The Cleveland Indians are one of Major League Baseball’s oldest franchises, with a history that dates back to the 1800s. They took on the name Indians in 1915, marking the sixth name-change the team underwent since their inception as the Grand Rapids Rustlers in 1894. Now it appears there will be a seventh name-change, as Cleveland announced on Friday night in the following statement....
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For the first time since 1945, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game has been cancelled. In yet another casualty of the COVID-19 virus, the July 14th original date for the Midsummer Classic will now be used instead for spring training 2.0 or summer camp. The city of Los Angeles was scheduled to host the game and all the ancillary events surrounding it including the Home Run Derby and the...
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After much anticipation, baseball is back! The New York Mets officially opened their summer camp to players on Friday. Jacob deGrom and Seth Lugo were back throwing at Citi Field, while hitters like Wilson Ramos took some cracks at the dish. Dellin Betances and Jeurys Familia tried to see who’s arm held up better through the break, as they were throwing gas while playing catch with on...
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This offseason, the New York Mets essentially replaced Zack Wheeler — departed in free agency to Philadelphia — in their starting rotation with veteran right-handers Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello. Both were inked to one-year deals, $10 million for Porcello, with Wacha’s $3 million contract laden with appearance-based incentives. In so many words, the fifth starter’s job...
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It is not often that one of the 30 MLB teams comes up for sale, as there aren’t many seats at the exclusive table of MLB ownership. Despite the uncertain future of Major League Baseball, amid the pandemic, it looks like there is still plenty of interest in the New York Mets for the Wilpons to receive a competitive offer for their franchise. Yesterday it was reported that July 9th was set...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Baseball activities resume today for the Mets! Latest Mets News Per Baseball America, the Mets signed a 21 year-old Venezuelan pitcher that hits 100 MPH with his fastball. Kurt Rappaport, a LA real estate developer, has thrown his hat into the ring to own the Mets, per the NY Post. Former Met closer AJ Ramos signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, per Ken Rosenthal...
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