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There’s no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball

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Figuring out a cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries among pitchers is easy. Finding a solution could prove much more challenging. Major League Baseball issued a 62-page report in December that showed how the focus on throwing with increased velocity and using maximum effort on every pitch was a likely cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries. The study … [Read more...] about There’s no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

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Federal prosecutors say the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term on Monday, has had his surrender date postponed. A Justice Department spokesperson said Monday that the reason for the change and the new surrender day for Ippei Mizuhara are under seal. Mizuhara was sentenced in federal court in Santa Ana … [Read more...] about Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed

Today in Astros history – March 24

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What happened today in team history? 1961 - Houston’s first rookie camp For the young players that signed with the newly-named Colt .45s, farm director Bobby Bragan and the team held their first ever rookie camp in Jacksonville, Florida, giving a chance to see some of the younger players they have under contract. 1979 - Jose Valverde is born? In his birth certificate, … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – March 24

The Astros Win Warm-up Contest Against the Affiliate From Sugarland, 8-4

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Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Ronel Blanco looked sharp. Home runs by Yainer Diaz and Issac Paredes, triple by Cam Smith, highlight offense. The Astros won the first exhibition against their AAA affiliate, the Sugarland Space Cowboys, 8-4. Key takeaways: Although the competition wasn’t major league, Ronel Blanco looked sharper than he had all Spring. Coming in with a … [Read more...] about The Astros Win Warm-up Contest Against the Affiliate From Sugarland, 8-4