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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The iconic radio voice of the team announced his sudden departure this week. On Monday, with no preamble, the Yankees announced that their long-time radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling was calling it a career, and his last game in the booth was behind him. The 85-year-old called 5,420 regular season games over his long career. Sterling cited the s...2024
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• Outside The Confines: A Doc in the house

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The Mets retire Dwight Gooden’s number. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter surrenders. Some early-season storylines. Jackie Robinson Day and other news from MLB. One of the nice things about being old is that I can now look back at Doc Gooden and say “You know what? He was a really good pitcher” and not hate him with the burning fire of a thousand suns. A...2024
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• White Sox Close To Signing Tommy Pham To Minor League Contract
The White Sox and Tommy Pham are close to an agreement on a minor league deal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The non-guaranteed deal is something of a technicality, as since Pham will need some time to properly ramp up to the regular season, starting him in the minors gives the White Sox more flexibility…...2024
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• Astros To Promote Spencer Arrighetti
The Astros are promoting pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti, report Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The right-hander will make his major league debut tomorrow evening in Kansas City. More to come....2024
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• Outside The Confines: Heading to Sacto

D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Athletics announce they are moving to Sacramento, temporarily. Mookie Betts is tearing up the league. The Marlins are in trouble. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Athletics announced that the team will play from 2025 to (at least) 2027 in Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Sutter Health Park is the home of the Triple-A Sacra...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Play Ball!

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Jordan Montgomery is a Snake at last. Decisions are made concerning who makes the Opening Day rosters. Looking ahead to the 2024 season and other news from MLB. I’m not going to have any Shohei Ohtani links today. I think we’ve covered that story well enough in other pieces on this site. If you have read something that you really think th...2024
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• Outside the Confines: The Yankees hold their breath after a possible Cole disaster

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Gerrit Cole is getting more tests on his elbow. The Padres and Dodgers prepare to head to Korea. A look at the top players in the game and other news from around MLB. It’s a good thing that Yankees fans are generally a mellow sort who never overreact to anything. Yankees fans are so chill about everything. The reigning Cy Young Award winner, Yankees ri...2024
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball players won Oscars last night

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images But it was still a fun show. While most of the buzz this weekend was over the Oscars, that doesn’t mean there was no baseball news to delve into. The Reds have a suspension scandal to deal with. Former Reds player Joey Votto is heading to his Canadian homeland on a minor league deal. The Twins are getting their sleep, Willy Adames is looking ...2024
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• Injury Notes: Rangers, Tigers, Treinen, Martin
Orthopedic surgeon and Rangers head physician Dr. Keith Meister recently spoke to Ken Rosenthal and Eno Sarris of The Athletic to discuss the increasing number of injuries around the game, which he suggests could be due to the prevalence of sweepers and hard changeups in today’s game. Meister suggested to Rosenthal and Sarris that “spin…...2024
• Outside The Confines: Spring awakenings

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Ohtani hits his first home run in a Dodger uniform. The Dodgers make a couple more moves. A Giants legend moves to St. Louis. Ichiro’s relationship with Cooperstown and other news from baseball. Good morning. Jeff Passan just ordered two “LISA WAS RIGHT.” shirts which is even more proof why Jeff Passan is the absolute best there i...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s gotta be the pants!

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images The MLB uniform controversy continues. The Dodgers are the center of attention. A few smaller signings. Are the Pirates happy to be bad? And other news from around baseball. Good morning on the Cubs’ Spring Training Opening Day. Is that a thing? Jesse Rogers reports on the newest controversy about the new Nike/Fanatics uniforms: The pants are so sheer th...2024
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• Brewers, Gary Sanchez Reportedly Finalizing Restructured Deal
The Brewers and catcher Gary Sanchez agreed to terms on a one-year, $7MM contract in early February — but the team has yet to formally announce the signing. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic now reports that the Brewers had some concerns regarding Sanchez’s wrist, which he fractured in early September last season after being hit…...2024
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• Brewers sign Jakob Junis, trade Ethan Small to Giants

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Milwaukee shores up some innings after trading Corbin Burnes The Brewers agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Jakob Junis on Monday night. Kiley McDaniel first reported the agreement, and Ken Rosenthal stipulated the terms. Junis will be guaranteed $7 million in the form of a $4 million salary in 2024 and a $3 million buyout on a mutual option for...2024
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• Josh Hamilton Won't Be Suspended by MLB: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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"6MM over two years, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic."

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"Though it was initially reported as a $332MM guarantee, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the guarantee at $331MM, while…"

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"Carlos Correa’s physical with the Mets has “raised concerns”, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes of The Athletic."

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"The trade appears to be complete, with Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reporting that Rizzo has been informed of the move."

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"Trent Rosecrans and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link)."

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"Carig noted in his original report that Wheeler’s wife is from nearby New Jersey, and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets that the White Sox’ bid on Wheeler was actually higher than that of the Phillies."

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"The deal was first first reported by MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal."

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"The Cardinals and veteran catcher Yadier Molina are finalizing a three-year, $55 million extension, according to MLB Network Insider Ken Rosenthal."

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"Starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen reportedly signed with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday on a five-year deal with a vesting player option for a sixth year, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports."

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"Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal and CBS Sports' Jon Heyman have since confirmed Heyward is headed to the Cubs."

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" Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports suggests the deal may not be imminent: Heyman provided details on Maddon's contract situation: The contract, once finalized, is expected to make Maddon one of the highest-paid managers in baseball and quite likely the best-paid in the National League."

• Outside The Confines: Heading to Sacto
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• Outside The Confines: Opening Week is here!

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The pre-season ends this week, real baseball is almost here! Well, friends, we have officially made it. This is the last Monday without baseball! (Well, regular season baseball. that is.) It’s so thrilling to realize that this is the week baseball begins in earnest and we can switch from saying “Spring training doesn’t count” to “it’s ...2024
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• Rangers To Sign Michael Lorenzen
The Rangers are in agreement with free agent starter Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $4.5MM contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (X link). The deal, which is pending a physical, contains another $2.5MM in performance bonuses. Aside from Jordan Montgomery, Lorenzen was arguably the best starter still on the market. The right-hander had reportedly waited out…...2024
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• A’s To Sign J.D. Davis
6:59pm: It’s a one-year, $2.5MM guarantee that includes another $1MM in possible incentives, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (on X). 6:50pm: The A’s are in agreement with free agent third baseman J.D. Davis, pending a physical, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (on X). MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported Oakland was showing interest in the infielder…...2024
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• Astros In “Serious Pursuit” Of Blake Snell
The Astros are facing various questions around the health of their rotation and are now in “serious pursuit” of Blake Snell, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. At this point, it’s unclear if any kind of deal is close but it’s a noteworthy development and resembles some earlier…...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Cease and persist

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Padres still want to be competitive, and blockbuster deal shows it. Dylan Cease has been a name on the trade radar for the entire offseason, but as we drew closer to Opening Day it started to be questionable if he was going to get moved, but the big event has finally happened and in a big surprise it was the San Diego Padres who made a move to claim...2024
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• White Sox Showing Interest In Michael Lorenzen
The White Sox have interest in free agent starter Michael Lorenzen, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The right-hander is arguably the third-best pitcher still on the open market behind Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. Chicago’s link to Lorenzen comes at a time when trade speculation around staff ace Dylan Cease has been rekindled. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported…...2024
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• Michael Lorenzen Reportedly Seeking Two-Year Deal
With spring training fully underway, right-hander Michael Lorenzen remains unsigned and in search of a new club for the upcoming 2024 season. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the 32-year-old righty has been searching for a two-year contract and is continuing to focus his efforts on landing a multi-year pact. After a lengthy run…...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Heading to Sacto
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• Cub Tracks’ in-house or outhouse?

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The roster jenga reports and more, plus results from Wednesday’s contest. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #...2024
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• Cub Tracks turns the page

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. All about Bellinger, more about Bellinger, and some stuff about Bellinger. Plus news. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cub...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 22, 2024

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Spring Training games begin today! ICYMI, Eric Hosmer is hanging it up: “Really proud of Hoz’s career and everything he did for our organization,” general manager J.J. Picollo said. “His legacy is going to live forever as part of that world championship team, being one of the leaders. The big hits, the big moments that he had personally that affected our ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 19, 2024

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Happy Presidents Day! Ken Rosenthal writes about how free agents recruited each other to come to Kansas City. The deal was barely complete when Smith began firing a series of questions at general manager J.J. Picollo. “Now what are we going to do?” Picollo recalled Smith saying. “Who do we need to talk to? Who do we need to go get?” Picollo, full of ideas, as...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Las Vegas tells the A’s to stay home?

Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images The Vegas mayor has her say about the A’s plans to move to Sin City. Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman made a big splash this weekend when her comments on a local podcast went viral. In the podcast, Goodman seems to suggest that she thinks the Oakland A’s should stay in California, and that their plans to move “don’t make sense.” She very quick...2024
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• Reactions to the Bobby Witt Jr. signing

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s a lot of money! On Monday, the Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to an eleven-year, $288.7 million contract that includes three years of club options that could total up to $377 million over 14 years, with player opt outs after years seven, eight, nine, and ten. It is a massive deal, by far the biggest in club history and potentially the third biggest in bas...2024
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• Brewers sign Jakob Junis, trade Ethan Small to Giants
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling
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• Latest Details On MLBPA Leadership
It was reported last week that there was something of a split in the MLB Players Association, with one contingent looking to replace deputy director Bruce Meyer with 33-year-old Harry Marino. Those efforts seem to be losing momentum, with Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic providing a rundown of the latest developments, which…...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 22, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: Elly De La Cruz demonstrates the dangers of spring training

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Or, more specifically, parking in the wrong place. This week, wunderkind Elly De La Cruz managed to demonstrate why no one should drive a nice car to spring training games, when the chances of a wayward home run or foul ball might have a greater chance of destroying your windows. That very thing happened on Tuesday when a De La Cruz fou...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Bellinger?

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how much money is Cody Bellinger going to get? We’re open again here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the chill air. Things are warm in here. Friends, new and old, are all welcome. There’s no cover charge. We still have a ...2024
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• Another update on the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas situation

Fans at the Oakland Coliseum in September 2022 | Al Yellon Just when you thought it couldn’t get messier, it has. Gonna say this right now, off the top, so we’re all on the same page: If this topic doesn’t interest you, go pass it on by and click on some other BCB article. I think the issues surrounding the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas are important for the entire future o...2024
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• Reactions to the Bobby Witt Jr. signing
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• Joe Maddon Reportedly to Be Hired by Cubs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Jason Heyward to Cubs: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Source: Bucs, Giants agree to Cutch trade
The Giants and Pirates have agreed to a trade that would send outfielder Andrew McCutchen to San Francisco, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The deal was first first reported by MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal....2018
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• Jimmy Rollins to Dodgers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Report: Royals get Cueto from Reds
Johnny Cueto is heading to Kansas City, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal....2015
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• Source: Tulo Toronto-bound; Rox land Reyes
The Blue Jays have acquired five-time All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the Rockies, a source has told MLB.com's Thomas Harding. The clubs have not confirmed the deal. According to a report by FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, shortstop Jose Reyes and prospects will head from Toronto to Colorado in exchange for Tulowitzki....2015
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• Joe Maddon Leaving Tampa Bay Rays: Latest Details, Reaction and Analysis
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• Cub Tracks’ pen names

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. How do you sell relief? Still no Bellinger. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhe...2024
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• Corey Seager Called Up by Dodgers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Dodgers Close To Deal With Brandon McCarthy
The Dodgers are close to a four-year contract with Brandon McCarthy, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter link). A four-year guarantee would’ve seemed like a fantasy for McCarthy as recently as last summer when he had a 5.01 ERA through … ...2014
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling
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• White Sox Close To Signing Tommy Pham To Minor League Contract
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• Cub Tracks makes the trip

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The lineup du jour pounded out four homers, it was a good day at Goodyear. And other stories. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, an...2024
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• Michael Lorenzen Reportedly Seeking Two-Year Deal
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• White Sox Showing Interest In Michael Lorenzen
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• Outside the Confines: The Twins and Mariners make a trade

Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles are being sold. Justin Turner heads north of the border. More trouble in Las Vegas. And other news from around baseball. The College Baseball season starts in 16 days. The Mariners and Twins made a reasonably major trade as Minnesota shipped second baseman Jorge Polanco to Seattle for right-handed reliever Justin Topa, right-handed starter Anth...2024
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• Wander Franco released from jail, charges narrowed

Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images Franco is still charged with sexual and psychological abuse Wander Franco was released from jail this week on a bond valued at $34,000 USD, and has been ordered to make monthly appearances before the court for the next six months as prosecutors continue their investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old. According to the Asso...2024
• Royals Rumblings - News for January 10, 2024

Sing to us the song of your people | Minda Haas Kuhlmann How about another snow day? In the latest Royals Beat newsletter, Anne Rogers looks ahead to what Bobby Witt, Jr. may have up his sleeve for 2024: So what type of numbers can we expect from Witt in 2024? “I feel like if you set a goal, then there’s no way you can keep going,” Witt said last season. “So whatever happens, happens. Jus...2024
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• Picollo: “We have no intention of trading Salvy.”
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Royals captain is unlikely to be traded. After an awful start to begin the year, the Royals will certainly be sellers at the trade deadline, and speculation has already begun on who they might trade. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote a piece last week where he reported that the Royals are already talking to teams about Aroldis Chapman, with the poss...2023
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