MLB is cracking down on the use of foreign substances on the ball. (Photo Credit: Representative Image/Unsplash)
- The use of sticky substances by pitchers has come under the microscope since the start of the new baseball season
- Starting pitchers will be checked on multiple occasions throughout a game
- Research by the league found that foreign substances dramatically increased the spin rate
.Washington D.C., DC, USA
The MLB All-Stars game is scheduled for July 13. (Photo Credit: Representative Image/Unsplash)
- The voting would be conducted in two phases
- Fans can vote on multiple platforms
- Results would be announced on July 1, 2021
.Atlanta, GA, USA
Marcell Ozuna is an outfield player for Atlanta Braves. (Photo Credit: Sandy Springs Police Department)
- The 30-year-old Dominican was arrested for aggravated assault strangulation and battery -- family violence
- The league and players union have had a joint policy against domestic violence since 2015
- Ozuna led the National League last year with 18 home runs
Josh Donaldson has his name in the history books. (AFP file photo)
- The milestone touch of home plate came in the bottom of the first inning
- The statistics over MLB history, dating to 1876, had recently been verified in anticipation of the milestone run
- Bob Watson of the Houston Astros had been credited with scoring the one millionth run in MLB history in 1975
.Chicago, IL, USA
The series stood at a score of 4-1. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@MeLlamoTrevor)
- Trevor Williams pitched six innings and singled twice against the Pirates
- Chicago Cubs won five out of six matches
- Williams was released by Pittsburgh Pirates in November 2020
.Pennsylvania, USA
Felipe Vazquez now faces lengthy jail time. (Photo Credit: Twitter/ MLB trade rumors)
- A Westmoreland County jury in Pennsylvania found the 29 year-old Vazquez guilty on 10 counts
- He was, however, found not guilty on 10 counts of unlawful contact or communication with a minor
- Vazquez himself testified that he thought the girl was a mature woman
.Los Angeles, CA, USA
LA Dodgers welcomed Albert Pujols to the team through social media posts. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@Dodgers)
- Albert Pujols was released by the LA Angeles earlier this month
- LA Dodgers has experienced a flurry of injuries this season
- Pujpols has been brought onboard with a one year contract
.Los Angeles, CA, USA
LA Angles recently released Albert Pujols. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@PujolsFive)
- Pujols was born on January 16, 1980 in Dominican Republic
- The 41-year-old also played for St. Louis Cardinals
- Pujols' contract with LA Angles had nearly expired
.Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles Angels signed Albert Pujols back in 2011. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@PujolsFive)
- The Los Angeles Angels released slugger Albert Pujols on Thursday
- Pujols was in the final year of his 10-year contract
- Pujols is a three-time NL Most Valuable Player
.Baltimore, MD, USA
John Means is a left handed pitcher who plays in the MLB. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@JMeans25)