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Dodgers end 32-year wait

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their 32-year wait for a World Series title on Tuesday, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to finally claim the Major League Baseball crown after a string of agonizing near-misses.
Soure:AFP: 2020/10/28 18:38:40

CBA to reopen season on June 20

The Chinese Basketball Association, or better known as its shorthand name the CBA, has announced to restart its season from June 20, amid further containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in China.
Soure:Global Times: 2020/6/4 17:36:58

S.Korea's baseball season starts

South Korea's professional sport returned to action after the coronavirus shutdown with the opening of a new baseball season Tuesday, while football and golf will soon follow suit in a ray of hope for suspended competitions worldwide.
Soure:AFP: 2020/5/5 18:38:40

Baseball, ice hockey equipment firms to help COVID-19 fight

The company which manufactures official team uniforms for Major League Baseball is putting production on hold in order to produce masks and gowns for workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/27 21:23:40

Trump calls Yankees great the most dominant relief pitcher in history

New York Yankees great Mariano Rivera added another honor to his resume on Monday, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump at a White House ceremony.
Soure:AFP: 2019/9/19 20:18:40

MLB chief denies 'juiced' baseballs after home run blitz

Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday denied claims that baseballs had been altered to boost offense after an explosion in home runs this season.
Soure:AFP: 2019/7/10 20:33:40

Yankee legend makes Hall of Fame history

Legendary former New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player to be unanimously voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Soure:AFP: 2019/1/23 19:38:40

Red Sox dethrone Astros to reach World Series

David Price pitched six shutout innings and Rafael Devers clubbed a three-run homer as the Boston Red Sox booked a World Series berth with a 4-1 win over the defending champion Houston Astros on Thursday.
Soure:AFP: 2018/10/19 22:03:41

Davis saves day as Cubs reach NLCS

Closer Wade Davis got the final seven outs as the Chicago Cubs edged the Washington Nationals 9-8 to reach the National League Championship Series where they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Soure:AFP: 2017/10/13 22:28:39

Nats clinch division title

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits in eight scoreless innings as the Washington Nationals clinched the National League East Division title with a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Soure:Agencies: 2017/9/11 22:03:40

Wade beats Heat in Miami return

Dwyane Wade made two clutch free throws in the final seconds to help lift the Chicago Bulls to a 98-95 win over his former team in his first game back in Miami.
Soure:AFP: 2016/11/11 23:08:40

MLB should embrace history when addressing DH conflict

In advance of next week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Commissioner Rob Manfred will probably speak out about the future of the designated hitter - a position implemented by the American League in 1973, but eschewed by the National League to this very day.
Soure:Global Times: 2016/7/7 0:38:01

MLB open to new clubs

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday the 30-team organization is open to expansion and has compiled a list of candidate cities for potential new clubs.
Soure:Agencies: 2015/7/15 23:28:02

Mike Trout powers AL to All-Star win

Mike Trout led the American League (AL) to a 6-3 victory over the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday in Cincinnati and made Mid-Summer Classic history.
Soure:Agencies: 2015/7/15 23:13:01

Run!

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett in action during a Major League Baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Braves defeated the Brewers 5-3. Braves pitcher Manny Banuelos earned his first career victory.
Soure:IC: 2015/7/8 23:58:02

Four Cuban players sign with Canadian professional league

Cuban baseball players Alexei Bell, Ismel Jimenez, Yordan Manduley and Yulieski Gourriel signed here Wednesday their contracts to play in the next season for the Quebec Capitales team of the Canadian independent Can-Am League.
Soure:Xinhua: 2015/4/16 11:07:51

Giant Pence breaks arms

World Series champions San Francisco will likely start the baseball season without ­outfielder Hunter Pence, whose left arm was broken Thursday when he was hit by a pitch.
Soure:AFP: 2015/3/6 23:33:01

A-Rod's exhibition return

Alex Rodriguez singled in his first at-bat in nearly 18 months as the formerly banished player began his attempted comeback with the New York Yankees with a Spring Training contest in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday.
Soure:Agencies-Global Times: 2015/3/5 23:03:02