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Heartwarming

Boy throws out first pitch for the Braves, makes a play to find other foster kids a family

Nation World

MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out

The dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and pop-up opposition recalled the question of when MLB might welcome its first active openly gay player.
Sports

VFL Ben Joyce called up to MLB by Los Angeles Angels

The VFL and Farragut product was called up to the big leagues from Double-A Rocket City on Sunday.
Nation World

AP source: Minor leaguers reach 5-year labor deal with MLB

Major leaguers have had a labor contract since 1968 and salaries have soared. Meanwhile, full-season minor leaguers made as little as $10,400 last year.
Mlb

Tennessee baseball legend and Hall of Famer Tim McCarver dies

McCarver's death was announced by baseball's Hall of Fame, which said he died from heart failure Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mlb

Braves sign CAK grad Spencer Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract

Spencer Strider's contract includes a $22 million club option for 2029 with a $5 million buyout.
Mlb

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

After sweeping the Mets over the weekend to take the division lead, Atlanta entered the series needing a win or a Mets loss to clinch the division crown.
Mlb

Padres star Fernando Tatis suspended by MLB for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance

Tatis claims that he inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol but will begin serving the sentence immediately.
Sports

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson 75 years after debut

Robinson's widow and son will attend the Dodgers' game Friday, and players across the major league will don No. 42 in Dodger blue.
Spanish

¡Habrá béisbol de Las Grandes Ligas! MLB y el sindicato de jugadores alcanzaron un acuerdo

Las Grandes Ligas y el sindicato de jugadores llegan a un acuerdo para poner fin a un paro laboral que duró 99 días.
Nation World

MLB reacts angrily to locked-out players, season still off

"Simply put, we are deadlocked," an MLB spokesman said Sunday on the 95th day of the lockout.
Nation World

MLB makes decision on whether opening day will happen on time

Major League Baseball will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years.

Not just half of her hometown | Kelsea Ballerini's Knoxville homecoming show sold out

Knoxville man says he just wanted to entertain poll workers. Election Commission accused him of voter fraud

Another warm day with highs trending well above average!

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Boy throws out first pitch for the Braves, makes a play to find other foster kids a family

MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out

VFL Ben Joyce called up to MLB by Los Angeles Angels

AP source: Minor leaguers reach 5-year labor deal with MLB

Tennessee baseball legend and Hall of Famer Tim McCarver dies

Braves sign CAK grad Spencer Strider to $75 million, 6-year contract

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

Padres star Fernando Tatis suspended by MLB for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson 75 years after debut

¡Habrá béisbol de Las Grandes Ligas! MLB y el sindicato de jugadores alcanzaron un acuerdo

MLB reacts angrily to locked-out players, season still off

MLB makes decision on whether opening day will happen on time

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