Items from Willie Mays’ personal collection netted over $6.5 million across a two-day auction that benefited the late Hall of Famer’s foundation.
Category: Baseball
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Pirates extend Kelly: Clear this is ‘right choice’
Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension.
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Giants, wanting ‘different voice,’ dismiss Melvin
The San Francisco Giants have fired three-time manager of the year Bob Melvin after the Giants finished 81-81 this season.
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Mets to retain Mendoza; no guarantees for staff
After failing to clinch a playoff spot amid very high expectations, Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the Mets for the 2026 season, the team said.
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Giants, wanting ‘different voice, dismiss Melvin
The San Francisco Giants have fired three-time manager of the year Bob Melvin after the Giants finished 81-81 this season.
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Twins fire Baldelli after roster purge, 70-92 mark
The Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli, ending his seven-year tenure that included three American League Central titles after a second straight disappointing season.
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Cardinals’, Brewers’ booth guys make Frick ballot
John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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Red Sox won’t have Giolito (elbow) vs. Yankees
Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will not be on the active roster for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees because of an elbow issue, Alex Cora said.
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MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock’s 3rd year
The average time of a nine-inning major league baseball game increased by 2 minutes this season to 2:38 in the third year of the pitch clock.
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MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
Major League Baseball’s overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather postponements.