Oscar Tavares, 22, Killed in Car Crash in the Dominican Republic
By Julian Rifkin
He was the Cardinals top prospect the past 2 seasons.
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Maddon and the Rays Are Focused On The Fundamentals
By Isaac Moore
The Tampa Bay Rays won 92 games last year, but were unable to get past the Boston Red Sox in the Divisional round of the postseason. Rays Coach Joe Maddon believes his team must perfect it’s play if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Pirates and Blue Jays Get Rained Out
By Isaac Moore
Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays game at McKechnie Field cancelled due to rain.
New Concussion Caps for Pitchers
By Jessica Griffith
MLB is doing what it can to protect pitchers. It created a padded cap to help shield pitchers from line drives.
A Manager’s Perspective on new MLB Rules
By Ian Steele
When it comes to the MLB’s new rules, Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire focuses on player safety over right and wrong.
Red Sox Own The East
By Lucas Frankel
Fenway Park was rocking tonight. Boston Red Sox fans cheered into the night well after they watched their team beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3.
Inside the Grapefruit League 2013
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WEBN Boston traveled to Florida to cover this year’s Grapefruit League. Get an inside look at players, coaches, and general managers throughout baseball as they prepare for the upcoming season.
James Loney Prepares For Full Season In AL East
By Ross Lippman
After being traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Boston Red Sox last season, James Loney is preparing for this season with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Cole Figueroa Has Deep Baseball Roots
By Ross Lippman
As a non-roster invitee, Cole Figueroa is making the most of his spring training.
Mastroianni’s Time To Improve, Avoid Injury
By Trevor Savage
The Minnesota Twins outfielder is rehabbing his strained left hamstring, purposely taking things slowly to keep the injury from becoming a long-term problem.