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Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
Read full article: Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdoversOutfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.
Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2B
Read full article: Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2BThe Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that would bring him to Boston to play second base.
LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in rowJake Arrieta pitches against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday, one night after Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the majors' seventh no-hitter this year to match the most in a season since 1900.
Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2
Read full article: Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Michael King, Marwin González added a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-2 in the first of the rivals’ 19 meetings this season.
Red Sox 2B, 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia retires
Read full article: Red Sox 2B, 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia retiresPedroia, who was the 2007 Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP in his second season, retired Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. He was the longest-tenured player on the Red Sox roster and the only holdover from the 2007 championship team. He was the whole package.”AdPedroia made 11 consecutive opening day starts for the Red Sox, second in franchise history only to Carl Yastrzemski. He continued to speak of a comeback before having what the Red Sox said was a “significant setback” in the offseason. "I’m always here for everybody in the Red Sox organization.”But for now, his son has a flag football practice he will be helping with.
Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings
Read full article: Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endingsIt was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in World Series history. It was the only time a World Series ended with a caught stealing. Because with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Bevens was somehow still pitching a no-hitter and holding a 2-1 lead. 2016 WORLD SERIES GAME 7, CHICAGO CUBS AT CLEVELAND INDIANSBefore the Cubs could end their 108-year title drought, they had to wait out a 17-minute rain delay.