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In memoriam: Mark Fidrych

Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm.Mark Fidrych, whose career burned bright and short when he captured national headlines as "The Bird," died after an accident at his Northborough, Mass. farm. Fidrych worked in construction after his […]

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In memoriam: Harry Kalas

Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game againsst the Washington Nationals.Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away today at 1:20 p.m. ET. He collapsed in the Phillies’ broadcast booth before an afternoon game against the Washington Nationals […]

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Gimmick or brilliant? Rev signing of little person as designated pinch hitter is a little of both

The York Revolution’s signing of little person Dave Flood in the hopes he can turn into a legitimate pinch-hitter may not be a huge stretch in terms of baseball strategy, but it does have the potential to backfire on the independent team.We’re all for a good gimmick to bring attention to a baseball team, and […]

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Royals open “new” Kauffman Stadium with win

The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout.The two-year renovation of Kauffman Stadium is almost complete, and the Kansas City Royals celebrated the occasion with an Opening Day sellout. The improvements to the ballpark are virtually all oriented toward improving the fan experience. […]

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Dodgers go healthy with new concessions offerings

We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions.We now have two huge extremes in concessions at Dodger Stadium: healthy food in the grandstand and one of the largest all-you-can-stuff-into-your-mouth areas in the outfield pavilions. The new […]

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Indians drop Chief Wahoo from spring branding; will diminish mark more during season

The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in Goodyear, and team officials say it will be used less during the regular season.The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in […]

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Renovation of Wausau’s Athletic Park begins

The overhaul of the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes.The overhaul of Wausau’s Athletic Park, the WPA-era home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) is launched by local volunteers, who hope to raise more funds for further changes. So […]

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