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NewsAnthony Castrovince has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2004.
 | Though it culminated with the handshake line that formed on the field after the Pirates' 6-3 win over the Cardinals in an incredibly intimate setting, this was a daylong outreach effort that went even better than expected.
More»Cardinals take in LLWS game in Williamsport |
 | Sunday's MLB Little League Classic between the Pirates and Cardinals was not officially branded as an "inaugural" event. But the phrase appears likely to apply, given Commissioner Rob Manfred's enthusiastic remarks about the possibility of bringing Major League Baseball back to the Little League World Series in 2018 and beyond.
More» Manfred on bringing MLB to Williamsport |
 | Williamsport, Pa., has long represented one of the best things about baseball, and so the month of August in that small town has never been short on festivity.
More»Hall of Famer Murray throws first pitch at LLWS |
 | Rob Manfred's first public appearance as Commissioner-elect in 2014 was at the Little League World Series -- a visit that symbolized the priority he planned to place on youth participation in baseball and softball.
More»Little League players' role in Little League Classic |
 | With his first child due any moment, Derek Jeter was not in attendance when the quarterly Owners Meetings began in downtown Chicago on Wednesday.
More»Torre, Steinbrenner on Jeter possibly becoming owner |
 | The Cubs won the National League Central by 17 1/2 games last year, then they won the World Series. So pardon us if we weren't expecting a scintillating battle for supremacy in this particular division in 2017.
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 | There are two issues that led the Indians to to make a move on Wednesday night for Jay Bruce, a player whose 29 homers and career-best OPS output were essentially ignored at the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline but still movable in this August period.
More»MLB Tonight reacts to the reported trade of Jay Bruce |
 | Players Weekend, which will take place during all games scheduled between Aug. 25-27, is a rare relaxation of the uniform rules that provides opportunity for ostentation and individual expression. Stars' selected nicknames will be featured on uniforms with colorful concoctions and alternate designs, and they will wear vibrant spikes and batting gloves and catcher's masks.
More»#PlayersWeekend is August 25-27 |
 | People with the Indians say Corey Kluber was angry and even a tad embarrassed when he had to go on the disabled list in early May. It's laughable now to look back at those early-season travails, because, since his June 1 return, he has been a man on a mission.
More» Kluber fans 11 en route to complete-game win |
 | If the postseason began today, exactly half of the 10 entrants would be teams that didn't advance to the October dance a year ago. That qualifies as a season loaded with standings surprises, but, of course, we know better than to assume there aren't any more surprises in store. Let's examine five clubs currently on the outside of that playoff picture who, for one reason or another, have a realistic chance of getting in.
More» Nelson tosses eight innings of one-run ball |
 | Sonny Gray and Yu Darvish were the signature starters that changed hands on Deadline Day, and their respective debuts on consecutive days remind us that the season is ramping up, with roster reinforcements ready to make their mark.
More» Gray fans six in his Yankees debut |
 | Three years ago, at the Little League World Series, Mo'ne Davis was a sports sensation. One night she threw a shutout, and instantly her story was used for a female empowerment purpose.
More»Mo'ne Davis on pitching in RBI World Series |
 | As the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program began its 25th World Series with opening ceremonies at the Cincinnati Urban Youth Academy on Monday night, special guest Dave Parker reflected on how the game brought tremendous opportunity to his life.
More»Excitement palpable for 2017 RBI World Series |
 | The local boys, having just been run-ruled by the team that traveled all the way from Uganda to be here, gathered outside the dugout between games of a doubleheader to express their respect.
More»RBI World Series welcomes Team Uganda |
 | In the distance, he saw Rajai Davis trotting toward him, and Austin Jackson knew instantly what had occurred.
More» Jackson exits to ovation after trade news |
 | The non-waiver Trade Deadline consumes baseball's news cycle this time of year, and that means it consumes the people inside the game as well. This year, in addition to giving you all the usual news and notes associated with the Deadline, we're taking you inside the event's effects on the players and personnel involved with a few short stories at a time.
More»Counsell on how players deal with the Trade Deadline |
 | The non-waiver Trade Deadline consumes baseball's news cycle this time of year, and that means it consumes the people inside the game, as well. This year, in addition to giving you all the usual news and notes associated with next Monday's Deadline, we're taking you inside the annual event's effects on the players and personnel involved with a few short stories at a time. This is our second installment of "Scenes from a Deadline."
More»Duquette on Trade Deadline experience for GMs |
 | The July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline consumes baseball's news cycle this time of year, and that means it consumes the people inside the game, as well. This year, in addition to giving you all the usual news and notes associated with the Deadline, we're taking you inside the event's effects on the players and personnel involved with a few short stories at a time.
More»Ghiroli on impact of Britton trade rumors |
 | The scouts are out in full force this time of year, their presence at a particular ballgame purposefully reported as a potential tie-in to a non-waiver Trade Deadline deal. But there's another, newer element of scouting taking place right here at this very website. At any point in the season, the Statcast™ data available at MLB.com provides an interesting way to put what we see with our eyes into proper context.
More»Castrovince on Statcast's effect on Trade Deadline |
 | The Wednesday docket just happens to be loaded with starting arms that have been tied to the trade rumor mill. So here is a list of today's starters who could conceivably be on tomorrow's transaction wire.
More» Gray silences Indians' bats in stellar start |
