Tag: Major League Baseball
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Major League Baseball average salaries down
While the salaries of Major League Baseball players have increased dramatically since the AP started tracking them in 1989, they have now started declining slightly beginning in 2017. They are now down 6.4% since then. The Associated Press has the story: MLB salaries decreased since 2017, but the higher paid players are making millions NEW…
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Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing
After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…
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Corporations gave millions to reps pushing voting restrictions
Some major corporations spoke out against Georgia’s new restrictive voting law last week. But at the same time, they have contributed over $50 million to some of those legislators involved. The Associated Press has the story: Corporations critical of Georgia’s new voting law contributed millions to the legislators who supported it WASHINGTON (AP) — When executives…