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• How Many Times Have MLB Players Heard “Centerfield” by John Fogerty?

Spoiler alert: It's a lot....2024
• Royals Rumblings - News for April 17, 2024

Another Wednesday! The Royals announced a series of events and giveaways to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the 2014 playoff run. Cole Ragans answered questions for Dan Connolly of sportskeeda, including reflecting on his journey through two Tommy Johns after he was awarded this year’s Opening Day start: It’s hard not to reflect. My wife the other day told me that Opening Day was six years to...2024
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• The clock may be ticking on Scott Boras’ MLB reign

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Playoff hero Jordan Montgomery fired Boras after being one of several big-name free agents to sign late for a much lower contract than expected. For decades now, Scott Boras has been synonymous with the MLB offseason. He changed the landscape of player salaries in such a dramatic way and over such a long period of time that it would not surprise anyone to se...2024
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• Rimas Sports Agency Facing MLBPA Sanctions
Rimas Sports, the fledgling baseball agency launched last year by rapper and singer Bad Bunny, is facing sanctions from the MLB Players Association for violating the MLBPA’s agency regulations, as first reported by Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo have also reported on the unfolding controversy. Per the…...2024
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• Three youngest MLB players share one obvious thing in common other than their age

With the Baltimore Orioles officially promoting middle infielder Jackson Holliday to the majors on Wednesday, the three youngest players in MLB now all have something very obvious in common, other than their age....2024
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• Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Nominated For Sports Emmy Award

Baseball? Check. Bowling? Check. Podcasting? Why not. Mookie Betts is 19 episodes deep into hosting “On Base With Mookie Betts,” a YouTube show and podcast series in which the Dodgers’ superstar interviews current MLB players, focusing on their lives on and off the field. Produced by Bleacher Report, Betts’ series has generated plenty of subscribers …...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 17, 2024
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• Gerrit Cole begs MLB, players union to stop squabbling like 'divorced parents' over cause of pitcher injuries

The injured Yankees ace said everyone needs to 'get on the same page' to fix the raging issue...2024
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• MLB, players union trade blame for pitcher injuries as MLBPA condemns pitch clock, league faults velocity

Many of the best pitchers in the sport are sidelined right now because of injury...2024
• Outside The Confines: Baseball is underway

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images News from Opening Day weekend and MLB. It’s the home opener! (Weather permitting.) It’s also April Fools Day. In honor of that, all the links will take you to Rick Astley singing “Never Gonna Give You Up.” (No, they won’t.) The City of Oakland have delivered their list of demands to allow the Athletics to play for the next three years at the Coliseu...2024
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• Opening Day: Royals v. Twins

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Cole Ragans gets his first Opening Day start 2023 was miserable for Royals fans. Sandwiched between back-to-back championships across the parking lot, the other tenant of Truman Sports Complex lost 106 games, tying a franchise record. It was the third 100-loss season in five seasons, not including 2020. General Manager J.J. Picollo responded by being as acti...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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• Braves News: Charlie Morton tosses five frames, Chris Sale’s playoff history, and more

Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves are less than a week away from the 2024 season opener in Philadelphia. With just five Spring Training games to go, several of the regulars are getting more playing time, including Charlie Morton, who threw five innings in the Braves’ 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday...2024
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• Braves News: Spencer Strider Splendid once Again, Ronald Acuna Jr. Progressing with Recovery, more

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports A busy day for the Braves. It is well known that Spencer Strider is incredible. However, Strider is focused on confirming this truth any chance he gets when he is on the mound this Spring. Strider went five innings with 9 k’s and no runs allowed on Monday, continuing his awesome streak of performances. Already considered one of the best pitchers in the game...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
Edward Cabrera, SP (MIA) Cabrera, who has looked very sharp this spring, is possibly facing an extended absence. The young right-hander was scratched from Sunday's start with shoulder tightness, and on Monday manager Skip Schumaker said Cabrera is going to get an MRI. Cabrera's spring performance (5 IP, 0 R, 5 K) had seemingly locked up a spot in the Marlins rotation, but results from the MRI coul...2024
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• The Cubs roster for the Spring Breakout game features Matt Shaw and Owen Caissie

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images MLB released the rosters for this upcoming game. You have seen Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw in some Cubs Spring Training games, and both have impressed with their hitting. Caissie, in fact, is demolishing spring pitching — granted, in a small sample size. He’s tied for second among all MLB players in hits with 10 and overall is batting .500/.565/.800 with thre...2024
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• No, the World Baseball Classic shouldn’t be cancelled because of Edwin Diaz’s injury
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Injuries can — and do — happen just about anywhere in baseball. By now, you have certainly heard about the patellar tendon injury suffered by Mets closer Edwin Diaz while celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic. You might not, however, have seen this reaction to it: Wouldn't have happened in a celebration of a mea...2023
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• Josh Hamilton to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Reaction and Analysis
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• Josh Hamilton Won't Be Suspended by MLB: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• What Do MLB Players Really Do During the Long Offseason Months?
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"The Daily Belli watch: 4 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener"

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"As voted by MLB Players, introducing the 2023 #PlayersChoiceAwards Player of the Year!"

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"Unvaccinated M.L.B. Players Will Not Be Allowed to Play in Canada"

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"With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, 2021, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been in talks regarding the potential structure of the next CBA."

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"Sources: MLB, players eye May return in Arizona"

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"Longtime Cardinals and Braves catcher Ted Simmons and MLB Players Association executive director Marvin Miller were elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame, as announced tonight on MLB Network."

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"Agent: 'Fight is brewing' over slow MLB market"

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"MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year."

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"MLB players honor Prince by changing walkup music"

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"Colin Cowherd, ESPN Part Ways After Comments on Dominican MLB Players"

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"What Do MLB Players Really Do During the Long Offseason Months?"

• The clock may be ticking on Scott Boras’ MLB reign
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• A few thoughts about the Athletics and their move to Sacramento

The skyline of Sacramento in 2017 | Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images This will be the franchise’s last year in Oakland. Probably. The Oakland Athletics are on the move. Not to Las Vegas — not yet, anyway. Last week the team announced a temporary move 85 miles up the road from Oakland, to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. From team owner John Fisher: “We explored several locations for a te...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball is underway
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• Braves News: Sean Murphy shines, Max Fried focused on season, more

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Only three more Spring Training games remain Sean Murphy connected with two more home runs on Sunday, as he continued his splendid production this Spring. It is awesome to see Murphy performing close to the first half version of himself than the second half version from last year. If Murphy were to get back to his All-Star from, it will once again make...2024
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• Outside The Confines: We have a problem

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A major gambling scandal breaks out with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. A recap of the Seoul Series. A revolt in the MLBPA. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that you’ve already heard about the gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. I’m going to try to give you some links that will allow you to do some furth...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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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Olson

Braves Franchise History 1954 - Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox. Aaron replaces the injured Bobby Thomson in the lineup and records three hits including a home run. 2022 - The Braves acquire Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and pitchers...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

MLB players are rarely paid huge dollars until well into their careers, which results in some "underpaid" young players and extremely bloated contracts for veterans....2024

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• Jose Siri is running like a maniac in early 2024

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Can he do this all year? Jose Siri is very, very fast. Baseball Savant ranks Siri in the 98th percentile in sprint speed amongst all MLB players. Yet despite having this blazing speed, it’s always seemed like the speedy outfielder was capable of more on the basepaths. Siri recorded just 12 stolen bases on 15 attempts in 2023. In terms of advanced statist...2024
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• Opening Day: Royals v. Twins
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• Outside The Confines: Play Ball!
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Olson
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
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• SB Nation Reacts: Fans blame Scott Boras for the free-agent signing delay

Cody Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras | Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The results of the first 2024 survey are in! Our first SB Nation Reacts survey for the year addressed the question of free agency, why it was delayed so much, and what to do about it. Here are the results: Fans like to blame Scott Bora...2024
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• The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position
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• Friday Rockpile: For Rockies Jones, Doyle, and Tovar, the odds are against a sophomore slump

Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, February 16, 2024 The dreaded sophomore slump. I know it exists. It’s very real. And yet, I didn’t allow the idea to penetrate my hope-springs-eternal mindset going into the 2024 Major League Baseball season. I’ve been dreaming of full seasons for Nolan Jones and Brenton Doyle and the new he...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 17, 2024
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• Gerrit Cole begs MLB, players union to stop squabbling like 'divorced parents' over cause of pitcher injuries
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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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• Old days

U.L. Washington passed away Sunday.It was a little distressing when I found that out, not because I had a firm connection to Washington, who was the shortstop for the 1980s Kansas City Royals teams that repeatedly made the postseason, but because it took a long time to find credible information on the news.One big reason for that is the demise of traditional news sources, which ain't good, b...2024
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• Who is that guy? (Part 2: White Sox major league deals)

Erick Fedde had a terrific 2023 season ... in the KBO. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The South Siders have brought a million players to camp, so here’s a breakdown of the guys on MLB deals Welcome back! It’s time to go over the guys you might just see on the field this season in a White Sox uniform. roll call ️ pic.twitter.com/WFb2h8hPBj— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 16, 202...2024
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• The Daily Belli watch: 4 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Cody Bellinger plays for the Cubs in a 2023 Spring Training game in Mesa. Will we see him in this uniform at Sloan Park this year? | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Cubs players will take the field in a spring game this Friday. As I have previously in this series, I present to you this list, which is still accurate today though it was posted Saturday: Today is February 17th. The follo...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s baseball season

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Spring Training has opened for two teams. Some predictions for the rest of the off-season. And other news from around baseball. It’s tradition for baseball fans to say the day after the Super Bowl that it’s baseball season. So who am I to buck tradition? I hope that yesterday’s football game puts an end to the idea that a close game is a good game. Because ev...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 9, 2024

A Superb Owl! | Photo by Rasit Aydogan/Anadolu via Getty Images Ready to read some Superb Owl facts? This time next week, we’re going to be talking about how Pitchers and Catchers have already reported! The Royals signed a number of pre-arbitration contracts yesterday We have agreed to terms on 2024 contracts with the following players:RHP Jonathan BowlanRHP Steven CruzLHP Cole RagansLHP...2024
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres trade coming before Spring Training?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Wednesday, February 7, 2024. San Diego Padres News Padres Unlikely to Acquire Another Outfielder Before Spring Training: Report (Sports Illustrated) ‘Rocket science applied to baseball:’ A trip inside San Diego Padres and PLNU’s new biomechanics lab (NBC 7 San Diego) Padres, PLNU unve...2024
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• Sources: MLB, players eye May return in Arizona
Major League Baseball and its players are increasingly focused on a plan that could allow them to start the season as early as May in the greater Phoenix area and has the support of high-ranking federal public health officials, sources told ESPN....2020
• Colin Cowherd, ESPN Part Ways After Comments on Dominican MLB Players
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• Yadi among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Thor among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Posey among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• MLB's most popular jerseys revealed
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Judge, Sanchez among popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Betts, Pedroia among popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017

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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
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• Dee Gordon's PED Suspension Stunner Is Gut Punch for MLB
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• Dee Gordon's PED Suspension Stunner Is Gut Punch for MLB
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• MLB players forbidden from daily fantasy games
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 17, 2024
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• The clock may be ticking on Scott Boras’ MLB reign
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• A few thoughts about the Athletics and their move to Sacramento
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• Opening Day: Royals v. Twins
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• Sweet 16, Opening Day give Thursday a stacked schedule; major update on Joel Embiid's return

We rank the top 100 MLB players and make World Series predictions...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Play Ball!
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• Braves News: Sean Murphy shines, Max Fried focused on season, more
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• Braves News: Charlie Morton tosses five frames, Chris Sale’s playoff history, and more
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres name starting center fielder

Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Monday, March 18, 2024. San Diego Padres News Why Dylan Cease and the Padres decided the pitcher should make a solo trek to South Korea (The Athletic) Dylan Cease Trade Created Awkward Moment for Traded Padres Pitcher About to Leave to Korea (Sports Illustrated) Padres To Name Ja...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Matt Olson
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• MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement to place Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave through at least June 1, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He also spent the final six weeks of the 2023 season on administrative leave after allegations of a sexual relationship with…...2024
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• Outside The Confines: We have a problem
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• This may only be the start of bad news for Fanatics, Nike and MLB uniforms

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images MLB players are getting used to their new uniform templates from Nike and Fanatics and the reviews are already bad! In case y’all may have missed this due to not being interested in the minutiae of baseball uniform details, nearly every single MLB team will have a slightly altered look to their uniforms this season. The new look is mostly ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The Tigers claim the voice of the White Sox

Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images This might be the best offseason move yet. Well, one of the biggest moves of the offseason has nothing to do with players, or even with the shuffle of managers. The Detroit Tigers announced today that after Bally Sports Detroit parted ways with Matt Shepard the new play-by-play announcer for the season will be none other than White Sox great ...2023
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• MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball announced this morning that Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave, as agreed upon by the league and the MLB Players Association. It’s standard procedure for players who are being investigated under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. Administrative leave is not considered punitive, and…...2023
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• Cub Tracks strikes back
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs pile it on again and force the issue. 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, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maxi...2023
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• Report: Dodgers' Trevor Bauer won't pitch again this year

Trevor Bauer recently had his paid administrative leave extended a seventh time through Sept. 3 by MLB and the MLB Players Association as he continues to face allegations of sexual assault....2021
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• Report: Dodgers' Trevor Bauer won't play again this year

Trevor Bauer recently had his paid administrative leave extended a seventh time through Sept. 3 by MLB and the MLB Players Association as he continues to face allegations of sexual assault....2021
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• Why MLB players are speaking up about sign stealing like nothing else ever
The Astros' scandal has inspired star players like Mike Trout to air their thoughts on cheating. Will baseball ever be the same?...2020
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