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Manfred mum on how state laws may affect MLB

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 3:44pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wouldn't say whether he would rule out any events in Texas if a law is adopted changing election laws there. The 2021 All-Star Game was moved from Atlanta to Denver after the passing of a controversial Georgia voting law.

Manfred unhappy with Kasten comments on Bauer

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 3:44pm
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was unhappy with flippant comments made by Dodgers president Stan Kasten that followed the start of the sport's investigation of domestic violence allegations against Los Angeles pitcher Trevor Bauer.

Walking the 'purple carpet': All the best pregame looks from the All-Star Game

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 3:44pm
The biggest stars of the "Midsummer Classic" arrived to Coors Field in Denver in style.

Manfred eyes rule tweaks to restore MLB to roots

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 12:44pm
Seven-inning doubleheaders and starting extra innings with runners on second are likely to be dropped by MLB after this season, commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday.

What Vlad Jr., Ohtani and Tatis do that no one else in MLB can

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 9:43am
Why have one face of your sport when you can have three? We break down what makes this All-Star trio transcendent.

Ex-Pirates 1B to 'start over' in KBO after gaffe

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 9:43am
Ex-Pirates rookie first baseman Will Craig, who was demoted to the minors after his fielding mistake against the Cubs on May 27 went viral, is ready to "start over" with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Why Vlad Jr., Ohtani and Tatis are the new faces of baseball

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 6:41am
Why have one face of your sport when you can have three? We break down what makes this All-Star trio transcendent.

'Your baseball cards came to life': In 1971, 22 Hall of Famers played an ASG for the ages

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 6:41am
In 1971, in Detroit, a group including 17 MVPs and seven Cy Young winners put on a show no one will forget.

How Shohei Ohtani won the night without winning the derby

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 12:51am
Despite a dramatic, first-round defeat, a remarkable athlete brought the sports world together.

Alonso dances to another HR Derby title: 'Surreal'

TEst 4 July 13, 2021 - 12:51am
Mets slugger Pete Alonso danced his way to a second straight Home Run Derby crown Monday night, edging Orioles infielder and cancer survivor Trey Mancini in the final round. Afterward, Alonso declared, "I think I'm the best power hitter on the planet."

Big numbers from Pete Alonso's epic Home Run Derby performance

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 9:50pm
Thirty-five dingers in the first round. Pete Alonso hit 74 home runs to win back-to-back derbies.

MLB's elite sluggers swung for the fences at Coors Field

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 9:50pm
From Round 1 to Alonso taking home the crown, here is everything you need to know from the derby.

Alonso edges Mancini to defend HR Derby crown

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 9:50pm
Mets slugger Pete Alonso repeated as Home Run Derby champion in front of a sold-out Coors Field crowd Monday night, edging Orioles first baseman and cancer survivor Trey Mancini in the final round.

Ohtani ousted by Soto in first round of HR Derby

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 9:50pm
A Home Run Derby first-round showdown ended with Nationals star Juan Soto outlasting Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani in double overtime.

Everything you need for the All-Star Home Run Derby

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 6:50pm
Here's what our experts predict will happen in the thin air of Denver.

MLB vows $150M to grow 'Black representation'

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 6:50pm
Major League Baseball vowed to commit up to $150 million to Players Alliance, a nonprofit formed last year, composed of active and former players "aiming to build more equitable systems in baseball and increase Black representation throughout the sport."

D-backs make draft history with Steinmetz pick

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 3:50pm
Jacob Steinmetz is believed to be the first known practicing Orthodox Jewish player to be selected by a major league team, going in the third round -- 77th overall -- to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.

All-Star Sho-case: Ohtani is AL's starting pitcher

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 12:49pm
Shohei Ohtani will get to show off all he can do in Tuesday's All-Star Game as the Angels' two-way star will serve as the AL's starting pitcher, leadoff hitter and DH. Nationals ace Max Scherzer will be the NL's starting pitcher.

Pirates select two coveted college football recruits

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 12:49pm
Perhaps looking to rebuild the franchise with toughness and two-sport athletes, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected two coveted college football recruits in this week's MLB draft, Lonnie White Jr. and Chandler Bubba.

M's reinstate Kikuchi from IL in time for ASG

TEst 4 July 12, 2021 - 12:49pm
The Mariners reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list Monday, making him eligible to pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game.at Coors Field.

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