Greg Oliver: Possible storm on horizon in NFL
June 7, 2019
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When Major League Baseball players went on strike in 1994, many fans turned their back on the sport, and a large number never returned.
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Greg Oliver: Extensions show owners willing to pay
March 29, 2019
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Most of the talk about Major League Baseball during the winter months involved the lack of free-agent signings, which led the player’s association to whisper that owners were deliberately imposing their own salary cap to keep from shelling out major dollars and bloating payrolls.
Greg Oliver: Free agents can blame analytics for lack of mega-contracts
February 22, 2019
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The signing of free agent infielder Manny Machado dispelled the argument that Major League Baseball players have been uttering throughout the slow free-agency period.
Greg Oliver: MLB free-agency thaw understandable, concerning
February 8, 2019
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“The Big Chill” was a 1980s movie about a group of friends gathering for the funeral of another friend. However, the title could easily refer to the snail’s pace of free-agent signings in Major League Baseball.
Greg Oliver: Patriots look to enhance legacy against Rams
February 1, 2019
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This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the five-time champion New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams — whose only Super Bowl title came 20 years ago when the team was in St. Louis — is full of compelling storylines.
Greg Oliver: Remembering Rose’s assault on DiMaggio’s record
August 17, 2018
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It was 40 years ago when the last serious assault on one of Major League Baseball’s most revered records — the 56-game hitting streak by New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio — took place.
Greg Oliver: Busy MLB offseason on the horizon
August 3, 2018
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Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark recently expressed frustration over the lack of free-agent signings during the past offseason. He added the owners’ unwillingness to fork out big money for big deals could eventually result in a strike when the collective bargaining agreement expires in three years.
Greg Oliver: Baseball trip the perfect stress reliever
July 20, 2018
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In baseball, relief pitchers are a vital part of any team’s success, and teams without effective relievers are likely to have mediocre or bad seasons.