WASHINGTON – Remember when the Tigers moved Miguel Cabrera to third base to make room for the nine-figure Prince Fielder pickup at first base? I will always remember how a veteran and executive of the rival team analyzed the possibility of sliding on Cabrera, at that time still an elite …
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Sometimes we have days like this. Sometimes, it’s just about math. We have nine major professional sports teams in our area, so there is always the possibility of world crashes, MLB and NFL, NHL and NBA. These things happen. The news goes by. Crazy things happen. Edwin Díaz is jogging …
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WASHINGTON – Aaron Boone had to tell a player he believes can thrive in the big leagues that there was no place on the Yankees list Saturday night. It was then that outfielder Clint Frazier was sent to the Yankees’ alternate site in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre with reliever Ben Heller …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has announced that he will not be launching the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Yankees next month after all, blaming his busy schedule, despite having spent …
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WASHINGTON – When Aroldis Chapman hit the COVID-19 disabled list, it was fair to wonder what it would mean to lose a dominant closer to a bullpen that many consider the best in baseball. On Sunday in a blanching National Park, the Yankees had their first taste of life without …
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