Ozzie Smith rumors, news

Ozzie Smith news, rumors

  • Today in White Sox History: February 12
    • Today in White Sox History: February 12
    On this day 14 years ago, Frank Thomas signed a one-day contract with the White Sox and retired. Six months later (above), The Big Hurt was honored by the club in a pregame ceremony. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Goodbye, Frank 1955 Chet Lemon, who would become the best defensive center fielder in White Sox history, is born in Jackson, Miss. Moving to Los Angeles at a young age, Lemon pl...2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: Boston acquires Johnny Evers
    • This Day in Braves History: Boston acquires Johnny Evers
    Photo by: Circa Images/GHI/Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Boston Braves acquire Johnny Evers from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Bill Sweeney and cash. Evers will hit .279/.390/.338 and win MVP while helping the Braves to an upset win over the A’s in the World Series. 1965 - The Braves, who are planning to move to At...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Don Sutton passes away
    • This Day in Braves History: Don Sutton passes away
    Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1943 - The Boston Braves release veteran outfielders Paul Waner and Johnny Cooney. 1978 - Eddie Mathews is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. The former third baseman is named on 301 of 379 ballots. 2021 - Hall of Famer Don Sutton, a 300-game winner, passes away at age 75, as the ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    Braves Franchise History 1916 - James Gaffney sells the Boston Braves to Harvard University football coach Percy Haughton for a reported $500,000. Gaffney purchased the Braves in 1913 for $187,000. 1918 - The Braves acquire veteran infielder Buck Herzog from the Giants in exchange for second baseman Larry Doyle and pitcher Jesse Barnes. 1987 - A group of ten free agents including Doyle Alexander...2024
  • Outside the Confines: Looking backwards
    • Outside the Confines: Looking backwards
    Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A roundup of MLB and baseball news over the past few days. There’s a lot of year-end summaries. Good morning. The Dodgers had their press conference to introduce Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto said that he would have signed with the Dodgers even if the team hadn’t signed Shohei Ohtani. Maybe that’s true, but is he going to say anything diff...2023
  • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    Andrelton Simmons began his career in Atlanta, debuting in 2012. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images The multi-time Gold Glove Award winner hangs up his cleats after being one of the preeminent defenders of his era. On December 26, 2023, ISE Baseball - the agency of Andrelton Simmons - posted a congratulatory image on their Instagram account announcing Simmons was retiring from professio...2023

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Ozzie Smith injury and suspension

  • • Outside the Confines: Looking backwards
    2023
  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
  • • Coming up short (stop, that is)
    TA would be better than LA today. (But, then, LA is 89.) | Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images Comparing White Sox shortstop defense through the years It’s no secret that defensively Tim Anderson is a below-average shortstop — not absolutely horrible, but not good, either. The weakness in the field was easier to overlook, though, when he was hitting well and infusing spirit in the White Sox. ...2023
  • • BCB After Dark: The time of Nick?
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks is it’s time to send Nick Madrigal down to Iowa. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swingin’ spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and forget your troubles. We know you have some. We’re waiving the cover charge this evening. Grab a table before they’re all go...2023
  • • Olympic Speedskating Silver Medalist Eddy Alvarez Now Making MLB Push
    2016
  • • Why 2016 Is a Critical Year for Teddy Bridgewater's Development
    2016
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  • • Biggest Winners and Losers of 2016 MLB Spring Training
    2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
    2015
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  • • Joe Panik makes wicked barehanded play in rehab game (Video)
    In 1978, we had Ozzie Smith. Now in 2015, we have Joe Panik. OK, maybe the comparison is a little bit off, but that’s the only parallel we can draw to possibly comprehend the spectacular play that Panik made in a rehab game on Thursday. The Giants second baseman is currently on assignment with the Sacramento River Cats of Triple-A trying to work his way back from a lower back injury that has kept ...2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Major Trading Frenzy Expected at Winter Meetings
    2014
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "2002 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Hall of Fame by BBWAA writers in his first year of eligibility."

  • 2023
    "If Tony Gwynn and Ozzie Smith played today under today’s scoring regulations, Gwynn would hit ."

  • 2022
    "Also notable: Judy Johnson HOF, Carlton Fisk HOF, Ozzie Smith HOF."

  • 2021
    "And these are not shortstops in the mold of Ozzie Smith or Omar Vizquel."

  • 2020
    "From Shane Bieber to Ozzie Smith, these nine former college baseball walk-ons made their mark on the game."

  • 2019
    "This year’s panel consisted of, as always, a mixture of former players, executives, owners, journalists, and historians — Sandy Alderson, George Brett, Rod Carew, Bill Center, Dave Dombrowski, Dennis Eckersley, David Glass, Steve Hirdt, Walt Jocketty, Doug Melvin, Eddie Murray, Jack O’Connell, Tracy Ringolsby, Terry Ryan, Ozzie Smith and Robin Yount."

  • 2018
    "Regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball history, Ozzie Smith patrolled the infield for the Padres and Cardinals for nearly two decades from 1978-96, winning 13 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and making 15 National League All-Star teams."

  • 2017
    "The class of 2017 — Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez and Tim Raines — found inspiration in Hall of Famers who came before them: Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn, Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan."

  • 2016
    "Prior to his stunning late-career comeback as the surprising World Series-winning manager of the 2003 Florida Marlins, Jack McKeon was known best for one thing: trading future Hall of Fame shortstop, defensive "Wizard" and baseball icon Ozzie Smith to the Cardinals."

  • 2015
    "  O'Brien delved into Simmons' fielding prowess: Simmons, widely regarded as the best defensive shortstop since Ozzie Smith and Omar Vizquel, has won the Fielding Bible and Wilson awards as the majors’ best shortstop in all three of his full major league seasons."

  • 2014
    "This year's committee: Hall of Famers Jim Bunning, Rod Carew, Pat Gillick, Ferguson Jenkins, Al Kaline, Joe Morgan, Ozzie Smith and Don Sutton; executives Jim Frey, David Glass, Roland Hemond and Bob Watson; and media members Steve Hirdt, Dick Kaegel, Phil Pepe and Tracy Ringolsby."

Ozzie Smith trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Today in White Sox History: February 12
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Boston acquires Johnny Evers
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Don Sutton passes away
    2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    2024
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  • • Outside the Confines: Looking backwards
    2023
  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
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  • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, December 8, 2023 The 2023 Winter Meetings netted one roster addition and the No. 3 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft for the Colorado Rockies. Outside of some quotes from GM Bill Schmidt and manager Bud Black about growing the bench, while at the same time not addressing the already crowded outfield, the...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner wins Rookie of the Year Award
    • This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner wins Rookie of the Year Award
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - Eddie Mathews, Hoyt Wilhelm and Dick Groat receive first-place votes, but Dodgers pitcher Joe Black takes home the Rookie of the Year Award for the National League. 1978 - Bob Horner beats out Ozzie Smith to win the Rookie of the Year Award in the National League. Horner was the No. 1 overall pick in the June draft and h...2023
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    There are no “hapless” Royals pictures in our archive, but this one has a caption that starts: “Only 1,866 people showed up to watch the hapless 1985 San Francisco Giants go for their 99th defeat of the season”. Sound familiar? | Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images Today’s OT gets a little weird. Dull, but weird. It’s a really, really slow news day. Already broke 100...2023
  • • Red Sox 11, Cubs 5: Because baseball
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images That wasn’t how we envisioned the series finale. This one was going to go the Cubs’ way, right? With All-Star Justin Steele on the mound and an opposing pitcher who had been hit really hard (5.17 ERA, four home runs) in his last three starts, this game was... Well, nope, because baseball. Steele didn’t have it and got hit hard, and Kutter Crawford threw...2023
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Ozzie Smith stats and results

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    2023
  • • Coming up short (stop, that is)
    2023
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  • • BCB After Dark: The time of Nick?
    2023
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  • From start to finish
    • From start to finish
      The June-July issue of Beckett Vintage Collector arrived at my doorstep Saturday and inside is my 16th article for Beckett, mostly with the Vintage magazine.That's still pretty cool, and there's newness for me with this issue as well. I'm actually interviewed for another article in the edition.The article in which I'm interviewed, by Kevin Glew, is on 1983 Topps, a set I absolutely lov...2023
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  • • Olympic Speedskating Silver Medalist Eddy Alvarez Now Making MLB Push
    2016
  • • Why 2016 Is a Critical Year for Teddy Bridgewater's Development
    2016
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  • • MLB Celebrity Softball Game 2016: Rosters, Time and TV Schedule
    2016
  • • Biggest Winners and Losers of 2016 MLB Spring Training
    2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
    2016
  • • Jason Heyward Would Transform the Angels into a Defensive Juggernaut
    2015
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Ozzie Smith parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    2023
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  • • Coming up short (stop, that is)
    2023
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  • • BCB After Dark: The time of Nick?
    2023
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  • • Today in White Sox History: February 12
    Chet Lemon enjoys a moment of reading repose on the concrete floor of his Arlington Stadium locker before a White Sox game at Texas in 1980. | Set Number: X24506 TK1 R4 A fleet center fielder is born 1955 Chet Lemon, who would become the best defensive center fielder in White Sox history, is born in Jackson, Miss. Moving to Los Angeles at a young age, Lemon played youth baseball with Hall-...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, December 26
    Happy birthday, Nelson Velasquez! | Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Nelson Velázquez’ natal anniversary and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plen...2022
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  • • The shortstop evolution continues to raise the ceiling
    In the history of Major League Baseball, it could be argued that nothing captivates in the way a uniquely special shortstop does. From the eye-popping defensive craftsmanship of Ozzie Smith and Omar Vizquel to the do-it-all tenacity of Derek Jeter, Barry Larkin and Robin Yount; the genre-changing performances of men who were deemed too statuesque to man the position, such as Cal Ripken Jr. and Ale...2017
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  • • Olympic Speedskating Silver Medalist Eddy Alvarez Now Making MLB Push
    2016
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  • • Why 2016 Is a Critical Year for Teddy Bridgewater's Development
    2016
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  • • MLB Celebrity Softball Game 2016: Rosters, Time and TV Schedule
    2016
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  • • Biggest Winners and Losers of 2016 MLB Spring Training
    2016
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Top Ozzie Smith news

  • • #TBT: Mr. Smith goes to St. Louis
    2016
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  • • #TBT: Mr. Smith goes to St. Louis
    2016
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine elected to Hall of Fame
    2024
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  • • Ozzie Smith says he's happy in life outside baseball
    Ozzie Smith says he's happy in life outside baseball...2016
  • • Ozzie steps in for DP drills at Cardinals camp
    Treating fans who had gathered around Field 2 of the Cardinals' spring complex, Ozzie Smith, now 61, showed that he still has the steady hands and accurate arm....2016
  • • Andrelton Simmons Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Braves SS' Future
    2015
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  • • Olympic Speedskating Silver Medalist Eddy Alvarez Now Making MLB Push
    2016
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  • • Dynamic duo: Zobrist, Maddon reunite
    Growing up in Eureka, Ill., Ben Zobrist was a Cardinals fan, and Ozzie Smith was his favorite player. His father, Tom, who is still the pastor at Liberty Bible Church in the downstate Illinois town, is well aware that a large part of his congregation is loyal to the Cards. Will Tom change the tone of his sermons now that Ben plays for the Cubs?...2016
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Ozzie Smith fantasy rankings and news

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    2023
  • • Top 25 Fantasy Shortstops for 2021 – Week 13
    Around Major League Baseball, there are a host of outstanding players at every position. But the deepest position is unquestionably shortstop. Need some convincing? Eleven of the top 50 players in the Razzball Player Rater rankings or shortstops. And these are not shortstops in the mold of Ozzie Smith or Omar Vizquel. These shortstops are in the mold of Cal Ripken Jr. and Alex Rodriguez, both the...2021
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  • • Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz and More: Scott Miller's 2015 Hall of Fame Ballot
    2015
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Ozzie Smith schedule, game

  • • Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has announced his retirement
    2023
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  • • Friday Rockpile: 3 former Rockies to play in East-West Classic Tribute in May
    2023
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for September 15, 2023
    2023
  • • BCB After Dark: The time of Nick?
    2023
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  • • From start to finish
    2023
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  • • Homer Simpson to be 'inducted' into National Baseball Hall of Fame
    Turns out the National Baseball Hall of Fame honors more than just the game’s all-time greats, as Homer Simpson will be  “inducted” on May 27.That’s right, the acclaimed television series “The Simpsons” will be toasted in Cooperstown, N.Y., due to this year being the 25th anniversary of their cult-classic episode “Homer at the Bat.”In the episode, Mr. Burns and Mr. Smithers gather up star baseball...2017
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  • • Olympic Speedskating Silver Medalist Eddy Alvarez Now Making MLB Push
    2016
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  • • MLB Celebrity Softball Game 2016: TV Schedule, Roster Info and Preview
    2016
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  • • Why 2016 Is a Critical Year for Teddy Bridgewater's Development
    2016
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  • • Biggest Winners and Losers of 2016 MLB Spring Training
    2016

Ozzie Smith rumors, scandals

  • • This Day in Braves History: Boston acquires Johnny Evers
    2024
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  • • Red Sox 11, Cubs 5: Because baseball
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: February 11
    Photo by Kevin Fleming/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Boston Braves acquire Johnny Evers from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Bill Sweeney and cash. Evers will hit .279/.390/.338 and win MVP while helping the Braves to an upset win over the A’s in the World Series. 1965 - The Braves, who are planning to move to Atlanta for the 1966 season, propose to pay ...2023
  • • Why 2016 Is a Critical Year for Teddy Bridgewater's Development
    2016
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  • • Biggest Winners and Losers of 2016 MLB Spring Training
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: PED Era Makes for Clear Choices in Hall of Fame Vote
    2016
  • • 3 Key Themes of the Social Chatter from Giants vs. Cardinals, Game 4
    2014

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