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USA TODAY SportsHappy 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.
- Kansas City Star
There may be more to the story of Royals’ Zack Greinke throwing fan’s ball into stands
This story about the Royals pitcher went viral.
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Max Scherzer buys postgame spread for Mets’ minor leaguers after rehab start
Max Scherzer made sure to take care of his temporary teammates down in the minors following his final rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
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Longtime Braves announcer, ‘Voice of Truist Park’ dies suddenly at 53
He’d been announcing for the Braves since 2007.
- Kansas City Star
MLB’s arcane ’4th out rule’ was enforced during the Nationals-Pirates game
The umpire crew chief, who is in his 23rd season, said: “This is the first time I’ve been on the field for something like this.”
- 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.
- LA Times
Hernández: Beneath the tears, Freddie Freeman plays the role of entitled athlete perfectly
Talk of Freddie Freeman's celebrated divorce from the Braves just won't die, despite the Dodgers first baseman's campaign to paint himself as the victim.
- 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.
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Bizarre broken bat freezes Javier Baez, gifts Evan Longoria odd hit
You never know what youre going to see at the ballpark on any given day.
- NBC Sports Boston
How Chris Sale fared in latest rehab start with Portland Sea Dogs
Chris Sale took another step toward returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation with his latest rehab start in Portland. Here's a look at how he fared for the Sea Dogs on Thursday night.
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Nationals fall victim to bizarre 'fourth out' rule as Pirates score despite lining into inning-ending double play
MLB's rulebook was some weird quirks.
- Kansas City Star
Upcoming Kansas City Royals game will be without announcers in the broadcast booth
Viewers will get a new way to watch a game.
- NBC Sports Boston
Nick Pivetta claims benches clearing in Red Sox vs. Blue Jays was 'unwarranted'
Nick Pivetta and Alex Verdugo both responded to the benches-clearing moment during Wednesday's win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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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.
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On Bobby Bonilla Day, here are some 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 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. Then-Mets owner Fred Wilpon was invested in a Bernie Madoff account at the time and reportedly believed he would be making significant returns in the future.
- 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.
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LSU baseball utility player Drew Bianco enters the transfer portal | Report
Drew Bianco, a utility player for LSU baseball, has reportedly entered the transfer portal.
- Kansas City Star
How Zack Greinke’s newest pitch is fueling a recent resurgence with Kansas City Royals
The 38-year-old pitcher recently added a cutter that Greinke describes as an offshoot of his slider. And he’s using the pitch with great success.
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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.
- Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Reds lose to the Cubs following a frustrating, discouraging second inning
As the Reds lost to the Cubs, Cincinnati saw an unfortunate series of events take place in the second inning.