Major League Baseball (MLB)

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing, community relations and social responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV.

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Major League Baseball (MLB) is committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world.
  • The MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • Cleveland Guardians picked Travis Bazzana as their first round draft choice.
  • Possible options for Cleveland's pick included Travis Bazzana, Charlie Condon, JJ Wetherholt, and Jac Caglianone.

Contradictions

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Examples:

  • Brandon Hyde initiated the benches-clearing brawl in the ninth inning.
  • Clay Holmes threw a pitch that struck Heston Kjerstad's helmet during the ninth inning.
  • Heston Kjerstad was hit by an errant sinker from Clay Holmes.

Deceptions

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Examples:

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