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No Expos without a stadium, said MLB. But it didn't stop Jean Drapeau

Carbon copies of two letters in the former Montreal mayor's archives provide a glimpse into how the Montreal Expos came to be, and how the months before opening day turned into a bit of a scramble — especially when it came to where the team would play. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2QGNp6R
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Canada draws Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela in 1st round of Olympic baseball qualifier

Canada's men's baseball team will be in Group B with Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela at the WBSC Americas Olympic qualifier next March, with the top finisher of the eight-team tournament earning a spot in the Tokyo 2020 Games. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/347WKbE
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Scouting will drive success of Pirates, says new GM Ben Cherington

Ben Cherington earned three World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox, the last as general manager of the 2013 club that raced from worst to first. The challenge that lies ahead for the former Toronto Blue Jays executive with Pittsburgh will be different. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/34evecs
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B.C.'s Scott Mathieson spent 8 years playing pro ball in Japan, hopes to end career at Tokyo Olympics

When Scott Mathieson announced his retirement from professional baseball last month, he was already envisioning a temporary comeback — and a better way to officially end his playing career. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Os5ZwU
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Twins prospect Ryan Costello dies in his sleep in New Zealand hotel

Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead in his Wellington, New Zealand hotel room Monday, days after joining his team in the Australian Baseball League. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/33ZejKR
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Derek Jeter, 5-time World Series champ, tops 2020 Hall of Fame ballot

Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. The 14-time all-star and five-time World Series champion hit .310 with 3,465 hits in 20 seasons. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Kz0JWX
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Mexico rallies in 10th inning vs. U.S. to book spot at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Efren Navarro had a broken-bat single against Caleb Thielbar to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning and Mexico beat the United States 3-2 Sunday in Tokyo to qualify for the 2020 Olympic baseball tournament for the first time. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OqSZYu
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Angels' Mike Trout wins AL MVP for 3rd time

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has overcome injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP Award. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OfNifE
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Mets' pitcher Jacob deGrom repeats as NL Cy Young winner

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom won the National League Cy Young award for the second straight year, while Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros took home the award for the American League. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2QggRQU
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Astros under investigation for stealing signs electronically during 2017 World Series run

Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during home games in 2017 by using a camera positioned in centre field. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2O4VPC9
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After 'disappointing' Premier 12 tournament, Canada looks at 1 final shot to qualify for Tokyo

Manager Ernie Whitt believes Canada's baseball team missed its best chance at qualifying for the 2020 Olympics after being eliminated at the Premier 12 tournament in South Korea. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CBb9RD
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Canada's Olympic baseball hopes put on hold with loss to Australia

The Canadian baseball team suffered a setback in its quest to qualify for the Olympics when it was eliminated from the Premier 12 tournament with a 3-1 loss to Australia on Friday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/36JiA7c
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Game Wrap: Late triple nearly spells end of Canada's Olympic baseball hopes

Logan Wade smacked a 2-run triple in the 8th inning to give Australia a 3-1 victory over Canada at the WBSC Premier 12 Olympic Qualifier. Canada will have one final chance to qualify for the Olympics at the Americas qualifying event in March. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2WUcnAR
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Former Blue Jay Devon Travis becomes free agent after declining minor league assignment

Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis has declined his assignment to triple-A Buffalo and elected to become a free agent. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2K0O92F
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Canada falls to South Korea for 1st loss at Olympic baseball qualifier

The Canadian men's baseball team dropped to 1-1 at the Premier 12 Olympic qualifier with a 3-1 loss against host South Korea on Thursday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/36H3Fub
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