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Just 58 single-team players among 273 in Hall of Fame after addition of Todd Helton and Joe Mauer
Read full article: Just 58 single-team players among 273 in Hall of Fame after addition of Todd Helton and Joe MauerTodd Helton and Joe Mauer will become just the sixth pair of players inducted together into the Hall of Fame after spending their big league careers with one organization.
Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
Read full article: Miguel Cabrera's career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and VenezuelaMiguel Cabrera's career will end with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against Cleveland at Comerica Park, where a sold-out crowd will include a few thousands fans paying for standing-room only tickets to cheer for him one more time.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
Read full article: Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple CrownMinnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.
Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
Read full article: Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day startAlbert Pujols will be in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he begins his final big league season Thursday in what should be an emotional return to Busch Stadium.
Billy Conigliaro, Bosox 1st pick, Tony's brother, dies at 73
Read full article: Billy Conigliaro, Bosox 1st pick, Tony's brother, dies at 73FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 file photo, Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Billy Conigliaro, brother of Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston. Billy Conigliaro, the first-ever Red Sox draft pick who started out in the Boston outfield with star-crossed brother Tony and later spent years taking care of him after a heart attack, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)BOSTON – Billy Conigliaro, the first-ever Red Sox draft pick who started out in the Boston outfield with star-crossed brother Tony and later spent years taking care of him after a heart attack, died Wednesday. Conigliaro played his first two big league seasons with his brother. Tony Conigliaro debuted for Boston in 1964 at 19 and won the AL home run title the next year.
Baseball's return includes several comeback stories
Read full article: Baseball's return includes several comeback storiesBard had not pitched in the major leagues since 2013, and after his control and confidence deserted him, his playing career appeared over before he attempted a comeback this year. He was back in the bullpen for Cleveland in September and took the mound Sunday as a starter, beating Kansas City. TRIVIA TIMEThis season's opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees on Thursday night was baseball's most-watched regular-season game in nine years. MILESTONESAlbert Pujols of the Angels became the fifth player to start a season opener in 20 straight years, joining Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Eddie Murray and Frank Robinson. TRIVIA ANSWERBrett Gardner had three hits and two steals for the Yankees in the 2011 game.
In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels
Read full article: In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam AngelsOakland Athletics players celebrate after Matt Olson, center left, hit a grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the tenth inning a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. According to STATS, Olson became the third player to hit a walkoff grand slam on opening day. The game went to the 10th tied at 3 after Jason Castros tying homer in the ninth against As closer Liam Hendriks. The Angels didn't deliver a win for Maddon in his Angels managerial debut. UP NEXTLHP Sean Manaea, who went 4-0 last season in September after returning from shoulder surgery before losing the wild card game, pitches Saturday opposite Angels RHP Dylan Bundy.