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Empty seats and cutouts are viewed in Dodger Stadium as Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Oct. 5, 2020. Concession workers at the stadium have voted to authorize a strike days ahead of MLB's All-Star Game festivities in Los Angeles.

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Employees at Dodger Stadium threaten to strike days before the MLB All-Star Game

The concessions stands are operated by Compass Group and its subsidiary, Levy Restaurants. The company employs about 1,500 people at the stadium.

July 13, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
Los Angeles Dodgers during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in June 2021, in Atlanta.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is suspended over sexual assault allegations

Bauer is suspended for two seasons after a San Diego woman alleged that he beat and sexually abused her last year. He denies violating MLB's domestic violence and sexual assault policy.

April 29, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
The Kansas City Royals take batting practice before their opening day game against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.

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And here's the pitch ... MLB season officially begins today

After protracted negotiations between Major League Baseball's owners and players led to a 99-day lockout, baseball officially begins with new rules and new faces.

April 07, 2022
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  • Jeff Dean
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract

After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract.

March 16, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson gets congratulations from teammates after his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Freddie Freeman's tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday, March 14, 2022.

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With Freeman a free agent, Atlanta Braves get star 1B Olson from Oakland

Freddie Freeman's tenure with the Atlanta Braves appears to be over after the World Series champions acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics.

March 15, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Tony Clark, second from left, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, appears at a news conference with, from left, free agent pitcher Andrew Miller, chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer and New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Jupiter, Fla. The players' union has launched a $1 million fund to assist workers impacted by canceled games.

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MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout

The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews.

March 04, 2022
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  • Jonathan Franklin
Braves fans don pearls during the celebration at Truist Park on Nov. 5 in honor of Braves outfielder Joc Pederson.

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Braves fans and Cobb County businesses want MLB dispute resolved

With owners and players unable to reach an agreement, Major League Baseball is canceling its opening day as well as the season’s first six games. This leaves the Atlanta Braves' season in limbo.

March 02, 2022
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  • Amanda Andrews
A baseball fan stands outside Roger Dean Stadium as Major League Baseball negotiations continued earlier this week in Jupiter, Fla.

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The MLB's season start is canceled as players and owners fail to reach a labor deal

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he's canceling each team's first two series of the season, totaling 91 games. Players won't be paid for games they don't play.

March 01, 2022
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  • Tom Goldman
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference after negotiations with the players' association toward a labor deal, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Manfred said he is canceling the first two series of the season that was set to begin March 31, dropping the schedule from 162 games to likely 156 games at most. Manfred said the league and union have not made plans for future negotiations. Players won't be paid for missed games.

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MLB cancels opening day after sides fail to end lockout

Major League Baseball has canceled opening day. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management's deadline.

March 01, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay, left, walks out of a federal court building on Tuesday during his trial on federal drug distribution and conspiracy charges. Kay was convicted Thursday of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death.

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Former L.A. Angels employee found guilty of providing drugs that killed Tyler Skaggs

The Major League pitcher died in 2019 after being found unresponsive in a hotel room while the team was in Texas to play a series against the Rangers.

February 17, 2022
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  • Jonathan Franklin
Chris Sale of the Boston Red Sox warms up in the bullpen before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on Aug. 1, 2017.

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PETA wants MLB to rename the 'bullpen' to 'arm barn'

A day before Game 3 of the World Series, the animal rights organization released a statement saying the term "bullpen" is insensitive to cows and bulls. The suggestion drew mixed reactions.

October 29, 2021
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  • Tien Le
Ryan Pressly of the Houston Astros celebrates with Martin Maldonado after the final out in the ninth inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Friday  and advancing to the World Series.

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Houston Astros head to World Series, just a few years after their cheating scandal

Officials found that the Astros were sign-stealing in 2017 and partly in 2018, but team officials say their past is firmly behind them.

October 23, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
An Iowa flag waves over the field at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, on June 5, 2020.

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How A Town Of Just 4,000 Prepared For Today's Historic MLB 'Field Of Dreams' Game

Dyersville, Iowa, could see its population triple when the MLB Field of Dreams game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox is held there. The mayor isn't sure what to expect.

August 12, 2021
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  • Josie Fischels
Cleveland relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (right) and catcher Austin Hedges celebrate a 10-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on June 8. On Friday, the Cleveland team announced its new name, the Guardians.

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Cleveland's MLB Team Changes Its Name To Guardians After Years Of Backlash

Cleveland's Major League Baseball team has changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, ridding itself of a previous name that many found highly offensive.

July 23, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
Kumar Rocker pitches during game three of the College World Series championship on June 30, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. This week, he was drafted by the New York Mets.

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Why South Asian Baseball Fans Are Excited About Kumar Rocker's Future

Kumar Rocker is headed for the big leagues — literally. And his pick to pitch for the New York Mets is monumental for people who haven't seen themselves represented in baseball very often.

July 17, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
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