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It Is Time To Bring Peace To Major League Baseball

Peter Gagliardi @PeterGagliardi (132) • , Pennsylvania 24 Feb 20

Hello sports fans how are you, I hope all is well. We need to bring peace in Major League Baseball (MLB). To be sure, the Astros cheating scandal is one of the worst in the history of baseball, and it has caused a not of...

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Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman's great deed for a waitress

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 11 Nov 18

I have to give it to Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman who was at The Moonshiners restaurant recently with some of his friends in Houston when he was talking on the telephone if anyone inside the restaurant had some money...

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Ten Favorite World Series: 2017 World Series (#5)

Four Walls @FourWalls (86830) • United States 6 Nov 17

Into the top five I go with the list of my favorite World Series championships. As I mentioned at the beginning, all of these occurred in my lifetime, so these are series I actually watched when they happened. Here's a blast...

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Whatever happened to "Turn The Other Cheek"?

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Oct 17

I am just starting to wonder if we are living in some very sensitive times in Major League Baseball today? Houston Astros first baseman Yuri Gurriel will be suspended five games that begin in the 2018 Major League Baseball season...

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Jose Altuve: A living example of why you should never surrender your dreams.

Jose Gonzalo Tapia @gonzalotapia (8) • Caracas, Venezuela 28 Oct 17

Anybody involved with Professional Baseball, or simply anybody who likes Baseball can recognize the name Jose Altuve. They would tell you that he is the all star second baseman and leader of the Houston Astros. They would also...

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A J Hinch denies a report of a bar fight in California

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Oct 17

Houston Astros manager A J Hinch denies reports from ESPN.com and TMZ.com that he was involved in a shouting match with Los Angeles Dodgers fans after Game One of the 2017 World Series. The report says that Dodgers fans were...

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi not returning in 2018

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Oct 17

The management of the New York Yankees have decided it is time for a change in the field manager position by letting Joe Girardi who managed the team for 10 seasons to leave. Girardi who succeeded Joe Torre as the Yankees manager...

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Patience Is The Key To Success

Peter Gagliardi @PeterGagliardi (132) • , Pennsylvania 26 Oct 17

In Game 2 of the World Series Rich Hill pitched four great innings and was taken out of the game. Now there is a raging debate, as many say he was removed too early as his team, the Dodgers,lost the game. There is a second...

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Alex Cora interviewing for the vacant Washington Nationals manager post

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 21 Oct 17

Under the "You have to be kidding me" department of sports reporting, the Washington Nationals are seeking permission to speak with Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora after the conclusion of the American League Championship...

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Tampa Bay Rays sign free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 30 Jan 17

Former Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus who reached a one year agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays has signed his one year, $5 million dollar contract on Monday. Rasmus became a free agent at the end of the 2016 Major League...

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Seattle Mariners name Felix Hernandez Opening Day starting pitcher

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Jan 17

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais on Thursday has named right handed starting pitcher Felix Hernandez his 2017 Opening Day starting pitcher. Of course that is barring any unforeseen circumstance between now and April 3, 2017...

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St. Louis Cardinals reach a contract agreement with outfielder Dexter Fowler

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 8 Dec 16

The St Louis Cardinals have reached a contract agreement with free agent outfielder Dexter Fowler, 30. Fowler has played in the Major Leagues as an outfielder for the Colorado Rockies from 2008-2013, the Houston Astros in 2014 and...

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Houston Astros reach a contract agreement with OF Carlos Beltran

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 3 Dec 16

Former Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Beltran. 39, who became a free agent at the end of the 2016 Major League Baseball season has reached a one year, $16 million dollar contract with the Houston Astros on Saturday. Beltran had...

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Minnesota Twins sign free agent catcher Jason Castro to a three year contract

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 22 Nov 16

Jeff Passan reports the news the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday have signed to a three year, $24.5 million dollar contract former Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro. Castro, 29, played six seasons with the Houston Astros before he...

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Houston Astros place their minor league 1B Jon Singleton on outright waivers

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 19 Nov 16

Mike Axisa reports the news on Saturday the Houston Astros have placed on outright waivers their,minor league first baseman Jon Singleton. Singleton, 25, signed a $10 million dollar contract with the Astros five years ago before...

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Houston Astros reach a contract agreement with outfielder Josh Reddick

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Nov 16

Jeff Passan reports the news on Thursday the Houston Astros have reached a contract agreement with former Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Josh Reddick. Reddick became a free agent at the end of the 2016 Major...

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Houston Astros promote from the minor leagues 3B Colin Moran

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 16 Sep 16

Jesse Borek reports the news on Friday the Houston Astros have promoted from their AAA minor league team the Fresno Grizzlies third baseman Colin Moran. Moran had been on the Astros roster from May 18 through May 30 before he was...

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Texas Rangers activate RHP Colby Lewis from the 60 day disabled list

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 11 Sep 16

Matthew Schmidt reports the news on Sunday the Texas Rangers who are currently in first place in the American League West Division 9.5 games ahead of the Houston Astros have activated from the 60 day disabled list right handed...

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Houston Astros to actiavte outfielder Colby Rasmus from the disabled list

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 30 Aug 16

Brian McTaggart reports the news on Tuesday the Houston Astros will activate from the 15 day disabled list outfielder Colby Rasmus. Rasmus had been placed on the 15 day disabled list on August 7 with a cyst in his right year that...

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Houston Astros call up from the minor leagues RHP Brad Peacock

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 19 Aug 16

Brian Mc Tagggart reports the news on Friday the Houston Astros have called up from their AAA minor league team right handed relief pitcher Brad Peacock. Peacock had spent the entire 2016 baseball season with the Astros AAA minor...

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