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Maria Guardado
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Writer, MLB
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By Maria Guardado Verified| MLB Verified PHILADELPHIA -- Last week, Tyler Fitzgerald got to receive a major perk of playing for the Giants: hitting tips from Barry Bonds. During the club’s most recent homestand, Bonds pulled Fitzgerald aside and asked him to meet him in the batting cage, where the legendary slugger instructed the slumping second baseman to focus on hitting the ball straight down to snap him out of his tendency to drop his barrel.
By Maria Guardado Verified| MLB Verified This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHILADELPHIA -- The end of Spring Training brought some bittersweet news for Hayden Birdsong. The 23-year-old right-hander made his first Opening Day roster after putting together a strong camp, but he ended up being the odd man out in the Giants’ fifth-starter competition, which relegated him to the bullpen to start the year.
By Maria Guardado Verified| MLB Verified PHILADELPHIA -- Last week, Tyler Fitzgerald got to receive a major perk of playing for the Giants: hitting tips from Barry Bonds. During the club’s most recent homestand, Bonds pulled Fitzgerald aside and asked him to meet him in the batting cage, where the legendary slugger instructed the slumping second baseman to focus on hitting the ball straight down to snap him out of his tendency to drop his barrel.
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MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States and the highest level of professional baseball worldwide. Established in 1903, MLB consists of 30 teams, with 29 located in the U.S. and one in Canada. The league is governed by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. and oversees all aspects of the sport, including league operations, broadcasting, and community engagement. MLB organizes a 162-game regular season, playoffs, and the World Series, which is the championship series between the American League and National League champions. The league also manages player development systems, minor league affiliations, and international partnerships to promote baseball globally. MLB provides live games, digital content through MLB Advanced Media, and a range of licensed merchandise. Community programs like the MLB Youth Academy and Play Ball encourage youth participation and diversity in the sport. MLB also hosts international games and operates the World Baseball Classic, showcasing national teams from around the world.
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