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Monday, Jul 1

20

Bobby Bonilla Day: How his deferred contracts compare to Shohei Ohtani's deal

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Bobby Bonilla, 61, earns $1.19 million from the Mets and $500,000 from the Orioles annually. His deferred contracts are chump change compared to Shohei Ohtani's deal.

Thursday, Jun 27

22

Shaikin: Scott Boras is 71. How much longer does baseball's most famous agent plan to work?

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Scott Boras has been a baseball agent for 41 years, never representing players in other sports, never entertaining the idea of running a team. What keeps him going?

13

The desperate hours: a pro baseball pitcher's fentanyl overdose

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When he didn't reply to texts, the family of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs went from worried to fearful.

Monday, Jun 24

15

Shaikin: Zach Neto proving to be the king of the Angels' infield, and the team's future

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In his second major league season, Zach Neto has established himself as a vital part of the Angels' future through his play at shortstop and at the plate.

Sunday, Jun 23

07

Shohei Ohtani stays hot, crushing another homer as Dodgers split series with Angels

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Shohei Ohtani smacks a 459-foot home run for his seventh homer in seven games, and the bottom of the lineup delivers in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Angels.

Saturday, Jun 22

17

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani retired a meme by joining a team where his heroics aren't the only story

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Shohei Ohtani's career was once marked by his heroics paired with losses. Now he plays for the Dodgers and they are playing for bigger goals.

07

Shohei Ohtani's 455-foot home run can't save Dodgers in 10-inning loss to Angels

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Despite a mammoth two-run home run from Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers lose to the Angels 3-2, snapping a 10-game winning streak against their rivals.

Friday, Jun 21

22

Reggie Jackson on playing in segregated Birmingham in 1967: 'I wouldn't wish it on anybody'

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Before an MLB game honoring the Negro Leagues, Reggie Jackson gave a history lesson on what it was like to be a Black player in Birmingham, Ala., in 1967.

Thursday, Jun 20

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With Willie Mays dead, is his godson, Barry Bonds, the greatest living baseball player?

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Choosing the greatest living baseball player now demands parameters. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Alex Rodriguez have the stats, but they are stained by PEDs.

Wednesday, Jun 19

04

Willie Mays, known for 'The Catch' and by many as baseball's best of the best, dies at 93

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Willie Mays, widely regarded as the finest player in Major League Baseball history, died Tuesday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants announced.

Tuesday, Jun 18

13

One Sasaki throws hard, another hits homers. Will Rōki or Rintaro be MLB's next Japanese star?

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Rintaro and Rōki Sasaki might be the next big names jumping from Japan to MLB. Rintaro will be a freshman at Stanford, and Rōki is waiting for the right opportunity.

02

Shaikin: Anaheim owes Angels owner Arte Moreno $5 million. Why hasn't the city paid?

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Anaheim owes Angels owner Arte Moreno $5 million, a debt that is two years old after a tainted stadium plan fell apart. Why hasn't the city paid?

Thursday, Jun 6

20

Tyler Skaggs' death revisited as MLB partners with White House to reduce opioid overdoses

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Major League Baseball's emergency medical procedures now require that the antidote for opioid poisoning naloxone be made available at all ballparks.

13

Shaikin: How the NFL Sunday Ticket trial could impact baseball's streaming future

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MLB should be paying close attention to a trial in which the NFL is the primary defendant against allegations that its Sunday Ticket package violates antitrust law.

Wednesday, May 29

00

Move over Ruth and Cobb: MLB adds Negro League stats and Josh Gibson surpasses legends

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MLB has integrated its official statistics with those from the Negro Leagues, meaning Josh Gibson eclipses Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb at the top of key categories.

Monday, May 27

04

Angels in position to challenge an MLB record — not a good one

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With the first third of the season complete, the Angels have put themselves in position to challenge a major league record for futility at home.

Sunday, May 26

15

Shaikin: Angels get a reminder about the perils of relying too much on core prospects

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Cleveland Guardians assistant pitching coach Joe Torres was once part of an Angels core of top prospects, but he was never able to play in Anaheim.

Friday, May 24

20

Robots calling balls and strikes in MLB? Rob Manfred says ABS system unlikely in 2025

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Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB players prefer a challenge system to replacing umpires with the automated ball-strike robot currently used in triple A.

16

Shaikin: Why the A's 30-year commitment to Nevada has a 'Get Out of Vegas Free' card

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The agreement intended to bind the Athletics to Las Vegas provides the team with an unusual escape clause: If ever a tax is aimed at the A's, the team can leave town without penalty.

Thursday, May 23

18

Black former players to play in Negro Leagues All-Star Game tribute on Memorial Day weekend

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The East-West Classic will highlight the launch of a Negro Leagues exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum with an All-Star game featuring Black players and coaches.

Thursday, May 16

19

Shaikin: How the Padres continue to consistently draw fans to Petco Park

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Since the pandemic began, the Padres have ranked among the top five in attendance every season and project a new franchise attendance record this year.

Wednesday, May 15

03

MLB rips Bally Sports: Kevin Pillar is must-see TV!

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MLB takes aim at the parent company of Bally Sports, saying it is depriving fans of seeing great moments from players like Kevin Pillar.

Monday, May 13

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Bat speed, blasts, swing length: Where do Ohtani, Betts, Freeman rank in MLB's new measurables?

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The MLB's bat-tracking data shows that Shohei Ohtani's swing generates the most bat speed for the Dodgers, while Mookie Betts' swing squares up the most and Freddie Freeman's swing is the shortest.

23

Can Nevada voters overturn public funding for A's ballpark? Not this year, maybe not ever

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A Nevada Supreme Court ruling issued Monday said the Athletics can proceed with plans for their proposed Las Vegas ballpark without worrying that voters might repeal $380 million in public funding.

Saturday, May 4

Once almost traded to the Angels, Andy Pages is the Dodgers' newest rookie star

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Andy Pages was almost part of a 2020 trade with the Angels that Arte Moreno called off. A look at how he's settled in now with the Dodgers.

Thursday, May 2

14

Angels struggled with Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. How much worse can they get?

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Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are back on the injured list, and with Shohei Ohtani a Dodger, the Angels are giving young players a chance to establish themselves.

Wednesday, May 1

04

Shaikin: In wake of Mike Trout's latest injury, where do Angels go from here?

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Any chance the Angels had of postseason contention this season depended on a healthy Mike Trout and a healthy Anthony Rendon,

Monday, Apr 29

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MLB ghost kitchens to whip up ballpark food for delivery and pickup, courtesy of IHOP

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Major League Baseball is behind a venture to offer ballpark food from hundreds of locations, mirroring a NASCAR initiative that also utilizes IHOP kitchens.

14

Shaikin: Risk and reward: This ex-Dodger used to throw 91 mph. Now he throws 97

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Former Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart is excelling for the Twins, but his velocity pursuit offers insight into why pitchers might be sustaining more injuries.

Friday, Apr 26

13

Oldest living MLB player turns 100, vividly recalls facing Dodgers in 1953 World Series

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Signed by the Dodgers, Art Schallock won three World Series titles with the Yankees. The oldest living MLB player, now 100, counted Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra as friends.