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Puerto Rico Professional Baseball Players and Coaches Swept Up In Federal Indictments

SAN JUAN — A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicted 44 people accused in a $1.2 million scheme to illegally obtain pandemic relief funds, authorities said. The suspects are accused of…

John McCarthy May 21, 2023

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PITCHER PERFECT: Puerto Rico Throws Stunner in 8-inning WBC Win vs Israel

MIAMI (AP) — José De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight…

John McCarthy March 17, 2023

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BLONDS HAVE MORE FUN! Puerto Rico Breaks World Record As Baseball Fans Dye Hair

SAN JUAN (AP) — Blonds have more fun. Even the male variety. Apparently. Puerto Rico on Friday broke the Guinness World record for the most hair dyed, with 192 men…

John McCarthy March 11, 2023

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Cuba Picks 5 MLB Affiliated Players for World Classic

HAVANA (AP) — Cubans signed with Major League Baseball organizations and other foreign clubs will for the first time join domestic stars on the national team that will play in…

John McCarthy January 26, 2023

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Derek Jeter Announces Surprise Departure From Miami Marlins

MIAMI — Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins on Monday after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn’t come close to matching his success as a…

Bro Bot February 28, 2022

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St. Croix Native To Sing National Anthem Before Padres-Diamondbacks Game Today

SAN DIEGO — A St. Croix native who works as a medical specialist for the U.S. Navy will sing the national anthem before a Major League Baseball game in California…

VI Free Press June 27, 2021

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Horace Clarke, Standout Second Baseman For The New York Yankees, Dies At 81

FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix native Horace Clarke, a switch-hitting second baseman for the New Yankees from 1965-74, died Wednesday at 81. Although never viewed as a star player, Clarke became…

VI Free Press August 11, 2020

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Miami Marlins Are 1st In Their Division …And 1st In COVID-19 Infections … It Could End Their Season

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins, one of the most under-the-radar teams in sports, have been in the news lately. Sort of. A network TV news anchor referred to them this…

VI Free Press July 30, 2020

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Hall of Fame Mystery: Who Did Not Cast Vote For Yankee’s Derek Jeter?

NEW YORK — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday was a humbling experience one that was made a little…

VI Free Press January 22, 2020

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Cuba Welcomes First U.S. Player In 60 Years To Baseball League

HAVANA -- A 24-year-old student has become the first United States citizen to play in an official Cuban league in around six decades, just as Cubans are batting for Major…

John McCarthy January 23, 2019