Batter up (or not): Pro baseball players with longer contracts don't always work as hard
Major League Baseball's opening day is March 28, and chances are, some players will be working a bit harder this season than others.
Major League Baseball's opening day is March 28, and chances are, some players will be working a bit harder this season than others.
Economics & Business
Mar 21, 2024
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Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California with record rainfall, shutting down schools, roads and businesses before edging in on Nevada on Monday.
Environment
Aug 21, 2023
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Heavy rains lashed California on Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary raced in from Mexico, bringing warnings of potentially life-threatening flooding in the typically arid southwestern United States.
Environment
Aug 21, 2023
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Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm Sunday as it barreled up Mexico's Pacific coast, but was still likely to bring life-threatening flooding to the typically arid southwestern United States, forecasters said.
Environment
Aug 20, 2023
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Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found.
Environment
Apr 7, 2023
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In baseball, even the smallest detail can tip the scales in favor of the batter or the pitcher. A recent publication has highlighted how rosin powder helps maintain a more constant friction when pitching, something that could ...
General Physics
Dec 15, 2022
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While football and basketball are now the most popular and financially successful of the four major professional sports leagues, Major League Baseball appears to be rallying. Last week, MLB said revenue for the 2022 regular ...
Social Sciences
Oct 19, 2022
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Major League Baseball has been trying something new in recent seasons: instant replay for umpire calls. After replay review, some erroneous calls on the field can be overturned. Baseball in its own fashion is acknowledging ...
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2022
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As the Major League Baseball season gets underway, a burning question for many fans of the third most popular sport in the United States is how many homeruns they will see this season.
General Physics
Apr 6, 2022
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It's hard enough to reach base when pitchers like Aroldis Chapman and Jacob deGrom throw the high heat. But what about when nature does?
Environment
Jun 28, 2021
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