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The fight between MLB players and owners became more public, with the union rejecting a request for federal mediation after owners stopped negotiating.
April 28, 2021 The idea has long been a refrain for both proponents and critics of extra-innings baseball, though often voiced with tongue in cheek: instead of drawing out contests to 10 or 12 or 17 wearying innings, or starting each extra frame with a runner on second base, why not just settle the matter via a home run derby? This year, as the affiliated minor and independent leagues implement a variety of experimental rules, the Pioneer League will do just that. The “Knock Out” rule, as the league is calling it, is just one change from among a slate that should garner the league some attention — though that doesn’t mean it’s coming to major league ballparks anytime soon.
02/08/2021 The sports media and baseball industries are reacting to the tragic news that ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon. He was 58 years old. Word of Gomez’s death was reported and circulated on social media as many of us were watching Super Bowl LV, suddenly reminded of life’s fragility amid one of our culture’s biggest diversions. In light of the news, love for a genuinely kind person and respect for his work were the prevailing sentiments among those expressing shock and condolences. Pedro Gomez was one of the nicest and warmest people I ever encountered during my time at ESPN. This is just brutal. My heart goes out to his friends, family and loved ones. https://t.co/tDpOwUybFA