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Column: Some changes to help make baseball great again
Attendance is down in baseball, though the sample size is small because the season is still young. What caused the drop depends on who you listen to. Unusually cold weather…
Read MoreCards-Cubs called off, MLB’s 25th postponement in 3 weeks
CHICAGO (AP) — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday was called off because of wintry weather, the 25th postponement in the first three weeks…
Read MoreReds cruise past Brewers 10-4 to end eight-game skid
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A rare offensive burst, solid starting pitching and stellar defense provided the Cincinnati Reds needed relief from their early-season woes. Billy Hamilton drove in three runs and…
Read MoreWATCH: Bryce Harper breaks bat in two on long home run
NEW YORK (AP) — This was shear power by Bryce Harper. In a startling display, the Washington Nationals slugger shattered his bat into two pieces, yet still hit a long…
Read MoreTwins ready for Puerto Rico, after three straight "snow-sponements"
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rows of blue suitcases lined the hallway leading into the Minnesota Twins’ clubhouse on Sunday, signs of a trip the frigid players can’t wait to take. Three…
Read MoreBrewers can't stifle hot-start Mets in 42-degree temps
NEW YORK (AP) — Wilmer Flores flipped his helmet, crossed home plate and was mobbed by teammates after his tiebreaking home run with two outs in the ninth inning extended the best…
Read MoreOhtani eager for more as Angels balance work for 2-way star
Shohei Ohtani eagerly bounces into the cage when it’s his turn during batting practice — and then puts on an impressive show knocking balls high and deep into the outfield…
Read MoreWATCH: Who cares about the complete-game two-hitter, former La Crosse Logger Max Scherzer swipes first bag since high school
WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer’s fifth big leeague shutout was all well and good, of course. His 10 strikeouts and zero walks in a complete game Monday were terrific, too. The…
Read MoreLEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox ramp up, Ohtani could return
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: BEST OF 19 Giancarlo Stanton and J.D. Martinez get their first swings in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry when aces Luis…
Read MoreBrewers welcome new St. Louis closer by walking in winning run in 10th
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Greg Holland’s debut for the St. Louis Cardinals was a dud. Holland walked four batters in the 10th inning and forced home the go-ahead run Monday…
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