Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw.
Category: Baseball
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Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.
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Bochy returns to Giants in special advisor role
Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club’s beloved former manager taking on a special advisor role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout’s top step.
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Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years
Longtime Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years, 11 of which came with Chicago.
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MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets
Prominent U.S. sportsbooks are establishing a betting limit on baseball wagers centered on individual pitches in an attempt to decrease manipulation, MLB announced.
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Bond for Ortiz set at $500K for pitch rigging
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw.
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Mansolino joins Braves as new third-base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third-base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.
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⚾ All-October team: Stars who ruled the playoffs
From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here’s a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.
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Dodgers’ Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter,” said Friday that his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.
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Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for salary arbitration.