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MLB batting average drops again to .239, near record low in 1968's Year of the Pitcher
Offense is down again at the start of the big league season, with hits even harder to come by. The big league batting average was .239 through the first full week of play, down from .240 through ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Manfred says torpedo bats are ‘good for baseball’ and he hopes to see robot umps in MLB by 2026
Manfred highlighted that the bats have been used for a few years now, with players such as Giancarlo Stanton and Francisco Lindor using torpedoes last season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."ESPN - 3d -
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred weighs in on torpedo bats: 'They’re absolutely good for baseball'
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is the newest torpedo bat convert.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Iran's currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high
Iran’s rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holidayABC News - 4d -
Debt default insurance costs soar as investors flee Europe’s car industry
Aston Martin’s bond prices drop to record lows and cost of insuring VW’s debt against default jumpsFinancial Times - 1d -
Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican nightclub collapse
Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens of people killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, officials said Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Yankees bats manage only 2 runs vs. Tigers pitcher Casey Mize, snowy conditions in Detroit
The bottom half of the Yankees' lineup batted 2-for-20.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back top Red Sox prospect against Blue Jays at plus odds
After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the four best pitcher strikeout props for Monday's 11-game scheduleCBS Sports - 2d -
Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Athletics starter against Padres at plus odds
After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the four best pitcher strikeout props for Tuesday's 12-game evening scheduleCBS Sports - 1d -
Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Twins starter against Royals at plus odds
After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the four best pitcher strikeout props for Wednesday's 15-game scheduleCBS Sports - 15h -
'What the heck have we done?' Inside 48 hours of torpedo bat madness
From a comment on a Yankees broadcast to a rush of new bat orders, here's how MLB's hottest trend took off.ESPN - 3d -
Delsea's Frank Cairone is under watchful eye of many MLB scouts
Delsea's Frank Cairone is one of the top pitchers in the region, hopes to hear name called on MLB Draft Day.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA record for 3-pointers in a season falls yet again
The NBA record for 3-pointers in a season has fallen again. Boston's Sam Hauser connected with 6:55 left in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' game against Washington on Sunday night — the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.CBS News - 2h -
Fantasy baseball two-start pitcher rankings: Aces are back on the hill
MLB teams are starting the third turn through their rotations so some of the game's best pitchers will have two starts over the April 7-13 period.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Octavio Dotel dies in nightclub collapse; MLB world reacts to former pitcher's death
A tragic incident in the Dominican Republic left former pitcher Octavio Dotel dead. Here are some reactions from Major League Baseball figures.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Free MLB home run parlay for April 8: Elly De La Cruz, Brandon Lowe among best bets for Tuesday HR props
SportsLine's model has revealed its top MLB HR picks, which could be used for promotions such as FanDuel's Dinger Tuesday or DraftKings' No Sweat Home Run betCBS Sports - 1d -
What MLB players and coaches are saying about torpedo bats
We canvassed the sport for takes on the hottest trend of the 2025 season so far.ESPN - 1d -
Snyder's Soapbox: If the torpedo bats really do improve offense, we should all be thrilled
The pitchers have had the advantage for too longCBS Sports - 1d -
Ex-MLB P Dotel pulled from roof collapse rubble
Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the 160 people injured after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed early Tuesday. At least 27 were killed including Nelsy Cruz, the sister of ...ESPN - 1d -
Former MLB World Series winner Octavio Dotel dies in nightclub collapse in Dominican Republic
Octavio Dotel played on a then-record 13 different teams during his MLB career.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Egg prices decline (a little) after months of increases
The average price of a dozen eggs dropped in March to $6.27, but is still up 75% in the last year, more than any other grocery staple tracked by NBC News.NBC News - 1d -
‘We need to see you now’: The untold story of how Elly De La Cruz found his torpedo bat
"It's not the noodle. It's the chef," said Scott Boras, whose agency had Louisville Slugger send client Elly De La Cruz his torpedo bat(s).Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Former Mets, Yankees relief pitcher Octavio Dotel dies in DR roof collapse
Ex-MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic, where he was attending a merengue concert.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Memo: Trump under pressure on tariffs as Dow sinks again
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell yet again on Monday, keeping President Trump under pressure over the tariff policy that has roiled the world since it was announced last Wednesday. Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped from correspondents' dinner for 'talking s‑‑‑' about Trump administration
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped as this month's White House Correspondents' Association dinner entertainer because she was "talking s‑‑‑" about President Trump's administration and refused to ...The Hill - 2d -
Blues Superstar Is Nearing Big Milestone
St. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas has been a massive reason for the team's immense success over the last several weeks. The 25-year-old has been on fire with the Central Division club, posting ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Madison's Mekulsia nearing 500 strikeouts
Kara Mekulsia started playing softball at five and was pitching not long after that. When she reached high school though, is when she started counting. Counting strike-outs that is. “My freshman ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
32-year-old makes an average $13,000 a month on Fiverr: Here’s what’s been ‘absolutely key’ to his success
Beau Vallis started doing music engineer in Fiverr in 2016. He's worked full-time on the site since 2017.CNBC - 4d -
How many putts will be made during the 2025 Masters? A look at last year's averages
An important question this week is how many putts will be taken during the 2025 Masters? It's not an easy question to predict. Here's a look at 2024.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
3 takeaways from Cubs’ series win vs. Rangers, including clutch 2-out hits and Jon Berti stepping up
CHICAGO — As a fly-ball pitcher, home runs are inevitably part of left-hander Shota Imanaga’s game. He averaged nearly one home run allowed per start last year, yet he still was one of the best ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
MLB The Show 25's Challenge Of The Week Has You Trying To Hit A 200MPH Ball
Sony San Diego has revealed that MLB The Show's Challenge of the Week has players trying to hit a 200MPH fastball. Those who earn the most points after the challenge concludes will be rewarded ...GameSpot - 5d -
Rams will once again have the NFL's cheapest defense in 2025, and it's not close
The Rams are in line to have the cheapest defense in the NFL again this year, which would be the 3rd straight seasonYahoo Sports - 2d -
'As bad as it's ever been' - Have Leicester reached a new low?
Leicester City earn unwanted record as they become the first side in Football League history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring. Just how bad is it?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'As bad as it's ever been' - Have Leicester reached a new low?
Leicester City earn unwanted record as they become the first side in Football League history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring. Just how bad is it?BBC News - 2d -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract: Why Blue Jays slugger got $500 million before even hitting free agency
Guerrero Jr.'s extension is the largest in MLB historyCBS Sports - 2d -
Moeller pitcher and LSU commit Zion Theophilus pitches 17-strikeout no-hitter over Elder
Moeller senior pitcher and LSU commit Zion Theophilus threw Moeller's second no-hitter of the year, this one a 17-strikeout day over rival Elder.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Shomurodov ranks near top of Serie A in goals scored off the bench
Once again, Eldor Shomurodov left his mark by coming on as a substitute for the Giallorossi.His equaliser against Juventus saved Roma, and also earned him the award for best player of the match, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'I'm so close': Following second rehab start, Lucas Giolito excited as he nears his Red Sox debut
On Wednesday, Lucas Giolito made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester as the right-handed pitcher looks to return to the Boston Red Sox.Yahoo Sports - 2h
