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News Articles: MLB

An empty court and bench are shown with no signage following the scheduled start time of Wednesday's NBA playoff series. NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor for their game against the Orlando Magic.

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'Change Doesn't Happen With Just Talk': NBA Playoffs Return. But Athletes Fight On

The NBA postponed its playoffs for a second night in a row but says it's reached an agreement to resume soon. Players protested continued racial injustice after another police shooting of a Black man.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Tom Goldman
Officials stand beside an empty court at the scheduled start of an NBA playoff game on Wednesday. The Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor in protest against racial injustice and the shooting of Jacob Blake.

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'Tired Of The Killings': Pro Athletes Refuse To Play To Protest Racial Injustice

Professional sports players in the NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. The players refused to play to raise awareness for social justice issues.

August 27, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
The Phillie Phanatic sits alone in the stands during a game between the Miami Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. During this series, as many as 19 Marlins players and coaches had already been infected with the coronavirus.

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Philadelphia Phillies Put Brakes On Home Games After Coronavirus Cases

The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest Major League Baseball team to put a halt to games after several coronavirus cases among team personnel. It follows their weekend series against Miami.

July 30, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
The Miami Marlins celebrate their Opening Day win against the Philadelphia Phillies last week at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Miami Marlins Games Postponed Until Sunday Due To Coronavirus Cases

At least 17 Miami Marlins players and staff members have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. The team is currently self-quarantining in Philadelphia.

July 28, 2020
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  • Alana Wise
The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will take on the New York Yankees Thursday in the first game of a delayed and shortened regular season on Thursday at Nationals Park.

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Baseball Shouts 'Play Ball!' But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins

Major League Baseball's delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.

July 23, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
Members of the San Diego Padres meet in the infield during baseball training last week at Petco Park in San Diego. Major League Baseball is taking steps to start the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nearly Every Major League Baseball Team Has Had A Coronavirus Test Come Back Positive

So far, 71 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the MLB said on Friday. "I'm actually kind of pleased it's as low as that," the league's medical director says.

July 10, 2020
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Walter Banks is the Atlanta Braves' longest tenured gameday employee, begining his career as an usher in 1965.

Braves' Longest Tenured Employee Is Waiting For Baseball To Return

As the Atlanta Braves wait to return to the baseball field, many of the team’s seasonal employees are also in limbo. That includes the Braves’ longest...

May 04, 2020
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  • Taylor Gantt
Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson, left, and Rafael Ortega, right, celebrate after scoring as St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) walks in the background during the ninth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series.

Duvall, Braves Rally In 9th To Beat Cardinals 3-1, One Win Away From NLCS

Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were...

October 07, 2019
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  • Associated Press and
  • Taylor Gantt
Atlanta Braves bullpen pitchers celebrate after clinching the NL East baseball title with a victory over the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Atlanta.

Braves Clinch 2nd Straight NL East Title, Eliminate Giants

Freddie Freeman didn't care that his eyes kept tearing up from all the beer and champagne soakings. It seemed like every teammate stopped by to blast...

September 23, 2019
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  • Associated Press
John Coppolella talks on the phone in the dugout during batting practice before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Washington.

Braves General Manager, Scout Chief Resign Amid MLB Probe

John Coppolella was forced to resign as Braves general manager Monday after an investigation by Major League Baseball revealed serious rules violations...

October 03, 2017
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  • CHARLES ODUM

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