Seventy-eight All-Stars and 190 major leaguers dotted the rosters for the 20-team World Baseball Classic when they were fully unveiled on Thursday.
Category: Baseball
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Doc: Clase accused of rigged pitches in 48 games
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors, according to a court document.
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McGwire back with A’s, this time as special asst.
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
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Dodgers DFA reliever Banda, claim Rortvedt
The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
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Sources: Goldschmidt, Yanks finalizing 1-year deal
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the Yankees, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Friday.
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Angels finalize 1-year deal with vet lefty Suter
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract on Friday.
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Ex-MLB player Puig found guilty in gambling probe
A jury has found ex-major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday.
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Ashcraft, Uceta add to player arbitration wins
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
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Ex-Blue Jays C, broadcaster Martinez retiring
Former MLB catcher Buck Martinez, 77, is retiring as a Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating back to 1987.
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Sources: Padres, OF Andujar agree to 1-year deal
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Wednesday.