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The Cardinals grabbed six pitchers — all college juniors or seniors — with eight of their second-day draft picks.

Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier left a game Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox after he was hit on his right arm by a pitch

Home plate umpire Mike Everitt left a game between the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals after being struck in the chest by a pitch

Manfred doesn't expect protective nets to change in season

The Miami Marlins made eight selections on Day 2 of the 2019 MLB draft, starting of by selecting outfielder Peyton Burdick 82nd overall.

Ump Hallion leaves Giants-Mets game after hit by foul ball

Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won his second consecutive "Good Guy Award" from the Professional Football Writers of America

Two former players from the New York Mets' 1969 World Series-winning team would like Tom Brady to reconsider the "Tom Terrific" trademark request.

     

 

 

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During a teleconference Tuesday, Charles Barkley was asked what his advice would be for the Warriors' Kevin Durant during free agency.

     

 

 

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Nick Nurse employed an unusual defense used most in elementary and high schools and rarely in the NBA: a box-and-one defense designed to limit a star.

     

 

 

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