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Belleville News-DemocratIs this Cardinals outfielder the team’s ‘most promising player’? It sure looks like it
“In my mind, I have a lot to work on and a lot to do on both sides of the plate still,” he said.
- Kansas City Star
Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino got tagged out and hit his first homer on the same play
The rookie slugger’s first hit in the majors was a home run against the Tigers.
- MarketWatch
On Bobby Bonilla Day, here are other retired baseball players who receive huge deferred payments annually
“Bobby Bonilla Day” was trending on Twitter on Friday as it does every year on July 1. Bonilla’s agent, Dennis Gilbert, orchestrated a contract payout for the third baseman that will pay him $1.2 million every year from 2011 until 2035. Bonilla was originally owed $5.9 million from the Mets in 2000, but the new deal pays him over $1 million annually, plus an additional 8% interest, according to ESPN.
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Longtime Braves announcer, ‘Voice of Truist Park’ dies suddenly at 53
He’d been announcing for the Braves since 2007.
- USA TODAY Sports
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Celebrating the legendary contract that keeps on giving
Every July 1 from 2011-2035, the New York Mets dole out $1.19 million to Bobby Bonilla, who hasn't played for them since 1999.
- LA Times
Commentary: He made a name tossing peanuts at Dodgers games. That's a no-no now
Roger Owens has been tossing peanut bags to fans at Dodger Stadium since the team moved to Los Angeles. This season, he's been told to stop throwing them.
- Associated Press
Astros' Tucker tries to steal home amid PitchCom malfunction
Houston’s Kyle Tucker was thrown out Thursday night when he tried to steal home while New York Yankees starter Luis Severino tinkered with his malfunctioning PitchCom device. Alex Bregman had just hit a two-run double to put Houston up 2-0 and Tucker was on third with two outs in the third inning. With Yuli Gurriel at-bat, a frustrated Severino took off his cap and held the PitchCom speaker to his ear, apparently unable to hear instructions from catcher Jose Trevino.
- Detroit Free Press
'No communication' between Detroit Tigers, Eduardo Rodriguez (restricted list)
Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez signed a five-year, $77 million contract in November. He has been on the restricted list since June 13.
- HuffPost
Dodgers' Peanut Pitcher Asked To Stop Doing The One Thing He's Known For
Roger Owens, a peanut vendor in Los Angeles, began the tossing bags of the snack to fans roughly 60 years ago.
- Yahoo Sports
Angels promote catching coach Bill Haselman to interim interim interim manager
The Angels' opening day manager, third base coach, bench coach and, now, catching coach will have all managed the team this year.
- LA Times
Perfect 10: Tony Gonsolin excels to stay unbeaten as Dodgers defeat Padres
Tony Gonsolin gave up one run over a career-best 7⅔ innings Friday night, moving to 10-0 and leading the Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over San Diego.
- Yahoo Sports
The Cardinals are never going to be bad again. How St. Louis concocts a magic brew to play winning baseball every year
New year, new unexpected contributors in St. Louis. It's become rinse and repeat with MLB's most obnoxiously consistent team.
- The Bergen Record
Mets' Chris Bassitt placed on IL; David Peterson pushed up for Friday start
The blows continue to land on the Mets starting rotation. Chris Bassitt had been placed on the injured list.
- NBC Sports Boston
Jarren Duran decides to get vaccinated, will be available for next series in Toronto
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran discusses his decision to get vaccinated, which makes him available for the team's next series in Toronto in September.
- NBC Sports BayArea
Anthony DeSclafani injury update: Giants' starter hits IL; surgery an option
Anthony DeSclafani already has missed considerable time this season and he's set to miss a whole lot more.
- LA Times
Angels get just two hits in loss to Astros, who receive another gem from Cristian Javier
Shohei Ohtani homered and was the Angels' only baserunner in seven innings against Cristian Javier, who struck out 14 in leading the Astros to an 8-1 win.
- Yahoo Sports
Freddie Freeman's ex-agent accuses Braves of 'false narrative' about his Atlanta exit: 'I will not stand by'
Casey Close is here to set the record straight.
- NBC Sports BayArea
R.J. Dabovich could be Giants' internal bullpen boost as trade deadline nears
The path to Camilo Doval continues to be a work in progress for the Giants. Prospect R.J. Dabovich just might be the answer.
- Associated Press
Yankees, Guardians rained out, split doubleheader Saturday
As the New York Yankees watched with amusement, two imposters dressed as sluggers Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo ran into the rain-soaked outfield before performing belly slides on the infield tarp. Once again, Cleveland was under water. Friday night's series opener New York and Cleveland was postponed by rain, the latest weather issue for the Guardians, who have already played five doubleheaders at home.
- NBC Sports Chicago
White Sox win 1-0 duel on Leury García hit, Lance Lynn gem
The White Sox and Giants were scoreless heading into the ninth inning, but the South Siders pulled ahead with some lucky baseball bounces.