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• This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Luiz GoharaPhoto by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images His time here was fun while it lasted! Braves Franchise History 2017: The Atlanta Braves acquire Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows from the Mariners in exchange for Shae Simmons and Mallex Smith. Seattle then sent Smith to the Rays along with Carlos Vargas and Ryan Yarbrough in exchange for lefty Drew Smyly. MLB History 1909: The National Commission appro...2025See more articles Luiz Gohara rumors -
• Today in White Sox History: January 11On this day 25 years ago, Carlton Fisk and Tony Pérez were elected to the Hall of Fame. Pudge makes the Hall, and the South Siders lose a unique manager 1881 A series of Tuesday baseball games started in Chicago. Wait ... regular games, in Chicago ... in January? Yes, these games were played on ice, with pro and amateurs alike. They remain a regular winter staple for years. [Author’s note...2025Check it out White Sox news today -
• Rooker to Kings Knight One
The Athletics extended the contract of designated hitter Brent Rooker: The deal as reported is a five-year, $60MM contract that also comes with a vesting option for a sixth year at a cost of $22MM. AthleticsNation.com I’ve noticed lately on X that Rooker is embracing Sacremento: Headed out to Sacramento for a few days! Can’t […]...2025Check it out Brent Rooker news today
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• A’s, Brent Rooker Agree To Five-Year Extension
The A’s have reached agreement with designated hitter Brent Rooker on a five-year, $60MM contract extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The deal includes a vesting option for a sixth season that could push the value to $90MM. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the option’s base value is $22MM and that Rooker will make…...2025Click for news about Brent Rooker
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• Cope reveals his timeline for retirement, what his role is in AEW going forwardAEW Dynamite Cope returned to AEW’s main event scene on this week’s (Jan. 1) Dynamite and is clearly being lined up for a future world championship match against Jon Moxley. The artist formerly known as Adam Copeland did a round of media this week promoting his return to the ring and Dynamite’s first ever simulcast on MAX. After missing most of 2024 due to injury, the 51-year-old Cope tol...2025Read about Adam Copeland -
• Former Dodgers OF Joc Pederson Calls Out Astros in Presser With RangersFormer Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was introduced as a member of the Texas Rangers on Monday after the two sides finalized a two-year, $37-million contract and completed his physical. The designated hitter made his intentions clear after joining the American League West and immediately becoming a rival of the Houston Astros. More news: …...2025See more Los Angeles Dodgers headline news
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• Cope reveals his timeline for retirement, what his role is in AEW going forward
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• Manfred: Golden At-Bat Idea Has Gotten “A Little Buzz”
MLB hasn’t shied away from considering rule changes over the past few seasons. The league has unilaterally implemented a pitch clock, a three-batter minimum for pitchers (barring injury), shift limitations, and incentivized base stealing with pickoff limits and larger bases. MLB and the Players Association also agreed to implement a universal designated hitter in the…...2024
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• Dodgers GM Says LA Will Be Cautious With Bringing Shohei Ohtani Back From InjuryThe Los Angeles Dodgers announced last week that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery for a torn labrum he sustained during the World Series against the New York Yankees. Ohtani injured his shoulder while attempting to steal second base during Game 2 of the World Series. He played through the injury during the rest of …...2024See more articles Los Angeles Dodgers injury status -
• Cody Bellinger does not opt out of his 2025 contract and will remain a CubPhoto by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The plot thickens. We’ve been waiting for news on Cody Bellinger and here it is: BREAKING: Chicago Cubs CF/1B Cody Bellinger picked up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season and will not be a free agent, sources tell me and @JeffPassan.— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) November 2, 2024 So Bellinger will remain a Cub and play a t...2024Read about Cody Bellinger injury status -
• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retirePhoto by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images After 14 seasons in purple, one of the greatest Rockies to ever play has announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. In what will truly be the end of an era, Colorado Rockies outfielder and designated hitter Charlie Blackmon has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2024 season. pic.twitt...2024Read about Charlie Blackmon availability report -
• Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch In Postseason
Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has just been a one-way superstar this season. He underwent Tommy John surgery late last year and hasn’t been able to pitch at all for the Dodgers. The club has long planned for him to focus on serving as the designated hitter while also rehabbing his elbow for a return to…...2024See more articles Shohei Ohtani injury status
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• MLB Pipeline has six Cubs prospects in their updated Top 100 rankingMoises Ballesteros bats in this year’s Futures Game | Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images The future would appear to be bright. MLB Pipeline posted its updated Top 100 prospects list today and the Cubs are well-represented. In fact, it’d be seven if Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn’t graduated to the major leagues this year. Here are the six, and their rankings. Matt Shaw, No. 25 Shaw, ...2024Click for news about MLB Pipeline injuries -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Marquis GrissomBraves Franchise History 1975 - The Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. 1979 - Bob Horner suffers an ankle injury and will miss the next 32 games. The Braves fall to the Astros 2-1. 1993 - Cubs pitcher Jose Guzman takes a perfect game into the eighth inning against the Braves. Otis Nixon breaks up the no-hit bid with a single with two outs in the ninth. The Cubs win 1-0. 1995 - The Brav...2024Read about Marquis Grissom -
• Reds To Re-Sign Mike Ford, Claim Yosver Zulueta From Blue Jays
1:07pm: The Reds announced that they’ve claimed Zulueta and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Infielder Matt McLain, who had shoulder surgery this week, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster. 12:52pm: The Reds have re-signed first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford to a new minor league deal after…...2024Read about Blue Jays availability report
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• Friday Rockpile: A familiar face appears to be headed back to the Rockies leadoff spotPhoto by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 15, 2024 Opening Day is coming. In less than two weeks, the Rockies will open the 2024 season when they take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona on March 28. In what’s becoming a perennial quandary, the question once more arises: Who is the best option for leadoff hitter for the Colorado Rock...2024See also Colorado Rockies injuries
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"A’s, Brent Rooker Agree To Five-Year Extension" - 2024
"Blue Jays To Sign Justin Turner" - 2023
"MLB to test more rule changes in Atlantic League" - 2022
"Mets, Pirates To Swap Daniel Vogelbach, Colin Holderman" - 2021
"Why Aaron Boone Pulled Yankees Starter Gerrit Cole After Two Innings" - 2020
"Shin-Soo Choo Donates $1K To Each Rangers Minor Leaguer" - 2019
"White Sox reportedly in very serious pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion" - 2018
"A's reacquire Moss in 4-player deal with Royals" - 2017
"Twins in first place after Vargas' big night" - 2016
"Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win" - 2015
"WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial" - 2014
"David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series"
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Designated Hitter trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Luiz Gohara
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• Rooker to Kings Knight One
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• A’s, Brent Rooker Agree To Five-Year Extension
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• Former Dodgers OF Joc Pederson Calls Out Astros in Presser With Rangers
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• Cubs free agent target: Juan SotoPhoto by Elsa/Getty Images Let’s address the proverbial elephant in the room. Let me make clear my personal point of view on this topic right now, so there’s no question about it. The Cubs aren’t signing Juan Soto. Period, end of story. Yes, this even though he says he’s open to all 30 teams, including... The Rays are reportedly among the seven known teams that have reached out to Juan S...2024See also Juan Soto trade rumors -
• Cody Bellinger does not opt out of his 2025 contract and will remain a Cub
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• Orioles Decline Club Option On Eloy Jiménez
The Orioles announced that they have declined their club option on outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jiménez. They could have retained him for 2025 with a salary of $16.5MM but will instead give him a $3MM buyout and send him to free agency. The Sox are covering half of that buyout as part of the trade that…...2024See also Eloy Jiménez
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• Rhys Hoskins Exercises Player Option With Brewers
First baseman/designated hitter Rhys Hoskins has triggered his player option for 2025. He’ll return to the Brewers next year on an $18MM salary instead of taking the $4MM buyout. The deal also has an $18MM mutual option for 2026 with another $4MM buyout. Adam McCalvy of MLB.com was among those to relay the news on…...2024Read about Rhys Hoskins salary rumors
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• Should the Colorado Rockies explore signing Paul Goldschmidt?Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Since the Colorado Rockies have not yet revealed the team’s manager for the 2025 season, let’s turn our attention to some roster speculation Katie Woo broke the news during the last week of the season: The St. Louis Cardinals would not attempt to bring back former 2022 National League Most Valuable Player ...2024Visit the page Colorado Rockies contract -
• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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Designated Hitter stats and results
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• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Marquis Grissom
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Tuesday 3/5, 7:05 CTPhoto by Norm Hall/Getty Images It’s the Cubs’ first spring night game of 2024. Earlier today, Sara Sanchez did a deep dive into Cody Bellinger’s numbers. Bellinger will return to the Cubs lineup tomorrow in Mesa: Manager Craig Counsell announced Monday that the 2019 NL MVP will step in as designated hitter on Wednesday when the Cubs host the Angels at Sloan Park in Mesa at 3:05 p.m. ET/2:...2024Continue with Sara Sanchez statistics -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports A three-game sweep sets up a fight to the finish. As easy as one, two, three! Okay, well, it wasn’t easy. But, the Cubs took care of a woeful (on the road) Rockies team in business-like fashion. This season has been so many things that we don’t always see from the Cubs. I’ve talked about it several times regarding their ability to come off the mat and rebound...2023Read about Matt Marton statistics -
• Celebrating Atlanta Braves legend Andruw JonesAt long last, Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones is having his number retired by the organization. Seven years after being inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame, Jones will finally see his number retired by the organization with which he became a generational defensive talent. At long last, the Atlanta Braves will be retiring the number Andruw Jones famously wore during his 12 seasons with...2023See more articles Atlanta Braves stats -
• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could beMike Tauchman rounds the bases after a home run against the Mets | Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A cautionary tale of handedness obsessions If you are reading Bleed Cubbie Blue you likely obsess about the Chicago Cubs. You are probably watching all of the games, reading Al’s game recaps, joining in on the game threads here and there, and, if you’re anything like me, waiting obsessiv...2023Read about Mike Tauchman scores -
• The trade the White Sox desperately need to make
Would any team take this bad contract, even if the White Sox offered 11 players with him? | Quinn Harris/Getty Images It’s the only one that would really matter As the White Sox stumble on through the 2023 season, there’s more and more talk among fans of possible deadline trades, the awfulness of the AAAL Central notwithstanding (the rumor that whoever wins the division will only be allow...2023Continue with White Sox statistics
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• This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers walk off Cubs
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1975 - The Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. 1979 - Bob Horner suffers an ankle injury and will miss the next 32 games. The Braves fall to the Astros 2-1. 1993 - Cubs pitcher Jose Guzman takes a perfect game into the eighth inning against the Braves. Otis Nixon breaks up the no-hit bid with a single with two outs in the n...2023Read about Joe Niekro scores
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• Matt Olson gets off to hot start in spring with homer against Red Sox
Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Olson had two hits in Atlanta's tie against Boston, including a two-run homer that put the Braves on the board. Matt Olson hit the ground running in Atlanta’s spring training opener today, as his two-hit performance (including a home run) was the standout performance in the Braves’ first spring training game of 2023. Olson was the first Braves batter to recor...2023See also Matt Olson scores
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• Could baseball experiment with a “Golden At-Bat”?Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Could you send your best hitter up when he’s most needed? In Game 5 of the series-deciding ALDS against the Yankees, the Royals had their backs up against the wall in the seventh inning. Down 3-1, Tommy Pham smacked a two-out single to give the Royals some hope at a comeback against a tiring Gerrit Cole. Unfortunately they had their #8 hitter, Kyle Isbe...2024See more articles Dustin Satloff -
• Should the Colorado Rockies explore signing Paul Goldschmidt?
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• Friday Rockpile: A familiar face appears to be headed back to the Rockies leadoff spot
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins discuss baseball operationsJed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins outside Wrigley Field | Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Cubs baseball operations brass had a morning session at CubsCon. Day two of the 2024 Cubs Convention kicked off with the baseball operations panel featuring Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and General Manager Carter Hawkins. Like last year, the panel...2024See more Jed Hoyer -
• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156
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• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be
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• Charlie Blackmon placed on bereavement list, Elehuris Montero recalled, and other roster moves
John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports The Rockies made several roster moves ahead of their road trip with Charlie Blackmon going to the bereavement list. As they prepare to kick off a seven game road trip, the Colorado Rockies announced a series of roster moves Monday afternoon prior to the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Right fielder and designated hitter Charlie Blackmon has been ...2023Read about Charlie Blackmon
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• From bat flips to back picks, Willson Contreras exceeded everyone’s expectations
Willson Contreras rounds the bases after a home run against the San Diego Padres in June. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The best hitting catcher in baseball has hit free agency. Long time readers of this blog know that I keep score at almost every game I attend, but I don’t know how much I’ve written about how often I go through my old scorecards searching for memories. On July 25...2022See also Willson Contreras
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• Yermin Mercedes Stepping Away From Baseball “Indefinitely”
White Sox designated hitter/catcher Yermin Mercedes announced on Instagram tonight that he’s stepping away from baseball “indefinitely.” The 28-year-old thanked his family, agent Daniel Szew, and his former teammates before concluding his post with the words: “it’s over.” It’s a stunning development for a player whose breakout performance was one of the bi...2021See also Yermin Mercedes
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• David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series
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• WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial
The biggest hit of the summer this year comes from — David Ortiz and Rob Gronkowski? The dynamic duo sing a song together called “Sippin'” for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, and the tune actually is strangely catchy. The music video also is pretty great, as the Boston Red Sox designated hitter and New England Patriots tight end hang by the pool and partake in all sorts of summer fun. Now, that’...2015Click for news about David Ortiz
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• Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win
Designated hitter David Ortiz was confined to the dugout and Dustin Pedroia left with a shin contusion but that didn't stop the Red Sox on Friday night, as Steven Wright lobbed a three-hitter and Sandy Leon drove in four runs in a 9-0 Interleague win over the Dodgers....2016Visit the page Red Sox
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015See more Prince Fielder
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015See more articles Prince Fielder
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• David Ortiz Says Dream Job Would Be Porn Star If He Weren't a Baseball Player
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• Duffy, Brown homer as Giants show off lively bats vs. Rangers
Third baseman Casey McGehee and first baseman Travis Ishikawa scored on triple by designated hitter Brandon Crawford off Tepesch to give the Giants an early 2-0 lead in the first. The Giants went on to win, 12-3....2015See also Brandon Crawford
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• WATCH: David Ortiz clubs 500th career home run
The 500-home run club has gained a new member. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz took Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore deep in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game for the 500th homer of his illustrious career. He hit his 499th career home run in the first inning. Ortiz is the 27th major league hitter to reach the milestone and the first since Gary Sheffield did so on April 17, 2009 as...2015See more articles David Ortiz
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• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be
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• DH or not, J.D. Martinez can be a fantasy star in Boston
J.D. Martinez has finally made his move, signing with the Red Sox and joining a team loaded with talented young outfielders. But even if Martinez winds up at designated hitter more often than not, Eric Karabell trusts in the slugger's fantasy value....2018Check it out Red Sox
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• Melky Cabrera Signing Makes White Sox MLB Offseason's Most Improved
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• Cope reveals his timeline for retirement, what his role is in AEW going forward
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• Could baseball experiment with a “Golden At-Bat”?
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• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• Is this the best Royals starting rotation ever?Photo by Kevin M. Cox/Getty Images Royals starting pitching has been a huge strength. The Royals starting pitching has been a surprising strength of this team. After finishing with the fourth-worst starting pitcher ERA in baseball last year at 5.12, the Royals invested in free agents Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, and relied on a full season of Cole Ragans and a massive bounceback from Brady...2024Click for news about Seth Lugo -
• Cubs 10, Tigers 2: Miguel Amaya’s grand slam leads the wayPatrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs offense exploded, and Justin Steele had an excellent outing. Well, THAT was fun! The weather in Chicago this week has been about as good as it’s been all summer, and on a glorious, warm summer afternoon the Cubs exploded offensively for a 10-2 thrashing of the Tigers, led by Miguel Amaya’s second-inning grand slam. It was the most runs the Cubs had ...2024See also Miguel Amaya -
• Friday Rockpile: A familiar face appears to be headed back to the Rockies leadoff spot
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Tuesday 3/5, 7:05 CT
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• Ohtani to make Dodgers debut on Tuesday as DHShohei Ohtani will make his Dodgers spring training debut on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, who share the facility at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, and the superstar is slated to be Los Angeles' designated hitter....2024Visit the page Shohei Ohtani -
• 2024 Cubs Convention: Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins discuss baseball operations
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• Should the Colorado Rockies explore signing Paul Goldschmidt?
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• MLB Pipeline has six Cubs prospects in their updated Top 100 ranking
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156
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• Marcell Ozuna has got to go
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images He’s gotten off to another slow start. He looks like he did in 2022, which is exactly how he looked to start 2021. This can’t keep going on if the Braves want to be as good as they can be. The Atlanta Braves are about to embark on a quick road trip that'll take them to Kansas City and San Diego, and they'll be hitting the road while c...2023See more Marcell Ozuna buzz
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• Pablo Sandoval's Clutch October Makes Him Prime Hot-Stove Commodity
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• Tim Hudson's 1st World Series Ring of 16-Year Career Rests on His Own Shoulder
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Time for Peavy, Hudson to Take Baton from MadBum
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• Mets' Guide to the 2014-15 Free-Agent Hitting Market
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