On this date in Major League Baseball history: March 4th

MLB History 1884 – National League owners decide to introduce separate team benches to discourage socializing between opposing players during games. 1886 – The National League officially adopts the stolen base and establishes the four-foot by seven-foot pitcher’s box. Additionally, the league maintains the rule of seven balls for a walk and rejects the proposal…

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Diamondbacks Part Ways with Two-Time Gold Glove Winner

The D-backs have released veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart after designating him for assignment last week, according to the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. He is now a free agent. Barnhart, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks in January. He is technically in the second season of a two-year, $6.5 million contract he…

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Breaking News: Twins Promote Star Pitching Prospect to Face Kansas City Royals

The Minnesota Twins’ starting rotation has been plagued with injuries this season, creating a new opening for top-100 prospect Zebby Matthews to make his major league debut. **Zebby Matthews Joins Minnesota Twins Rotation** The Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander Zebby Matthews, one of the fastest-rising prospects in baseball this year, sources tell ESPN. Matthews,…

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