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A Teamsters union of 18,000 Costco workers has voted to authorize a strike within the next two weeks if their contract demands are not met. The union claims in a statement that the wholesaler and ...

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Commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday he upheld Hill's decision. Among the highest-rated umpires at judging the strike zone, Hoberg can apply for reinstatement no earlier than 2026 spring training.

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