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382468 03: Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, right, signs copies of his new book, "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" November 27, 2000 at a Waldenbooks store in Schaumburg, IL. "Ball Four: The Final Pitch" is a new and final edition of his controversial 1970 book titled "Ball Four" that has sold more than five million copies worldwide its 30-year life. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)

5 great or lesser-known baseball books you should read right now

Leonel Manzanares De la Rosa
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Darryl Strawberry calls MLB instant replay ‘a big waste’ and picks classic game to rewatch

MLB committing $30 million to stadium workers affected by league delay

Get ready, we could be without sports for another 8 weeks

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MLB thinking of playing World Series at neutral site

Jordan Foote
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: The Washington Nationals, including Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) holding trophy, celebrate beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Fans are using MLB The Show to punish the Houston Astros for cheating

Josh Hill
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Who is the Coach O of baseball? A not-so-scientific search for a big MLB personality

John Buhler
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: A general view of a group of official Major League Baseball Spring Training baseballs as pictured in the visitors dugout, during the game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals on March 8, 2020 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

MLB suspends spring training and delays Opening Day due to coronavirus

John Wilkinson
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T-Mobile Park, MLB (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

MLB will be forced to act quickly against coronavirus

Brian Johnston
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: A woman wearing a protective mask is seen in Union Square on March 9, 2020 in New York City. There are now 20 confirmed coronavirus cases in the city including a 7-year-old girl in the Bronx. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

Here’s everything you need to know about how the coronavirus is affecting sports & entertainment

Amy Kaplan
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Hideo Nomo #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds back to pitch during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Pacific Bell Park on September 11, 2002 in San Francisco, California. The Dogers would win 7-2. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Remembering how Hideo Nomo’s journey to MLB opened the door for Japanese players

Matt Graves
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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Jose Garcia #83 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates on the bench after hitting a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

MLB: 5 teams coming of age in 2020 after seasons of rebuilding

Leonel Manzanares De la Rosa
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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 30: Evan Gattis #11 of the Houston Astros talks with Kevin Millar of MLB Network at Minute Maid Park on June 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Kevin Millar says Houston Astros need to ‘shut up, play baseball’

Staff
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 06: A Houston Astros hat sits in a glove against the Minnesota Twins on June 6, 2014 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 5-4. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Mayor says Beverly Hills Little League will ban Astros team name after cheating scandal

John Wilkinson
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FT. MYERS, FL - MARCH 1: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox throws before a Grapefruit League game against the Atlanta Braves on March 1, 2020 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Chris Sale is the key to cost-cutting Red Sox still competing

Steve Zavala
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 4: Jose Bautista #23 of the Atlanta Braves throws out a runner in the eighth inning during the game against the San Francisco Giants at SunTrust Park on May 4, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jose Bautista, bullpen ace? It’s not as crazy as it sounds

David Salituro
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 17, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Indians 6-5. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB rumors: 5 teams that should sign Yasiel Puig

Brad Berreman
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees smiling with teammates during batting practice prior to the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

5 MLB players primed for redemption seasons in 2020

Steve Zavala
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Alex Bregman #2 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros look on as owner Jim Crane reads a prepared statement during a press conference at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 13, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

5 biggest losers from the 2020 MLB offseason

David Salituro
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: Gerrit Cole and Manager, Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees pose for a photo at Yankee Stadium during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

The 5 biggest winners from the MLB offseason as spring training opens

David Salituro
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Five players who could lock in their Hall of Fame resume in 2020

Brian Johnston
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros (L) celebrates in the clubhouse with teammates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Daniel Tosh rallies fans to cancel Houston following Astros cheating scandal

Amy Kaplan
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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 23: Houston Astros fans cheer during Game 2 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Houston Astros face lawsuit from season-ticket holder

Allison Cary
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Braves chopping our hearts out (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)  NBA pain? Bill Simmons, you know nothing of torture (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)  28-3, and other tales of Falcons horror (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)  Atlanta fans only auditing college sports (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The saga of an Atlanta sports fan: Woe be unto thee who enter this city

Michael Collins
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up prior to the start of game three of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 6, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Cody Bellinger slams Astros’ ‘weak’ apologies and punishments

Allison Cary
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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 12: Members of the Boston Red Sox stretch during a team workout on February 12, 2020 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Baseball’s back: 5 things you might have missed this MLB offseason

Matt Graves
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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy after the Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB: 3 reasons why the new playoff plan might work (and 3 alternative solutions)

Leonel Manzanares De la Rosa
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Alex Bregman #2 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros look on as owner Jim Crane reads a prepared statement during a press conference at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 13, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Houston Astros, award-winning cheaters, don’t think cheating helps you win

Josh Hill
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