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Mon Sep 21 202016:33MLB, union commit $10M to increase Black participation
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players’ association say they have committed $10 million to fund programs of the new Players Alliance to improve representation of Black Americans in baseball. Management and the union said in a statement Monday that The Players Alliance will fund joint grants and scholarships through 2024, school and youth programs, player-led mentors, youth and young adult leagues and equipment, clinics and tournaments, Black cultural education, Black business partnerships and employment in baseball. “As the stark racial minority in all aspects of our game, The Players Alliance has given a voice and platform to our Black players, unified in our stance against systemic racism,” said former outfielder Curtis Granderson, The Players Alliance president. “We stand together for what is right and to change our game for the better. The power of our player membership, including our non-Black teammates, coupled with the support of MLB and the Players Association, gives us the unique ability to create increased opportunities for the Black communities we care so much about.” More than 100 current and former players are involved in The Players Alliance, which launched in June. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sat Aug 29 202001:47MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue
PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice. As a Black man in a sport that's filled with mostly white and Hispanic players, he doesn't feel it's a burden to lead in the discussions. He's just glad that on Jackie Robinson Day, they're conversations that everyone is willing to have, even if the answers aren't always clear.“People want to know what’s next, want to know the answers,” McCutchen said. “It’s OK to not have the answers, it’s OK to not know what’s next. "What’s not OK is not caring what’s next.”Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. More than 70 years later, the racial reckoning continued.Eleven games were postponed this week as some teams joined other leagues like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting... [More]
Fri Aug 28 202022:57MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue
PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice. As a Black man in a sport that's filled with mostly white and Hispanic players, he doesn't feel it's a burden to lead in the discussions. He's just glad that on Jackie Robinson Day, they're conversations that everyone is willing to have, even if the answers aren't always clear.“People want to know what’s next, want to know the answers,” McCutchen said. “It’s OK to not have the answers, it’s OK to not know what’s next. "What’s not OK is not caring what’s next.”Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. More than 70 years later, the racial reckoning continued.Eleven games were postponed this week as some teams joined other leagues like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting... [More]
Fri Aug 28 202022:07MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue
PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice. As a Black man in a sport that's filled with mostly white and Hispanic players, he doesn't feel it's a burden to lead in the discussions. He's just glad that on Jackie Robinson Day, they're conversations that everyone is willing to have, even if the answers aren't always clear.“People want to know what’s next, want to know the answers,” McCutchen said. “It’s OK to not have the answers, it’s OK to not know what’s next. "What’s not OK is not caring what’s next.”Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. More than 70 years later, the racial reckoning continued.Eleven games were postponed this week as some teams joined other leagues like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting... [More]
Fri Aug 28 202019:07MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue
PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 while the racial reckoning continued. Ten baseball games were postponed over two days as some teams joined other leagues like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting social injustice.For Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, it's a well-timed honor.“I did find it almost crazy and kind of great, after everything that went down yesterday in baseball and in sports and with our organization as well, that we come right back here today and wear No. 42 and we go out there and celebrate Jackie Robinson and everything that he’s done for our game, and really, for the nation," Baldelli said.Jackie Robinson Day is usually on April 15, but the celebration was moved to Aug. 28 this season to accommodate the COVID-19-altered schedule, which started in late July. The date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the March on... [More]
Fri Aug 28 202016:07MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue
PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 while the racial reckoning continued. Ten baseball games were postponed over two days as some teams joined other sports like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting social injustice.For Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, it's a well-timed honor.“I did find it almost crazy and kind of great, after everything that went down yesterday in baseball and in sports and with our organization as well, that we come right back here today and wear No. 42 and we go out there and celebrate Jackie Robinson and everything that he’s done for our game, and really, for the nation," Baldelli said.Jackie Robinson Day is usually on April 15, but the celebration was moved to Aug. 28 this season to accommodate the COVID-19-altered schedule, which started in late July. The date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the March on Washington... [More]
Sat Aug 22 202011:04This Date in Baseball
Aug. 231906 — On their way to the American League pennant, the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 4-1 for their 19th straight victory.1931 — Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics was beaten 1-0 by Dick Coffman of the St. Louis Browns, snapping a personal 16-game winning streak. A misjudged fly ball by outfielder Jim Moore led to the winning run.1936 — In his first major-league start, 17-year-old Bob Feller struck out 15 Browns as the Cleveland Indians beat St. Louis 4-1. Feller gave up six hits and allowed four walks.1952 — During a game against the Cardinals at the Polo Grounds, the Giants’ Bob Elliott complained and kicked dirt arguing over a called strike. Umpire Augie Donatelli ejected him from the game. Bobby Hoffman finished the at-bat by being called out on strikes and was also ejected by Donatelli for arguing the call.1982 — Seattle pitcher Gaylord Perry was ejected in the seventh inning for allegedly throwing a spitball against the Red Sox. It was the first ejection... [More]
Wed Feb 26 202007:35'The wall won' _ Kemp tries to revive career with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Fans of The Clash, The Bobby Fuller Four and the Cincinnati Reds can agree Matt Kemp had the quote of the year after he broke a rib chasing a flyball last April.“I fought the wall, and the wall won,” Kemp said.He broke a rib and missed the final five months of the season. Now, at 35, the three-time All-Star outfielder is mounting a comeback with the Miami Marlins. Kemp waves off the idea Miami is where great outfielder careers come to die. Three-time All-Star Curtis Granderson batted .183 with the Marlins in his final season last year. Seven-time major league hits leader Ichiro Suzuki hit .256 in his final three full seasons with Miami in 2015-17.“That’s not my story,” Kemp said. “I’m for real. I can still do some damage out there. This is a redemption year. I had 40 at-bats last year, but I was an All-Star in 2018. Seriously, I can still play.”Kemp believes he's poised for a comeback that extends beyond 2020, and he wants to play at least four or five more years. But first,... [More]
Tue Feb 25 202013:35'The wall won' _ Kemp tries to revive career with Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Fans of The Clash, The Bobby Fuller Four and the Cincinnati Reds can agree Matt Kemp had the quote of the year after he broke a rib chasing a flyball last April.“I fought the wall, and the wall won,” Kemp said.He broke a rib and missed the final five months of the season. Now, at 35, the three-time All-Star outfielder is mounting a comeback with the Miami Marlins. Kemp waves off the idea Miami is where great outfielder careers come to die. Three-time All-Star Curtis Granderson batted .183 with the Marlins in his final season last year. Seven-time major league hits leader Ichiro Suzuki hit .256 in his final three full seasons with Miami in 2015-17.“That’s not my story,” Kemp said. “I’m for real. I can still do some damage out there. This is a redemption year. I had 40 at-bats last year, but I was an All-Star in 2018. Seriously, I can still play.”Kemp believes he's poised for a comeback that extends beyond 2020, and he wants to play at least four or five more years. But first,... [More]
Fri Feb 7 202012:27NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Atlanta Braves Manager: Brian Snitker (fifth season). 2019: 97-65, first place, lost to Cardinals in Division Series.Training Town: North Port, Florida.Park: CoolToday Park. First Workout: Feb. 13/18. He's Here: LF Marcell Ozuna, C Travis d'Arnaud, LHP Cole Hamels, LHP Will Smith, RHP Flix Hernndez.He's Outta Here: 3B Josh Donaldson, LHP Dallas Keuchel, RHP Julio Teheran, C Brian McCann, OF Matt Joyce, RHP Anthony Swarzak, RHP Josh Tomlin, LHP Jerry Blevins, OF Billy Hamilton, C Francisco Cervelli. Going campin': The Braves are coming off their second straight NL East title, led by one of baseball's brightest young stars. In his first full season in the big leagues, 22-year-old OF Ronald Acua Jr. hit 41 homers, led the league with 127 runs and tallied 37 stolen bases to become the second-youngest... [More]
Fri Jan 31 202010:573-time All-Star Curtis Granderson retires after 16 seasons
MIAMI (AP) — Three-time All-Star outfielder Curtis Granderson announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons in the major leagues.Granderson played for seven teams. He was an All-Star for the Detroit Tigers in 2009, and for the New York Yankees in 2011 and 2012.In 2011, he led the majors with 136 runs and led the American League with 119 RBIs while hitting 41 homers. In 2007 with Detroit, he became only the third player to collect at least 30 doubles, 20 triples, 20 homers and 20 steals in a season.Last year Granderson batted .183 in 138 games for the Miami Marlins. He also played for Toronto, Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, totaling 344 career homers and 937 RBIs while batting .249.Granderson, who has a children's foundation and has long been active in community work, said he'll continue to bring baseball to in-need youngsters.“As I reflect on my career, I realize that not much has changed since those early days in little league,” Granderson said in a statement. “My parents and family are still my greatest fans, and they impart the same message today that they did back then: Give back, never forget to enjoy the ride, and don’t think; have fun.”___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Sep 29 201918:13Miami-Philadelphia Runs
Marlins second. Starlin Castro homers to center field. Harold Ramirez singles to left field. Isan Diaz homers to right field. Harold Ramirez scores. Austin Dean lines out to shortstop to Sean Rodriguez. Bryan Holaday flies out to right field to Bryce Harper. Sandy Alcantara called out on strikes.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 3, Phillies 0.Marlins third. Jon Berti singles to center field. Martin Prado homers to left field. Curtis Granderson flies out to left field to Brad Miller. Starlin Castro flies out to center field to Adam Haseley.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 4, Phillies 0.Phillies third. Nick Williams pinch-hitting for Edgar Garcia. Nick Williams lines out to center field to Harold Ramirez. Cesar Hernandez grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Martin Prado. Brad Miller homers to center field. Bryce Harper singles to center field. Rhys Hoskins strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 4, Phillies 1.Phillies seventh. Cesar Hernandez singles to shallow infield. Brad Miller homers to center field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Bryce Harper strikes out swinging. Rhys Hoskins singles to right center field. Adam Haseley singles to right center field. Rhys Hoskins to second. Maikel Franco pops out to shallow center field to Jon Berti. Andrew Knapp strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 4, Phillies 3.
Sat Sep 28 201921:33Miami-Philadelphia Runs
Phillies first. Cesar Hernandez homers to left field. Phil Gosselin flies out to left center field to Austin Dean. Bryce Harper pops out to shallow center field to Starlin Castro. Rhys Hoskins pops out to shallow infield to Neil Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 1, Marlins 0.Phillies second. Sean Rodriguez walks. Maikel Franco homers to center field. Sean Rodriguez scores. Adam Haseley singles to shortstop. Deivy Grullon flies out to deep right field to Harold Ramirez. Zach Eflin reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Adam Haseley out at second. Cesar Hernandez walks. Zach Eflin to second. Phil Gosselin flies out to left field to Austin Dean.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 3, Marlins 0.Phillies third. Bryce Harper flies out to deep right center field to Harold Ramirez. Rhys Hoskins walks. Sean Rodriguez walks. Rhys Hoskins to second. Maikel Franco pops out to Jorge Alfaro. Adam Haseley singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Sean Rodriguez scores.... [More]
Thu Sep 26 201922:12Miami-N.Y. Mets Runs
Mets seventh. Robinson Cano grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Rojas to Austin Dean. Todd Frazier singles to center field. Luis Guillorme singles to center field. Todd Frazier to third. Rene Rivera walks. Luis Guillorme to second. Zack Wheeler singles to right center field. Rene Rivera to second. Luis Guillorme to third. Todd Frazier scores. Brandon Nimmo out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Jon Berti. Luis Guillorme scores. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Mets 2, Marlins 0.Marlins eighth. Harold Ramirez doubles to deep left center field. Lewis Brinson grounds out to shortstop, Luis Guillorme to Pete Alonso. Harold Ramirez to third. Tyler Heineman homers to right field. Harold Ramirez scores. Curtis Granderson pinch-hitting for Jeff Brigham. Curtis Granderson homers to center field. Jon Berti flies out to center field to Brandon Nimmo. Miguel Rojas pops out to shallow center field to Luis Guillorme.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 3, Mets 2.Marlins ninth. Isan Diaz strikes out swinging. Starlin Castro grounds out to shallow infield to Pete Alonso. Austin Dean homers to left field. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Luis Guillorme to Pete Alonso.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 4, Mets 2.
Mon Sep 23 201922:51Miami-N.Y. Mets Runs
Marlins second. Jorge Alfaro homers to left field. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Isan Diaz grounds out to second base, Pete Alonso to Steven Matz. Austin Dean strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Mets 0.Marlins third. Lewis Brinson grounds out to shallow infield to Pete Alonso. Caleb Smith grounds out to first base, Pete Alonso to Steven Matz. Jon Berti doubles to deep left center field. Miguel Rojas singles to right center field. Jon Berti scores. Starlin Castro grounds out to shallow infield, Steven Matz to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Mets 0.Marlins sixth. Jon Berti singles to left field. Miguel Rojas singles to left field. Jon Berti to second. Starlin Castro singles to right field. Miguel Rojas to second. Jon Berti to third. Jorge Alfaro homers to center field. Starlin Castro scores. Miguel Rojas scores. Jon Berti scores. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso.... [More]
Sun Sep 22 201916:41Washington-Miami Runs
Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to center field. Adam Eaton singles to center field. Trea Turner to third. Anthony Rendon singles to left field. Adam Eaton to second. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base. Anthony Rendon out at second. Adam Eaton to third. Howie Kendrick flies out to deep left field to Harold Ramirez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 0.Marlins first. Magneuris Sierra triples to left field. Jon Berti lines out to first base to Howie Kendrick. Starlin Castro out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Victor Robles. Magneuris Sierra scores. Jorge Alfaro grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Howie Kendrick.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 1.Nationals fourth. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick singles to left field. Juan Soto to second. Brian Dozier reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Howie Kendrick out at third. Juan Soto scores. Victor Robles grounds out to third base, Isan Diaz to Starlin Castro to... [More]
Wed Sep 18 201901:48Miami-Arizona Runs
Marlins third. Austin Dean singles to left field. Caleb Smith out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Christian Walker to Wilmer Flores. Austin Dean to second. Jon Berti strikes out swinging. Miguel Rojas doubles to left center field. Austin Dean scores. Starlin Castro flies out to deep right field to Adam Jones.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks third. Ildemaro Vargas flies out to right field to Lewis Brinson. Ketel Marte singles to shallow left field. Eduardo Escobar strikes out on a foul tip. Christian Walker doubles to shallow left field, tagged out at third, Austin Dean to Miguel Rojas to Starlin Castro to Isan Diaz. Ketel Marte scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 1, Diamondbacks 1.Marlins fifth. Caleb Smith strikes out swinging. Jon Berti singles to shortstop. Miguel Rojas grounds out to first base to Christian Walker. Jon Berti to third. Throwing error by Christian Walker. Starlin Castro is intentionally walked. Bryan Holaday... [More]
Sun Sep 15 201900:17Miami-San Francisco Runs
Marlins seventh. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Starlin Castro singles to right center field. Jorge Alfaro homers to center field. Starlin Castro scores. Harold Ramirez grounds out to third base, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt. Martin Prado grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 2, Giants 0.Giants seventh. Buster Posey lines out to right field to Harold Ramirez. Brandon Crawford singles to deep right field. Mauricio Dubon doubles to deep left field. Brandon Crawford to third. Donovan Solano pinch-hitting for Madison Bumgarner. Donovan Solano triples to deep right center field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Brandon Crawford scores. Mike Gerber pinch-hitting for Mike Yastrzemski. Mike Gerber grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Martin Prado. Brandon Belt flies out to left field to Austin Dean.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Giants 2.Marlins eighth. Isan Diaz called out... [More]
Sat Sep 14 201902:36Anthony Rizzo hits grand slam, Cubs pound Pirates 17-8
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam, Willson Contreras had two long solo homers and the Chicago Cubs kept pace in the NL wild-card race with a 17-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.Rookie Nico Hoerner hit a two-run shot for his first major league homer and had four RBIs for the Cubs. Chicago moved a game ahead of Milwaukee for the second NL wild card.Contreras, Hoerner and Nicholas Castellanos homered in the first with the wind blowing out as Chicago scored five times after Pittsburgh jumped on Jon Lester (13-10) for a 4-0 lead.Hoerner elevated a low pitch to the center field batter's eye in his first plate appearance at Wrigley Field. He drove in two more runs with a single in Chicago's seven-run fifth. The 22-year-old infielder made his debut with the Cubs on Monday at San Diego after the team announced All-Star shortstop Javier Báez would be out of the season with a hairline fracture in his left thumb.Alec Mills pitched the final three innings for his first save.... [More]
Sat Sep 14 201901:06Anthony Rizzo hits grand slam, Cubs pound Pirates 17-8
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a grand slam, Willson Contreras had two long solo homers and the Chicago Cubs kept pace in the NL wild-card race with a 17-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.Rookie Nico Hoerner hit a two-run shot for his first major league homer and had four RBIs for the Cubs. Chicago moved a game ahead of Milwaukee for the second NL wild card.Contreras, Hoerner and Nicholas Castellanos homered in the first with the wind blowing out as Chicago scored five times after Pittsburgh jumped on Jon Lester (13-10) for a 4-0 lead.Hoerner elevated a low pitch to the center field batter's eye in his first plate appearance at Wrigley Field. He drove in two more runs with a single in Chicago's seven-run fifth. The 22-year-old infielder made his debut with the Cubs on Monday at San Diego after the team announced All-Star shortstop Javier Báez would be out of the season with a hairline fracture in his left thumb.Alec Mills pitched the final three innings for his first save.... [More]
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