Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman is a proud Israeli, and he’s showcasing a glove with a strong message on MLB opening day. Leichman’s glove with the words “Bring Them Home Now!” stitched on the outside was spotted by WCPO one day before the Reds opened their season against the Washington Nationals. Leichman, a coach for Team Israel in the …
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave through June 1 amid an investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The decision was reached Thursday under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, The Associated Press reported. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco throws to first base during the Miami …
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MLB Opening Day is here. Many cities hosting the occasion take the opportunity to hold tailgates, parades and parties for fans before and sometimes even after the game. If the team you’re a fan of is traveling for opening day this year, many bars and restaurants in the team’s home city host watch parties of the big game for fans …
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Ah, the eve of Opening Day! Spring is in the air and regular season baseball has risen once again. This year, reminiscent of 2023, all 30 Major League Baseball teams will take the field on the same day. In anticipation of the long-awaited and jampacked day of baseball, here are some Opening Day fun facts to take with you, beer …
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After already committing to over $1 billion in contracts this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ spending spree is apparently still up and running. The Dodgers and catcher Will Smith are reportedly finalizing a 10-year deal worth $140 million. Smith’s contract will be the longest ever given to a catcher, surpassing the eight years that were given to Buster Posey, Joe …
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Baseball season is here, and fans are getting ready to “root, root, root for the home team” while they enjoy classic (and not so classic) stadium snacks. All MLB stadiums offer staple items like Cracker Jacks, hot dogs, burgers and cold beer, but every location puts its own twist on classic food and drink items. Take a look at some …
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New York Yankees outfielder Oscar Gonzalez suffered a scary injury during a spring training exhibition game in Mexico City on Monday night. Gonzalez was at bat in the second inning against Diablos Rojos when he fouled a ball off his face. He got jammed on an inside pitch and the ball ricocheted off the handle and directly into his face, …
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The gambling scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, where his ex-translator allegedly stole $4.5 million from him to cover his debts, has many in the baseball world speculating as to how involved Ohtani really was. Ohtani publicly addressed the situation for the first time on Monday, when he said he never placed sports bets, nor did he go …
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The last team Jordan Montgomery pitched against was the Arizona Diamondbacks when he helped the Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series. After a long, drawn out free agency, Montgomery is now pitching for the D-Backs. Just two days before MLB Opening Day, Montgomery is signing a one-year deal with Arizona worth $25 million, per the Arizona Republic. CLICK HERE …
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Miami Marlins star Jazz Chisholm eviscerated one of his former teammates and the team’s clubhouse during his first few years with the team. Chisholm said a “team captain,” whom many believe to be Miguel Rojas, was “not a good person…bringing down the young guys who are supposed to be good.” The comments went viral, and Rojas, now a member of …
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