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Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Read full article: Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick CastellanosTampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say āthatās like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.ā.
Mets closer Edwin DĆaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on hand
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin DĆaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on handNew York Mets closer Edwin DĆaz was suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball after his ejection from a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs for having a foreign substance on his hand.
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove
Read full article: Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in gloveHouston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has received a 10-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances.
Pitchers GĆ©nesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan RamĆrez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each
Read full article: Pitchers GĆ©nesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan RamĆrez of New York Mets suspended 3 games eachPitchers GĆ©nesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan RamĆrez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was banned for one game.
Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year
Read full article: Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next yearBryan Abreu gave up Nathaniel Loweās two-run homer in the Houston Astrosā 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series after his two-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Adolis GarcĆa delayed until the start of next season.
Padres reliever Robert SuƔrez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuff
Read full article: Padres reliever Robert SuƔrez suspended for 10 games, 6th pitcher penalized for sticky stuffSan Diego Padres reliever Robert SuƔrez has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball, the sixth pitcher penalized for using banned sticky stuff.
After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won't change
Read full article: After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won't changeFor 150 years, the Chautauqua Institution has prided itself as a place that invites open dialogue and freedom of expression.
Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway Series
Read full article: Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway SeriesNew York Mets pitcher Drew Smith was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, the fifth pitcher and second on his team penalized for using banned sticky stuff.
Yankees' Aaron Boone returns from 1-game suspension, hopes to avoid crossing line with umps
Read full article: Yankees' Aaron Boone returns from 1-game suspension, hopes to avoid crossing line with umpsYankees manager Aaron Boone returned from a one-game suspension Saturday following his third ejection in the last two weeks and said he will not stop fighting for his team but acknowledged he may need to be more mindful of not crossing a line with umpires.
Yankees' Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpires
Read full article: Yankees' Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpiresYankees manager Aaron Boone was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball āfor his recent conduct toward major league umpires.ā.
MLB warns teams that batters may not try to trick pitchers into clock violations
Read full article: MLB warns teams that batters may not try to trick pitchers into clock violationsTeams have been warned by Major League Baseball that batters may not attempt to deceive pitchers into quick-pitch violations.
Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejection
Read full article: Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejectionMets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.
Funeral held for custodian killed in Nashville attack
Read full article: Funeral held for custodian killed in Nashville attackMike Hill, a 61-year-old custodian who was among the six people killed in last weekās attack at a Nashville elementary school, is being remembered for his loving nature, his culinary skills and his faith.
After player input, MLB allows some pitch clock delays
Read full article: After player input, MLB allows some pitch clock delaysMLB has clarified its new rules to allow umpires to delay the start of the pitch clock after swings in which a hitter loses footing or when a pitcher covers first base, third or home.
MLB criticizes teams over facilities for female employees
Read full article: MLB criticizes teams over facilities for female employeesMajor League Baseball has told its clubs that some are failing to provide acceptable work accommodations for female employees, calling them āembarrassingly belowā standard.
Santiago 10-game suspension upheld for foreign substance
Read full article: Santiago 10-game suspension upheld for foreign substanceSeattle Mariners pitcher HĆ©ctor Santiagoās 10-game suspension was upheld by MLB special adviser John McHale Jr. Santiago will start serving the suspension Friday, when the Mariners open their post-All-Star break schedule at the Los Angeles Angels.
LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in rowJake Arrieta pitches against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday, one night after Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the majors' seventh no-hitter this year to match the most in a season since 1900.
New Marlins GM Ng eager to finally see her team in action
Read full article: New Marlins GM Ng eager to finally see her team in action(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)MIAMI ā Three months into the job, Kim Ng will finally get to see her team. Miami Marlins pitchers and catchers hold their first workout Thursday at the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida. And Ng, hired in November as the first female general manager in Major League Baseball, will be watching. She made offseason moves to improve the team as she was still learning about it. Young pitching is the Marlins' strength, both at the major league level and in the minors.
Kim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball's 1st female GM
Read full article: Kim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball's 1st female GMMIAMI ā The Miami Marlins' new general manager sat at home plate in the team's ballpark Monday, reflecting on all the times she struck out. She is believed to be the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues, and she's also being saluted as a pioneering Asian American, even overseas. She spent four years with the New York Yankees when their star shortstop was Derek Jeter, now the Marlins' CEO. By reaching out to her regarding the Miami job, she said, Jeter showed fearlessness. āThatās a big responsibility, but I take it on.āAs baseball's first female general manager, she embraces the chance to be judged on wins and losses.
Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM
Read full article: Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GMMIAMI ā Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she's still on the rise while shattering ceilings. Ng became the majors' highest-ranking woman in baseball operations when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins. āAfter decades of determination, it is the honor of my career to lead the Miami Marlins,ā Ng said in a statement. āWe look forward to Kim bringing a wealth of knowledge and championship-level experience to the Miami Marlins,ā Jeter said in a statement. āAll of us at Major League Baseball are thrilled for Kim and the opportunity she has earned with the Marlins,ā baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.
Marlins, Jeter part with exec Michael Hill after 19 seasons
Read full article: Marlins, Jeter part with exec Michael Hill after 19 seasonsFILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter, left, and Michael Hill, President of Baseball Operations, watch batting practice before the start of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, in Miami. Marlins executive Michael Hill's 19-season tenure with the franchise has ended. Hill was president of baseball operations for the past six years and provided continuity after a 2017 change in ownership, but he will not be back next year, CEO Derek Jeter said Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)MIAMI ā Miami Marlins executive Michael Hill's 19-season tenure with the franchise has ended. Hill was general manager for six seasons before becoming president of baseball operations, and he retained that title even as Jeter overhauled the organizational structure.
Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline
Read full article: Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadlineCleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte, Archie Bradley and Todd Frazier were on the move. Baseball's pandemic-delayed trade deadline was quite a day. The contending Padres got Clevinger in a multiplayer trade with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation Monday in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus.
Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new players
Read full article: Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new playersMIAMI Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating. The Marlins' revamped pitching staff includes right-hander Mike Morin and left-hander Brian Moran, and right-hander Josh A. Smith and left-hander Josh D. Smith, all recently acquired veterans. Replacements included seven newly acquired players, and 11 players from the team's alternate training site. The virus infected 21 members of the Marlins' traveling party and forced the suspension of their season July 26 after just three games. We expect to win games, Hill said.
Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0
Read full article: Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli, center, reacts he engages with teammates in a social distant celebration after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 during a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE After enduring one final delay in their effort to return from an eight-day, coronavirus-induced hiatus, the Miami Marlins found enough power and pitching within their vastly overhauled roster to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Tuesday night. After the final out, the Marlins lined up and did air high-fives in which they didnt make contact with their hands. In this anything goes, wacky baseball season, Miami will be the home team for the final two games of this four-game series. Orioles: Alex Cobb (1-0, 2.89 ERA) gets his third start of the season, followed by Asher Wojciechowski (0-1, 7.20).
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
Read full article: Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest testFinal-stage testing of the vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., began with volunteers at various U.S. sites given either a real shot or a dummy without being told which. In Washington, the White House disclosed that national security adviser Robert OBrien has the coronavirus the highest-ranking U.S. official to test positive so far. In Binghamton, New York, nurse Melissa Harting received one of the first injections of the Moderna vaccine candidate. But the U.S. requires its own tests of any vaccine that might be used in the country. Every month through the fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading candidate, each with 30,000 volunteers, to test not only whether the shots work but whether they are safe.