Jumbo Shrimp: An Oxymoron, And Now A Minor League Baseball Team
In some corners, it's being panned like so much scampi. Others say they can't wait to buy a team jersey. An anti-shrimp petition has been started.
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101-Year-Old Chicago Cubs Fan Hopes Beloved Team Grants Her Birthday Wish
Centenarian Virginia Wood has a birthday wish — a World Series title for her Chicago team. But they'll have to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers before they compete for the top prize.
'All Cubans Are Saddened By This Loss'; Fans React To Death Of Marlins Ace
José Fernández defected from Cuba as a teenager, and there has been an outpouring from baseball fans in the Cuban community who felt proud of his success and devastation upon word of his death.
Fear Not, White Sox Fans: You'll Get Used To 'Guaranteed' Field
The Chicago White Sox announced this week that their 25-year-old ballpark, U.S. Cellular Field, would be renamed Guaranteed Rate Field. Scott Simon ponders where such a name might lead.
A Beetle May Soon Strike Out Baseball's Famous Ash Bats
Rawlings baseball bats have a big place in sports history. But now the ash trees used to make those iconic bats are threatened by an invasive beetle that's spreading in forests across the Northeast.
Former Cardinals Official Gets Nearly 4 Years In Prison Over Astros Hack
Chris Correa, former director of baseball development for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for accessing the Houston Astros' computer systems.
Coastal Carolina University Wins First-Ever National Title In College World Series
"We're not the most talented team in America," Coastal Carolina's coach Gary Gilmore said after the game. "We're just the national champion. That's all I know."
The 'Larger Than Life' Legend Of The Ballpark Beer Guy
Clarence "Fancy Clancy" Haskett has been selling beer and snacks at Baltimore Orioles games for so long, he's made vending an art form. "My mindset is I'm a professional athlete," he says.
Baseball Is A Field Of Dreams — And Dashed Hopes — For Dominicans
The Dominican Republic sends more players to MLB than any other country. That's a boon for the local economy — but it's also sparked controversy.
Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day
New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.