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Power-hitting infielder Munetaka Murakami enters MLB posting system, can be signed until Dec. 22

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Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major League Baseball's posting system. He will be available for teams to sign as a free agent starting Saturday through Dec. 22. Murakami, who turns 26 in February, was the Central League's MVP in 2021 and 2022 with the Yakult Swallows. He hit 56 homers in 2022, breaking Sadaharu Oh’s record for a Japanese-born player in Nippon … [Read more...] about Power-hitting infielder Munetaka Murakami enters MLB posting system, can be signed until Dec. 22

Prince Harry apologizes to Canada over ‘Hat Gate.’ Duke sorry for wearing Dodgers cap

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Prince Harry has apologized to Canadians for wearing an LA Dodgers cap at a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Speaking to a military charity on Thursday, Harry addressed the perceived snub in Canada, where his father, King Charles III, is head of state. Harry apologized and humorously referred to the “blue-hatted elephant in the room.” He explained he wore the … [Read more...] about Prince Harry apologizes to Canada over ‘Hat Gate.’ Duke sorry for wearing Dodgers cap

After missing World Series for personal reasons, Dodgers’ Vesia says his baby daughter has died

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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has shared the news that his daughter, Sterling, has died. Vesia and his wife, Kayla, expressed their grief and love for their daughter in an Instagram post. Vesia missed the World Series due to what the team initially described as a "deeply personal family matter." Both team's pitchers wore Vesia’s No. 51 on their caps in tribute. The … [Read more...] about After missing World Series for personal reasons, Dodgers’ Vesia says his baby daughter has died

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges

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President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career. He pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995 and went to prison on drug-related charges. A White House official said Trump approved the pardon, highlighting … [Read more...] about Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges