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The article addresses the use of analytics in Major League Baseball. Topics discussed include team owners' increasing use of analytics to calculate a player's value to the team and negotiate his salary accordingly, the growing concern about the use of analytics to devalue the contributions of a player, and the limits to evaluating players primarily by numbers.

The article highlights the U.S. baseball team Minnesota Twins' victory over the Texas Rangers, emphasizing the strong pitching and disciplined plate approach that secured their win. It states that despite a shaky start where the Rangers took a lead, Twins starter Bailey Ober settled down, and the team responded with key hits and strategic walks. It mentions that baseball player Willi Castro's home run and Kyle Farmer's unconventional Little League homer tied the game.

The article focuses on the 2021 prospects of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB). According to Lance Fisher, president of Onyx Authenticated Inc., MLB prospects were chosen based on talents from 2019 because there were no place to compete during the 2020 season due to COVID-19 pandemic. Prospective players for 2021 include Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and Wander Franco. Also highlighted are the prospects for the athletes' sports cards.

Highlights super sports agent Scott Boras and how he is changing the business of baseball. How the negotiations of players contracts has Boras earning the titles "the real commissioner of baseball" and "baseball's most hated man"; How the superagent represents 65 major league players to collective take home $230 million a year; Players who are represented by Boras including, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriquez, Bernie Williams and more; Deals he has made which are legendary; How Boras works; His ability to be well informed as one of his secrets to success; How he gets the "most hated man" status.

Discusses the integration of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the U.S. in 1945-1947, which was followed by the legal and political landmarks of the civil rights movement. History of MLB; Popularity of baseball players with ethnic background such as Joe DiMaggio and Hank Greenberg; Formation of a Negro League by Branch Rickey, which featured Afro-American Jackie Brown; Importance of player Jackie Robinson for the civil rights movement.

The article features Los Angeles Angels baseball player Shohei Ohtani, one of the most influential people in the world in 2021 according to the periodical "Time."

Presents an adapted excerpt from the biography `Joe DiMaggio: A Hero's Life.' His reclusive lifestyle; The athlete as a United States media star; The baseball hero portrayed as a lonely man; Biographical background; His marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe.

Reflects upon the death of Joe DiMaggio. What images and stories about him represent in United States culture; His funeral in San Francisco, California; His play for the New York Yankees; How fans viewed DiMaggio; His education and background; His salary as a player in the Great Depression; His streak of hitting in 56 straight games; Importance of the year 1947; Collapse of his marriage to Marilyn Monroe.

The article features the top 50 free agents on the U.S. open market in 2019 and the baseball teams they are likely to join, according to "Sports Illustrated" magazine. Gerrit Cole of the Houston Astros is expected to receive offers from every big-market club, but the New York Yankees may make an offer that cannot be ignored. Aroldis Chapman of the Yankees may opt out of the two years and 30 million dollars remaining on his contract.

The article present an interview Cal Ripken Jr., an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman. Topics discussed include Ripken Foundation's Youth Development Park Initiative which creates clean, safe places for kids to play on multipurpose, synthetic surface fields; physical fitness and a healthy, active lifestyle of Ripken Jr.; and working with communities to build safe places like sports fields, for at-risk youth.

The article offers information about the umpires of the Major League Baseball. It discusses the challenges faced to the U.S. baseball after the resignation of the American professional baseball player, Babe Ruth. It mentions that less-experienced and younger umpires outperformed veterans in the baseball.

The article discusses the life and career of American ex-Major League Baseball star Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, and it mentions his engagement to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, Rodriguez's suspension from baseball for using performance-enhancing drugs, and his personal comeback story. A-Rod's celebrity status is examined, along with his role in getting younger fans involved in baseball and his promotion of baseball games in London, England featuring the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox teams. A-Rod's athletic skills and luxury brands are assessed.

The article offers information on the Alex Bregman, the baseball infielder for the Houston Astros team in Texas. Topics discussed include views of Alex Bregman on fulfilling his childhood promise to become a baseball star and to use his sport to help people off the field; information on how Bregman get success in baseball including the winning of World Series; and information on Bregman's response of his social media fans.

The article discusses U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) player Alex Bregman's effort to raise his celebrity status and bring additional attention to the game of baseball as of 2019, and it mentions Bregman's plan to use social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram to make baseball more marketable. Bregman's baseball-related accomplishments are examined, along with the problems associated with connecting baseball with young people, Bregman's effort to become a social media influencer, and the Houston Astros baseball team.

The article discusses various aspects of ex-free agent Major League Baseball (MLB) player Bryce Harper's negotiations with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team which led to Harper's signing of the largest contract in MLB history, and it mentions team owner John Middleton and Harper's agent Scott Boras. It states that Harper is expected to earn 330 million dollars over 13 years with the Phillies organization. Other baseball and boxing contracts are assessed.

Asserts that the 1998 New York Yankees were the best team ever in baseball. Their World Series victory; Series MVP Scott Brosius; Lack of individual stars; Work of manager Joe Torre; Statistics about their play; How the players are not typical Yankees; David Wells' perfect game; How Torre treats his players; Talented individuals functioning in a group; Play of Bernie Williams; How they showed people how to live. INSET: The Greatest Team Ever--But with a Big Asterisk, by Daniel....

Details how the ever-increasing salaries of major league baseball players are now threatening to destroy the game. These players can not receive television star salaries, due to the dropping attendance at most games. How the salaries got so high; What should be done to save the league; Teams in financial difficulty are now pushing for new rules and regulations; Other problems. INSET: How to get rich in baseball without really succeeding.

The article discusses the success of fantasy baseball camps in the U.S., where male adult camp participants pay for the privilege of playing with former World Series baseball players. Topics addressed include participation in the camps by professionals such as physicians, lawyers and executives, the average cost of participation, and perks included in the fee such as uniforms and autographed baseballs. Also mentioned are baseball camps offered by All Star Baseball School and the New York Mets.

The article discusses the financial problems faced by baseball players and the owners of baseball teams in the U.S. It mentions possibility of strike between the players and the owners. Role of the owners of baseball teams like big corporate owners, cable television companies who can pay a rich amount for players than others is discussed. It is suggested that the owners should focus on controlling increases in baseball players' total compensation including pension and benefit fund.

The article focuses on Panamanian-born Rodney Cline Carew, one of the best baseball hitters in the U.S. It mentions that Carew is about to enter baseball's collection of heroes has made .400 for the baseball season since Ted Williams who finished at .406 during summer in 1941. It discusses the Minnesota Twin baseball and Carew's consistent ability, his playing style and his personality at home in Golden Valley, Minnesota. It cites other several .400 hitters including Ty Cobb, Joe Jackson and George Sisler. Carew's strength, bat speed and battling techniques are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the achievements, works and sports career of renowned baseball player Reggie Jackson in the U.S. It mentions that at age 28, he had a better baseball career compared to other players in the American League because he led in five offensive categories. It states that in 1969, he hit 47 home runs, league-leading 13 home runs, and hammered balls more than 500 feet. Moreover, he was married for four years and divorced in 1972. Moreover, he owned United Development Co. and earned more than 20 million dollars.

The article reports on the different aspects of Major League Baseball as a growing business in the U.S., which will start another season in April 1956. It says that baseball is a fairly huge business controlling more than 4,000 ballplayers and employing a huge number of clerks, ushers, groundkeepers, ticket sellers and scouts. According to the author, baseball teams have huge payrolls and expenses to meet. The substantial incomes of baseball teams and the changes made by baseball owners are also discussed.

The article focuses on Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Lee Bench. It says that Bench won the Golden Glove award in the National League as the excellent defensive receiver and set a record for the highest total of games grabbed by a rookie. It states that almost everyday that the baseball team is in Cincinnati, Ohio, at least one of his parents Katie and Ted or his grandmother Pearl cheers for him. It adds that his mother and father remain his most devoted fans.

The article features Boston Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams. He is regarded as one of the greatest hitters ever who exerted an effort to be consistent as the pitching in the American League keeps on improving. He made 43 home runs in 1949 and his .353 record is the third highest in modern baseball records. He also won the Most Valuable Player in 1949 in the American League.

The article profiles Henry Louis Aaron, a baseball player at the Major League Baseball (MLB) in the U.S. It states that Aaron broke the record of Babe Ruth who hit the 715th home run. It highlights the professional career of Aaron which facilitated a record of 14 major-league victories for the Atlanta Braves. It underlines the 708th and 709th home run by Aaron which was achieved against the San Diego Padres. It mentions that Aaron plans to stay in baseball as a front-office personnel after the end of the 200,000-dollar contract.

The article features professional baseball player Eddie "The Brat" Stanky, who is considered as the smartest lead-off batter in the history of major league baseball. As of late April 1952, he is the new manager of the Saint Louis Cardinals team, which is bracketed in the National League. The exploits of Stanky while still an active player are also presented, including in the 1951 World Series between his team, the New York Giants against the New York Yankees.

The article discusses Major League Baseball (MLB) star Mike Trout's athletic ability and his success during the 2018 baseball season, and it mentions his role on the Los Angeles Angels team, as well as the author's claim that Trout is the best MLB player. Trout's hitting ability and home runs are examined, along with the expectation that Trout will surpass former MLB star Mickey Mantle to become the third-highest Wins Above Replacement for any position player in his first eight seasons.

The article profiles American baseball player and pitcher Aaron Nola. Topics discussed include his family and education background and early baseball exposure, his notable playing for Louisiana State University, and his drafting by the professional baseball team Philadelphia Phillies in 2014. Also noted is Nola's improvement of his pitches during the first months of the 2018 season.

The article discusses various aspects of the life of Dominican former Major League Baseball (MLB) star Sammy Sosa who is known for hitting 66 home runs during the 1998 MLB season. According to the article, Sosa is not one of the 89 baseball players who were named in the 2007 Mitchell Report which deals with steroid use by MLB players. It states that then-fellow baseball star Mark McGwire, who hit 70 home runs in 1998, admits to taking steroids while playing baseball. Suspicion regarding Sosa's potential use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) is assessed, along with changes in his skin tone.

The article focuses on enforcement of the Sherman Act to Major League Baseball (MLB) players in the U.S. Topics discussed include exemption of antitrust scrutiny for MLB and its minor league affiliates; Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore Inc. v. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs court case addressing the same; and Miranda v. Selig addressing antitrust law.

The article focuses on the trend of hitting the baseball ball out of parks at a record rate in American baseball. It states that the Yankees have a chance to be the best-slugging squad in the history of the game, and mentions comments from Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer on attitude of players about hitting home runs and putting up power numbers. It notes significance of average life span of a ball, and cites facts like hits made by players Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

The article focuses on the increase of Latin American players in Major League Baseball (MLB). The author focuses on the league's recruitment of players from the Dominican Republic. According to the author, MLB harvests talent on the cheap in Dominican Republic and has little responsibility for those who get left behind. In the Latin market, players are signed for far cheaper than they are in the United States. It is suggested that players who are judged to be unfit for the major leagues are soon discarded as an unprofitable resource.