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 – There is no such thing as earlier this condensed baseball season. There is no time to relax on things. In a normal schedule, the page turned like a pen. Now it weighs like a safe bank. James Paxton, who underwent lower back surgery in early February and would …
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Most years, Major League Baseball Opening Day is a time for fans to huddle in the stands and welcome the return of America’s pastime. But the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing to prevent its spread necessarily kept seats empty and fans watching from home. Instead, the teams …
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WASHINGTON – The Tres Barrera Nationals receiver was suspended Saturday for 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball after testing positive for an anabolic steroid. MLB said Barrera, a 25-year-old player who made his major league debut last September, tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), the chemical …
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Fame member Mariano Rivera on Thursday to help celebrate Baseball Opening Day with a group of Little League players at the White House. The day Dr. Anthony Fauci launched the ceremonial pitch for the defending champions of the Washington Nationals, Trump …
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