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Washington Nationals' Obsession With Baby Shark Drives MLB Store Sales During World Series
Major League Baseball’s online sales from the postseason and the World Series featuring the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals have been strong — and the “Baby Shark” craze is adding to that, according to data from the league. In the last 10 days, the MLBShop.com has sold more than 4,500 various adult and children’s “Baby Shark” products, totaling more...
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Angels' Mike Trout to Have Season-Ending Foot Surgery
The Los Angeles Angels say the eight-time All-Star will have surgery on his right foot this week because of Morton’s neuroma, a thickening of tissue around a nerve leading to toes that causes pain.
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Former Cardinals Outfielder Chris Duncan Dies at 38
Chris Duncan, the former outfielder who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, died Friday. He was 38. Duncan, the son of former St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan and brother of former major leaguer Shelley Duncan, died of brain cancer in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. “The Cardinals are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris...
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Giants Release Second Baseman Scooter Gennett in Flurry of Roster Moves
The Giants released veteran second baseman Scooter Gennett on the same day they called up infield prospect Mauricio Dubon.
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Giants Come Up Short in Loss to Diamondbacks
Tyler Beede turned in a solid five-plus innings Monday night, but the San Francisco Giants were unable to come up with enough big hits in a 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park.
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A's Explode With 19 Runs in Rout of Royals
Oakland A’s hitters exploded for 22 hits Monday night in a 19-4 clobbering of the Kansas City Royals as the A’s got back in the win column after two straight losses at home to the San Francisco Giants.
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A's Fall to Rangers For Fourth Loss in Five Games
The Oakland A’s jumped out to an early lead Thursday night, but a two-inning, 10-run spurt by the Texas Rangers turned the tables quickly and sent the A’s to their fourth loss in five games 11-3.
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Warriors Star Steph Curry Finishes in Top 10 at Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry played a little golf with some family and friends over the weekend. He didn’t win, but he didn’t fare too badly.
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Phillies' Odubel Herrera Suspended 85 Games by Major League Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera accepted a suspension for the rest of the season under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. The commissioner’s office announced his decision Friday, two days after domestic assault charges against Herrera in Atlantic City, New Jersey, were dismissed. He had been charged with simple assault and knowingly causing bodily injury stemming from an incident on...
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Phillies' Odubel Herrera Suspended 85 Games by Major League Baseball
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera accepted a suspension for the rest of the season under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. The commissioner’s office announced his decision Friday, two days after domestic assault charges against Herrera in Atlantic City, New Jersey, were dismissed. He had been charged with simple assault and knowingly causing bodily injury stemming from an incident on...
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Phillies Outfielder Herrera Placed on Leave After Arrest
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball after he was arrested on Monday for domestic assault.
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MLB Places Phillies' Odubel Herrera on Leave After Domestic Assault Arrest at Atlantic City Casino
Odubel Herrera is on paid administrative leave after police in Atlantic City, New Jersey, charged the Phillies outfielder with assault following a domestic abuse allegation Monday.
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Giants Swept by Diamondbacks, Losing Streak Reaches 5
Bruce Bochy and the San Francisco Giants continued to search for answers Sunday as they were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks after a 6-2 loss at Oracle Park.
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Profar Slam, A's Romp 17-3 for 13th Straight Win Over Tigers
Jurickson Profar hit his first career grand slam and the Oakland Athletics routed Detroit 17-3 Thursday for their 13th straight victory over the Tigers.
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Giants Add Outfield Help, Acquire Kevin Pillar From Blue Jays
Farhan Zaidi talked all winter of adding a veteran right-handed bat to the outfield. He had to wait until the season was nearly a week old, but he got one of the players he sought along.
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Giants Struggle at the Plate, Fall to Padres in Series Finale
The San Francisco Giants continued to struggle at the plate Sunday, mustering just one run on two hits in a 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres in the season-opening series finale at Petco Park.
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10 Alleged Gang Members Charged in Spree of Celebrity Burglaries
Ten alleged gang members are facing felony charges in connection with a series of recent burglaries at the homes of Los Angeles-area celebrities and athletes, including singer Rihanna, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods.
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Red Sox Sluggers Happy to Snooze at Fenway Park
Think the Red Sox are asleep at the ballpark? You may be right. Catching some Zzzzs during downtime could help Boston be more alert during the first coast-to-coast World Series in 20 years. A sleep room was opened last year at Fenway Park, adjacent to the gym next to the home clubhouse. Two bunk beds contain four queen-sized mattresses.
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Caught on Camera: Two Men Ransack Bedroom at Yasiel Puig's Home
Thieves can be seen on security camera video ransacking a second-floor bedroom at the San Fernando Valley home of Yasiel Puig last week.
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MLB All-Star Week in DC: What to Know If You're Going
Prepare for a flood of baseball fans and players from across the country: Amid a week of fun and festivities, D.C. hosts the city’s first All-Star League Game during the Washington Nationals era.