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California messed with Texas. The Golden Bears lived up to their hype when they became the first team to ever sweep a four-game baseball series against the Longhorns earlier this month. Cal outscored Texas 24-11 during the series including rallying from a 7-0…

By Johnny Carey, CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — New Red Sox first base coach Ruben Amaro Jr. owns one of the most uneven career paths in MLB history. Only a year ago, Amaro was the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, he’s accepted the first coaching job of his career, ready to perfect his “GET BACK” scream and pat players on their backsides after reaching first base. To say that general managers generally don’t…

Hall of Famer and Yankees guest instructor Goose Gossage has been a rather ubiquitous part of the news cycle of late, as this spring he has loudly inveighed against Jose Bautista’s bat-flips and Bryce Harper’s general demeanor. On Tuesday, Gossage had more to say, as he explained his prevailing crankiness to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post. Bring the noise: “They can say all they want to about ‘old…

It appears the MLB is actively seeking gay players. (Reuters) Major League Baseball does not have an openly gay baseball player. But Major League Baseball really, really, really wants to have an openly gay baseball player. At least, that’s the story as told by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale: Major League Baseball isn’t trying to push anyone, knowing the anxiety when someone’s personal life suddenly becomes public, but believes the timing is…

Photo via Getty The Treasury Department announced new amendments to the sanctions on Cuba Tuesday, opening the door to Major League teams directly signing Cuban baseball players as soon as the regulations go into effect, tomorrow. Among other travel, banking, and commerce amendments, the new regulations allow U.S. companies to directly hire Cuban nationals to work in the United States (emphasis mine): U.S. companies will be authorized to engage in…

On a night in which Nick Ames almost tripled his batting average, the UNLV freshman first baseman visualized a Hollywood ending. Coming to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Rebels trailing Ohio State by one run and a runner on base, Ames had his sights set on hitting a walk-off home run. “I’ll be honest. I tried to on my first couple of swings,” he…

It appears the MLB is actively seeking gay players. (Reuters) Major League Baseball does not have an openly gay baseball player. But Major League Baseball really, really, really wants to have an openly gay baseball player. At least, that’s the story as told by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale: Major League Baseball isn’t trying to push anyone, knowing the anxiety when someone’s personal life suddenly becomes public, but believes the timing is…

print GLENDALE, Ariz. — Adam LaRoche surprised the Chicago White Sox by telling them Tuesday that he intends to retire, leaving $13 million on the table. General manager Rick Hahn said LaRoche told his teammates in a clubhouse meeting Tuesday morning and was asked to reconsider his decision, which Hahn characterized as a “personal decision.” Hahn said he was not expecting the news but added that after “extensive conversations with…

On a night in which Nick Ames almost tripled his batting average, the UNLV freshman first baseman visualized a Hollywood ending. Coming to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Rebels trailing Ohio State by one run and a runner on base, Ames had his sights set on hitting a walk-off home run. “I’ll be honest. I tried to on my first couple of swings,” he…

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Adam LaRoche’s decision to walk away from baseball and $13 million this season was a stunner. On the other hand, knowing the 36-year-old’s convictions, family values and an apparent weariness from spending an increasing amount of time in the trainer’s room, it wasn’t a complete shock. During a lengthy team meeting at the club’s spring training facility Tuesday morning, LaRoche told the White Sox his intentions to…

Littlewood said nobody sees a 16-1 start coming, not even the most optimistic of coaches. “The thing I like about it is the guys don’t feel real tense about it,” he said. “We have had a lot of talks about how top 25 doesn’t matter. That wasn’t even one of our goals. We wanted to get off to a good start, and obviously we’ve gotten off…

Latest High School Baseball Results from across Broward and Palm Beach counties from Tues., March 15, 2016.   Broward Flanagan defeats Cypress Bay Dylan O’Connell tossed a complete game three-hitter, allowing an unearned run, walking two and striking out 10 to lead Flanagan in its 4-1 win over Cypress Bay in District 13-9A baseball Tuesday. O’Connell also went 1-for-2 at the plate, his lone hit a three-run homer in a…

All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all come from?/All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all belong? Paul McCartney sang these enigmatic words, or something like them, on The Beatles’ immortal “Eleanor Rigby” in 1966. It’s almost like he predicted the rise of Donald Trump. On Sunday, the orange fascist tweeted the photo you see above, of a baseball signed by the Cincinnati Reds slugger Pete Rose….

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Adam LaRoche’s decision to walk away from baseball and $13 million this season was a stunner. On the other hand, knowing the 36-year-old’s convictions, family values and an apparent weariness from spending an increasing amount of time in the trainer’s room, it wasn’t a complete shock. During a lengthy team meeting at the club’s spring training facility Tuesday morning, LaRoche told the White Sox his intentions to…

All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all come from?/All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all belong? Paul McCartney sang these enigmatic words, or something like them, on The Beatles’ immortal “Eleanor Rigby” in 1966. It’s almost like he predicted the rise of Donald Trump. On Sunday, the orange fascist tweeted the photo you see above, of a baseball signed by the Cincinnati Reds slugger Pete Rose….

Kevin O’Donnell reports Posted:Mar 15 2016 05:56PM EDT Updated:Mar 15 2016 06:15PM EDT MLB great’s son prepares for career in baseball \n Local News MLB great’s son prepares for career in baseball Lakewood High’s Bo Bichette was born with baseball in his blood and he hopes, one day, to carry his father’s Major League legacy. ST. PETERSBURG (FOX 13) – Lakewood High’s Bo Bichette was born with baseball in his…

All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all come from?/All the Pete Rose baseballs, where do they all belong? Paul McCartney sang these enigmatic words, or something like them, on The Beatles’ immortal “Eleanor Rigby” in 1966. It’s almost like he predicted the rise of Donald Trump. On Sunday, the orange fascist tweeted the photo you see above, of a baseball signed by the Cincinnati Reds slugger Pete Rose….

Adam LaRoche intends to retire. (USATSI) Presumed White Sox designated hitter Adam LaRoche came to camp Tuesday with the intention of retiring and though it appears he’ll take his teammates up on their request to give it a few days before deciding, it sounds like he’s close to having already made up his mind. The pertinent reports: Adam LaRoche has told White Sox he plans to step away from baseball….

Sparky Anderson relied on his knowledge accrued by managing in four decades opposed to statistical analysis.(Photo: Detroit News archives) Lakeland, Fla. — Kirk Gibson remembers a time when sabermetrics weren’t sabermetrics. They were baseball wisdom, crafted not by algorithms, explained not by acronyms, but imparted by way of baseball experience, as in the case of his old manager Sparky Anderson. Anderson didn’t believe in trying to throw out at home a…