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Donnie Gardiner works behind the scenes at Fenway Park to keep the ballpark operating smoothly.

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Fenway Park is Over 100 Years Old — Donnie Gardiner Keeps It Running

1:58pm April 07, 2019

by Shira Springer

Boston's Fenway Park is more than 100 years old, which makes maintenance no easy task. Every year, Donnie Gardiner is the man who makes sure the ballpark is running smoothly.

A pitch clock behind home plate at Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. As part of Major League Baseball's efforts to increase the game's pace of play, pitch clocks were used on an experimental basis at some spr

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America's Favorite Pastime Is Back — And Some Wish It Would Just Hurry Up!

7:32am March 27, 2019

by Tom Goldman

As baseball tries to appeal to a younger audience, there's concern the long game times may drive away that demographic. So MLB is experimenting with speeding games up and eliminating downtime.

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Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was the only player to win the MVP award in both major leagues. He was also baseball's first black manager.

Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83

7:51pm February 07, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Robinson, the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both major leagues, was the game's first African-American manager.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate their 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 to win the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night.

Boston Red Sox Beat LA Dodgers To Win World Series

1:11am October 29, 2018

by Emma Bowman

The Red Sox closed the series game 5-1 on the Dodgers' home turf Sunday. A leadoff home run from Steve Pearce and strong pitching from David Price helped Boston land their fourth title in 15 years.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock delivers the ball during an Aug. 1 game against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle. A month later, he became the third known player in the league diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease this season.

Contagious Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Throws Curveball Into MLB Season

7:12pm September 12, 2018

by Amy Held

Astros relief pitcher Brad Peacock was the third player sent home with the virus this season. The league says it is taking steps to contain the spread of the virus.

Closing pitcher Cody Allen of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after the last out Wednesday to defeat the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians defeated the Tigers for their 21st straight win, setting the American League record.

Cleveland Indians Win 21st Straight To Break American League Record

6:24pm September 13, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

The Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Wednesday afternoon to break a tie at 20 straight wins, a streak also managed by the 2002 Oakland Athletics. Five more wins will tie the major league record.

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Fear Not, White Sox Fans: You'll Get Used To 'Guaranteed' Field

8:39am August 27, 2016

by Scott Simon

The Chicago White Sox announced this week that their 25-year-old ballpark, U.S. Cellular Field, would be renamed Guaranteed Rate Field. Scott Simon ponders where such a name might lead.

Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals scores a run in the fifth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series.

Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day

5:28pm April 02, 2016

New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston in 2013.

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Yankees' A-Rod Says He'll Retire After 2017 Season

5:08pm March 23, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Alex Rodriguez, 40, says it's time to "go home and be dad." But he's giving fans two years to get to the park to see the end of his playing career.

Dodgers' Utley, Suspended For Reckless Slide, Is Eligible To Play Tonight

3:16pm October 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Utley appealed a two-game suspension handed down by MLB for a slide that broke Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada's leg. The appeal will not be heard today, meaning Utley can play in Game 3 tonight.