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• Nationals Prospect Fausto Segura Killed In Traffic Accident
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura was tragically killed in a road accident in his native Dominican Republic last night, Hector Gomez of Z101 Sports reports. The right-hander, who signed with the Nationals on July 2, 2017, was just 23 years old. Nationals director of Latin American scouting Fausto Severino confirmed the report to Enrique Roj...2020
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• Nationals prospect Fausto Segura killed in traffic accident
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura was tragically killed in a road accident in his native Dominican Republic Sunday night, Hector Gomez of Z101 Sports reports. The right-hander, who signed with the Nationals on July 2, 2017, was just 23 years old. Nationals director of Latin American scouting Fausto Severino confirmed the report to Enrique R...2020
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• O's reliever Castro robbed at gunpoint in D.R.
Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint in his native Dominican Republic and is lucky to be alive....2020
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• Orioles P Miguel Castro robbed, shot at in Dominican Republic
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Miguel Castro Jr. is retelling what had to be a harrowing experience for the Dominican Republic native in his hometown of La Romana. Castro indicates that he was robbed at gunpoint while training at a stadium in the town. “They took my chains from me in the middle of the play, they almost gave me a shot by the grace...2020
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• Orioles pitcher Miguel Castro robbed at gunpoint while training in Dominican Republic
Castro says the gun they were using jammed...2020
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• Bartolo Colon wants to return to MLB at age 46
Four-time MLB All-Star Bartolo Colon was not able to latch on with a team last season after spending the past 21 years in the bigs. This isn’t stopping Big Sexy from attempting to make a comeback. Set to turn 47 in May, Colon wants another shot on the big stage. He’s currently back in his native Dominican Republic working out, and looking pretty da...2019
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• Ortiz makes first D.R. appearance since shooting
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz made his first public appearance in the Dominican Republic on Sunday nearly six months after he was shot in what authorities called a case of mistaken identity....2019
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• Marcell Ozuna reportedly set to sign with White Sox on Monday
The Chicago White Sox came into the offseason looking to make a flurry of moves to become a 2020 contender. Now, the club could be on the verge of signing All-Star outfielder Marcell Ozuna. According to Frank Castillo, a sports reporter in the Dominican Republic, Ozuna is flying to the U.S. to sign with the White Sox, and the deal will be announced...2019
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• Alleged drug lord Cesar Emilio Peralta arrested in connection with David Ortiz shooting
Another man who has been accused of playing a role in David Ortiz being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year has been arrested. Alleged drug kingpin Cesar Emilio Peralta was taken into custody in Colombia on Monday, according to a report from CBS News. Peralta had been wanted by the FBI since 2018 in connection with drug trafficking. Mo...2019
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• Report: Rangers interested in Yankees star youngster Miguel Andujar
The New York Yankees could very well look to move 2018 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up Miguel Andujar this winter. The 24-year-old third baseman missed all but 12 games this past season after having surgery on a torn labrum in his shoulder. Since then, Gio Urshela has taken over the hot corner in New York. The expectation is that there won’t be a l...2019
Dominican Republic injury and suspension
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• Marcell Ozuna reportedly set to sign with White Sox on Monday
The Chicago White Sox came into the offseason looking to make a flurry of moves to become a 2020 contender. Now, the club could be on the verge of signing All-Star outfielder Marcell Ozuna. According to Frank Castillo, a sports reporter in the Dominican Republic, Ozuna is flying to the U.S. to sign with the White Sox, and the deal will be announced...2019
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• Report: Rangers interested in Yankees star youngster Miguel Andujar
The New York Yankees could very well look to move 2018 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up Miguel Andujar this winter. The 24-year-old third baseman missed all but 12 games this past season after having surgery on a torn labrum in his shoulder. Since then, Gio Urshela has taken over the hot corner in New York. The expectation is that there won’t be a l...2019
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• Johnny Cueto parading around on a pony is highly entertaining
Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto is having quite the offseason, it seems. Cueto, who was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, has been spending a lot of time there since the season ended. His most recent Instagram post suggests he’s still there, as the location of it was Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic. The content of that particular post was prett...2018
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• NL Notes: Reds, Braves, Teheran, Markakis
Reds minor league right-hander Jairo Capellan died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, the team announced. He was 19 years old. Two other Reds minor leaguers – righty Raul Hernandez and outfielder Emilio Garcia (both of whom are 19) – were also in the car, and each player suffered injuries. Hernandez…...2018
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• Reds announce one player dead, two injured in car accident in Dominican Republic
Reds minor league right-hander Jairo Capellan died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, the team announced. He was 19 years old. Two other Reds minor leaguers – righty Raul Hernandez and outfielder Emilio Garcia (both of whom are 19) – were also in the car, and each player suffered injuries. Hernandez is currently in critical condi...2018
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Dominican Republic trade, contract, salary
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• Orioles P Miguel Castro robbed, shot at in Dominican Republic
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Miguel Castro Jr. is retelling what had to be a harrowing experience for the Dominican Republic native in his hometown of La Romana. Castro indicates that he was robbed at gunpoint while training at a stadium in the town. “They took my chains from me in the middle of the play, they almost gave me a shot by the grace...2020
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• Franco ignoring rumors, ready for 3B battle
Maikel Franco followed the endless and often mind-numbing speculation the past few months from the Dominican Republic. Franco knows that Manny Machado could show up at Spectrum Field at any moment. The Phillies entertained him at Citizens Bank Park just before Christmas. They have made him at least one contract offer. If the Phillies sign him, Fran...2019
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• Report updates status of late Yordano Ventura's contract, estate
At the time of his tragic death in 2017, Yordano Ventura was playing on a long-term deal with the Royals that still included $20.25M in guaranteed future salary. Jason Boatright and Maria Torres of the Kansas City Star provide an update on the status of that contract and the remaining loose ends of his estate, which has claimed insolvency. Ventura...2019
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• Dominican insider reports Manny Machado to sign with White Sox
One of baseball's top free agents could soon be off the market. According to one person, the Chicago White Sox are close to signing Manny Machado. It started with Steve Paradzinski of TheLoopSports.com, who wrote that it was time for the White Sox to “finish the job” and sign Machado. Shortly thereafter, Hector Gomez, an editor at Z101, the largest...2019
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• Former UNC star and lottery pick Tyler Hansbrough to continue career in China
Former NBA lottery pick Tyler Hansbrough will reportedly continue his professional career in China, with Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reporting that the veteran forward has reached an agreement with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls. Hansbrough, who played seven NBA seasons for the Pacers, Raptors and Hornets after being drafted 13th overall out of UNC in...2018
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• World Baseball Classic scores, results: Dominican Republic stays alive as Venezuela moves to brink of elimination
The defending WBC champs picked up a crucial win Thursday night...2017
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• WBC scores, results: Miguel Cabrera home run saves Venezuela, Japan tops Cuba
Venezuela's win puts them in the second round pool with USA, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic...2017
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• Alex Reyes Will Emerge as MLB's Newest Ace in 2017 Rookie Season
2017
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• How Yankees Can Still Make Impact Upgrade to Questionable Rotation
2016
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• Albert Abreu, Jorge Guzman to Yankees: Latest Trade Details, Scouting Reports
2016
Dominican Republic kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother
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• Nationals prospect Fausto Segura killed in traffic accident
2020
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• Report updates status of late Yordano Ventura's contract, estate
2019
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• Cincinnati Reds announce one player killed, two injured in car crash
On Saturday night, the Cincinnati Reds made a heartbreaking announcement revealing one of their minor league pitchers was killed and two of his teammates were injured in a crash in the Dominican Republic. According to the team’s statement, right-handed pitcher Jairo Capellán was killed in a car crash this morning. Right-handed pitcher Raul Hernande...2018
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• Miguel Sano reportedly detained in Dominican Republic
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano was detained at a police station in his native Dominican Republic after a traffic accident on Sunday morning, according to Spanish-language news outlet El Nuevo Diaro (via Phil Miller of the Star-Tribune). A police officer “ordered Sano to stop at a checkpoint, but he continued [and] ran over the uniformed officer, l...2018
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• Ahmed aiming to improve water in Dominican
Partnering with Striking Out Poverty, an initiative of the Phoenix-based international non-profit Food for the Hungry, Nick Ahmed and his wife, Amanda, look to raise awareness and funds for the community of El Mogote, Dominican Republic....2018
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• Yordano Ventura Dies In Car Crash
Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Sunday morning. This was a separate crash from the one that took the life of Andy Marte in the Dominican on Sunday. Ventura was 25 years old. Tragically, Ventura is the second major league pitcher who has died over the past…...2017
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• Oscar Taveras Dies In Car Accident
Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras has died in a car accident in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, Dionisio Soldevila of ESPNDeportes confirms (via Twitter). Taveras’ girlfriend also reportedly passed away. A variety of outlets from the Dominican Republic had reported … ...2014
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• Colin Cowherd, ESPN Part Ways After Comments on Dominican MLB Players
2015
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• Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Honors Oscar Taveras with Message on Hat
2014
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• Volquez learns of father's death after start
Just hours before Royals starter Edinson Volquez delivered the first pitch of the 2015 World Series against the Mets, reports out of the Dominican Republic surfaced that his father had died....2015
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• Cardinals Outfielder Oscar Taveras Dies at the Age of 22
2014
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• Orioles' Ramon Ramirez Dies at 23 in Motorcycle Accident
2016
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• Sticks & Jones! USA flies over DR
The United States is headed to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Giancarlo Stanton belted a go-ahead homer and Adam Jones made a catch for the ages, propelling the U.S. to its second semifinals appearance with a 6-3 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday night in San Diego....2017
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• Royals pitcher Ventura dies at 25 in car crash
Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The tragic news was confirmed by his agency, ISE Baseball, and the Royals. Ventura was 25 years old....2017
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• MLB mourns death of Royals pitcher Ventura
Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The tragic news was confirmed by his agency, ISE Baseball, and the Royals. Ventura was 25 years old....2017
Dominican Republic videos
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From Baseball Camps In The Dominican Republic To The MLB | NBC Nightly News
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MLB | 2017 Team Dominican Republic WBC Highlights ᴴᴰ
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The Dominican Republic Swings its Way to the Big Leagues
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Dominican Baseball Team Build - MLB The Show 19 Diamond Dynasty Dominican Republic
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Yadier Molina hosts epic Home Run Derby between Puerto Rican and Dominican Republic MLB players
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The Education Crisis Crippling Dominican Baseball Players
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MLB | 2017 Team Dominican Republic WBC Highlights ᴴᴰ
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Jasson Dominguez, CF, Dominican Republic - 2019 July 2nd
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Top 10 All Time MLB Players That Came From Dominican Republic
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MLB 2017 Team Dominican Republic WBC Highlights ᴴᴰ
Dominican Republic fantasy rankings and news
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• Ketel Marte Illness: Updates on Mariners SS' Recovery from Mononucleosis
2016
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• Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
2016
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• Yankees Opening Day 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
2016
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• Adrian Beltre's Leap into 400 HR Club Caps Legitimate Hall of Fame Resume
2015
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• 3 Reasons the Reds Should Consider Trading Johnny Cueto This Spring
2015
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• Orioles P Miguel Castro robbed, shot at in Dominican Republic
2020
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• Orioles pitcher Miguel Castro robbed at gunpoint while training in Dominican Republic
2020
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• 32-team field set for 2019 FIBA World Cup
The qualifiers are now complete for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and the field of 32 teams has been set. In addition to tournament host China, the list of countries (or regions) participating in the event includes 12 teams from Europe’s qualifiers, seven from Asia’s, seven from the Americas group, and five from Africa. Here’s the full list of teams set...2019
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• Ozuna's workout in DR encourages Cardinals
Already scheduled to be in the Dominican Republic so he could participate in Sunday's graduation ceremony at the Cardinals' complex in Boca Chica, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak took the opportunity to make an additional stop and check in on rehabbing outfielder Marcell Ozuna....2019
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• From Vlad to Vlad Jr., int'l scouting has evolved
It's been almost 50 years since legendary scout Epy Guerrero started the first baseball training camp on a dirt field in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic, and changed the landscape of international scouting. In the decades that followed, growth promoted change. Errors forced corrections. Now there's another transformation in the international scouti...2018
Dominican Republic rumors, scandals
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• Orioles P Miguel Castro robbed, shot at in Dominican Republic
2020
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• Franco ignoring rumors, ready for 3B battle
2019
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• Hanley Ramirez reportedly planning an MLB comeback
Hanley Ramirez shockingly was released this season and never returned, though that may not be the end of his career. Ramirez is planning an MLB comeback for next season, according to Fancred Sports’ Jon Heyman. Heyman says that Ramirez has been working out in the Dominican Republic. Ramirez began the season hot, but was released by the Boston Red S...2018
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• Sammy Sosa blows off negative reactions to his altered appearance
Sammy Sosa from time to time resurfaces and when it occurs, comments concerning his altered appearance invariably commence. But to hear it from the former superstar slugger, such criticism and mockery have no impact upon him whatsoever.Sosa’s skin tone has become seemingly lighter over the past 10 years, a development that routinely leads to specul...2018
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• Raul Mondesi sentenced to prison for corruption as mayor in Dominican Republic
Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Raul Mondesi has been sentenced to prison for corruption while serving as a mayor in the Dominican Republic. Mondesi was elected mayor of his hometown, San Cristobal, in 2010 for a six-year term. He was placed under six months of house arrest in February for his role in an embezzlement scandal that saw 300 million pe...2017