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Gregg Zaun’s flameout follows Sportsnet career filled with controversy
TORONTO – The sudden flameout of Sportsnet broadcaster Gregg Zaun caps a controversy-laced career for…
Sportsnet women felt they were expected to ‘deal with’ Zaun’s offensive comments
TORONTO – Sportsnet’s firing of baseball analyst Gregg Zaun came as no surprise to some…
Former baseball analyst Zaun apologizes after being fired for inappropriate comments
TORONTO – Former Sportsnet broadcaster Gregg Zaun is apologizing for “any harm or distress” his…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Dec. 4 ——— CANADA, CHINA DELAY LAUNCH OF…
Orioles pitcher Gausman changes number to honour Halladay
BALTIMORE – Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman will wear No. 34 next season as a tribute…
Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Shohei Ohtani has decided he’s on the side of the Angels. The…
MLB ump Dale Scott retires rather than risk more concussions
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As a big league umpire, Dale Scott saw maybe 1…
Costas wins Hall’s Frick Award for baseball broadcasting
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As a boy, Bob Costas took a cross-country drive with…
Stephen Piscotty thankful to play with A’s near ailing mom
OAKLAND, Calif. – For now, Gretchen Piscotty can still comfortably attend her son’s big league…
Photographer: Twins’ Sano grabbed, tried to kiss her in 2015
MINNEAPOLIS – A photographer who has covered the Minnesota Twins accused Miguel Sano of assault,…
Blue Jays to replace and extend protective netting at Rogers Centre
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays became the latest Major League Baseball team to announce…
Canadian Justin Morneau announces retirement after 14-year MLB career
Justin Morneau doesn’t like to think about what could have been. So when the New…
Ontario activist still wants to proceed with Cleveland Indians complaint
An Indigenous activist says he’d like to go ahead with human rights complaints against the…
Baseball union to open free agent camp in Bradenton
NEW YORK – The baseball players’ union will open its own spring training camp for…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2018. There are…
MLB imposes stricter mound limits, defers on pitch clocks
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball has imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players…
Union files grievance against Marlins, A’s, Pirates, Rays
BRADENTON, Fla. – The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance against the Miami…
Facebook to stream 25 MLB games in exclusive deal
NEW YORK – Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with…
Ngoepe had busy off-season promoting baseball in South Africa
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Gift Ngoepe had quite the busy off-season. After becoming the first African-born…
Ballplayer released after domestic violence video released
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut an outfielder after…
Blue Jays pitching prospect Pannone suspended 80 games after positive test
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Thomas Pannone says he doesn’t know how an anabolic…
Five story lines to watch as Blue Jays begin 2018 season
The Toronto Blue Jays begin their 2018 season Thursday with a home game against the…
Astros open as champions; Stanton, Martinez get new starts
NEW YORK – The Houston Astros will take the field as World Series champions for…
Stanton, Davidson tee off, opening day turns into HR derby
Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Davidson gave opening day quite a jolt. A new baseball season…