The World Baseball Classic came to a dramatic conclusion on Tuesday as two current MLB teammates faced each other for the tournament's final out.
The Americans trounced Cuba 14-2 to advance to the championship for the second consecutive time. They will play either Japan or Mexico.
Major League Baseball is again looking at in-game inspections by umpires for those banned grip aids.
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After defeating Colombia 3-1 in pool play, the Americans will now face the undefeated Venezuela team in a win-or-go-home quarterfinals matchup.
The game ended in mercy-rule fashion after just eight innings.
Mexico's Joey Meneses blasted two home runs to propel his team past the defending tournament champions during pool play.
The international tournament will feature 20 teams, up from 16 in previous years, and be played over a longer period of time to allow for more games.
The third baseman said he is "very fortunate" and recovering after being hit in the face by a fastball during Monday's spring training game.
MLB stars such as José Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert can now decide to play for Cuba in the WBC in March.
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The free agent slugger will return to New York for $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player in the MLB.
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While the stain on Houston's first championship might never completely fade, Alvarez's three-run homer helped fashion a fresh crown for the Astros.
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Pitchers Christian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly held the Phillies hitless for the first World Series no-hitter since 1956.
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The Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, winning their second consecutive pennant and fourth in six years.
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The wild-card Phillies were the last club into the 12-team playoff field this year after finishing third in the NL East.
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The organ is a common sound you hear at baseball games, but why and what is the significance of it?
Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night,
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With six games left to play this season, Aaron Judge has now tied the season home run record set by Yankees legend Roger Maris in 1961.
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The Braves were joined by President Biden, who saluted the team's improbable season, calling it one of "history's greatest turnarounds."
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Aaron Judge is three home runs away from passing the American League record of 61 and Albert Pujols is just two away from hitting the 700-homer mark.
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37-year-old Anthony Varvaro was an officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey after a career with the Mariners, Braves and Red Sox.
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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 65 home runs, which would surpass the record 61 set by fellow Yankee Roger Maris in 1961.
In six games — all victories — the team from Hawaii outscored opponents 60-5 to go on and win the state's fourth Little League World Series title.
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The Mantle baseball card dates from 1952 and is widely regarded as one of just a handful of the baseball legend in near-perfect condition.
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The Hall of Fame broadcaster was the announcer for Major League Baseball's Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years.
The sale price for the mint condition card is expected to exceed $10 million when the auction begins Aug. 27.
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Also inducted into the Hall of Fame were Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, Minnie Miñoso, Gil Hodges, Buck O'Neil and Bud Fowler.
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Nine-year-old Derek Rodriguez went viral last week when he was gifted an Aaron Judge home run ball by an opposing Toronto Blue Jays fan.
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The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs are the leading candidates to play in London next year.
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Friday marks 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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A catcher wears a wristband device with buttons, including nine pitch options. A verbal message is transmitted to the pitcher who has a hat receiver.
Cracker Jack maker Frito-Lay has released special-edition bags of Cracker Jill snacks to honor and support women in sports.
Following the league's 99-day lockout, Major League Baseball is back to welcome a full 162-game schedule for all 30 clubs.
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The union's executive board approved the agreement in a 26-12 vote, pending ratification by all players.
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