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NCAA SOFTBALL: RPI, Skidmore, look to challenge Ithaca in Liberty League
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (148+ words) Ithaca College has been selected as the 2025 Liberty League Softball preseason favorite in a vote by the conference's head coaches. The Bombers captured their first Liberty League title since 2019 ... HORSE RACING: NYRA unveils stakes schedule for the 2026 Saratoga summer meet;…...
With injuries mounting, Red Sox assessing backup options at first base
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (377+ words) PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. " When the Red Sox acquired Willson Contreras this past December, they did so with the expectation that he'll start at first base pretty much every day. But on the days where Contreras isn't available, the club could…...
Fueled by offseason gains, Red Sox rookie impresses in spring debut
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (144+ words) After a productive offseason of training, one of Boston's most promising young pitchers made a strong first impression in his spring debut. Permanent Code Blue Shelter update presentation delivered at Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting Teaming up: Albany Med…...
Mets’ Jorge Polanco working on footwork – and ready to do the splits – as he transitions to 1B
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (162+ words) As a career middle infielder, Jorge Polanco can field ground balls with ease, is feeling good about his footwork around the first base bag, and is getting comfortable with making tough picks. Teaming up: Albany Med Health Systems unveiled as…...
Red Sox lineups: Sunday’s starting nine is Opening Day preview, Cora says
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (206+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. " Six weeks ago at Fenway Fest, Alex Cora said he was having a difficult time envisioning his regular-season batting order. "I'm not there yet, to be honest with you," the Red Sox manager said at the time....
MLB notes: Next media deals could mean more for baseball than salary cap
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (161+ words) While talks of a salary cap are certain to dominate baseball over the next year, MLB's upcoming broadcast rights negotiations could have an even bigger impact on the sport. Teaming up: Albany Med Health Systems unveiled as SPAC Live Nation…...
Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (34+ words) Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless'Pittsburgh Pirates'fans for his historic walk-off home r...
Alex Cora explains why new Red Sox righty isn’t among upcoming starters
1+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) Earlier this week the Red Sox announced their starting pitchers for the first week of Grapefruit League play, but one notable name wasn't included. Asked Friday morning, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said there's nothing to worry about with new…...
Red Sox unveil starting rotation plans for first spring training games
1+ week, 1+ day ago (16+ words) Tolle, Bello, Su'rez and Crochet: Red Sox unveil starting rotation plans for first spring training games...
Yankees’ Ryan McMahon turns to narrower stance in search for more offense
1+ week, 2+ day ago (29+ words) When it comes to the distance between a batter's feet when setting up in the box, the Yankees' third baseman had the fourth-widest stance at 42.7 inches....