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MLB to cut amateur draft from 40 rounds to 5, AP source says
NEW YORK ā Major League Baseball will cut its amateur draft from 40 rounds to five this year, a move that figures to save teams about $30 million. Clubs gained...
MLB average salary at around $4.4M for 5th year in row, AP study says
Major League Baseballās average salary ahead of a postponed opening day remained at around $4.4 million for the fifth straight season, according to a study of contracts by The Associated...
Women’s soccer claim of unequal pay tossed, can argue travel
A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed...
MLB opening options include 3 regional divisions, AP sources say
Major League Baseball is exploring various options that could allow the season to start if the medical situation allows, including a plan in which the 30 teams might be split...
Steve Dalkowski, inspiration for “Bull Durham,” dies at 80
Steve Dalkowski, a hard-throwing, wild left-hander whose minor league career inspired the creation of Nuke LaLoosh in the movie āBull Durham," has died. He was 80.
MLB, minors term talks constructive, stop sniping for now
The tone of talks for a new agreement governing the relationship between baseballās major and minor leagues took a positive turn when the bickering sides met electronically for about an...
Red Sox stripped of pick, Alex Cora suspended in sign stealing scams
Manfred found Bostonās conduct far less egregious than that of the Astros, whom he determined used video to steal catchersā signs during their run to the 2017 World Series title...
Minor leagues set to accept cut to 120 affiliates, says AP source
The minor leagues are prepared to agree to Major League Baseballās proposal to cut guaranteed affiliations from 160 to 120 next year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The...
MLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made a move that allows teams to lay off or cut the pay of major and minor league managers, coaches, trainers and full-time scouts starting...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred “to turn over every stone” to play 2020 season
Rob Manfred wants Major League Baseball to be in position to take the field whenever government and health officials give the go-ahead.