For the first time in 49 years, the Yankees have done away with their anti-facial hair policy. New York players will be allowed to sport 'well-groomed beards.' … [Read more...] about Yankees no longer need to be clean-shaven. But will beards help them clean things up on field?
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Angels top prospect Christian Moore making a strong impression
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels will soon get a look at Christian Moore against big-league competition. Manager Ron Washington said Moore will get some starts and come off the bench during the exhibition games, which start for the Angels on Saturday. Moore, the Angels’ first-round pick last year, has made a strong early impression on his manager. “He’s a super athlete, and I’m not … [Read more...] about Angels top prospect Christian Moore making a strong impression
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Dodgers ‘don’t hate the idea’ of MLB’s automated ball/strike system
There are no immediate plans to introduce the system in regular-season games yet. Questions remain about how large a role it should have in games that count. … [Read more...] about Dodgers ‘don’t hate the idea’ of MLB’s automated ball/strike system