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Couple suing Little League team over bad throw

A New Jersey couple is suing the Philadelphia Little League organization that’s the home of star pitcher Mo’ne Davis.

Big League Weekend to feature Cubs, A’s

The Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics will play two split-squad exhibition games March 13 and 14 at Cashman Field on Las Vegas’ 25th annual Big League Weekend.

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Marlins’ Stanton agrees to record deal

The Marlins persuaded Giancarlo Stanton to say yes. He couldn’t afford to say no. Stanton agreed to terms Monday on a $325 million, 13-year contract, team owner Jeffrey Loria said. It’s the most lucrative deal for an American athlete and averages $25 million per season.

Mo’ne Davis memoir to be released in March 2015

A memoir when you’re still a teenager may seem premature, but not for Mo’ne Davis, the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game.

Kershaw, Trout win MLB MVP Awards

Clayton Kershaw became the first pitcher to win the National League MVP award in nearly a half-century, coasting an easy victory Thursday. Mike Trout was a unanimous pick for the AL honor after finishing second the previous two years.

 
Toxicology report says Taveras was drunk in fatal crash

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras apparently was driving drunk when he died along with his girlfriend in a fatal crash in the Dominican Republic last month.

Dodgers’ Kershaw wins 3rd NL Cy Young Award

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was a unanimous winner for his third NL Cy Young Award after leading the majors in victories and ERA and throwing a no-hitter. Cleveland’s Corey Kluber won the AL Cy Young Award, edging Seattle’s Felix Hernandez.

Former Rebel Williams named NL Manager of the Year

Former UNLV great Matt Williams has been chosen National League Manager of the Year after guiding the Washington Nationals to the league’s best record in his first season on the job.

Las Vegas baseball collector acquires very special bat

Mike Kennedy is a collector of baseball things: cards, bats, anything once belonging to Mike Trout of the Angels, because Kennedy is a longtime Halos fan and Trout is his favorite player.

Padres shortstop charged with resisting arrest

San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera was charged with resisting arrest after being stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Beltre leads Silver Slugger honorees

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre won his fourth Silver Slugger Award on Thursday and three players were honored for the third straight year.

Dodgers to hire A’s assistant as new GM

The Los Angeles Dodgers are turning to a man with a head for figures as their new general manager. Oakland A’s assistant general manager Farhan Zaidi will be officially hired as the Dodgers’ GM later this week, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night.

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