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An exclusive excerpt from John Feinstein's book, "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," which chronicles the lives of those trying to reach Major League Baseball.
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An exclusive excerpt from John Feinstein's book, "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," which chronicles the lives of those trying to reach Major League Baseball.
The average raise for a player in salary arbitration was 117 percent this year, according to a study by The Associated Press, led by steep hikes for Freddie Freeman, Craig Kimbrel, Giancarlo Stanton and Michael Brantley.
Major League Baseball got what it wanted from Biogenesis of America and has now withdrawn a lawsuit against the former Coral Gables-based anti-aging clinic.
While Alex Rodriguez is suspended for the season, his spring training locker has been kept open by the New York Yankees.
Long-time Major League Baseball manager and player Jim Fregosi died at a Miami hospital Friday after suffering multiple strokes last weekend.
Jeff Baker and the Miami Marlins have completed their $3.7 million, two-year contract.
Alex Rodriguez ended his extended and acrimonious fight with Major League Baseball on Friday, withdrawing a pair of lawsuits and accepting a season-long suspension that marks the longest penalty in the sport's history related to performance-enhancing drugs.
The Miami Marlins continue to look for the cheapest available labor to fill in the remaining holes on the roster, primarily on the bench.
Going to a baseball game will be a lot like going to the airport next year after Major League Baseball mandated to all 30 teams that security screening for fans must have either a hand-held metal detector or a walk-through metal detector.
He's arguably the best player to put on a Marlins uniform since Miguel Cabrera and like Cabrera, Giancarlo Stanton's future in South Florida remains very much in question after signing a one-year contract over the weekend.
Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $6.5 million, one-year contract
The Miami Marlins re-signed three key players who were eligible for salary arbitration. The signings all came before a Major League Baseball deadline of 1 p.m. Friday.
Suspended New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez spoke out Wednesday for the first time since his suspension for the entire 2014 season.
If Jose Fernandez continues to develop into an ace pitcher for the Miami Marlins, South Florida fans better see him while he's here because there's no way the team will pay the new premium price for a top pitcher in baseball.
Alex Rodriguez sued Major League Baseball and its players' union Monday, seeking to overturn a season-long suspension imposed by an arbitrator who ruled there was "clear and convincing evidence" he used three banned substances and twice tried to obstruct the sport's drug investigation.
Major League Baseball's key witness in its case against Alex Rodriguez said he designed and administered an elaborate doping program for the 14-time All-Star starting in 2010.
An interview with the man at the center of Major League Baseball doping scandal will air Sunday evening on 60 Minutes. Anthony Bosch, the former chief of the the now-closed Biogenesis clinic, sat down with CBS anchor Scott Pelly.
The Miami Marlins have revealed 22 non-roster players the team will invite to its 2014 training camp in Jupiter, Florida.
The Baseball Hall of Fame revealed the 2013 inductees Wednesday afternoon and while no one was a unanimous selection, three former Major League stars were selected for Cooperstown.
Some of the best American sporting events worth traveling for are the Daytona 500, the Masters Tournament, the Super Bowl the U.S. Open and the World Series.
The Dodgers have told outfielder Yasiel Puig the organization is "very disappointed" with his behavior in the wake of his second arrest this year for reckless driving.
The Miami Marlins continued their annual roster overhaul Wednesday when the team agreed to terms with 31-year-old third baseman Casey McGehee.
The thrifty Miami Marlins were nonetheless busy at this week's winter meetings, and they're not done trying to upgrade an offense that ranked a distant last in the majors.
The Miami Marlins have been unusually active during the annual winter meetings and they appear to be looking at another player who lost his starting job near the end of last season.
Logan Morrison's days with the Miami Marlins appear to be numbered after the team inked a deal with former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Garret Jones.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.