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Pirates star Groat, who played in NBA, dies at 92
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Thursday, 27 April 2023 11:34
PITTSBURGH -- Dick Groat, a two-sport star who went from All-American guard in basketball to a brief stint in the NBA to ultimately an All-Star shortstop and the 1960 National League MVP while playing baseball for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was 92.Groat's family said in a statement that he died Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh…
MLB puts lid on Braves' big hat homer celebration
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Thursday, 27 April 2023 11:34
The Atlanta Braves have been celebrating home runs with an oversized hat this season, but MLB is putting a stop to that.Major League Baseball has told the Braves they can no longer sport the oversized baseball cap to celebrate home runs after the league heard complaints from New Era, the manufacturer of the official on-field cap.The Braves began the celebration…
'Believe in the power of cheese': How a group of rookies helped give the Brewers the best vibes in baseball
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Thursday, 27 April 2023 06:17
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers had just finished one of the most successful road trips in their history, a 7-3 romp through the western regions of the big leagues, when the team returned home to bad news.Garrett Mitchell, a rookie who had had a blistering first three weeks as the team's starting center fielder, suffered labrum damage on an aggressive…
Twins' Maeda (right arm discomfort) to get MRI
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Wednesday, 26 April 2023 23:26
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kenta Maeda left the mound with Minnesota's athletic trainer for his second straight start, a concerning development in the early stages of his comeback from elbow surgery.The Twins sent Maeda for an MRI exam after he complained of muscle discomfort on the top of his right arm during their 12-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday.The…
Bumgarner axed by D-backs, becomes free agent
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Wednesday, 26 April 2023 23:26
PHOENIX -- Four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday after clearing waivers.The veteran left-hander was designated for assignment on April 20, giving the team seven days to trade the 2014 World Series MVP or place him on waivers. Bumgarner wasn't claimed and can sign with any team for a prorated share of the $720,000 major…
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