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Exclusive: Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner on returning to the baseball field after fractured skull, concussion

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner is speaking out for the first time since taking a 92-mph line drive to the back of the head.The devastating injury in May left him face down in the dirt against the Philadelphia Phillies. He suffered... Read More.

Dodgers pitcher plays in front of mom for 1st time after seven years apart

Thursday, September 21 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A Los Angeles Dodgers star who spent the past seven years playing baseball in the United States while his mom lived in Venezuela saw his dream come true Wednesday night.Brusdar Graterol pitched at Dodger Stadium in front of a packed crowd... Read More.

Texas Rangers sign free agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi

Wednesday, December 28 by ABC News

(ARLINGTON, Texas) -- Right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is no longer a free agent.The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday night they have signed Eovaldi to a "two-year contract with a vesting player option."OFFICIAL: We've signed RHP Nathan Eovaldi to a two-year contract with... Read More.

Widow and mother of late MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs speak out against fentanyl

Friday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time on camera, the widow of Tyler Skaggs and his mother are sharing their story of loss after the 2019 death of the Los Angeles Angels pitcher. Skaggs was just 27 years old when he was found dead... Read More.

Atlanta Braves sign rookie pitcher Spencer Strider to six-year, $75M deal

Monday, October 10 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider is staying put with the Atlanta Braves until at least the 2028 season.The team announced on Monday that it has signed the 23-year-old rookie to a six-year deal worth $75 million. The contract also includes a $22... Read More.

Former MLB pitcher turned Port Authority cop dies in crash on way to 9/11 memorial event

Monday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former MLB pitcher who retired and became a Port Authority police officer has died in a car accident on his way to a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony on Sunday in New York City, the Atlanta Braves announced."We are deeply saddened... Read More.

Angels Star Ohtani named starting pitcher, will lead off for American League All-Star Team

Monday, July 12 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- Los Angeles Angels super star Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher and bat lead-off as the designated hitter for the American League All-Star team Tuesday night, AL manager Kevin Cash announced Monday.“This is what the fans want to see,” said the... Read More.