Can the Arizona Diamondbacks come from the clouds?

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The Athletic Apr 11

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter negotiating guilty plea in connection to purported theft: Report

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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.

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Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, No. 1 prospect in MLB: Source: Jackson Holliday hit .323/.442/.499 across four levels of the minor leagues as a 19-year-old ...

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Apr 17

Fritz Peterson, Yankees pitcher who traded wives with teammate, dies at 81: Fritz Peterson, the New York Yankees pitcher who famously swapped wives and families ...

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Whitey Herzog, innovative manager, Cardinals champion and creator of 'Whiteyball,' dies at 92

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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92

Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.

Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.

Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.

Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.

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25 years after last game, Wayne Gretzky remains face of the NHL — for better or worse

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Apr 17

A woman who accused Trevor Bauer of sex assault is now charged with defrauding ex-MLB player

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Apr 15

Angel Hernandez Is the Reason MLB Needs a Ball-Strike Challenge System: A ball-strike challenge system is the only way to rein umpires in.

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Mets welcome Rachel Robinson, 101, at Citi Field on Jackie Robinson Day: ‘An honor to wear No. 42 today’

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Michael Busch’s stellar Cubs first impression, Ángel Hernández strikes again and more MLB notes

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Apr 15

Why does Major League Baseball have so few Black players?: As another Jackie Robinson Day nears, many ponder the question and seek solutions.

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Apr 13

I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion

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Quick Glance: Bringing Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is Wrong | Opinion

Sports radio personality David Weiglein, known as 'Carmichael Dave', opposes the temporary relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.

Weiglein argues that bringing the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is wrong due to owner John Fisher being considered one of the worst in sports and advocates for the A's to remain in Oakland.

He cautions that Sacramento would receive a bad reputation as game attendance might dwindle after the initial novelty wears off, leaving loyal fans feeling duped.

Weiglein draws a parallel to the heroic story of saving the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle, emphasizing his refusal to engage with an owner like Fisher.

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Apr 13

MLB Fans Call for Angel Hernandez’s Job After Another Truly Horrific Game : MLB fans have had it with Angel Hernandez after the veteran umpire missed multiple ...

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The NBA Just Banned a Player for Life. It Had No Choice.: He did things worse than anything Pete Rose ever got up to.

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Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations

Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.

The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.

Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.

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The Athletic Apr 15

A new group is buying up minor league baseball teams at a feverish pace. What’s the end game?

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Apr 16

Cubs rookie Michael Busch homers in 5th consecutive game to equal club record: Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch has homered for the fifth straight game to match ...

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Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington: Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at ...

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2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1

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Apr 16

‘It really motivated me’: Trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum inspires Chicago White Sox and ACE players

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The Athletic Apr 12

What was it like facing young Dwight Gooden? ‘You just marveled at how good he was’

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The Athletic Apr 15

MLB’s endangered ace crisis: Spencer Strider’s surgery is latest reminder of what baseball has lost

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Apr 15

As Mets retire his No. 16, Dwight Gooden tells fans he wanted to `make things right with you guys'

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Angel Hernandez, MLB Crushed by Fans After Another Embarrassing Performance by Ump

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Apr 15

Guardians rally for 3 runs in 10th inning to stun Yankees 8-7 in wild series finale with wild finish

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Apr 16

'Barriers Broken': Blue Jays' Kiner-Falefa deeply passionate about representation in baseball

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Apr 11

Jordan Montgomery reportedly fires agent Scott Boras after long free agency: After a free agency that nearly dragged out until Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks ...

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Apr 13

Yariel Rodriguez shows well in debut as Blue Jays even up series with Rockies: Yariel Rodriguez's impressive performance in his MLB debut gave the Blue Jays ...

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Apr 16

MLB roundup: Nico Hoerner, Cubs run past D-backs in 11

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Apr 14

Woman, 54, dies at Celtic Park prior to St Mirren game: A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.

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The Athletic Apr 01

Rhys Hoskins, first villain of the MLB season; Juan Soto’s defense helps sink Astros

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Quick Glance: Rhys Hoskins: First Villain of MLB Season; Juan Soto's Defense Helps Sink Astros

Rhys Hoskins continues to be a source of drama in the MLB, while Juan Soto's defense receives praise.

The Astros disappointingly start the season, contrary to predictions, as the Pirates surprisingly sweep the Marlins.

Exciting but error-prone games unfold between the Pirates and Marlins, showcasing a mix of brilliance and sloppiness.

Other meeting highlights include the MLBPA mutiny, sports betting partnerships, and player injuries.

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Apr 08

50 years after historic homer, Henry Aaron to get HOF statue: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will memorialize Henry Aaron with a statue in ...

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The Athletic Apr 16

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki to 10-day IL with right oblique strain: What it means for Chicago

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Clayton Kershaw doesn’t have answers for spate of MLB pitching injuries: ‘Nobody knows’

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MLB roundup: Phillies enjoy walk-off win vs. Pirates

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Apr 15

MLB Fans Share Emotional Reactions to Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling’s Retirement

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Quick Glance: John Sterling retiring as Yankees play-by-play announcer due to health concerns

The longtime Yankees radio voice, John Sterling, is stepping down due to health concerns.

At 85 years old, Sterling is bidding farewell due to health issues.

Since 1989, Sterling has been calling the Yankees games and partnered with Suzyn Waldman since 2005.

His famous home run call was 'It is high, it is far, it is gone!', followed by 'Yankees win - the Yankees win' after victories.

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Apr 16

Jack Leiter, son of Al, to make major-league debut for Rangers Thursday: Jack Leiter, the 23-year-old son of former major-league pitcher Al Leiter ...

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Apr 14

WATCH: Orioles' Jackson Holliday, No. 1 prospect in MLB, finally gets first hit in fourth major-league game

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Dodgers make peace with fans who caught Shohei Ohtani ball, will review process: The Dodgers invited the married couple back for an on-field experience after ...

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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Shohei Ohtani's First HR as a Dodger

Ambar Roman snagged Shohei Ohtani’s milestone home run ball but her interactions with the Dodgers security staff left her unsettled.

While content with what they received, her husband believes a fairer deal could have been reached.

Fans felt let down by the Dodgers, desiring more agency and ball authentication.

Although the catching moment was special, they are disappointed in the team's treatment and are trying to find positivity in the outcome.

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Apr 03

Brewers fans celebrate their 'Mr. Baseball,' Bob Uecker, who continues to broadcast games at 90

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Apr 14

Baseball: Shota Imanaga gets 2nd win as Cubs sink Mariners 4-1 - The Mainichi: SEATTLE (Kyodo) -- Shota Imanaga notched his second Major League Baseball win ...

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Apr 09

Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco named American League Player of the Week: Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco earned the American League Player of the Week ...

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Apr 15

Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston's Patriots’ Day game

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Apr 17

Guerrero has 2 RBIs as Blue Jays win 5-4 and deal Yankees first series loss this season

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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ West Coast trip, including Kyle Hendricks’ struggles and Christopher Morel’s stellar defense

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Cardinals cough up early lead, but come up with clutch hits late to beat Diamondbacks 9-6

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Woman Kicks Child at Diamondbacks Game in Viral Video: A woman has been criticized after a video posted online showed her kicking a young boy while at a baseball ...

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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg officially retires, reaches settlement with Nationals

Quick Glance: Stephen Strasburg concludes successful baseball career

The former World Series MVP and Washington Nationals icon, Stephen Strasburg, has officially announced his retirement from baseball, as indicated on the MLB's transaction page.

Before the news was published in the transaction column, there were no public announcements made by either the Nationals or Strasburg regarding the decision.

As per information provided to Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, Strasburg will defer an unspecified portion of his remaining salary as part of the agreement.

In 2009, Washington selected Strasburg as the first overall pick from San Diego State, and he made his Major League debut in less than a year. During his highly anticipated MLB debut at the sold-out Nationals Park, Strasburg struck out 14 batters in seven innings, creating one of the franchise's initial iconic moments since relocating to the capital from Montreal.

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The Athletic Apr 09

Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías charged with 5 misdemeanors from September arrest

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Apr 15

Red Sox LF Tyler O'Neill leaves game against Guardians after collision with teammate

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Apr 09

Red Sox honor 2004 championship team, Tim Wakefield's family ahead of home opener

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Apr 15

Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power the Cubs past the Mariners 3-2

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UCL: Real Madrid eliminate defending champions, Man City: Following a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium (4-4 on aggregate), the tie was decided by a penalty ...

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Apr 06

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines again for Dodgers in win over Cubs: Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up three hits and strikes out eight over five shutout ...

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Apr 16

Pache's single, Harper's catch in 10th inning lift Phillies past Rockies: Cristian Pache hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning after Bryce Harper ...

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Apr 15

Ken Holtzman, three-time World Series champion with Oakland A's in the 1970s, dies at 78

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Apr 17

Ha-Seong Kim homers and Dylan Cease shines in Padres' 6-3 victory over the Brewers

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The Athletic Apr 15

2024 MLB Draft notes on risers Kellon Lindsey, Trey Yesavage; plus NHSI notes and more

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Apr 14

As the Chicago Bears prepare to unveil their vision for a new downtown stadium, projects in other NFL cities could prove instructive

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The Athletic Apr 09

Padres rally from 8-0 deficit, stun Cubs to match largest comeback win in club history

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Apr 11

The US Justice Department said it charged a Japanese language interpreter with bank fraud after allegations he had illegally transferred more than $16 million ...

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The Athletic Apr 10

Why more people watch women’s basketball, plus the dumbest NBA play you’ll see: There are multiple factors as to why more eyeballs are on women's college ...

Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership

South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.

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The Athletic Apr 09

All the solar eclipse photos seen at MLB games, Masters: The first solar eclipse since Aug. 21, 2017 was upon us Monday.

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 10

Dodgers' Glasnow ties career high with 14 Ks as Los Angeles beats the Minnesota Twins 6-3

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Apr 09

AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%

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Quick Glance: 'Godzilla x Kong' maintains dominance at the box office in its second week

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' held onto the top spot at the box office in its second week, bringing in $31.7 million, marking a 60% drop.

The film has grossed $361.1 million globally so far and has the potential to surpass the $529 million global haul of 2014's 'Godzilla'.

In addition to 'Godzilla x Kong', two other films entered theaters: 'Monkey Man' had a strong start, while 'The First Omen' had a more disappointing outcome.

Movies like 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and 'Dune: Part Two' performed well, while 'The Boy and the Heron' in China set records for a non-Chinese animated film.

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Apr 16

How Shohei Ohtani has handled the gambling saga: 'He's unflappable': Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career couldn't have gotten off to a stranger start ...

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Apr 09

De La Cruz's inside-the-park HR helps Reds hold off Brewers 10-8: Elly De La Cruz hit his first two homers of the season, a massive 450-foot solo drive and a ...

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Apr 06

Giants' Alyssa Nakken coaches first regular-season game as a mom with baby daughter at the ballpark

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Quick Glance: Giants' Alyssa Nakken Balances Coaching and Motherhood in MLB

Alyssa Nakken, the first full-time female coach in MLB history, tends to her 11-week-old daughter Austyn before the Giants' home opener.

Navigating the challenges of being a parent and a coach, Nakken and her husband Robert embrace this new normal together.

The Nakkens aim to set an example for future female baseball coaches who aspire to balance their careers with parenthood.

With the team's support and Robert Nakken's unwavering dedication, Alyssa Nakken stands as an inspiring figure for women in baseball.

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Apr 06

Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024

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Apr 10

Who’s really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell.: MLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness ...

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Apr 14

Yankees’ Nestor Cortes Trolled Guardians’ Batter With Such a Weird Pump Fake Windup

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Apr 07

‘Absolutely ecstatic’ or ‘Ick’? Sacramento reacts to Oakland A’s move

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Houston Astros ship Forrest Whitley back to Triple-A Sugar Land: The demotion of the long-touted prospect after one MLB appearance clears a roster spot for ...

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Apr 02

Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

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Quick Glance: Astros-Pitcher Ronel Blanco throws No-Hitter against Blue Jays

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco threw the first no-hitter of the MLB season, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing only two walks.

Blanco delivered an impressive performance in just his eighth MLB start, allowing only two walks until two outs in the ninth inning before sealing the game.

The 30-year-old Blanco heavily relied on his changeup, which played a crucial role in his success, and he was supported by solid defense and strong team assistance from the Astros.

This no-hitter marks the 17th in Astros history and the 323rd overall in MLB history, highlighting Blanco's achievement alongside other Astros pitchers who have also delivered no-hitters in recent years.

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The Athletic Apr 07

MLB fires back after MLBPA calls pitch clock a ‘threat’ as pitching injuries mount

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Apr 05

Wife of Royals owner John Sherman says team won’t work with Jackson County again: Marny Sherman, the wife of Royals owner John Sherman, said in a Facebook post ...

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Thompson: Let John Fisher’s A’s leave Oakland, and let’s see who’s better off: The A's are officially leaving Oakland. Like a controlled burn, maybe it's the ...

Quick Glance: Departure of Professional Teams from Oakland: An Inevitable Change

The A's are set to depart from Oakland. A necessary fresh beginning.

The absence of three professional teams in the city was likely unavoidable.

Ownership viewed Oakland solely as a subsidizer, not a collaborator.

Infrastructure and perception in Oakland need transformation for improved circumstances.

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Apr 12

MLB roundup: A's stifle Rangers 1-0, take series

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The Athletic Mar 31

Mets’ Yohan Ramírez suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Hoskins, Carlos Mendoza 1 game

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Apr 08

Jerry Grote, catcher for 1969 New York Mets, dies at 81: Jerry Grote, the catcher who helped transform the New York Mets from a perennial loser into the 1969 ...

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Apr 14

The A’s wore out their welcome in Oakland. But in Sacramento, fans see incoming team in an entirely different way.

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