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Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker passes away at 90

Bob Uecker brought the Brewers to life for generations of fans. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark. Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star,

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Bob Uecker, announcer who was comic bard of baseball, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, who transformed his futility as a baseball player into a successful second career as a baseball broadcaster, humorist and comic actor in television, film and commercials, died Jan. 16 at 90.

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Bob Uecker, former MLB player and legendary broadcaster dies at 90

The former backup catcher, whose ability to laugh at himself made him a beloved radio announcer and launched a successful acting career, died Thursday.

Top prospect Shotaro Morii bypasses Japanese baseball

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A’s signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players

Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with the A's.

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Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics

Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,

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Baseball: A's sign Japanese two-way amateur Morii to big deal

Two-way high school star Shotaro Morii signed with Major League Baseball's Athletics, the team announced Wednesday, with a $1.5 million signing bonus that is reportedly a record for a Japanese amateur.

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Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers and a star of 'Major League,' dies at 90

Bob Uecker didn't have to stretch much to play quick-witted broadcaster Harry Doyle in the movie "Major League." Milwaukee ...

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Could These 2 MLB Teams Be Finalists for Japanese Ace Roki Sasaki?

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is nearing a decision on where he'll play in 2025. Has he trimmed his potential suitors from three ...

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The ten greatest international baseball moments in 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Michael Clair's International Beat Newsletter, bringing global baseball news to ...

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2025 MLB spring training start dates: Pitchers and catchers set to report to Florida, Arizona in February

In a month's time, pitchers and catchers will report to spring training camps in Arizona and Florida. Soon thereafter, ...

The Chicago Cubs have important dates announced by MLB

The Chicago Cubs have had a very busy offseason so far. They’ve made a big splash on the trade market by acquiring superstar ...

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2025 MLB International Signing Class Likely More Bust Than Bonanza

Major League Baseball teams shelled out millions of dollars today on hundreds of international free agents. History shows it ...

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MLB rumors: Mets send warning to Pete Alonso as contract negotiations with slugger drag on

The Mets and longtime first baseman Pete Alonso have continued to negotiate on a potential reunion, with the sides "making ...

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Strop, son of former MLB reliever, atop Cards' int'l class

For seven seasons in the 2010s, the Cardinals hit just .194 off right-handed reliever Pedro Strop. A late-innings menace to ...

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