary-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-dies-aged-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knoblock joins BSUK Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK has appointed Chris Knoblock in the role of Public Relations Officer and Sports Broadcaster.&nbsp;	Personal history	Chris joined BaseballSoftballUK full time in May after working with the organisation on a contract basis during 2019. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Chris spent eight years working for professional sports teams and organisations, including clubs in the American Hockey League, the Canadian Women&rsquo;s Hockey League, and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/knoblock-joins-bsuk-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/knoblock-joins-bsuk-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knoblock joins BaseballSoftballUK Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK has appointed Chris Knoblock in the role of Public Relations Officer and Sports Broadcaster.&nbsp;	Personal history	Chris joined BaseballSoftballUK full time in May after working with the organisation on a contract basis during 2019. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Chris spent eight years working for professional sports teams and organisations, including clubs in the American Hockey League, the Canadian Women&rsquo;s Hockey League, and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/knoblock-joins-baseballsoftballuk-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/knoblock-joins-baseballsoftballuk-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from BaseballSoftballUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from Chris Greenhalgh, Interim Chair, BaseballSoftballUK:	BaseballSoftballUK continues in its aims and commitments to drive and support the growth of both baseball and softball with our newly-published strategy as the framework to do so. Our focus is on those who play and supporting them to do so safely whilst also looking to grow their numbers across all formats.	Yesterday (23 September 2020), the British Baseball Federation (BBF) Board served notice to quit the existing members&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/statement-from-baseballsoftballuk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/statement-from-baseballsoftballuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play: Updated Guidance (24 September)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to be able to provide clarity on the impact of this week&rsquo;s Government announcements for indoor baseball and softball activity in England, Wales and Scotland.	This update should be reviewed in conjunction with the Return to Play Plan for Indoor activity first published and communicated on 21st September and coming into effect today, 24th September.	England	Organised indoor sport is now restricted to 6 participants in total, including coaches. Activity can continue to take pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-updated-guidance-24-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-updated-guidance-24-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball is using coronavirus as a pretext for permanent change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tradition of greedy owners destroying what makes baseball good to line their pockets is as old as the sport itself. But using a pandemic to expand the playoffs for good would be a new low<br />
One of the first examples of baseball&rsquo;s near-sighted willingness to deface itself in the name of maximum profits came back in 1887, when in an effort to boost attendance for the upcoming season, the joint major-league rules committee decided to allow the batter four strikes instead of three. Chaos ens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-is-using-coronavirus-as-a-pretext-for-permanent-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-is-using-coronavirus-as-a-pretext-for-permanent-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play: Indoor Guidance Launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the successful approval of BaseballSoftballUK's Return to Play Plan for outdoor activity, BSUK&nbsp;is pleased to now launch official&nbsp;guidance for indoor baseball and softball in England, Wales and Scotland.&nbsp;	Activity comprising training, coaching and games for up to 30 Participants (including players, coaches, managers, umpires, organisers and volunteers) remains permitted. The guidance is closely based on the outdoor guidance you will now be familiar with and, importantly,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-indoor-guidance-launched/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-indoor-guidance-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUNdamental sessions a hit; New sessions start 20 September!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long layoff from baseball and softball due to COVID-19 &ndash; the longest drought recorded in the North West in at least five years - the BaseballSoftballUK development team launched a five-week block of sessions for Juniors and FUNdamental sessions for new adult and developing players in Manchester and Liverpool.	Following the Government&rsquo;s approval of BSUK&rsquo;s Return to Play plan, each of the sessions was organised, promoted and planned to follow strict coronavirus guideline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fundamental-sessions-a-hit-new-sessions-start-20-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fundamental-sessions-a-hit-new-sessions-start-20-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 9-29 Braves: Atlanta fall one run shy of modern MLB scoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves just miss out on 30-run mark set by Rangers in 2007Result came one day after Atlanta suffered shutout lossManager Brian Snitker was just hoping to shake up the Atlanta Braves&rsquo; lineup following a shutout loss. As it turned out, the new mix made National League history.Adam Duvall drove in nine runs with three homers, including a grand slam, and the Braves obliterated their franchise scoring record and set the NL record in a 29-9 romp over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.The Brav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marlins-9-29-braves-atlanta-fall-one-run-shy-of-modern-mlb-scoring-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marlins-9-29-braves-atlanta-fall-one-run-shy-of-modern-mlb-scoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame pitcher behind the Miracle Mets, dies aged 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seaver had been suffering from dementia and Covid-19Pitcher inspired Mets to an unlikely first World Series titleTom Seaver, the galvanizing force who steered the New York Mets from National League laughing stock to a stunning World Series title in 1969, has died. He was 75.Seaver&rsquo;s death was announced on Wednesday and after he died earlier this week from complications of Lewy body dementia and Covid-19. Seaver spent his final years in Calistoga, California.Tom Seaver was a larger than lif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tom-seaver-hall-of-fame-pitcher-behind-the-miracle-mets-dies-aged-75/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/tom-seaver-hall-of-fame-pitcher-behind-the-miracle-mets-dies-aged-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB games called off as four teams stage protest over racial injustice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Thursday night baseball games postponedNBA, WNBA and MLS teams also protestingFour MLB games scheduled for Thursday night have been postponed as part of an athlete boycott following the recent shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.The Oakland Athletics elected not to play the Rangers in Texas, and the Minnesota Twins also chose not to face the Tigers in Detroit. The Philadelphia Phillies also confirmed their game in Washington, D.C., was postponed. The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-games-called-off-as-four-teams-stage-protest-over-racial-injustice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-games-called-off-as-four-teams-stage-protest-over-racial-injustice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play in Scotland announced for Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last week&rsquo;s announcement by the Scottish First Minister on the resumption of outdoor sports, and after extensive consultation with sportScotland, BaseballSoftballUK's Return to Play Plan for baseball and softball in Scotland has been approved. The Return to Play plan will go into effect in Scotland, and therefore baseball and softball activities can resume, starting on Friday 28 August 2020.	Each of the Return to Play documents have been updated with the latest information and g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-in-scotland-announced-for-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-in-scotland-announced-for-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to Play in Scotland allowed from 28 August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last week&rsquo;s announcement by the Scottish First Minister on the resumption of outdoor sports, and after extensive consultation with sportScotland, BaseballSoftballUK's Return to Play Plan for baseball and softball in Scotland has been approved. The Return to Play plan will go into effect in Scotland, and therefore baseball and softball activities can resume, starting on Friday 28 August 2020.	Each of the Return to Play documents have been updated with the latest information and g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-in-scotland-allowed-from-28-august/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/return-to-play-in-scotland-allowed-from-28-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazen, entitled, comfortable: why hot-mic debacles like Thom Brennaman's happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The swift reaction to the Reds announcer&rsquo;s on-air anti-gay slur shows that tolerance for discrimination is on the wane, but there&rsquo;s still work to do to weed it out completelyIt took place coming out of a commercial break during Wednesday&rsquo;s doubleheader between the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds. Thom Brennaman didn&rsquo;t think anyone but Fox Sports&rsquo; broadcast production crew was listening in. But as the television voice of the Reds would discover, his audience w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/brazen-entitled-comfortable-why-hot-mic-debacles-like-thom-brennamans-happen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/brazen-entitled-comfortable-why-hot-mic-debacles-like-thom-brennamans-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series hero Curt Schilling served on board of Bannon border wall group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schilling, 53, was among 13 advisory board members for groupWorld Series hero has made headlines for outr&eacute; political viewsBoard included prominent Republican and conservative figuresFormer major league pitcher Curt Schilling is among the prominent conservatives on the advisory board for &ldquo;We Build the Wall&rdquo;, the online fundraising organization that was alleged by federal prosecutors Thursday to have defrauded donors of funds gathered to construct Donald Trump&rsquo;s border wal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-hero-curt-schilling-served-on-board-of-bannon-border-wall-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-hero-curt-schilling-served-on-board-of-bannon-border-wall-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curt Schilling served on advisory board of Steve Bannon border wall group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schilling, 53, was among 13 advisory board members for groupBoard included prominent Republican and conservative figuresTrump&rsquo;s ex-adviser, three others arrested for leading campaignFormer major league pitcher Curt Schilling is among the prominent conservatives on the advisory board for &ldquo;We Build the Wall&rdquo;, the online fundraising organization that was alleged by federal prosecutors Thursday to have defrauded donors of funds gathered to construct Donald Trump&rsquo;s border wall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/curt-schilling-served-on-advisory-board-of-steve-bannon-border-wall-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/curt-schilling-served-on-advisory-board-of-steve-bannon-border-wall-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses anti-gay slur on air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reds broadcaster uses anti-gay slur hot mic, then apologizesThom Brennaman has been suspended effective immediately Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman used an anti-gay slur on air during Cincinnati&rsquo;s game Wednesday night and later left the broadcast after apologizing.Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from a commercial break before the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City. Brennaman did not seem to realize he was alr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cincinnati-reds-broadcaster-thom-brennaman-uses-anti-gay-slur-on-air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cincinnati-reds-broadcaster-thom-brennaman-uses-anti-gay-slur-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there anything more stupid in baseball than its unwritten rules? Ask Fernando Tatis Jr]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flap over the short stop&rsquo;s impolite grand slam is just the latest demonstration that some of the game&rsquo;s traditions are ridiculous and out-of-dateIf you had any doubts about the inherent silliness of baseball, note that Fernando Tatis Jr was just criticized for the crime of driving in too many runs. In a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning of Monday&rsquo;s game against the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres&rsquo; ridiculously talented young shortstop swung at a 3-0 offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-there-anything-more-stupid-in-baseball-than-its-unwritten-rules-ask-fernando-tatis-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-there-anything-more-stupid-in-baseball-than-its-unwritten-rules-ask-fernando-tatis-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is anything more stupid than baseball's unwritten rules? Ask Fernando Tatis Jr]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flap over the short stop&rsquo;s impolite grand slam is just the latest demonstration that some of the game&rsquo;s traditions are ridiculous and out-of-dateIf you had any doubts about the inherent silliness of baseball, note that Fernando Tatis Jr was just criticized for the crime of driving in too many runs. In a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning of Monday&rsquo;s game against the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres&rsquo; ridiculously talented young shortstop swung at a 3-0 offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-anything-more-stupid-than-baseballs-unwritten-rules-ask-fernando-tatis-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-anything-more-stupid-than-baseballs-unwritten-rules-ask-fernando-tatis-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando Tatis Jr's brilliance shows the silliness of baseball's unwritten rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flap over the short stop&rsquo;s impolite grand slam is just the latest demonstration that some of the game&rsquo;s traditions are ridiculous and out-of-dateIf you had any doubts about the inherent silliness of baseball, note that Fernando Tatis Jr was just criticized for the crime of driving in too many runs. In a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning of Monday&rsquo;s game against the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres&rsquo; ridiculously talented young shortstop swung at a 3-0 offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fernando-tatis-jrs-brilliance-shows-the-silliness-of-baseballs-unwritten-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fernando-tatis-jrs-brilliance-shows-the-silliness-of-baseballs-unwritten-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports teams tackle voting crisis with plan to turn arenas into polling stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Trump seeking to undermine voting by mail, at least 12 professional teams &ndash; and counting &ndash; are taking actionAs the United States reels from Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest attempt to suppress the vote in November&rsquo;s presidential election by undermining mail-in voting, an alternative route to casting ballots is taking shape that could offer relief to hundreds of thousands of Americans: turning sports arenas into giant polling stations.At least 12 professional sports teams and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-teams-tackle-voting-crisis-with-plan-to-turn-arenas-into-polling-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-teams-tackle-voting-crisis-with-plan-to-turn-arenas-into-polling-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK Announces Development Charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for the sports in the United Kingdom, today unveiled the Development Charter, a new resource for club and leagues. Coming a week after the launch of the new Two Sports, One Ambition Strategy, the Charter is a mechanism for any club or league to access development and safeguarding services from BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK). Signing up to the Charter is free of charge and is available to any baseball or softball organisation in the United Kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-announces-development-charter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-announces-development-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social distancing eschewed with bench-clearing melee at Astros-A's game]]></title><description><![CDATA[AL West rivals brawl after Laureano charges Houston dugoutHarsh discipline looms as social distancing protocol is floutedBenches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland&rsquo;s 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston&rsquo;s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.The Athletics&rsquo; ninth straight win was far overshadowed by what erupted in the seventh inning at the Coliseum.Laure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/social-distancing-eschewed-with-bench-clearing-melee-at-astros-as-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/social-distancing-eschewed-with-bench-clearing-melee-at-astros-as-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entire Cubs-Cardinals series postponed after eighth St Louis player tests positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cards&rsquo; return to action after last week&rsquo;s outbreak delayed againSaturday&rsquo;s and Sunday&rsquo;s Cubs-Cardinals games still on for nowThe entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St Louis at Busch Stadium was postponed Friday night after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Related: Oakland A&rsquo;s bench coach apologizes for 'Nazi salute' in dugoutContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/entire-cubs-cardinals-series-postponed-after-eighth-st-louis-player-tests-positive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/entire-cubs-cardinals-series-postponed-after-eighth-st-louis-player-tests-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Cardinals game postponed after eighth St Louis player tests positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cards&rsquo; return to action after last week&rsquo;s outbreak delayed againSaturday&rsquo;s and Sunday&rsquo;s Cubs-Cardinals games still on for nowThe Cardinals game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St Louis player tested positive for Covid-19. Related: Oakland A&rsquo;s bench coach apologizes for 'Nazi salute' in dugoutContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cubs-cardinals-game-postponed-after-eighth-st-louis-player-tests-positive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cubs-cardinals-game-postponed-after-eighth-st-louis-player-tests-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland A&rsquo;s bench coach apologizes for 'Nazi salute' in dugout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Christenson says: &lsquo;I made a mistake and will not deny it&rsquo;Bench coach apologies for &lsquo;racist and horrible salute&rsquo; after winOakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson has apologized after making a gesture which the Major League Baseball team said &ldquo;looked like a Nazi salute&rdquo; following Thursday&rsquo;s 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.Christenson raised his arm to make the gesture as players walked off the field. Closer Liam Hendriks pushed Christenson&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-arsquos-bench-coach-apologizes-for-nazi-salute-in-dugout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/oakland-arsquos-bench-coach-apologizes-for-nazi-salute-in-dugout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does MLB commissioner Rob Manfred really hate baseball?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many fans believe the league&rsquo;s most powerful executive cares about making teams money but not so much about the game itselfThere are plenty of duties a sports commissioner is responsible for. Perhaps most important is absorbing nonstop criticism while protecting the various team owners whose interests you actually serve. In that case, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has been working overtime as pressure mounts over the decision to push through with a 60-game season in the mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/does-mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-really-hate-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/does-mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-really-hate-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Strategy for Baseball and Softball in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK, the national development agency for the sports in the United Kingdom, today unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan for baseball and softball.	Encompassing baseball and softball, the plan sets out a clear goal of increasing participation through a unified and common ambition: &lsquo;more people playing baseball and softball.&rsquo;	READ THE STRATEGY HERE	&ldquo;This plan sets out our continued commitment to develop both baseball and softball together. By embracing the commo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-new-strategy-for-baseball-and-softball-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-new-strategy-for-baseball-and-softball-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Morris: 'Anything is possible in this life. I&rsquo;m living proof of that']]></title><description><![CDATA[Morris was 35 years old when he left his job as a science teacher to play Major League Baseball &ndash; all because his pupils won a betBy Jonathan Drennan for the Guardian Sport Network<br />
Twenty-one years ago, Jim Morris made a bet with his young baseball team that would change his life forever. Morris was 35 at the time and working as a high school science teacher in Texas. The baseball team he coached at the school had only won three games in three years but Morris promised them that, if they c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jim-morris-anything-is-possible-in-this-life-irsquom-living-proof-of-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/jim-morris-anything-is-possible-in-this-life-irsquom-living-proof-of-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mets say they can't reach slugger Yoenis C&eacute;spedes in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets star did not report to ballpark for Sunday&rsquo;s game in AtlantaC&eacute;spedes, 34, has been New York&rsquo;s designated hitter this seasonNew York Mets slugger Yoenis C&eacute;spedes was not with the team for Sunday&rsquo;s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn&rsquo;t been able to locate him.&ldquo;As of game time, Yoenis C&eacute;spedes has not reported to the ballpark today. He did not reach out to management with any explanation for his absence,&rdquo; general manager Brodie Van]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-say-they-cant-reach-slugger-yoenis-ceacutespedes-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/new-york-mets-say-they-cant-reach-slugger-yoenis-ceacutespedes-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets star Yoenis Céspedes to opt out of 2020 season after going awol in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets star did not report to ballpark for Sunday&rsquo;s game in AtlantaC&eacute;spedes, 34, has been New York&rsquo;s designated hitter this seasonNew York Mets slugger Yoenis C&eacute;spedes has opted out of the 2020 season after he did not report to Truist Park for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Atlanta Braves, the team&rsquo;s general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said.Addressing the media after the Mets&rsquo; 4-0 loss to the Braves, the second-year GM said C&eacute;spedes was declining to pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-star-yoenis-cspedes-to-opt-out-of-2020-season-after-going-awol-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-star-yoenis-cspedes-to-opt-out-of-2020-season-after-going-awol-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodríguez out for season with Covid-related heart ailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston pitcher will not return this year due to issue, team saysPresumptive No 1 starter has been diagnosed with myocarditisMLB reeling as Covid-19 forces 17th postponement in 10 daysBoston Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodr&iacute;guez will miss the rest of the 2020 season as he recovers from a heart issue the team believes is related to the pitcher&rsquo;s recent battle with the coronavirus. Related: Doubts over MLB season grow as Covid-19 forces 17th postponement in 10 daysContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-ace-eduardo-rodrguez-out-for-season-with-covid-related-heart-ailment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-ace-eduardo-rodrguez-out-for-season-with-covid-related-heart-ailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubts over MLB season grow as Covid-19 forces 18th postponement in 10 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB nixes Cards-Brewers games amid multiple positive testsTwo-time All-Star CF Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 seasonRed Sox ace out for season with Covid-related heart ailmentThe coronavirus forced baseball&rsquo;s 18th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out of the season entirely and casting doubt the league can complete a truncated 2020 season.A Cardinals-Brewers game in Milwaukee was postponed for the second straight day after one more player and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doubts-over-mlb-season-grow-as-covid-19-forces-18th-postponement-in-10-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doubts-over-mlb-season-grow-as-covid-19-forces-18th-postponement-in-10-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubts over MLB season grow as Covid-19 forces 17th postponement in 10 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB nixes Saturday&rsquo;s Cards-Brewers game amid more casesTwo-time All-Star CF Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 seasonMarlins reported no new cases after 19 positive tests this weekMajor League Baseball has postponed Saturday&rsquo;s game between the St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers after more members of the visiting Cardinals tested positive for Covid-19, according to multiple reports.At least four more members of the St Louis organization were discovered to have returned positive tests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doubts-over-mlb-season-grow-as-covid-19-forces-17th-postponement-in-10-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/doubts-over-mlb-season-grow-as-covid-19-forces-17th-postponement-in-10-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another day, another postponement as more St Louis Cardinals test positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB nixes Saturday&rsquo;s Cards-Brewers game amid more casesMarlins reported no new cases after 19 positive tests this weekInfected Marlins are taking bus from Philadelphia to MiamiMajor League Baseball has postponed Saturday&rsquo;s game between the St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers after more members of the visiting Cardinals tested positive for Covid-19, according to multiple reports.At least four more members of the St Louis organization were discovered to have returned positive test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/another-day-another-postponement-as-more-st-louis-cardinals-test-positive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/another-day-another-postponement-as-more-st-louis-cardinals-test-positive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Brewers game called off as MLB's coronavirus outbreak expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB postpones Cards-Brewers game amid more positive testsSix of 30 MLB teams will be sidelined on Friday due to Covid-19Major League Baseball has postponed Friday afternoon&rsquo;s game between the St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers after multiple members of the visiting Cardinals tested positive for Covid-19, according to an ESPN report.The game, which was scheduled to begin at 2.10pm Eastern time, is the latest impacted by Covid-19 and follows an outbreak of the virus with the Miami Marl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-mlbs-coronavirus-outbreak-expands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-mlbs-coronavirus-outbreak-expands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Brewers game called off as coronavirus outbreaks rocks MLB]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB postpones Cards-Brewers game amid more positive testsSix of 30 MLB teams will be sidelined on Friday due to Covid-19Major League Baseball has postponed Friday afternoon&rsquo;s game between the St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers after multiple members of the visiting Cardinals tested positive for Covid-19, according to an ESPN report.The Cardinals played in Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday before a scheduled day off Thursday. The Twins hosted Cleveland on Thursday night, meaning the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-coronavirus-outbreaks-rocks-mlb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-coronavirus-outbreaks-rocks-mlb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Brewers game called off as coronavirus outbreak rocks MLB]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB postpones Cards-Brewers game amid more positive testsSix of 30 MLB teams will be sidelined on Friday due to Covid-19Major League Baseball has postponed Friday afternoon&rsquo;s game between the St Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers after multiple members of the visiting Cardinals tested positive for Covid-19, according to an ESPN report.The Cardinals played in Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday before a scheduled day off Thursday. The Twins hosted Cleveland on Thursday night, meaning the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-coronavirus-outbreak-rocks-mlb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/cardinals-brewers-game-called-off-as-coronavirus-outbreak-rocks-mlb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB eyes changes as 17th Marlins player reportedly tests positive for Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[New positives bring Miami club&rsquo;s outbreak total to 17 playersMLB considering shortening doubleheaders to combat spreadNL East team has quarantined in Philadelphia since MondayMajor League Baseball is looking at shortening doubleheaders while the Miami Marlins have had another player test positive for Covid-19, according to multiple reports Thursday.The latest coronavirus positive for the Miami Marlins, as reported by ESPN citing unnamed sources, brings the team total to 17 players and two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-eyes-changes-as-17th-marlins-player-reportedly-tests-positive-for-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-eyes-changes-as-17th-marlins-player-reportedly-tests-positive-for-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benches clear as Dodgers go after Astros following cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston cheated on way to beating LA in 2017 World SeriesPlayers confront each other despite Covid-19 protocolsThe Houston Astros are trying to put their sign-stealing scandal behind them, but it seems as if the Los Angeles Dodgers have their own thoughts on the matter.The benches cleared on Tuesday night during the Dodgers&rsquo; 5-2 victory over the Astros in the first game between the teams since it was revealed that Houston stole signs en route to a 2017 World Series championship that came a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/benches-clear-as-dodgers-go-after-astros-following-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/benches-clear-as-dodgers-go-after-astros-following-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Fauci: MLB season could be in danger as Marlins' campaign suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen Marlins have tested positive for Covid-19Commissioner Manfred confident season is still on trackMajor League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has denied the season is in trouble even though more than a dozen Marlins players and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the club to lock down in Philadelphia. The league temporarily suspended the Marlins&rsquo; season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-fauci-mlb-season-could-be-in-danger-as-marlins-campaign-suspended/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-fauci-mlb-season-could-be-in-danger-as-marlins-campaign-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Fauci: MLB season could be in danger after Covid-19 outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen Marlins have tested positive for Covid-19Commissioner Manfred confident season is still on trackMajor League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has denied the season is in trouble even though more than a dozen Marlins players and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the club to lock down in Philadelphia. Three games have now been postponed due to the outbreak in the Marlins&rsquo; locker room.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see it as a nightmare,&rdquo; Manfred told ML]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-fauci-mlb-season-could-be-in-danger-after-covid-19-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-fauci-mlb-season-could-be-in-danger-after-covid-19-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infectious diseases expert: MLB in 'huge trouble' after Covid-19 outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen Marlins have tested positive for Covid-19Commissioner Manfred confident season is still on trackMajor League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has denied the season is in trouble even though more than a dozen Marlins players and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the club to lock down in Philadelphia. Three games have now been postponed due to the outbreak in the Marlins&rsquo; locker room.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see it as a nightmare,&rdquo; Manfred told ML]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/infectious-diseases-expert-mlb-in-huge-trouble-after-covid-19-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/infectious-diseases-expert-mlb-in-huge-trouble-after-covid-19-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports say one-third of Miami Marlins players have tested positive for Covid-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen members of Marlins said to have the coronavirusConcern over viability of season after positive testsThe Miami Marlins&rsquo; home opener on Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the team deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.The Marlins postponed their flight home on Sunday night after their series finale against the Phillies. ESPN reports that the Phillies have cancelled their game against the New York Yankees too. ESPN&rsquo;s Jeff Passan r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reports-say-one-third-of-miami-marlins-players-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/reports-say-one-third-of-miami-marlins-players-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins and Phillies cancel games as positive Covid-19 tests mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine members of Marlins said to have the coronavirusConcern over viability of season after positive testsThe Miami Marlins&rsquo; home opener on Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the team deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.The Marlins postponed their flight home on Sunday night after their series finale against the Phillies. ESPN reports that the Phillies have cancelled their game against the New York Yankees too, and that seven Marlins players]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marlins-and-phillies-cancel-games-as-positive-covid-19-tests-mount/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/marlins-and-phillies-cancel-games-as-positive-covid-19-tests-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alyssa Nakken, MLB's first female coach: 'It's my responsibility to stay true']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former college star made history when she coached first base earlier this month. But her main focus is on making the San Francisco Giants betterWhen new San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler told Alyssa Nakken he was adding her to the baseball operations staff for a jack-of-all-trades role spanning player development she had no clue she was making history. Nakken was ecstatic to receive an offer after months of plotting a returning to the department where she had started her career with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alyssa-nakken-mlbs-first-female-coach-its-my-responsibility-to-stay-true/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alyssa-nakken-mlbs-first-female-coach-its-my-responsibility-to-stay-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball and Softball Return to Play Plan launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK's Return to Play Plan for baseball/softball in England has this week received full and final approval by the Government.	The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport confirmed that they were content to activate our team sport guidance and enable the return of our sports starting from this weekend, Saturday 1 August, 2020. They also advised our plan would be listed on the Government&rsquo;s website by tomorrow.	This guidance complies with the requirements outlined in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-return-to-play-plan-launched/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-return-to-play-plan-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sliding home: Baseball in Colour - in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2020 season finally gets under way, we take a look back in time, courtesy of the work of artist Mark Truelove and his fantastic colorised vintage baseball photographs Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sliding-home-baseball-in-colour-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sliding-home-baseball-in-colour-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB teams kneel before season openers as Yankees and Dodgers see wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fauci bounces first pitch before Yankees&rsquo; 4-1 victoryTrump says he will throw first pitch at August game in New YorkMLB predictions: Dodgers set to shine in weirdest season everThe Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic &ndash; including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr Anthony Fauci &ndash; and the home team&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-teams-kneel-before-season-openers-as-yankees-and-dodgers-see-wins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-teams-kneel-before-season-openers-as-yankees-and-dodgers-see-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauci 'flattens curve' with first pitch as Yankees and Dodgers win MLB openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disease expert bounces first pitch before Yankees&rsquo; 4-1 victoryTrump says he will throw first pitch at August game in New YorkMLB predictions: Dodgers set to shine in weirdest season everThe Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic &ndash; including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr Anthony Fauci &ndash; and the hom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-first-pitch-as-yankees-and-dodgers-win-mlb-openers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-first-pitch-as-yankees-and-dodgers-win-mlb-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauci 'flattens curve' with ceremonial first pitch to open MLB season in DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disease expert bounces first pitch at Yankees-Nationals gameBoth teams kneel in unison in support of Black Lives MatterMLB predictions: Dodgers set to shine in weirdest season everThe Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic &ndash; including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr Anthony Fauci &ndash; and the home team&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-ceremonial-first-pitch-to-open-mlb-season-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-ceremonial-first-pitch-to-open-mlb-season-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauci 'flattens curve' with ceremonial first pitch as Yankees win season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disease expert bounces first pitch before Yankees&rsquo; 4-1 victoryTrump says he will throw first pitch at August game in New YorkMLB predictions: Dodgers set to shine in weirdest season everThe Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic &ndash; including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr Anthony Fauci &ndash; and the hom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-ceremonial-first-pitch-as-yankees-win-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/fauci-flattens-curve-with-ceremonial-first-pitch-as-yankees-win-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB 2020 predictions: Dodgers poised to dominate in weirdest season ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coronavirus pandemic has shortened baseball&rsquo;s familiar 162-game, six-month marathon to a 60-game, 67-day sprint, auguring the most unusual season in MLB historyWhat&rsquo;s quite certain to be the weirdest year in Major League Baseball history shoves off Thursday night with the familiar 162-game, six-month marathon having been shortened &ndash; after a wildly self-destructive standoff between the owners and the players that cast doubt on whether there would be any season at all &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2020-predictions-dodgers-poised-to-dominate-in-weirdest-season-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-2020-predictions-dodgers-poised-to-dominate-in-weirdest-season-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mookie Betts signs 12-year, $365m contract with LA Dodgers through 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder inks splashy extension to remain in Dodgers uniformBetts won the 2018 AL MVP award en route to World Series titleMookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers struck baseball&rsquo;s first big-money deal since the coronavirus pandemic decimated the sport&rsquo;s economics, a $365m, 12-year contract on Wednesday through 2032 that removes the top offensive player from next offseason&rsquo;s free-agent class. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mookie-betts-signs-12-year-365m-contract-with-la-dodgers-through-2032/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mookie-betts-signs-12-year-365m-contract-with-la-dodgers-through-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball and Softball join BUCS Programme in 2020-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Following the successful implementation stage of the sport review process, BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and British Universities &amp; Colleges Sport (BUCS) are delighted to announce that baseball and softball will be added as sports to the BUCS Competition Programme starting with the 2020-2021 season. Wheelchair Basketball has also been added to the BUCS programme with baseball and softball.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Development team worked closely with BUCS on a consult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-join-bucs-programme-in-2020-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-and-softball-join-bucs-programme-in-2020-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants manager Kapler kneels for anthem as team also make female coaching history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager, player and coach kneel before pre-season gameAlyssa Nakken makes history as she coaches at first baseSan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 pre-season victory against the Oakland Athletics.Also on Monday, Alyssa Nakken, became the first woman to coach on-field in a major league game, when she took over duties for the Giants at first base. Nakken joined San Francisco as an intern in 2014 before becoming the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-manager-kapler-kneels-for-anthem-as-team-also-make-female-coaching-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/giants-manager-kapler-kneels-for-anthem-as-team-also-make-female-coaching-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports are returning to America before we've earned them | Bryan Armen Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone is hoping for the best as America&rsquo;s major sports move forward with their restart plans, but there&rsquo;s nothing in our disastrous response to the pandemic to say we deserve themSince the first cases of coronavirus were detected in China in December, no country has been harder hit than the US, which accounts for roughly 4% of the world&rsquo;s population and more than a quarter of total cases. Things have gone from bad to worse in the nearly four months since the pandemic changed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-are-returning-to-america-before-weve-earned-them-bryan-armen-graham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-are-returning-to-america-before-weve-earned-them-bryan-armen-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports are returning to America before we've earned them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone is hoping for the best as America&rsquo;s major sports move forward with their restart plans, but there&rsquo;s nothing in our disastrous response to the pandemic to say we deserve themSince the first cases of coronavirus were detected in China in December, no country has been harder hit than the US, which accounts for roughly 4% of the world&rsquo;s population and more than a quarter of total cases. Things have gone from bad to worse in the nearly four months since the pandemic changed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-are-returning-to-america-before-weve-earned-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sports-are-returning-to-america-before-weve-earned-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing robots replace fans at baseball game in Japan – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their stadium devoid of supporters due to coronavirus restrictions, the Japanese baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks brought in replacement fans: dancing robots.Before their most recent Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) game against Rakuten Eagles on 7 July, more than 20 robots, some resembling humans and others on four legs like a dog, danced to the team&rsquo;s fight song in the otherwise empty stand.Some of the robots wore Hawks caps and waved flags supporting the team, who won 4-3 as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dancing-robots-replace-fans-at-baseball-game-in-japan-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dancing-robots-replace-fans-at-baseball-game-in-japan-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masahiro Tanaka hit in head by line drive in scary Yankee Stadium scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yankees star hit by line drive in frightening scene in practiceTanaka helped to his feet and walked off the field with helpYankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday, a frightening scene during the teams first official summer camp workout.Tanaka&rsquo;s hat flew off and he immediately collapsed to the ground, cradling his head at Yankee Stadium. Trainers quickly ran to Tanaka, who stayed down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/masahiro-tanaka-hit-in-head-by-line-drive-in-scary-yankee-stadium-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2020 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/masahiro-tanaka-hit-in-head-by-line-drive-in-scary-yankee-stadium-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's Cleveland to review 'Indians' nickname after social unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team have already changed their logo after criticismNFL side Washington also considering name changeMajor League Baseball side Cleveland are to review the use of their team nickname the &lsquo;Indians&rsquo; in light of recent anti-racism protests. Cleveland replaced their logo two years ago, swapping a cartoon of a Native American named Chief Wahoo with a letter C. Related: FedEx asks 'the team in Washington' to dump racist nickname as Nike pulls gearContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-cleveland-to-review-indians-nickname-after-social-unrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-cleveland-to-review-indians-nickname-after-social-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's Cleveland to review 'Indians' moniker after social unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team have already changed their logo after criticismNFL side Washington also considering name changeThe Major League Baseball side Cleveland are to review the use of their team moniker the Indians in light of recent anti-racism protests. Cleveland replaced their logo two years ago, swapping a cartoon of a Native American named Chief Wahoo with a letter C. Related: FedEx asks 'the team in Washington' to dump racist nickname as Nike pulls gearContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-cleveland-to-review-indians-moniker-after-social-unrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlbs-cleveland-to-review-indians-moniker-after-social-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB cancels 14 July game at Dodger Stadium due to Covid-19Los Angeles will now host next available All-Star Game in 2022Dodger Stadium&rsquo;s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.The game scheduled for 14 July was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic. The 2021 game is set for Atlanta&rsquo;s Truist Park, home to the Braves since 2017. Related: 'I'm high as a Georgia pine': Dock Ellis's no-hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-cancels-all-star-game-for-first-time-since-1945/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-cancels-all-star-game-for-first-time-since-1945/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm high as a Georgia pine': Dock Ellis's no-hitter on LSD, 50 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball&rsquo;s great psychedelic myth took place five decades ago, but the man behind it was far more than an amusing sidenote in the sport&rsquo;s historyThe century-spanning annals of baseball are filled with accomplishments that strain credulity and force us to rethink the outer limits of human potential, like Babe Ruth&rsquo;s called shot at Wrigley Field or Reggie Jackson&rsquo;s three home runs on three pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. But few of these latter-day myths compare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/im-high-as-a-georgia-pine-dock-elliss-no-hitter-on-lsd-50-years-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/im-high-as-a-georgia-pine-dock-elliss-no-hitter-on-lsd-50-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB set to return in July after unseemly dispute between league and players]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB says season will start on 23 or 24 July after pandemic delayBryan Graham: how baseball made the error of a lifetimeMajor League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule on Tuesday night that will start on 23 or 24 July in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.A dramatically altered season with games full of new rules was the final result of failed financial negotiations. But for fans eager to see any baseball this year, at least now they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-set-to-return-in-july-after-unseemly-dispute-between-league-and-players/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-set-to-return-in-july-after-unseemly-dispute-between-league-and-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball is making the error of a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only has baseball squandered a golden opportunity to have the stage to itself, but the damage of a self-destructive standoff between millionaires and billionaires could prove irreparable<br />
The perennial hand-wringing over Major League Baseball&rsquo;s waning popularity and relevancy amid the hastening pace of American life, a tradition dating back more than a century, is not entirely without merit. Average attendance at major league ballparks hit a 16-year low in 2019. Little League participat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-is-making-the-error-of-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-is-making-the-error-of-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB players 'disgusted' as commissioner admits there may be no 2020 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Manfred had said he was certain games would be playedLeague and players in long-running dispute over payMLB commissioner Rob Manfred says there may be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players&rsquo; union on how to split up money in a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.Two days after MLB players&rsquo; union head Tony Clark declared additional negotiations futile, Manfred reversed his position of last week when he said he was &ldquo;100]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-disgusted-as-commissioner-admits-there-may-be-no-2020-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-disgusted-as-commissioner-admits-there-may-be-no-2020-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says he's '100%' sure of baseball in 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manfred guarantees he will order opening day amid stalemateMLB players&rsquo; association made second proposal on TuesdayBaseball commissioner Rob Manfred says there is a &ldquo;100%&rdquo; 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. Related: MLB players 'resoundingly reject' owners' plan as stalemate conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-says-hes-100-sure-of-baseball-in-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-says-hes-100-sure-of-baseball-in-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB players 'resoundingly reject' owners' plan as stalemate continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB players stand firm against further pay cuts in negotiationsOwners rejected players&rsquo; association&rsquo;s plan for 114-game seasonBaseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.More than 100 players, including the union&rsquo;s executive board, held a two-hour digital meeting with officia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-resoundingly-reject-owners-plan-as-stalemate-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-players-resoundingly-reject-owners-plan-as-stalemate-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update from BaseballSoftballUK - 3 June]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England&rsquo;s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions.	The Government&rsquo;s statement on 28th May indicated that groups of up to six people are now allowed to meet outside in a responsible, socially distant manner. Considering this most recent advice, and in light with the guidance issued yesterday, BaseballSoftballUK will be re-opening Farnham Park Baseball and Softball Complex, and Home Plate Bar &amp; K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-3-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-3-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance on Playing Baseball and Softball in England during COVID-19 - 2 June]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England&rsquo;s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions.	In particular, advice on a return to playing community and grassroots sports continues to evolve and we have this week been in touch with the relevant authorities to review this policy and guidance. Below is a summary, applicable in England only.	Outdoor activity permitted for baseball and softball players and coaches	Official social distancing restricti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/updated-guidance-on-playing-baseball-and-softball-in-england-during-covid-19-2-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/updated-guidance-on-playing-baseball-and-softball-in-england-during-covid-19-2-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance on baseball &amp;amp; softball in England during COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England&rsquo;s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions.	In particular, advice on a return to playing community and grassroots sports continues to evolve and we have this week been in touch with the relevant authorities to review this policy and guidance. Below is a summary, applicable in England only.	Outdoor activity permitted for baseball and softball players and coaches	Official social distancing restricti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/updated-guidance-on-baseball-ampamp-softball-in-england-during-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/updated-guidance-on-baseball-ampamp-softball-in-england-during-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This season is not looking promising': Tensions rise between MLB and players]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB players say they will not accept further salary reductionsOwners have proposed 82-game season starting in early JulyBaseball players appeared likely to propose more regular-season games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations told the Associated Press.Washington pitcher Max Scherzer, among eight players on the union&rsquo;s executive subcommittee,&nbsp;issued a statement&nbsp;late Wednesday night calling management&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/this-season-is-not-looking-promising-tensions-rise-between-mlb-and-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/this-season-is-not-looking-promising-tensions-rise-between-mlb-and-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The baseball team that deliberately locked their fans out of a game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charleston RiverDogs&rsquo; stunt in 2002 continued a family tradition of baseball innovation, but empty ballparks will not be a novelty much longerOn a hot July evening in Charleston, South Carolina, almost 2,000 baseball fans made their way to Joseph P Riley Jr Park, a pleasant if somewhat clumsily-named ball park on a bend in the Ashley river. Their local minor league team, the RiverDogs, were playing against the Columbus RedStixx. But on a beautiful night for baseball in 2002, the stadiu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baseball-team-that-deliberately-locked-their-fans-out-of-a-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-baseball-team-that-deliberately-locked-their-fans-out-of-a-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Covid-19 exposing MLB players as exploited workers or greedy millionaires?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the coronavirus lockdown hits baseball revenues, owners want players to take a salary hit. It could end in a nasty standoff as MLB tries to restartMajor League Baseball is still looking for ways to get its season underway, nearly two months after the campaign should have started. South Korea and Taiwan have already resumed baseball without fans during the Covid-19 pandemic, and MLB reportedly envisions an 82-game season beginning in early July. But for that to happen, the owners and the MLB P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-covid-19-exposing-mlb-players-as-exploited-workers-or-greedy-millionaires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-covid-19-exposing-mlb-players-as-exploited-workers-or-greedy-millionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance on Playing Baseball and Softball in England during COVID-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England&rsquo;s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions.	In particular, advice on a return to playing community and grassroots sports continues to evolve and we have this week been in touch with the relevant authorities to review this policy and guidance. Below is a summary, applicable in England only.	Outdoor activity permitted for baseball and softball players and coaches	Official social distancing restricti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/guidance-on-playing-baseball-and-softball-in-england-during-covid-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/guidance-on-playing-baseball-and-softball-in-england-during-covid-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bro, I'm risking my life': Rays' Snell says playing for reduced pay not worth it]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I&rsquo;m not playing unless I get mine,&rsquo; says All-Star pitcherSnell agreed to $50m, five-year contract in March 2019Tampa Bay Rays All-Star pitcher Blake Snell says he will not take the mound this year if his pay is cut further, proclaiming: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not playing unless I get mine.&rdquo;&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not splitting no revenue. I want all mine,&rdquo; the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner said on a Twitch stream Wednesday. &ldquo;Bro, y&rsquo;all got to understand, too, becaus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bro-im-risking-my-life-rays-snell-says-playing-for-reduced-pay-not-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bro-im-risking-my-life-rays-snell-says-playing-for-reduced-pay-not-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update from BaseballSoftballUK - 12 May]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England&rsquo;s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions.	The Government&rsquo;s latest statements on 10th and 11th May indicated that community team sport is unlikely to be permitted before 1st July with people allowed to exercise in groups of no more than two people, unless with their own household. Therefore, we&rsquo;re announcing the ongoing suspension of all tournaments and group bookings at&nbsp; Farnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-12-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-12-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just 0.7% of MLB employees test positive for Covid-19 antibodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study involved players and staff from 26 of MLB&rsquo;s 30 teamsStudy leader said he expected more positive testsBaseball is planning to restart its delayed season soonJust 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to Covid-19. The small number of positive tests, came as the league continues to plan to start its delayed season.Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. The tests were administered in mid-April. About 70% of those who test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/just-07-of-mlb-employees-test-positive-for-covid-19-antibodies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/just-07-of-mlb-employees-test-positive-for-covid-19-antibodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan to welcome baseball fans back into stadiums this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees required to wear face masks and sit apartTickets will be sold to fans on a &lsquo;real name&rsquo; basisBaseball fans will be let back into Taiwanese stadiums this week as the government begins relaxing some controls implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus.Taiwan has been relatively successful at controlling the virus, with 439 cases to date and six deaths, and 100 active infections, thanks to early prevention and detection efforts. The island has never gone into total lockdow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-to-welcome-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-to-welcome-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan takes action to welcome baseball fans back into stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees required to wear face masks and sit apartTickets will be sold to fans on a &lsquo;real name&rsquo; basisBaseball fans will be let back into Taiwanese stadiums this week as the government begins relaxing some controls implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus.Taiwan has been relatively successful at controlling the virus, with 439 cases to date and six deaths, and 100 active infections, thanks to early prevention and detection efforts. The island has never gone into total lockdow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-takes-action-to-welcome-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-takes-action-to-welcome-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan takes action and welcomes baseball fans back into stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees required to wear face masks and sit apartTickets will be sold to fans on a &lsquo;real name&rsquo; basisBaseball fans will be let back into Taiwanese stadiums this week as the government begins relaxing some controls implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus.Taiwan has been relatively successful at controlling the virus, with 439 cases to date and six deaths, and 100 active infections, thanks to early prevention and detection efforts. The island has never gone into total lockdow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-takes-action-and-welcomes-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/taiwan-takes-action-and-welcomes-baseball-fans-back-into-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball restarts in South Korea behind closed doors with virtual fans – video report]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea's professional baseball league has officially restarted. A full schedule of games was played behind closed doors, with pictures of fans painted on the seats. Viewers could watch via video conference apps and some of the games were broadcast on ESPN Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-restarts-in-south-korea-behind-closed-doors-with-virtual-fans-video-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-restarts-in-south-korea-behind-closed-doors-with-virtual-fans-video-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle as US sports leagues eye return]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB, NBA and NHL face uncertain timetables on restartingNascar to resume season in May with seven races in 10 daysPoliticians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.But to do so would require commandeering thousands of test kits each week for millionaire pro athletes and support staff, something many view as unseemly, espec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coronavirus-testing-remains-a-major-hurdle-as-us-sports-leagues-eye-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coronavirus-testing-remains-a-major-hurdle-as-us-sports-leagues-eye-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez considers return to baseball at 47]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outfielder says he would like to play in Taiwanese leagueRamirez&rsquo;s final MLB season came in 2011Retired MLB superstar Manny Ramirez is considering a return to baseball in Taiwan at the age of 47. Taiwan&rsquo;s Chinese Professional Baseball League is one of the few professional sports competitions still running during the Covid-19 pandemic. The five-team league started earlier this month and live audiences are not allowed into the stands. Games are streamed live and free internationally on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/12-time-all-star-manny-ramirez-considers-return-to-baseball-at-47/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/12-time-all-star-manny-ramirez-considers-return-to-baseball-at-47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Secret Love review &ndash; moving portrait of two women's 60-year romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[This heartwarming documentary traces the lives of a baseball star and her partner, now in their 90s, who pretended to be &lsquo;just good friends&rsquo; for decadesThis documentary from Netflix is a real heart-soother. Directed with tremendous sensitivity and intimacy by Chris Bolan, it&rsquo;s a love story about two women now in their 90s &ndash; Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, who&rsquo;ve been together since the 40s. For decades they kept up the pretence of being &ldquo;just good friends&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-secret-love-review-ndash-moving-portrait-of-two-womens-60-year-romance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/a-secret-love-review-ndash-moving-portrait-of-two-womens-60-year-romance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Children in football kits start kicking me up the bum’: my life as a mascot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember football &ndash; the crowds, the noise, the goofy beaver dancing on the touchline? Welcome to the weird world of the matchday mascotThere is no force in the universe more irresistible than a high five from Reading FC&rsquo;s lion mascot, Kingsley. The only thing that comes close is a hug from Kingsley&rsquo;s mascot wife, Queensley. Do not ask why a mascot needs a mascot wife, because I cannot explain that in any meaningful way. Mascots intersect society at the exact same angle as cerea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/children-in-football-kits-start-kicking-me-up-the-bum-my-life-as-a-mascot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/children-in-football-kits-start-kicking-me-up-the-bum-my-life-as-a-mascot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox lose draft pick but escape major punishment over cheating allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB investigation into sign-stealing concludes on WednesdayTeam&rsquo;s replay operator is given one-year suspensionMajor League Baseball has completed its investigation into allegations the Boston Red Sox were involved in a sign-stealing operation during their 2018 World Series-winning season, suspending replay operator JT Watkins for one year and stripping the team of a second-round draft pick. The team&rsquo;s former manager, Alex Cora, is suspended for the 2020 season but only for his part i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-lose-draft-pick-but-escape-major-punishment-over-cheating-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/red-sox-lose-draft-pick-but-escape-major-punishment-over-cheating-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of famer Halladay performed stunts and was on drugs before fatal plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Phillies and Blue Jays pitcher was killed in 2017Report finds risky behavior before fatal plane crashBaseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay had high-levels of amphetamines in his system and was performing stunts when he lost control of his plane and nosedived into Tampa Bay in November 2017, a National Transportation Safety Board report issued on Wednesday said. The crash killed Halladay. Halladay had amphetamine levels about 10 times therapeutic levels in his blood along with a high level o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hall-of-famer-halladay-performed-stunts-and-was-on-drugs-before-fatal-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/hall-of-famer-halladay-performed-stunts-and-was-on-drugs-before-fatal-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We have to get our sports back': Trump says he is sick of watching baseball repeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional sports have shut down during Covid-19 pandemicTrump has assembled panel of advisers from sports worldDonald Trump, a man not known for his patience, wants to get live sports back as soon as possible. The president made his comments during a White House press conference on Tuesday evening. Professional sports across America, and the world, have been shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic, and Trump said he was bored of watching repeats.&ldquo;We have to get our sports back. I&rsquo;m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/we-have-to-get-our-sports-back-trump-says-he-is-sick-of-watching-baseball-repeats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/we-have-to-get-our-sports-back-trump-says-he-is-sick-of-watching-baseball-repeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying #GameReady In Uncertain Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[During these extraordinary times, BaseballSoftballUK wants to help keep you prepared and as game ready as possible. We also want to make sure that our playing community is properly taken care of, both physically and mentally.	Our #GameReady campaign is designed to do just that.	Starting next week, our team will be creating and sharing all different types of content &ndash; including webinars, live Q&amp;A sessions, links, stories,&nbsp; and more &ndash; to keep you and your clubs, teams and lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/staying-gameready-in-uncertain-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/staying-gameready-in-uncertain-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-headers and robot umpires. Would MLB's reported restart plan work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the coronavirus pandemic grinding the global sports world to a halt, Major League Baseball is exploring ways to start the season as early as MayAccording to multiple reports this week, the season would start in May with teams traveling to play each other in Arizona. There are 10 ballparks within 50 miles of each other in the Phoenix area, and one Major League stadium: Chase Field, the artificial turfed, enclosed, air conditioned home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, that could host daily triple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/triple-headers-and-robot-umpires-would-mlbs-reported-restart-plan-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/triple-headers-and-robot-umpires-would-mlbs-reported-restart-plan-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK announces Board Appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new Independent Directors were appointed to the BaseballSoftballUK Board at the organisation&rsquo;s General Meeting on Tuesday, 17 March.	Appointed as Independent Non-Executive Directors were Prashant Dave, Partner at Blake Morgan LLP; Fiona Breeden, Lead Consultant at Two Circles Sports Marketing Agency; Gary Henderson, Partner &amp; Chief Operating Officer at 4global Consulting, and Matthew Knowles, Global Corporate Communications at Inmarsat.	They were joined by British Softball Federa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-announces-board-appointments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-announces-board-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My favourite game: Cubs v Indians, World Series 2016, Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cubs had gone 108 years without winning the World Series and I was in a bar in Pasadena when they ended the droughtIn 1989 a scriptwriter called Bob Gale needed to sort out a plot twist for Back to the Future Part II, the one where Marty McFly ends up riding a hoverboard in 2015. &ldquo;What was the most absurd thing you could think of in 1989?&rdquo; Gale said, many years later. &ldquo;What would make Marty McFly go: &ldquo;WHAT???&rdquo; What would make him want to bet on sports? And it wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/my-favourite-game-cubs-v-indians-world-series-2016-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/my-favourite-game-cubs-v-indians-world-series-2016-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis: 'We obviously cheated baseball']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Astros catcher comes clean on sign-stealing scandalGattis joins Toronto&rsquo;s Ken Giles in airing guilty conscienceEvan Gattis fought to win a World Series ring with the Houston Astros and got one in 2017. Looking back, it feels like he lost. Gattis was with the Astros for their historic run, which since has been disgraced by revelations of a sign-stealing scheme that cost general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch their jobs and a one-year ban from baseball. The repercussions swe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-houston-astros-catcher-evan-gattis-we-obviously-cheated-baseball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-houston-astros-catcher-evan-gattis-we-obviously-cheated-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the love of the game: Life as a minor leaguer on $8,000 a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players in the big leagues make millions of dollars but it can be a financial struggle for players further down the ladder. And that was before Covid-19By the end of January, John O&rsquo;Reilly was chomping at the bit to get to spring training. Like most minor leaguers, the 24-year-old pitcher, newly assigned to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, viewed baseball&rsquo;s preseason as a mecca of opportunity. Sure, O&rsquo;Reilly who played last season in Double-A, minor league baseball&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/for-the-love-of-the-game-life-as-a-minor-leaguer-on-8000-a-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/for-the-love-of-the-game-life-as-a-minor-leaguer-on-8000-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update from BaseballSoftballUK - 31 March]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the Government and Public Health England&rsquo;s advice on restricting movement and public gatherings.	However, we would like to provide an update for event organisers and participants of our programmes and events during this time of ongoing disruption and uncertainty.	We have therefore taken the decision today to announce the continued closure of Farnham Park Baseball &amp; Softball Complex and our Home Plate Bar and Kitchen clubhouse, as well as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-31-march/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk-31-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball and players' union agree on terms for return of 2020 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players agree to deal addressing salary and service-time issuesOpening day has been pushed back to mid-May at the earliestPlayers agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.As part of the agreement approved by the union Thursday night, players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played. Related: A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-and-players-union-agree-on-terms-for-return-of-2020-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/major-league-baseball-and-players-union-agree-on-terms-for-return-of-2020-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everything went to hell': stadium workers on the US sports shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[When leagues across America shut down due to the Covid-19 outbreak, stadium workers found themselves struggling. Here are three of their storiesMike Dougherty (St Paul, Minnesota): &ldquo;I have been a food and beverage vendor since 1989 when I started at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Coincidentally the first day I vended was the same day as my first day of classes at law school. What started out as a job to do as a fun distraction, and a little extra money, from the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everything-went-to-hell-stadium-workers-on-the-us-sports-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/everything-went-to-hell-stadium-workers-on-the-us-sports-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update from BaseballSoftballUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of the ongoing effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and following the Government&rsquo;s latest advice, issued yesterday 16 March, BaseballSoftballUK has taken the decision to suspend all of its national programmes and events until 30 April 2020.	This decision also affects events being run independently at our Farnham Park Baseball &amp; Softball Complex which is closed to the public, including for training sessions. Our Home Plate Bar and Kitchen clubhouse will also shut effectively imme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-update-from-baseballsoftballuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Skills Sunday sees Softball Spectacular in Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, 8th March BaseballSoftballUK hosted a spectacular day for player development, running sessions for softballers of all ages keen to refine their skills and knowledge of the game.	First on the itinerary was a Slowpitch pitching course, lead by Great Britain pitcher David Lee and his expert assistant Yuki Ono. The pair travelled from Bristol to run the sold out course for 16 budding pitchers, ranging in level from new to the game to players with more than 10 years experience pitching, e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/super-skills-sunday-sees-softball-spectacular-in-trafford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/super-skills-sunday-sees-softball-spectacular-in-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Statement from BaseballSoftballUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 13th March, 2020	BaseballSoftballUK is closely monitoring the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus and will continue to follow the advice of the British Government and public health authorities with regards to public safety.	Yesterday, 12th March, during the Government&rsquo;s press conference, we received clear advice on how to avoid catching or spreading the virus. We also heard that we should operate on a &lsquo;business as usual&rsquo; basis, specifically,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-statement-from-baseballsoftballuk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/covid-19-statement-from-baseballsoftballuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finances will be shattered by sports suspensions. But it won't be the stars who suffer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of North America&rsquo;s major leagues have shuttered during the Covid-19 outbreak. The effects will be particularly hard on stadium workersOn the surface, the Wednesday afternoon matinee between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles back in April 2015 appears as nondescript as it gets. It was an early season contest between a pair of teams hurtling toward mediocrity. The Orioles won 8-2, powered by a six-run first inning &ndash; but that isn&rsquo;t why we&rsquo;re talking about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/finances-will-be-shattered-by-sports-suspensions-but-it-wont-be-the-stars-who-suffer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/finances-will-be-shattered-by-sports-suspensions-but-it-wont-be-the-stars-who-suffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS and NHL suspend seasons as coronavirus delays start of MLB campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball season had been scheduled to start at end of monthDavid Beckham&rsquo;s Inter Miami had been due for home opener<br />
NBA season had already announced suspension of seasonThe coronavirus outbreak has torn into the US and Canadian sporting calendars as two of North America&rsquo;s biggest leagues, Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League, announced on Thursday they are suspending operations. Shortly afterwards Major League Baseball said it would cancel its Spring Training games and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-and-nhl-suspend-seasons-as-coronavirus-delays-start-of-mlb-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-and-nhl-suspend-seasons-as-coronavirus-delays-start-of-mlb-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Madness canceled over coronavirus as MLB, MLS and NHL suspend action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball season had been scheduled to start at end of monthDavid Beckham&rsquo;s Inter Miami had been due for home opener<br />
NBA season had already announced suspension of seasonThe coronavirus outbreak has torn into the US and Canadian sporting calendars as two of North America&rsquo;s biggest leagues, Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League, announced on Thursday they are suspending operations. Shortly afterwards Major League Baseball said it would cancel its spring training games and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/march-madness-canceled-over-coronavirus-as-mlb-mls-and-nhl-suspend-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/march-madness-canceled-over-coronavirus-as-mlb-mls-and-nhl-suspend-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS and NHL suspend seasons as coronavirus hits North American sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Beckham&rsquo;s Inter Miami had been due for home opener<br />
NBA season had already announced suspension of seasonThe coronavirus outbreak has torn into the US and Canadian sporting calendars as two of North America&rsquo;s biggest leagues, Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League, announced on Thursday they are suspending operations. The news came a day after the National Basketball Association said it would suspend play until further notice.Major League Baseball teams have been pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-and-nhl-suspend-seasons-as-coronavirus-hits-north-american-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-and-nhl-suspend-seasons-as-coronavirus-hits-north-american-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLS suspends season as coronavirus outbreak hits US sporting calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[League suspends season for 30 days over Covid-19 outbreakDavid Beckham&rsquo;s Inter Miami had been due for home openerNBA season had already announced suspension of seasonUncertainty remains over NHL and MLB seasonsDavid Beckham will have to wait for his new Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami, to make their home debut after the league announced it is suspending the season for 30 days as the coronavirus outbreak spreads across North America.&ldquo;Our clubs were united today in the decision t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-suspends-season-as-coronavirus-outbreak-hits-us-sporting-calendar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mls-suspends-season-as-coronavirus-outbreak-hits-us-sporting-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS ban non-essential personnel from locker rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move by major US leagues is a reaction to coronavirus outbreakDecision means journalists will be banned from locker roomsThe NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.They said they made the decision &ldquo;after consultation with infectious disease and public health experts.&rdquo; The NBA, in a call with teams earlier Mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nba-nhl-mlb-and-mls-ban-non-essential-personnel-from-locker-rooms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nba-nhl-mlb-and-mls-ban-non-essential-personnel-from-locker-rooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Softball League - Day Four Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University Softball League met for the second time in 2020 and the fifth time during the season over the past two weekends. The final weekend of competition will take place this weekend across the country.	Below are the results from the weekend as well as the division standings.	Midlands DivisionSaturday, 29th February - University of East Anglia&nbsp;	Loughborough Two 12 - Loughborough One 10	Nottingham 11 - UEA 4	Nottingham 11 - Loughborough One 11	Loughborough One 14 - UEA 12	Loughboroug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-day-four-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-day-four-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tebow, 32, will play for birth country in WBC qualifiersFormer NFL star hit spring training home run on TuesdayNew York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow will play for the Philippines in this month&rsquo;s World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Tuscon, Arizona.The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, who was born and spent his first three years in Manila where his family served as Baptist missionaries, has been enlisted to help the archipelagic Asian nation reach the finals of the quadrennial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-tim-tebow-to-play-for-philippines-in-world-baseball-classic-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-tim-tebow-to-play-for-philippines-in-world-baseball-classic-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play softball at the UK Corporate Games in Lancaster this September!]]></title><description><![CDATA[18 March Update: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the UK Corporate Games have postponed the event from 23-26 July to 3-6 September. For more information, please visit the UK Corporate Games website here.	This summer, BaseballSoftballUK has partnered with the UK Corporate Games 2020 in Lancaster to deliver two days of softball competition &ndash; and we&rsquo;re offering a great way to get your company ready!	Founded in 1988, the Corporate Games are the world&rsquo;s largest mult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/play-softball-at-the-uk-corporate-games-in-lancaster-this-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/play-softball-at-the-uk-corporate-games-in-lancaster-this-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play softball at the UK Corporate Games in Lancaster this July!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, BaseballSoftballUK has partnered with the UK Corporate Games 2020 in Lancaster to deliver two days of softball competition on 25 and 26 July &ndash; and we&rsquo;re offering a great way to get your company ready!	Founded in 1988, the UK Corporate Games are the world&rsquo;s largest multisport festivals for businesses with great sports and fabulous celebrations for everyone to enjoy regardless of their age, ability or level of fitness. all events offer participants and organisations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/play-softball-at-the-uk-corporate-games-in-lancaster-this-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/play-softball-at-the-uk-corporate-games-in-lancaster-this-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book now for the BSUK Time to Listen Safeguarding training course!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BSUK's Time to Listen Safeguarding course will take place on Wednesday 4th March at the BSUK offices in London (Marathon House, 190 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4YB). The course starts at 6:00 pm and will lasts around 3 hours.	Cost per person is &pound;30, with group rates available on request.	This course is ideal for Safeguarding Officers or club officials who have a lot of contact or will be in frequent contact with children.	To sign up for the course, please click here to complete the for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/book-now-for-the-bsuk-time-to-listen-safeguarding-training-course/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/book-now-for-the-bsuk-time-to-listen-safeguarding-training-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latinos dominate 3rd Manchester Indoor Single Sex tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[22nd February saw 11 single-sex softball teams,(six men&rsquo;s and five women&rsquo;s) meet at Fives Trafford, Manchester to play in the third ever Indoor Single Sex Tournament hosted by the Manchester Indoor Softball League.	Games started at 1 PM and the next five and a half hours featured 77 games played across five pitches. Each game, played on indoor five-a-side 4G pitches, consisted of one 14-minute inning, which each team spending seven minutes batting and seven minutes in the field.	The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/latinos-dominate-3rd-manchester-indoor-single-sex-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/latinos-dominate-3rd-manchester-indoor-single-sex-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Reddick tells of death threats to his children over cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston stole signs from opponents in World Series seasonHow the Astros went from champions to a shamed shamblesOn the day Houston outfielder Josh Reddick said he and other players have received death threats in the wake of the team&rsquo;s sign-stealing scandal, union head Tony Clark said safety had become an issue for some of his members.&ldquo;There are undoubtedly concerns out there based on some of the commentary that .. there&rsquo;s a heightened sense of concern to make sure that themselv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-reddick-tells-of-death-threats-to-his-children-over-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-reddick-tells-of-death-threats-to-his-children-over-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run out as your favourite team at the inaugural BSUK Slowpitch Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BaseballSoftballUK Slowpitch Cup comes to Farnham Park on 8-9 May, with this slowpitch softball open invitation tournament celebrating the London Series 2020!	Participating teams will each represent a baseball team and run out in that team&rsquo;s colours - including the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, who will take part in this year&rsquo;s Mitel &amp; MLB Present London Series 2020. Played across two days, teams will be grouped into the American and National Leagues, culminating in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/run-out-as-your-favourite-team-at-the-inaugural-bsuk-slowpitch-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/run-out-as-your-favourite-team-at-the-inaugural-bsuk-slowpitch-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run out as your favourite MLB team at the inaugural BSUK Slowpitch Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BaseballSoftballUK Slowpitch Cup comes to Farnham Park on 8-9 May, with a slowpitch softball open invitation tournament celebrating the London Series 2020!	Participating teams will each represent a baseball team and run out in that team&rsquo;s colours - including the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, who will take part in this year&rsquo;s Mitel &amp; MLB Present London Series 2020. Played across two days, teams will be grouped into the American and National Leagues, culminating in &ls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/run-out-as-your-favourite-mlb-team-at-the-inaugural-bsuk-slowpitch-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/run-out-as-your-favourite-mlb-team-at-the-inaugural-bsuk-slowpitch-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Astros players fear for their safety after the cheating scandal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The league has declined to punish the Houston&rsquo;s players for their role in the sign-stealing scandal. Opposing players could take the matter in their own handsThe Houston Astros have been punished, but has justice truly been served? That&rsquo;s the big question hovering around Major League Baseball as commissioner Rob Manfred makes a futile attempt to move on from one of the biggest scandals in league history. Soon, Astros hitters, many of whom were part of that now-dubious 2017 World Seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/should-astros-players-fear-for-their-safety-after-the-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/should-astros-players-fear-for-their-safety-after-the-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They need a beating': Player anger grows over Astros cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Houston players were punished over sign stealingHow the Astros went from champions to a shamed shamblesThe wave of anger against the Houston Astros over their cheating scandal shows no signs of receding as the new Major League Baseball season approaches. Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is the latest player to vent his feelings as teams gather for spring training. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s anger,&rdquo; Markakis told reporters. &ldquo;I feel like every single guy over there needs a beating. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/they-need-a-beating-player-anger-grows-over-astros-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/they-need-a-beating-player-anger-grows-over-astros-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players turn on MLB over Houston Astros cheating scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Turner says MLB commissioner has mishandled caseMike Trout says Houston players should have been punishedThe fallout from the Houston Astros&rsquo; cheating scandal has continued with two prominent players attacking MLB&rsquo;s handling of the case.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suspended the Astros&rsquo; general manager and manager for their part in the 2017 World Series champions&rsquo; sign stealing scheme but no players were punished. Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/players-turn-on-mlb-over-houston-astros-cheating-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/players-turn-on-mlb-over-houston-astros-cheating-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War of words over Astros cheating scandal now involves partial tattoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verbal sparring continues in wake of sign-stealing scandalHouston&rsquo;s Correa says some critics &lsquo;don&rsquo;t know the facts&rsquo;The verbal sparring between the Houston Astros and others around the majors over the team&rsquo;s sign-stealing scandal is reaching new levels of absurdity &ndash; from accusations of illiteracy to claims about a player&rsquo;s partial tattoo.Yes, really. Related: Is cheating the rotten heart of American sports?Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/war-of-words-over-astros-cheating-scandal-now-involves-partial-tattoo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/war-of-words-over-astros-cheating-scandal-now-involves-partial-tattoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros owner: our cheating did not impact games ... but maybe it did]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Crane appears to contradict own statement on scandalTwo Astros&rsquo; stars express their contrition for sign-stealingHouston Astros players Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve said on Thursday the team is sorry for the sign-stealing scheme that led to the firing of their manager and general manager. However, the Astros&rsquo; owner believes the team&rsquo;s cheating did not deliver them their World Series title in 2017."Our opinion is that this didn't impact the game." - Jim Crane"I didn't say it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-owner-our-cheating-did-not-impact-games-but-maybe-it-did/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-owner-our-cheating-did-not-impact-games-but-maybe-it-did/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will mindbending proposed changes to MLB's playoffs change the game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball may restructure its playoffs to add teams and primetime drama. The changes would pit purists against progressivesThe NBA is toying with an in-season tournament, while the NFL devises deals with its players to add a 17th regular-season game. It&rsquo;s all in the name of increasing revenue streams, and if new rumors are to be believed, you can put Major League Baseball right on that bandwagon: a fattened playoff format could be in the works for the 2022 season.The timing of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-mindbending-proposed-changes-to-mlbs-playoffs-change-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-mindbending-proposed-changes-to-mlbs-playoffs-change-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets ban their minor league players from new clubhouse after $57m upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[NL East team unveil new spring training facilities in FloridaMinor league players will have to use basic locker roomThe New York Mets have unveiled a $57m spring training facility, but they won&rsquo;t let their minor league players use the clubhouse.The Mets train and play in Port St Lucie, Florida, in the preseason, which is due to start later this month. The new facilities include renovations to the stadium as well as a refurbished locker room, kitchen and dining room. However, when the Mets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-ban-their-minor-league-players-from-new-clubhouse-after-57m-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-ban-their-minor-league-players-from-new-clubhouse-after-57m-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Softball League Game Day Three Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University Softball League met for the first time in 2020 with indoor competition this weekend, marking the third phase of winter competition. The next weekend of competition will take place over 29 February - 1 March 2020 across the country.	Below are the results from the weekend as well as the division standings.&nbsp;	Midlands Division8th February 2020 - Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport, University of Loughborough&nbsp;	Loughborough One 21 - Nottingham One&nbsp;20UEA 17 - Loughborough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-game-day-three-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-game-day-three-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's time!': Donald Trump lobbies to end Pete Rose's lifetime ban from baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump tweets support for baseball&rsquo;s all-time hits leaderRose, 78, remains on banned list for gambling on gamesUS president Donald Trump expressed his support on Saturday for former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose&rsquo;s reinstatement to baseball. Related: Pete Rose's priority is Pete Rose &ndash; not baseball | Jonathan Bernhardt Pete Rose played Major League Baseball for 24 seasons, from 1963-1986, and had more hits, 4,256, than any other player (by a wide margin). He gambled, but only on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-time-donald-trump-lobbies-to-end-pete-roses-lifetime-ban-from-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/its-time-donald-trump-lobbies-to-end-pete-roses-lifetime-ban-from-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GreaterSport awards further funding for Rainbow Haven sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[GreaterSport, a registered charity aiming to change lives through physical activity and sport in Greater Manchester, has once more funded a series of introductory baseball/softball sessions for charity organisation Rainbow Haven, who provide sport and activities for refugees and asylum seekers. This funding comes following success at Rainbow Haven running female-only sessions for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants, also funded by GreaterSport, and will be administered by BaseballS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/greatersport-awards-further-funding-for-rainbow-haven-sessions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/greatersport-awards-further-funding-for-rainbow-haven-sessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Dodgers set to land Mookie Betts from Red Sox in blockbuster deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston will also send David Price to CaliforniaDodgers aiming to secure first World Series since 1988Banking on Mookie Betts to be the missing piece in their World Series pursuit, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally pulled off a blockbuster deal with the cost-cutting Red Sox. Boston agreed to trade the 2018 AL MVP to the Dodgers on Tuesday night, according to two people with knowledge of the deal, packaging Betts with left-hander David Price in a salary dump designed to save the Red Sox tens of mill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-set-to-land-mookie-betts-from-red-sox-in-blockbuster-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/la-dodgers-set-to-land-mookie-betts-from-red-sox-in-blockbuster-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching excellence in full force at Coach Summit 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collaboration and maximising opportunity were in full force at the fifth annual BaseballSoftballUK Coach Summit, held on Saturday 25 January at the Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre in Milton Keynes.	With the theme focusing on taking baseball and softball to the next level across participation and talent levels, the Summit balanced keynote presentations with classroom workshops and practical gym-based sessions, delivered by international experts from North America and Europe.	The S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coaching-excellence-in-full-force-at-coach-summit-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/coaching-excellence-in-full-force-at-coach-summit-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball brings new opportunities to Newham Ability Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK has been working hard to develop baseball and softball opportunities for children and young people in East London, specifically targeting the boroughs surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where the Mitel and MLB London Series took place last July.	Working in partnership with Newham Ability Club, a pan disability multi-sport club based in the London Borough of Newham targeting young people aged 8-25, BaseballSoftballUK trained two of their coaches via the BSUK Activato]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-brings-new-opportunities-to-newham-ability-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-brings-new-opportunities-to-newham-ability-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Coaching Award Winners Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six prestigious awards for coaching and one award for volunteer services were presented at a ceremony following the 2020 BaseballSoftballUK Coach Summit on Saturday 25 January in Milton Keynes.	The winners were decided by a panel consisting of key staff from BaseballSoftballUK following a large number of nominations from the baseball and softball playing community in the UK.&nbsp;	The winners in each of the categories, receiving commemorative plaques and &pound;25 vouchers from key partner Base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-award-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-award-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2020 brings 20 teams to Manchester Indoor Softball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winter 2020 season of the Manchester Indoor Softball League commenced on Tuesday 14th January, with 20 teams playing at Fives Trafford for the next 10 weeks. There have been a few changes to the teams in both divisions, with Drizzle gaining promotion to Division One in Autumn 2019 and Marauders being relegated down to the Second Division. The league also added two new teams, with the addition of the Camels in Division One and Camels Two in the Second Division.	Since the league was formed si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-brings-20-teams-to-manchester-indoor-softball-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-brings-20-teams-to-manchester-indoor-softball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is MLB right to let the cheating Houston Astros keep their title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LA Dodgers have every reason to believe that they were cheated out of the title. That doesn&rsquo;t mean that MLB will alter the record books Say one of your city&rsquo;s baseball teams loses in the World Series two years in a row. That&rsquo;s a tough pill to swallow, right? Wait, it gets worse. What if it turns out the two teams they lost to were cheats? What would your response be?Well, if you&rsquo;re the city of Los Angeles, you respond by petitioning Major League Baseball to vacate the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-mlb-right-to-let-the-cheating-houston-astros-keep-their-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-mlb-right-to-let-the-cheating-houston-astros-keep-their-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is cheating the rotten heart of American sports?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball&rsquo;s toothless response to the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal lays bare uncomfortable truths about society&rsquo;s tolerance for cheatingOne of the harder-to-believe tales in American sports over the past decade involved the stunningly rapid transformation of the Houston Astros from a historically lousy baseball team to World Series winners and emerging dynasty. The impetus behind the American League club&rsquo;s dramatic reversal of fortune was the 2011 appointment of general]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-cheating-the-rotten-heart-of-american-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/is-cheating-the-rotten-heart-of-american-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired amid multiple sign-stealing scandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sox manager fired for role in sign-stealing while with AstrosCora faces separate probe for allegations Red Sox stole signsSkipper won 2018 World Series in debut season with BostonThe Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Tuesday, a day after Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport&rsquo;s sign-stealing scandal.Cora was the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they illicitly stole signs and won the 2017 World Series. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred ment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/boston-red-sox-manager-alex-cora-fired-amid-multiple-sign-stealing-scandals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/boston-red-sox-manager-alex-cora-fired-amid-multiple-sign-stealing-scandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shortlist revealed for British Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Coaching Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce this year&rsquo;s shortlisted candidates for the 2020 British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards. A high number of strong nominations were received, and three individuals have now been shortlisted in each of the six categories.	The winners will be decided by a panel consisting of staff from BaseballSoftballUK and the awards will be presented at a ceremony on the evening of Saturday 25 January 2020, following BSUK&rsquo;s fifth annual Coach Summit in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shortlist-revealed-for-british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/shortlist-revealed-for-british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates shortlisted for 2020 British Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Coaching Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK is excited to announce this year&rsquo;s shortlisted candidates for the 2020 British Baseball and Softball Coaching Awards. A high number of strong nominations were received, and three individuals have now been shortlisted in each of the six categories.	The winners will be decided by a panel consisting of staff from BaseballSoftballUK and the awards will be presented at a ceremony on the evening of Saturday 25 January 2020, following BSUK&rsquo;s fifth annual Coach Summit in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/candidates-shortlisted-for-2020-british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/candidates-shortlisted-for-2020-british-baseball-ampamp-softball-coaching-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Houston Astros went from champions to a shamed shambles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2017 World Series winners were engineered to win. But they also became convinced they could act with arrogance and impunityIt must have felt good to be one of the Houston Astros on 29 October last year, to be part of one of the most talented teams ever assembled and to be only one home win from a second World Series title in three years.Less than three months later, baseball&rsquo;s most calculating club is shamed and in a shambles. The Astros lost on that autumn night and were beaten again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-the-houston-astros-went-from-champions-to-a-shamed-shambles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/how-the-houston-astros-went-from-champions-to-a-shamed-shambles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros hit with huge penalties for cheating during World Series winning season]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB investigation finds team stole signs from opponentsManager and GM suspended for one year, club fined $5mThe Houston Astros have been hit with a series of huge penalties after a Major League Baseball investigation concluded the club cheated during its 2017 World Series winning season.The Astros&rsquo; manager, AJ Hinch, and general manager, Jeff Luhnow, have been suspended for a year while the club has been fined $5m and deprived of its first- and second-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021.Rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-hit-with-huge-penalties-for-cheating-during-world-series-winning-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-hit-with-huge-penalties-for-cheating-during-world-series-winning-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball5 brings families together at New City Primary School in Newham]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s commitment to developing baseball and softball opportunities in East London, specifically targeting the boroughs surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where the Major League Baseball London Series took place, we launched a pilot Baseball5 family project with New City Primary School in the London Borough of Newham.	By utilising Baseball5, an urban version of the game supported by the WBSC that can be played anywhere with just one ball, BSUK's Developm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball5-brings-families-together-at-new-city-primary-school-in-newham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball5-brings-families-together-at-new-city-primary-school-in-newham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK &amp;amp; Baseball Outlet Announce Wearable Kit Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and UK-based Baseball Outlet are pleased to announce a three year partnership that sees Baseball Outlet become the &lsquo;Official Wearable Kit Supplier&rsquo; for BaseballSoftballUK and its programmes including the Academy and High Performance Academy. The announcement comes following BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s invitation to tender for Wearable Kit earlier in the year and a rigorous review process.	Opened by Joe Black in 2017, Baseball Outlet is a specialist supplier of spor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-ampamp-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsuk-ampamp-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and Baseball Outlet Announce Wearable Kit Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and UK-based Baseball Outlet are pleased to announce a three year partnership that sees Baseball Outlet become the &lsquo;Official Wearable Kit Supplier&rsquo; for BaseballSoftballUK and its programmes including the Academy and High Performance Academy. The announcement comes following BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s invitation to tender for Wearable Kit earlier in the year and a rigorous review process.	Opened by Joe Black in 2017, Baseball Outlet is a specialist supplier of spor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-and-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-and-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK &amp;amp; Baseball Outlet Announce Wearable Kit Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and UK-based Baseball Outlet are pleased to announce a three year partnership that sees Baseball Outlet become the &lsquo;Official Wearable Kit Supplier&rsquo; for BaseballSoftballUK and its programmes including the Academy and High Performance Academy. The announcement comes following BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s invitation to tender for Wearable Kit earlier in the year and a rigorous review process.	Opened by Joe Black in 2017, Baseball Outlet is a specialist supplier of spor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-ampamp-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseballsoftballuk-ampamp-baseball-outlet-announce-wearable-kit-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' Yoenis C&eacute;spedes reportedly suffered fractures in wild boar incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets star injured in boar encounter, per New York Post reportC&eacute;spedes has played 119 games since inking $110m deal in 2016The right ankle fractures that kept New York Mets slugger Yoenis C&eacute;spedes sidelined for the entirety of the 2019 season were caused during an unfortunate encounter with a wild boar, according to a New York Post report. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, C&eacute;spedes&rsquo; former agent, said in May the outfielder sustained multiple breaks in an accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-yoenis-ceacutespedes-reportedly-suffered-fractures-in-wild-boar-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2020 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-yoenis-ceacutespedes-reportedly-suffered-fractures-in-wild-boar-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' $110m star C&eacute;spedes reportedly suffered fractures in wild boar incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mets star injured in boar encounter, per New York Post reportC&eacute;spedes has played 119 games since inking $110m deal in 2016The right ankle fractures that kept New York Mets slugger Yoenis C&eacute;spedes sidelined for the entirety of the 2019 season were caused during an unfortunate encounter with a wild boar, according to a New York Post report. Mets genameral manager Brodie Van Wagenen, C&eacute;spedes&rsquo; former agent, said in May the outfielder sustained multiple breaks in an accide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-110m-star-ceacutespedes-reportedly-suffered-fractures-in-wild-boar-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2020 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mets-110m-star-ceacutespedes-reportedly-suffered-fractures-in-wild-boar-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Split-site Olympics and robot umpires: our bold sports predictions for 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a decade of major change in sports, Guardian US contributors make their bold predictions for the next 10 yearsHere are our bold predictions for the next decade in sports. Please note the bold (or should that be bold?): these are to be taken with a pinch of salt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/split-site-olympics-and-robot-umpires-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2030/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/split-site-olympics-and-robot-umpires-our-bold-sports-predictions-for-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking in on the Universities in the North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball and softball clubs at universities in the North of the United Kingdom have been making steady progress with their development plans this autumn. Each of the Uni teams are at different stages of growth, but through their work with the BaseballSoftballUK Development staff, all of them are making great progress!	Below is a quick summary of what they have been up to in the last semester:	Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University's baseball club was successful in gaining funding from Campus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/checking-in-on-the-universities-in-the-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/checking-in-on-the-universities-in-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowpitch Softball Academy returns March 2020!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s popular Slowpitch Softball Academy will return to Farnham Park on 14 March 2020! Be the player you want to be, and register today!&nbsp;	REGISTER HERE	Training will be once again be delivered by expert BSUK coaches, led by Robbie Robison and based around a carefully-designed programme of skills development.&nbsp; The session will be aimed at shaking off the cobwebs for those who want to get game-ready and maximise their preparation for the 2020 outdoor season!	The Slo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slowpitch-softball-academy-returns-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/slowpitch-softball-academy-returns-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will MLB's battle with the minor leagues deal a blow to America's heart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minor league baseball teams are at the heart of many communities in the US. So it&rsquo;s is little wonder politicians of all stripes are willing to defend themAndy Shea, the president of the Lexington Legends, is the embodiment of the minor league baseball dream. The minor leagues are a peculiarly American place where &ndash; in the idealized world, at least &ndash; clubs exist at the heart of smaller towns and cities in America, far away from the commercialization of the big leagues, and fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-mlbs-battle-with-the-minor-leagues-deal-a-blow-to-americas-heart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/will-mlbs-battle-with-the-minor-leagues-deal-a-blow-to-americas-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Indoor Softball League: Canoes and Pork win the Autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s London Indoor Softball League (LISL) wrapped up a successful autumn season on Saturday 14th December at Osterley Sports and Athletic Centre in Isleworth, West London, with titles going to Douche Canoe in the Competitive (Comp) division and Pork and Pitchers in the Recreational (Rec) division.	In the Comp division, Douche Canoe, lead by Ross Smart, successfully managed to retain their title as LISL Champions after only winning it for the first time ever in March 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-indoor-softball-league-canoes-and-pork-win-the-autumn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/london-indoor-softball-league-canoes-and-pork-win-the-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the 2019 Juniors Programme in Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 2015, the BaseballSoftballUK development team in the North West created a junior baseball/softball programme in Trafford, with the vision of creating a team and eventually compete with other teams local and nationally. The programme aims to get children into the local clubs and leagues.	The Urmston Ripper Nippers, the Juniors baseball/softball club based in Trafford, Greater Manchester, played the first half of their Autumn season with six outdoor sessions, with varying weather but n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/wrapping-up-the-2019-juniors-programme-in-trafford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/wrapping-up-the-2019-juniors-programme-in-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Rendon to join three-time AL MVP Trout at Angels in $245m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infielder set to become third big free-agent signing in a weekAngels have reached playoffs just once in a decadeThird baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245m, seven-year contract Wednesday, a source has told the Associated Press. The news was also reported by MLB Network and ESPN.Rendon will get a $4m signing bonus, and salaries of $25.5m next season, $27.5m in 2021, $36m in 2022 and $38m each year from 2023-26. He would receive a $250,000 bonus for World Series MVP,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-rendon-to-join-three-time-al-mvp-trout-at-angels-in-245m-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/anthony-rendon-to-join-three-time-al-mvp-trout-at-angels-in-245m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros cheating probe widens to almost 60 witnesses, 76,000 emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB has met with nearly 60 witnesses in cheating investigationAstros are alleged to have used a television camera to steal signsMajor League Baseball has interviewed almost 60 people and obtained tens of thousands of electronic messages in its investigation into allegations the Houston Astros broke rules by using a television camera to steal signs.Former Houston pitcher Mike Fiers sparked the investigation when he told the Athletic last month the Astros had used the camera to steal signs in 2017]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-cheating-probe-widens-to-almost-60-witnesses-76000-emails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-cheating-probe-widens-to-almost-60-witnesses-76000-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole to join New York Yankees on record nine-year, $324m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star pitcher signs record $324m, nine-year pact with Yankees Starter was 20-5 with a 2.50 ERA and 326 strikeouts last yearThe New York Yankees landed the biggest prize of the free agent market, adding Gerrit Cole to their rotation with a record $324m, nine-year contract on Tuesday night, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gerrit-cole-to-join-new-york-yankees-on-record-nine-year-324m-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/gerrit-cole-to-join-new-york-yankees-on-record-nine-year-324m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel baseball: a world where eight-year-olds are treated like pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swearing in the stands, long days of travel and night games. Sometimes junior baseball looks more like the big leaguesA baseball player strikes out. Disappointed, he turns to the stands where he makes eye contact with a man who yells, &ldquo;WHAT A WASTE OF A SPACE.&rdquo; The player slowly walks back to the dugout, his head hung low, a routine he seems familiar with. He is isn&rsquo;t a major league superstar like Anthony Rendon, George Springer or Mike Trout, accustomed to the wrath of impatie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/travel-baseball-a-world-where-eight-year-olds-are-treated-like-pros/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/travel-baseball-a-world-where-eight-year-olds-are-treated-like-pros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Move to Implimentation Stage of BUCS Review Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and British University &amp; Colleges Sport (BUCS) today announced that baseball and softball have been invited to the implementation stage of the Sport Review process. The announcement was made following the BUCS Annual General Meeting and Winter Seminar in Loughborough on 5 December.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Development team worked closely with BUCS on a consultation process for the past 18 months, putting forward the case for the inclusion of baseball and softball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-move-to-implimentation-stage-of-bucs-review-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-move-to-implimentation-stage-of-bucs-review-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball &amp;amp; Softball Move to Implementation Stage of BUCS Review Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and British University &amp; Colleges Sport (BUCS) today announced that baseball and softball have been invited to the implementation stage of the Sport Review process. The announcement was made following the BUCS Annual General Meeting and Winter Seminar in Loughborough on 5 December.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Development team worked closely with BUCS on a consultation process for the past 18 months, putting forward the case for the inclusion of baseball and softball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-move-to-implementation-stage-of-bucs-review-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-move-to-implementation-stage-of-bucs-review-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball &amp;amp; softball advance in BUCS review process]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) and British University &amp; Colleges Sport (BUCS) today announced that baseball and softball have been invited to the implementation stage of the BUCS Sport Review process. The announcement was made following the BUCS Annual General Meeting and Winter Seminar in Loughborough on 5 December.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Development team worked closely with BUCS on a consultation process for the past 18 months, putting forward the case for the inclusion of baseball and sof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-advance-in-bucs-review-process/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/baseball-ampamp-softball-advance-in-bucs-review-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg signs largest deal for pitcher in history with $245m Nats contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources say Nationals agree seven-year deal with 31-year-oldStrasburg helped Washington to first World Series in 2019World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is staying with the Washington Nationals, agreeing to a record $245m, seven-year contract, according to sources. Strasburg&rsquo;s deal is the highest for a pitcher in total dollars and average annual value at $35m. The largest contract for a pitcher had been David Price&rsquo;s $217m, seven-year deal with Boston that began in 2016. The highest a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/strasburg-signs-largest-deal-for-pitcher-in-history-with-245m-nats-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/strasburg-signs-largest-deal-for-pitcher-in-history-with-245m-nats-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Frates, baseball player and inspiration for ice bucket challenge, dies at 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former baseball player helped spread of charity driveChallenge has raised $220m for research into ALSPete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with motor neuron disease helped inspire the ice bucket challenge, has died at the age of 34. His family confirmed he had died on Monday. &ldquo;Today heaven received our angel,&rdquo; read a family statement.The ice bucket challenge began in 2014 when professional golfer Chris Kennedy challenged his wife&rsquo;s cousin Jeanette Senerchia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pete-frates-baseball-player-and-inspiration-for-ice-bucket-challenge-dies-at-34/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/pete-frates-baseball-player-and-inspiration-for-ice-bucket-challenge-dies-at-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season Wrap: Manchester Indoor Softball League Autumn 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester Indoor Softball League Autumn 2019 season came to a close on Tuesday 3rd December. In Division 2, Drizzle did the double, claiming victory both in the League and the Cup. Meanwhile in Division 1, Mavericks took home the league winners trophy for the ninth time in 12 seasons. The Division 1 Cup title went to Mayhem, who beat Mavs 6-11 in the final.	The season, which ran from October through December, had its highest ever entry, with nineteen teams competing in the ten week league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/season-wrap-manchester-indoor-softball-league-autumn-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/season-wrap-manchester-indoor-softball-league-autumn-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latinos best Dodgers in Manchester Indoor Softball Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sixth Manchester Indoor Softball Tournament took place in Manchester at Fives Trafford on Saturday 30th November. Hosting fourteen teams, the tournament, which kicked off at 1 pm, was a demanding day for the teams, who each played a minimum of twelve games&nbsp; - and the finalists playing thirteen.&nbsp;	The format for the day consisted of a round robin group stage, with each team playing six games against their group. In Group A, the Spittin&rsquo; Camels finished the group stage with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/latinos-best-dodgers-in-manchester-indoor-softball-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/latinos-best-dodgers-in-manchester-indoor-softball-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an extract from her new book on cheating in American society, JM Fenster explains how bending the rules has always been a part of baseballThroughout most millennia, people were too busy avoiding sudden death themselves to worry about which sports teams made the playoffs. In those long years, a good season meant food. &ldquo;Track&rdquo; meant food and &ldquo;field&rdquo; meant food. Rooting, of course, meant a carrot. Prehistoric peoples didn&rsquo;t waste words on sports, let alone billions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-life-and-death-of-jim-devlin-baseballs-original-cheat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-life-and-death-of-jim-devlin-baseballs-original-cheat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers wanted for London Series 2020!]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB is returning to London Stadium in 2020 and we need your help!	The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will be playing the second London Series 13 and 14 June 2020, and another fun-filled agenda of events and activities.	REGISTER HERE	BaseballSoftballUK has put out a call for volunteers from the baseball/softball community to help run these events during Britain&rsquo;s biggest-ever baseball and softball celebration. Volunteer opportunities will be available both with MLB as well as for BSU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/volunteers-wanted-for-london-series-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/volunteers-wanted-for-london-series-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USL: Maelstrom takes North Division by storm in indoor action]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday 24th November, three University teams from the North Division of BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s University Softball League competed in the first of three indoor meets scheduled for the season. Teams from Manchester, York and Salford Universities previously met in October to play their first outdoor games of the league.	The indoor games were held at Fives Trafford in Greater Manchester on 4G Astroturf pitches. Each game consisted of 8 minute innings and teams played each other twice to com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usl-maelstrom-takes-north-division-by-storm-in-indoor-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/usl-maelstrom-takes-north-division-by-storm-in-indoor-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test shared article]]></title><description><![CDATA[test shared article]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/test-shared-article/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/test-shared-article/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Joy of Six: in-game entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the sometimes deadly bombardment of the t-shirt cannon to the prowess of The Freeze, here are half-a-dozen traditions to liven up breaks in play Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-joy-of-six-in-game-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-joy-of-six-in-game-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montvidas announced as Coach Summit Softball Keynote Speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Montvidas, one of Europe&rsquo;s most decorated softball coaches over the last 30 years, has been announced as the Fastpitch Softball Keynote speaker for BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Coach Summit 2020.	The Coach Summit will be held on Saturday, 25 January 2020. After last year's highly successful Coach Summit, the 2020 summit will be returning to Milton Keynes, again hosted at the Kents Hill Park Training &amp; Conference Centre	The keynote speaker for baseball is Baseball Canada&rsquo;s An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/montvidas-announced-as-coach-summit-softball-keynote-speaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/montvidas-announced-as-coach-summit-softball-keynote-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Montvidas announced as Coach Summit 2020 Softball Keynote Speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Montvidas, one of Europe&rsquo;s most decorated softball coaches over the last 30 years, has been announced as the Fastpitch Softball Keynote speaker for BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Coach Summit 2020.	The Coach Summit will be held on Saturday, 25 January 2020. After last year's highly successful Coach Summit, the 2020 summit will be returning to Milton Keynes, again hosted at the Kents Hill Park Training &amp; Conference Centre	The keynote speaker for baseball is Baseball Canada&rsquo;s An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/craig-montvidas-announced-as-coach-summit-2020-softball-keynote-speaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/craig-montvidas-announced-as-coach-summit-2020-softball-keynote-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series champ Huff teaching sons to shoot in case of Sanders presidency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former player says guns would be a &lsquo;must&rsquo; under socialism42-year-old won two MLB titles with San Francisco GiantsThe former MLB player Aubrey Huff is taking Bernie Sanders&rsquo; run for White House very seriously, teaching his sons to shoot in case the Democrat wins the presidency in 2020 and introduces socialism to the United States.&ldquo;Getting my boys trained up on how to use a gun in the unlikely event @BernieSanders beats @realDonaldTrump in 2020,&rdquo; he wrote on Twitter e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-champ-huff-teaching-sons-to-shoot-in-case-of-sanders-presidency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-champ-huff-teaching-sons-to-shoot-in-case-of-sanders-presidency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Softball League Weekend 2 Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University Softball League moved indoors this weekend, marking the second phase of winter competition and the final weekend of play in 2019. The next weekend of competition will take place over 8-9 February 2020 across the country.	Below are the results from the weekend as well as the division standings. Please note that the home team is listed second.	Midlands Division	23rd November 2019 - Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, University of Nottingham	Nottingham One 15 - Loughborough Two 18	Notti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-weekend-2-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-weekend-2-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Softball League Game Day 2 Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University Softball League moved indoors this weekend, marking the second phase of winter competition and the final weekend of play in 2019. The next weekend of competition will take place over 8-9 February 2020 across the country.	Below are the results from the weekend as well as the division standings.&nbsp;	Midlands Division	23rd November 2019 - Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, University of Nottingham	Nottingham One 15 - Loughborough Two 18	Loughborough Two 15 - Loughborough One 17	UEA 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-game-day-2-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/university-softball-league-game-day-2-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comprehensive new-look Team Finder relaunched]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK recently completed a complete overhaul of the Team Finder application on its website, baseballsoftballuk.com. An invaluable tool to help new and prospective players find local baseball teams, softball teams, clubs and leagues, this is an upgrade of the former Diamond Finder that has been a fixture of BSUK&rsquo;s website since 2011.&nbsp;	The new Team Finder, created by BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Head of Operations Tim Stride, is the most comprehensive and inclusive available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/comprehensive-new-look-team-finder-relaunched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/comprehensive-new-look-team-finder-relaunched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional funding awarded to BSUK for work with Rainbow Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BaseballSoftballUK North West Development team have been successful in their bid for additional satellite funding to deliver seven weeks of female-only softball sessions for charity Rainbow Haven, with the objective to increase the activity levels of a group of women and girls who use their services.	Rainbow Haven is a charity organisation who offers support and activities for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Manchester. This particular session will be a female only sessi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/additional-funding-awarded-to-bsuk-for-work-with-rainbow-haven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/additional-funding-awarded-to-bsuk-for-work-with-rainbow-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Costello: Minnesota Twins prospect found dead aged 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infielder was playing in New Zealand at time of deathPreliminary reports indicate player died of natural causesMinnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead on Sunday in his hotel room in New Zealand. He was 23. The Connecticut native was in New Zealand to play for the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League. Preliminary indications suggested Costello died of natural causes, according to multiple reports. We are saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Ryan Costello. The e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ryan-costello-minnesota-twins-prospect-found-dead-aged-23/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ryan-costello-minnesota-twins-prospect-found-dead-aged-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSUK&amp;#8217;s Holowaty gets call to the British Baseball Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 12 November 2019, the 2019 British Baseball Hall of Fame Class was announced, with Ryan Bird, Darrin Muller, Alan Asquith and BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s own Jason Holowaty receiving the call. The announcement was made by Matt Smith, Chair of the British Baseball Hall of Fame.	BaseballSoftballUK would like to congratulate all four of this year&rsquo;s Hall of Fame inductees on receiving British Baseball&rsquo;s highest honor. In particular, BaseballSoftballUK would like to commend Ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsukamp8217s-holowaty-gets-call-to-the-british-baseball-hall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/bsukamp8217s-holowaty-gets-call-to-the-british-baseball-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' Cody Bellinger, Angels' Mike Trout win Most Valuable Player honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellinger is first Dodgers player to win NL MVP since KershawAnaheim&rsquo;s Mike Trout wins AL award for third time in careerAstros&rsquo; Verlander, Mets&rsquo; deGrom win second Cy Young AwardsLos Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has overcome injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP Award.Trout got 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America revealed Thursday night. Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros was second with the other 13 first-place vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-cody-bellinger-angels-mike-trout-win-most-valuable-player-honors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/dodgers-cody-bellinger-angels-mike-trout-win-most-valuable-player-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros’ Justin Verlander, Mets’ Jake deGrom win second Cy Young Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verlander edges teammate Gerrit Cole for AL Cy Young honorsMets ace deGrom captures NL prize for second straight seasonJustin Verlander has a second AL Cy Young Award &ndash; and a clear path paved toward Cooperstown.Verlander beat out teammate Gerrit Cole in balloting by the Baseball Writers&rsquo; Association of America revealed Wednesday night. Verlander got 17 first-place votes to 13 for Cole, who became a free agent after the season. Related: The image of Nats players cozying up to Trump wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-justin-verlander-mets-jake-degrom-win-second-cy-young-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-justin-verlander-mets-jake-degrom-win-second-cy-young-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man who changed the world of sports mascots forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mascots were quite dull until Dave Raymond came along. He changed that, winning friends &ndash; and an enemy &ndash; along the wayYou probably know Dave Raymond. Or, at least, if you&rsquo;ve paid any attention to sport and particularly American sport over the last 40 years or so, you know Dave Raymond&rsquo;s work.Not on the field, though: just to the side. For 15 years, Raymond was the man inside the suit of the Phanatic, the Philadelphia Phillies anarchic giant green mascot, the mascot upon w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-man-who-changed-the-world-of-sports-mascots-forever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-man-who-changed-the-world-of-sports-mascots-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The image of Nats players cozying up to Trump was jarring for many fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have every right to visit the White House after a title victory. But the rush to do so angered many fans in a city where the President is reviledThis past Saturday marked a monumental day in DC sports history. The scrappy underdog Washington Nationals, at one point 19-31 and now improbable World Series champions, paraded down Constitution Avenue as approximately 750,000 fans showered the team with affection. When Nats fans weren&rsquo;t screaming &ldquo;FIGHT FINISHED&rdquo;, they were r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-image-of-nats-players-cozying-up-to-trump-was-jarring-for-many-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/the-image-of-nats-players-cozying-up-to-trump-was-jarring-for-many-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Nationals players support and thank Trump during White House visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Series champions visit President after title victoryTen players stay away from traditional celebrationTrump was booed at Nationals home game last monthDonald Trump&rsquo;s rough welcome at the hands of Washington Nationals fans at last month&rsquo;s World Series gained widespread attention, but the players themselves &ndash; or the ones in attendance, at least &ndash; were rather more friendly during a visit to the White House on Monday. Related: Donald Trump booed and greeted with 'lock h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-players-support-and-thank-trump-during-white-house-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-players-support-and-thank-trump-during-white-house-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Nationals players praise and thank Trump during White House visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Series champions visit President after title victoryTen players stay away from traditional celebrationTrump was booed at Nationals home game last monthDonald Trump&rsquo;s rough welcome at the hands of Washington Nationals fans at last month&rsquo;s World Series gained widespread attention, but the players themselves &ndash; or the ones in attendance, at least &ndash; were rather more friendly during a visit to the White House on Monday. Related: Donald Trump booed and greeted with 'lock h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-players-praise-and-thank-trump-during-white-house-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-players-praise-and-thank-trump-during-white-house-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Single Sex Tourney sees Latinos, Mavericks Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday 2nd November, ten single-sex slowpitch teams arrived at Fives Trafford in Greater Manchester, ready for a jam-packed day of indoor softball. With games starting at 1 PM, teams were guaranteed at least nine games with some teams playing 11 over the course of the day. Eight of the teams were Manchester based, including two male teams from the University of Manchester, plus the Rats from Liverpool and the Sherrifs, who travelled up from Nottingham for the occasion. Using the Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/manchester-single-sex-tourney-sees-latinos-mavericks-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/manchester-single-sex-tourney-sees-latinos-mavericks-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2020 BaseballSoftballUK Coach Summit Returns to Milton Keynes in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK today announced that the 2020 Coach Summit will be held on Saturday, 25 January 2020. After last year's highly successful Coach Summit, the 2020 summit will be returning to Milton Keynes, again hosted at the Kents Hill Park Training &amp; Conference Centre.	The theme of this year's summit will be collaboration and maximising opportunities - to help take baseball and softball to the next level at both participation and talent levels. Following the successful staging of the MLB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-baseballsoftballuk-coach-summit-returns-to-milton-keynes-in-january/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-baseballsoftballuk-coach-summit-returns-to-milton-keynes-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2020 BaseballSoftballUK Coach Summit Returns to Milton Keynes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK today announced that the 2020 Coach Summit will be held on Saturday, 25 January 2020. After last year's highly successful Coach Summit, the 2020 summit will be returning to Milton Keynes, again hosted at the Kents Hill Park Training &amp; Conference Centre.	The theme of this year's summit will be collaboration and maximising opportunities - to help take baseball and softball to the next level at both participation and talent levels. Following the successful staging of the MLB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-baseballsoftballuk-coach-summit-returns-to-milton-keynes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2020-baseballsoftballuk-coach-summit-returns-to-milton-keynes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springboks and Nationals show momentum in sport is overrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rugby World Cup final and World Series went against the form book and most academics regard &lsquo;the M word&rsquo; as a trick of the mind&ldquo;Never underestimate the value of momentum.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s what Sir Clive Woodward advised after England&rsquo;s rugby players lacerated Australia a fortnight ago. And how wise those words seemed when New Zealand were also scattered and flayed, and it seemed England&rsquo;s name was all but engraved on the Webb Ellis Cup. And then, without warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/springboks-and-nationals-show-momentum-in-sport-is-overrated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/springboks-and-nationals-show-momentum-in-sport-is-overrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springboks and latest science again show momentum in sport is overrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rugby World Cup final and World Series went against the form book and most academics regard &lsquo;the M word&rsquo; as a trick of the mind&ldquo;Never underestimate the value of momentum.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s what Sir Clive Woodward advised after England&rsquo;s rugby players lacerated Australia a fortnight ago. And how wise those words seemed when New Zealand were also scattered and flayed, and it seemed England&rsquo;s name was all but engraved on the Webb Ellis Cup. And then, without warn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/springboks-and-latest-science-again-show-momentum-in-sport-is-overrated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/springboks-and-latest-science-again-show-momentum-in-sport-is-overrated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I just can't do it': Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle declines White House invite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closer feels &lsquo;very strongly&rsquo; on Trump&rsquo;s issues on race<br />
Nationals clinched first World Series title on WednesdayWashington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle will not go to the White House when the World Series champions meet Donald Trump on Monday. Related: Was it wrong for baseball fans to chant 'lock him up' at Trump? | Arwa Mahdawi and Lloyd Green People say it&rsquo;s about respecting the office of the president. He&rsquo;s done things that maybe don&rsquo;t respect the offic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-just-cant-do-it-nationals-pitcher-sean-doolittle-declines-white-house-invite/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/i-just-cant-do-it-nationals-pitcher-sean-doolittle-declines-white-house-invite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even a fairytale World Series finish could conceal baseball's warts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday&rsquo;s thrilling climax may have made up for the dreary start, but this year&rsquo;s World Series offered no refuge from the broader problems facing baseball at the dawn of a new decadeIn the ninth inning of the Washington Nationals&rsquo; Game 7 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night, Fox color commentator John Smoltz quipped that the 2019 World Series was &ldquo;the series of the unexpected&rdquo;. For the first time in any major North American sport, the visiting team won a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/not-even-a-fairytale-world-series-finish-could-conceal-baseballs-warts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/not-even-a-fairytale-world-series-finish-could-conceal-baseballs-warts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington celebrates as Nationals win World Series – video report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals have claimed the first World Series win for the Nationals franchise and first win for the city since 1924. Players and fans erupted into cheering at the victory against the Houston Astros, as the 2019 Major League&nbsp;Baseball&nbsp;season comes to conclusion.There was&nbsp;an eruption of joy&nbsp;at Nationals Park, where an estimated 16,000 people had braved the wet weather to watch on a giant screen. All over the city, people in bars punched the air and chanted songs s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-celebrates-as-nationals-win-world-series-video-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-celebrates-as-nationals-win-world-series-video-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington DC enjoys brief moment of Nationals unity with World Series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sensational victory in Game 7 gives capital team first victory since 1924, drawing support from across capital&rsquo;s divides Its name has become a byword for do-nothing politicians, bitter partisan fights and a swamp of special interests.But for one rainy night at least, Washington was united in euphoria as a team from the US capital won baseball&rsquo;s World Series for the first time since 1924. Related: Nationals erupt late in Game 7 thriller to stun Astros for first World Series crownConti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-dc-enjoys-brief-moment-of-nationals-unity-with-world-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-dc-enjoys-brief-moment-of-nationals-unity-with-world-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Nationals beat Houston Astros in Game 7 to win World Series – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 7: Washington Nationals stun the Houston Astros 6-2Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVPAstros fans torn over Trump&rsquo;s World Series booing 4.19am GMT That&rsquo;s all folksThe 2019 Major League Baseball season comes to a stunning conclusion as Washington win their first title with four victories on the road against a supposedly superior Houston Astros team. 4.19am GMT Read all about it... Related: Nationals erupt late in Game 7 thriller to stun Astros for first World Series crown4.1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-beat-houston-astros-in-game-7-to-win-world-series-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-beat-houston-astros-in-game-7-to-win-world-series-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals erupt late in Game 7 thriller to stun Astros for first World Series crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals rally for thrilling 6-2 win in winner-take-all Game 7Howie Kendrick&rsquo;s go-ahead home run in seventh turns tideCity of Washington celebrates first World Series title since 1924Nats starter Stephen Strasburg named Most Valuable PlayerWorld Series Game 7: Washington 6-2 Houston &ndash; as it happenedIt was a pitching duel worthy of deciding the destiny of the World Series: Zack Greinke v Max Scherzer in a battle of two aging aces. Yet in the end, the key struggle might have been inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-erupt-late-in-game-7-thriller-to-stun-astros-for-first-world-series-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-erupt-late-in-game-7-thriller-to-stun-astros-for-first-world-series-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-MLB star Josh Hamilton charged with assault of 14-year-old daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former AL MVP arrested on felony charge of injury to a childHamilton, 38, turned himself Wednesday in Fort Worth, TexasFormer All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he&rsquo;d struck her. Hamilton, 38, turned himself Wednesday to the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas, and was released on $35,000 bond.Related: 'Sick and delusional': Astros fans torn over Trump's World Series booingContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-star-josh-hamilton-charged-with-assault-of-14-year-old-daughter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/ex-mlb-star-josh-hamilton-charged-with-assault-of-14-year-old-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 7: Washington Nationals v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winner of tonight&rsquo;s game will be crowned World Series championAstros fans torn over Trump&rsquo;s World Series booingEmail David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavid 11.27pm GMT Zack GreinkeOne of the reasons that Houston acquired Zack Greinke was for a potential Game 7 of the World Series. And well, here we are: Greinke is getting set to start in a bid to bring a second title to Houston in three seasons.11.20pm GMT Mad Max So we&rsquo;ve all heard the cliche about players who are so g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-7-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-7-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was it wrong for baseball fans to chant 'lock him up' at Trump? | Arwa Mahdawi and Lloyd Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arwa Mahdawi says &lsquo;yes&rsquo; and Lloyd Green says &lsquo;no&rsquo; &ndash; here&rsquo;s a look at whether the chants crossed a line<br />
When I saw the video of people chanting &ldquo;lock him up&rdquo; at the World Series I thought &ldquo;ha ha&rdquo;. And then I moved on with my life. Sadly others did not. Despite the fact America is supposed to be a democracy where free speech is sacrosanct the incident sparked pearl-clutching amongst pundits and politicians who seem to think chanting repre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/was-it-wrong-for-baseball-fans-to-chant-lock-him-up-at-trump-arwa-mahdawi-and-lloyd-green/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/was-it-wrong-for-baseball-fans-to-chant-lock-him-up-at-trump-arwa-mahdawi-and-lloyd-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sick and delusional': Astros fans torn over Trump's World Series booing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nationals kept their title hopes alive when the World Series returned to Houston on Tuesday night, but fans on both sides remained split over Donald Trump&rsquo;s appearance at Game 5One man&rsquo;s choice of apparel stood out amid all the orange gear in the stands on Tuesday as the Houston Astros hosted the Washington Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series.Standing near the Crawford Boxes behind left field, Chuck Jones pointedly sported a cap with the slogan: &ldquo;Trump 2020: Keep Americ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sick-and-delusional-astros-fans-torn-over-trumps-world-series-booing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/sick-and-delusional-astros-fans-torn-over-trumps-world-series-booing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Washington Nationals 7-2 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Nationals defeat the Houston Astros to force Game 7The road team has won all first six World Series gamesGame report: Stephen Strasburg tames Astros as Nationals force Game 7 4.55am GMT Here&rsquo;s the complete report for Game 6 of the World Series Related: World Series: Stephen Strasburg tames Astros as Nationals force Game 73.58am GMT @HunterFelt Stros in seven ? Anyone??Well, there&rsquo;s no other way they can win it now. Hats off to the Nationals, who looked dead in the water ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-washington-nationals-7-2-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-washington-nationals-7-2-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series: Stephen Strasburg tames Astros as Nationals force Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals win to force winner-take-all Game 7 on WednesdayStephen Strasburg throws five-hitter to go to 5-0 in postseasonWild seventh includes interference call and Martinez ejectionWorld Series Game 6: Nationals 7-2 Astros &ndash; as it happenedStephen Strasburg took a gem into the ninth inning and Juan Soto ran all the way to first base with his bat following a go-ahead home run, the same way Houston slugger Alex Bregman did earlier.Yep, these Washington Nationals have matched the Astros pitch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-stephen-strasburg-tames-astros-as-nationals-force-game-7/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-stephen-strasburg-tames-astros-as-nationals-force-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 6: Washington Nationals v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros need one more win to take second title in three yearsEmail Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFelt 11.48pm GMT Email from Neil Zimmerman:After listening to the latest Ringer MLB podcast I am well and truly rooting for the Nationals after hearing the full story in relation to the Brandon Taubman issue and the Astros &ldquo;attempt&rdquo; at a response.Thanks for the coverage. 11.42pm GMT Nothing surprising here.1. George Springer, CF 11.40pm GMT I have pleased the Astros fans, at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-6-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of competition inaugural Autumn Open University Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot on the heels of the first regional game days of the new University Softball League, the new Autumn Open University Softball and Baseball Tournaments rolled into Farnham Park over the last two weekends in October.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Autumn Open University events are the first tournaments of the academic year and replace the Autumn NUSC tournaments under the new University Competition Structure introduced this year. The open tournaments are a key part of the university baseball and so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/plenty-of-competition-inaugural-autumn-open-university-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/plenty-of-competition-inaugural-autumn-open-university-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of competition, even more fun during inaugural Autumn Open University Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot on the heels of the first regional game days of the new University Softball League, the new Autumn Open University Softball and Baseball Tournaments rolled into Farnham Park over the last two weekends in October.	BaseballSoftballUK&rsquo;s Autumn Open University events are the first tournaments of the academic year and replace the Autumn NUSC tournaments under the new University Competition Structure introduced this year. The open tournaments are a key part of the university baseball and so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/plenty-of-competition-even-more-fun-during-inaugural-autumn-open-university-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/plenty-of-competition-even-more-fun-during-inaugural-autumn-open-university-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lock him up': Trump greeted with boos at World Series &ndash; video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump was booed loudly and a chant of 'lock him up' rose up against him when he was shown on the video screens in the Nationals Park stadium where he attended&nbsp;game five of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros.&nbsp;Trump left the game with one inning to go Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lock-him-up-trump-greeted-with-boos-at-world-series-ndash-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/lock-him-up-trump-greeted-with-boos-at-world-series-ndash-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros one win from World Series title after victory over Nationals in DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it happened: Houston Astros 7-1 Washington NationalsHouston lead best-of-seven series 3-2 after Game 5Donald Trump booed and greeted with &lsquo;lock him up&rsquo; chantsThe Houston Astros handed the ball to Gerrit Cole, and he gave them a firm grip on the World Series. Cole looked exactly like the man who dominated baseball most of this season, bouncing back from a Game 1 clunker to pitch the Astros to a 7-1 win on Sunday night and a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Related: Donald Trum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-one-win-from-world-series-title-after-victory-over-nationals-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-one-win-from-world-series-title-after-victory-over-nationals-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros 7-1 Washington Nationals – as it happened!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros a win away from title after sweep of Washington at Nationals ParkHouston&rsquo;s Gerrit Cole throws seven spectacular inningsGame 6 is on Tuesday in HoustonTrump booed and greeted with chants of &lsquo;lock him up&rsquo; 3.38am GMT Read all about it... Related: Astros one win from World Series title after victory over Nationals in DC3.33am GMT Three days, three runs scored, three losses. The Nats came home thinking title, now they head back to Houston thinking survival. Get to a Game 7, g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-7-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-7-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump booed and greeted with 'lock him up' chants at World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[President attended Sunday&rsquo;s baseball game in Washington DCCrowd booed when Trump appeared on video screenDonald Trump once claimed he was courted by several major league baseball clubs in his youth but turned them down because they couldn&rsquo;t offer him enough money. On Sunday, baseball got its revenge.The President attended Game 5 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros at Nationals Park, a short journey from the White House. When Trump was shown on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/donald-trump-booed-and-greeted-with-lock-him-up-chants-at-world-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 03:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/donald-trump-booed-and-greeted-with-lock-him-up-chants-at-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 5: Houston Astros v Washington Nationals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals lose Max Scherzer to injury hours before gameSeries level at 2-2 after Bregman&rsquo;s grand slam in Game 4Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavid 12.15am GMT Astros 0-0 Nationals, top 1stAltuve bounces to short - Turner has it, he flips to Kendrick for one out, then the Nats second baseman fires to first, in time to get Altuve. The crowd roars - double play!12.14am GMT Astros 0-0 Nationals, top 1stSpringer rips pitch no7 into the left field stands.12.12am GMT Astros 0-0 N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-5-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros 8-1 Washington Nationals – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump confirms he will attend Sunday&rsquo;s Game 5 in DCSeries now level at 2-2 after Astros&rsquo; victoryGame report: Bregman&rsquo;s grand slam blows away Nats 4.10am GMT Here&rsquo;s the complete report for Game 4 of the World Seires: Related: Astros level World Series after Bregman's grand-slam blows away Nationals4.08am GMT Email from Allan Barrett: Great coverage. I&rsquo;m monitoring from Batam, Indonesia. Astros feasting on baby sharks in DC. Go Astros. 4.01am GMT So much for home fiel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-8-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-8-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros level World Series after Bregman's grand-slam blows away Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it happened: Houston Astros 8-1 Washington NationalsBest-of-seven series now level at 2-2 after Astros victoryAlex Bregman broke loose on Saturday night, putting the Houston Astros ahead with an RBI single in the first inning before launching a grand slam in the seventh to lead an 8-1 romp over Washington in Game 4 of the World Series. Holding his bat high, Bregman took a half-dozen steps down the first-base line, watching his game-breaking slam sail over the fences. He added a late single fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-level-world-series-after-bregmans-grand-slam-blows-away-nationals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-level-world-series-after-bregmans-grand-slam-blows-away-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 4: Houston Astros v Washington Nationals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump confirms he will attend Sunday&rsquo;s Game 5 in DCNats lead best-of-seven series 2-1 over AstrosEmail Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFelt 1.30am BST Astros 2-0 Nationals, bottom 1stAdam Eaton pops out in foul ground as well.@HunterFelt Is the WS being shown in England? 1.28am BST Astros 2-0 Nationals, bottom 1stJose Urquidy is out now, pitching to Washington&rsquo;s Trea Turner, whom he gets to foul out to first. 1.25am BST Astros 2-0 Nationals, top 1stRobinson Chirinos swings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 02:31:13 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-4-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series: Trump to attend Game 5 in Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nats currently lead the best-of-seven series and could seal the championship in front of the presidentDonald Trump will attend Game 5 of the World Series, it was confirmed on Saturday, although the ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by a fierce critic.Trump will have a short journey to the game from the White House: the Washington Nationals are hosts to the Houston Astros. Related: Trump critic to throw out first pitch at World Series game Trump to attend You know I was recruited, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-trump-to-attend-game-5-in-washington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-trump-to-attend-game-5-in-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3: Houston Astros 4-1 Washington Nationals – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Astros strikes back in Game 3 over sloppy Nationals<br />
Astros have chance to even series in Saturday&rsquo;s Game 4Trump critic to throw first pitch at game Trump to attend 5.52am BST Here&rsquo;s the report from tonight&rsquo;s Game 3. Related: World Series: Houston Astros strike back in Game 3 over sloppy Nationals5.22am BST No, you&rsquo;re not imagining things, that took a lot longer than it feels like it should have.This was the first time a game lasted 4+ hours, didn't go to extra inn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-4-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-4-1-washington-nationals-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series: Houston Astros strike back in Game 3 over sloppy Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astros win 4-1 over Washington to hit back in World SeriesNationals lead two games to one in best-of-seven seriesJos&eacute; Altuve doubled twice and scored both times, Zack Greinke repeatedly worked out of trouble, and the Houston Astros showed they were not going to go quietly, beating the Nationals 4-1 to cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven Fall Classic.Houston can even things in Game 4 on Saturday night at Nationals Park. Washington will start $140m lefty Patrick Corbin, while Hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-houston-astros-strike-back-in-game-3-over-sloppy-nationals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-houston-astros-strike-back-in-game-3-over-sloppy-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 3: Houston Astros v Washington Nationals – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howie Kendrick out of Nationals lineup for Friday&rsquo;s Game 3<br />
World Series returns to Washington for first time since 1933Trump critic to throw first pitch at game Trump to attendTweet Hunter at @HunterFelt or email him 1.50am BST Astros 1-0 Nationals, bottom 2ndRyan Zimmerman, longtime National, gets his first World Series at-bat at home. Greinke gets ahead 0-2 but he can&rsquo;t get a call on two pitches out of the zone. Zimmerman fouls the next one off. Still 2-2, Zimmerman laces one into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-3-houston-astros-v-washington-nationals-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump critic to throw out first pitch at World Series game Trump to attend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateur Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s to throw out first pitch before Game 5Trump expected to attend World Series game at Nationals ParkEight other sitting presidents have attended World Series gamesA day after US president Donald Trump said he plans to attend Game 5 of the World Series, the Washington Nationals announced the ceremonial first pitch at that game will be thrown by chef Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s, a vocal critic of Trump.Andr&eacute;s, a prominent local restaurant owner and humanit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-critic-to-throw-out-first-pitch-at-world-series-game-trump-to-attend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/trump-critic-to-throw-out-first-pitch-at-world-series-game-trump-to-attend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros fire Brandon Taubman after outburst at female reporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston fire assistant GM over incident with female writersAstros say Taubman&rsquo;s conduct didn&rsquo;t reflect team&rsquo;s values The Houston Astros have fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman following an investigation into a clubhouse outburst directed toward a group of female reporters after the team&rsquo;s ALCS victory on Saturday night.The team released a statement Thursday that said Taubman&rsquo;s conduct did not reflect the organization&rsquo;s values &ldquo;and we believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-fire-brandon-taubman-after-outburst-at-female-reporters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-fire-brandon-taubman-after-outburst-at-female-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals rock Astros with six-run sixth to take commanding World Series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington win 12-3 to stake two-games-to-none series leadNationals break open pitchers&rsquo; duel with six-run sixth inningSeries shifts to Washington with Game 3 on Friday nightWorld Series Game 2: Nationals 11-2 Astros &ndash; as it happened<br />
MLB looking into umpire&rsquo;s tweet calling for &lsquo;CIVAL WAR&rsquo;The underdog Washington Nationals have taken a two-games-to-none lead in the World Series before even playing a game at home.Adam Eaton pulled a deep two-run homer down the right fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-rock-astros-with-six-run-sixth-to-take-commanding-world-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-rock-astros-with-six-run-sixth-to-take-commanding-world-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals rock Astros with six-run seventh to take commanding World Series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington win 12-3 to stake two-games-to-none series leadNationals bust open pitchers&rsquo; duel in six-run seventh inningSeries shifts to Washington with Game 3 on Friday nightWorld Series Game 2: Nationals 12-3 Astros &ndash; as it happened<br />
MLB looking into umpire&rsquo;s tweet calling for &lsquo;CIVAL WAR&rsquo;Stephen Strasburg&rsquo;s time had come.Famously held out of the postseason seven years ago, Strasburg delivered on the biggest stage of all Wednesday night. Related: MLB looking int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-rock-astros-with-six-run-seventh-to-take-commanding-world-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-rock-astros-with-six-run-seventh-to-take-commanding-world-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Washington Nationals 12 Houston Astros 3 - as it happened!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nationals dominate Houston to take a 2-0 World Series leadStrasburg keeps the Astros at bay with six strong inningsGame 3 on Friday in Washington DCMLB looking into umpire&rsquo;s tweet calling for &lsquo;CIVAL WAR&rsquo; 5.14am BST Well the Nationals just walked into Houston and ripped two games away from a team that was meant to waltz to a second title in three seasons. Not so fast. Washington have won eight straight playoff games and 18 of their last 20 overall. The end result is that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-washington-nationals-12-houston-astros-3-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-washington-nationals-12-houston-astros-3-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB looking into umpire's tweet calling for 'CIVAL WAR' if Trump is impeached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commissioner says MLB will investigate politicized tweetRob Drake, 50, has worked at major-league level since 1999World Series Game 2: Nationals v Astros &ndash; live!Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball will look into a politicized tweet by umpire Rob Drake that referenced a rifle and criticism of US president Donald Trump.Drake posted this message to Twitter on Tuesday: &ldquo;I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-looking-into-umpires-tweet-calling-for-cival-war-if-trump-is-impeached/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/mlb-looking-into-umpires-tweet-calling-for-cival-war-if-trump-is-impeached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 2: Washington Nationals v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email David with your thoughts or tweet @LengelDavid<br />
Nationals hold off Astros in Game 1 after sordid week 12.46am BST The truth about Montreal As many of you know, the Nats were born abroad, more specifically in Montreal, where they played from 1969 until the conclusion of the 2004 season. Baseball runs deep in the city and the story behind why they left for Washington is a complex one. Now, some 15 years later, Montreal is well on its way to hosting a MLB team again, either through expansion o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-2-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros lose World Series opener to Nats after sordid week off the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[As one of the finest pitchers in Major League Baseball lost for the first time since 22 May, the fallout lingered from a distasteful off-field episodeYou can play indoors and still be under a cloud.On the field, the Washington Nationals conjured a surprise victory in the first game of the World Series as the aura of invincibility around the Houston Astros&rsquo; Gerrit Cole was punctured by the power of Juan Soto, the 20-year-old slugger. But as one of the finest pitchers in Major League Basebal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-lose-world-series-opener-to-nats-after-sordid-week-off-the-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/astros-lose-world-series-opener-to-nats-after-sordid-week-off-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Washington Nationals 5-4 Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFeltNationals v Astros: position-by-position breakdown 5.08am BST Email from Kenneth A Miller:You stand corrected.From Wikipedia, 5.00am BST Juan SotoThe story of the game has to be Juan Soto, the 20 year old outfielder who went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double and was responsible for three of the five Washington runs.4.56am BST The Washington Nationals have handed Gerrit Cole his first loss since May of this year in Game 1 of the World Series! Wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-5-4-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-5-4-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Washington Nationals 5-4 Houston Astros – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dart: Astros lose after sordid week off the fieldNationals v Astros: position-by-position breakdown 5.23am BST Here&rsquo;s Tom Dart&rsquo;s thoughts on a tense game - and a tense week for the Astros: Related: Astros lose World Series opener to Nats after sordid week off the field5.08am BST Email from Kenneth A Miller:You stand corrected.From Wikipedia, 5.00am BST Juan SotoThe story of the game has to be Juan Soto, the 20 year old outfielder who went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double and was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-5-4-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-5-4-houston-astros-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series Game 1: Washington Nationals v Houston Astros – live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Email Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFeltNationals v Astros: position-by-position breakdown 6.10pm BST Hunter will be here shortly, in the meantime here&rsquo;s how the two teams are shaping up before tonight&rsquo;s game: Related: Who has the edge in the World Series? The Nationals-Astros positional breakdownsContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/world-series-game-1-washington-nationals-v-houston-astros-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alyson Spinas-Valainis joins BSUK and BSF as Fastpitch Development Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[BaseballSoftballUK and the British Softball Federation are pleased to announce that Alyson Spinas-Valainis has joined both organisations in the role of Fastpitch Development Manager.	The position was created by BSUK and the BSF to promote the growth and development of fastpitch softball in the UK	Personal history	Born in Iowa, Spinas-Valainis comes to the UK after a collegiate and professional career spanning several countries. In college, Spinas-Valainis played both basketball and softball at D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alyson-spinas-valainis-joins-bsuk-and-bsf-as-fastpitch-development-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/alyson-spinas-valainis-joins-bsuk-and-bsf-as-fastpitch-development-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has the edge in the World Series? The Nationals-Astros positional breakdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston are tipped to win their second championship in three seasons. But how do the two teams compare position-by-position?First baseNationals: Ryan Zimmerman. The longtime face of the franchise, Zimmerman was Washington&rsquo;s first draft pick in 2005 after the team moved to the nation&rsquo;s capital from Montreal. A converted third baseman, he&rsquo;s been hampered by injuries much of the past six years including shoulder problems that affect his throwing. But at age 35, he&rsquo;s become a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/who-has-the-edge-in-the-world-series-the-nationals-astros-positional-breakdowns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/who-has-the-edge-in-the-world-series-the-nationals-astros-positional-breakdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros ready to take on Washington elite in World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teams with a less than illustrious past take centre stage having beaten dynasties on the wayIt was all set up. When the smoke of the regular baseball season cleared at the start of October there was a path for two of the most historic, resonant and mighty teams to meet this week in the World Series: the New York Yankees v the Los Angeles Dodgers. TV gold, even for neutrals. Everyone hates the Yankees, except those who love them.And now the great day is about to dawn . Except that, um, the Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-ready-to-take-on-washington-elite-in-world-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-ready-to-take-on-washington-elite-in-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros walk off with pennant as Jos&eacute; Altuve's homer buries Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altuve&rsquo;s ninth-inning homer off Chapman clinches pennantShort starts for both teams in Game 6 a playoff first since 1999Astros host Nationals in Game 1 of World Series on TuesdayJos&eacute; Altuve hit a game-ending homer off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 Saturday night to advance to the World Series for the second time in three years.In a bullpen game with a back-and-forth finish, DJ LeMahieu hit a tying, two-run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-walk-off-with-pennant-as-joseacute-altuves-homer-buries-yankees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-walk-off-with-pennant-as-joseacute-altuves-homer-buries-yankees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros surge past sloppy Yankees to move one win from pennant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springer and Correa hit three-run homers in Houston&rsquo;s 8-3 winAstros take three-games-to-one lead in best-of-seven ALCSJustin Verlander to start Game 5 for Houston on Friday nightGeorge Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.The Astros lead the AL Championship Series 3-1, putting the 2017 World Series w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-surge-past-sloppy-yankees-to-move-one-win-from-pennant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-surge-past-sloppy-yankees-to-move-one-win-from-pennant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals burst into World Series after sweeping Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington complete 4-0 sweep of NLCS over St LouisNats will play either Yankees or Astros in Fall ClassicWashington DC will have a team in the World Series for the first time in 86 years after the wildcard Nationals used a seven-run first inning and Patrick Corbin&rsquo;s 12-strikeout performance to hold on and beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Tuesday night for a sweep of the NL Championship Series.It completes a stunning turnaround for the Nationals, who went from 19-31 in May &ndash; when t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-burst-into-world-series-after-sweeping-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-burst-into-world-series-after-sweeping-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals one win from World Series after pummeling Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington DC without a World Series team in 86 yearsNationals starters continue to dominate struggling St LouisStephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals&rsquo; struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city&rsquo;s first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St Louis 8-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.After Nationals starters Anibal San]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-one-win-from-world-series-after-pummeling-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/nationals-one-win-from-world-series-after-pummeling-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 University Softball League opening weekend results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University Softball League opened play over the weekend, with games taking place across the country! The next weekend of competition will take place over 23-24 November across the country, and will mark the start of the indoor portion of competition. The Autumn Open University Championship will take place this coming weekend (19-20 October).	Below are the results from the weekend as well as the division standings. Please note that the home team is listed second.	Midlands Division	12th Octobe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2019-university-softball-league-opening-weekend-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/2019-university-softball-league-opening-weekend-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros level ALCS with Yankees on Correa's walk-off in 11th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slumping shortstop hits game-winning homer in ALCSGame 3 is Tuesday afternoon at Yankee StadiumCarlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series at one game apiece.The slumping Correa, who earlier hit an RBI double and made a sensational play at shortstop, connected for an opposite-field shot to right off JA Happ.SERIES TIED. #ALCS pic.twitter.com/b1MDAvWI5D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-level-alcs-with-yankees-on-correas-walk-off-in-11th/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-level-alcs-with-yankees-on-correas-walk-off-in-11th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Nationals draw first blood in NLCS as Sánchez silences Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[S&aacute;nchez loses no-hitter in eighth but Nats hold on for Game 1 winNLDS hero Howie Kendrick involved in both Washington runsAn&iacute;bal S&aacute;nchez carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, NLDS hero Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday night in the NL Championship Series opener. Related: Houston Astros turn back Tampa Bay to book ALCS showdown with YankeesContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-draw-first-blood-in-nlcs-as-snchez-silences-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/washington-nationals-draw-first-blood-in-nlcs-as-snchez-silences-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros turn back Tampa Bay to book ALCS showdown with Yankees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerrit Cole pitches another masterpiece to lead Astros into ALCSHouston will host Yankees in Game 1 at home on Saturday nightAll season long, it seemed inevitable.Yankees v Astros for the American League pennant. Related: Washington Nationals send LA Dodgers to shock playoff exit on Kendrick's slamContinue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-turn-back-tampa-bay-to-book-alcs-showdown-with-yankees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/baseball/houston-astros-turn-back-tampa-bay-to-book-alcs-showdown-with-yankees/</guid></item></channel></rss>