major league baseball
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Maine Observer: A tough guy on the field, a solid friend elsewhere
The death of pioneering baseball player and manager Frank Robinson stirs memories for a Windham man.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2018
How do you spell optimism? Boston Red Sox
The team has a new manager and a big bat in the lineup, giving hope for a third straight AL East title, despite the rise of the Yankees.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Major League notebook: Red Sox beat pitcher in arbitration case
Fernando Abad became the first player to bring Boston to arbitration since 2002.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2016
Major League notebook: Chapman complains about playoff workload
Aroldis Chapman says he was overused in the World Series by Cubs Manager Joe Maddon.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Hazing ritual of rookie costumes banned in baseball’s new labor deal
Some players, past and present, are really annoyed, calling rookie dress up 'a healthy ritual.'
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PublishedDecember 9, 2016
Major league notebook: Moreland excited to be joining Sox
Boston's new first baseman is looking forward to joining a team trying to win now.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2016
MLB owners, players reach tentative agreement on a 5-year deal
Long-term labor peace seems assured for Major League Baseball.