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• Why is Ortiz on Leave?
MLB announced an investigation into pitcher Luis L. Ortiz of the Guardians and placed him on leave through the All-Star break, but they did not say why. Jeff Passan reports that gambling allegations triggered the probe: Sources said betting-integrity firm IC360 sent an alert in June to sportsbook operators regarding Ortiz, whom MLB has placed […]...2025
• Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Preview

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images With the Nationals likely to sell at the deadline yet again, here are some assets they could ship off For a fifth straight trade deadline, the Nationals are going to be sellers. At 33-48, any chance of playing meaningful games in September looks gone. With that in mind, the smart thing to do is to sell off the few tradable assets they have to bolster the farm syste...2025
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• What could Seth Lugo return in a trade?

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Looking at previous returns for starters at the trade deadline can give us an idea of what to expect if the Royals decide to move Seth Lugo The Kansas City Royals are in an interesting position heading into the trade deadline. They have lost five games in a row, including a discouraging sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. As of right now, they would need to p...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Young guns

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Wander Franco is sentenced. The injured lists keep growing. A look back at the first half and ahead to the second. And other MLB news. Good morning. I think we have the All-Star Game balloting covered around here already. So I’ll skip that. Rays infielder Wander Franco was found guilty of the sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and sentenc...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 27, 2025

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Bobby Witt Jr. will play for Team USA! The Royals acknowledge the need to get better, writes Anne Rogers. “We’re all in this together,” said manager Matt Quatraro. “We’re not pointing fingers at anybody. Nobody’s blaming anybody. There’s no fault. We need to get better. We’re going to keep working at it. We’re going to prepare, we’re going to compete, we’...2025
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• Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic, according to reporting from Juan Arturo Recio and Jeff Passan of ESPN. He has received a two-year suspended sentence and will have to reported to prison if he doesn’t meet certain conditions. The primary condition is that he does…...2025

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• Outside The Confines: Is the Orioles season dead in the water?

Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Rockies and White Sox get all the attention for tanking their seasons... Happy Wednesday, BCB readers! Lots of little goodies for you in today’s news. A three-time All-Star has announced his retirement, the O’s appear to have given up the ghost for the season, plenty of trade deadline chatter, and how Chris Sale’s latest injury might impact the Braves. Ple...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Could I interest you in Seth Lugo?

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would want the Cubs to trade for Royals pitcher Seth Lugo. It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. It’s always good to see you. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cover cha...2025
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• Outside The Confines: The next generation

Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images Players today are better than ever. LSU wins the Men’s College World Series. More on the Rafael Devers trade and other news from around MLB. Good morning. For all of you yelling at the kids to get off your lawn, J.J. Cooper has five reasons why players today are better than those of the past. If you want more evidence, Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorows...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 23, 2025

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Jac Caglianone learns how to play the outfield! Jac Caglianone made a sensational home run-robbing catch on Sunday. Tracking the ball was the easy part. It was late in the afternoon, so the sun wasn’t much of a factor. The challenge for Caglianone — a rookie in both the literal sense and in the sense that he has played the outfield only since late A...2025
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• What would trading Marcell Ozuna look like?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images You can trade Marcell Ozuna, but you won’t necessarily get what you want The “Trading Marcell Ozuna” call from some began before the Atlanta Braves got home from the West Coast after Spring Training. It was hyperbolic then, but much less so now. The Braves’ rapid descent into the Draft Lottery is in its third week now. Jeff Passan now says the most likely trade ...2025
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• Cub Tracks dials 0

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. That was a sad game to lose. The Cubs shouldn’t have. Better luck today! The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Matthew Boyd and MacKenzie Gore hooked up in a battle of the southpaws that was over after the top of the first, when the Cu...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 27, 2025

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Lucas Erceg, fireman. Lucas Erceg is prepared to pitch in any role that he’s needed: That might be in the ninth inning for save opportunities, or it might come in the seventh or eighth. Having Estévez helps Quatraro be able to do that. “I don’t really care what my role is going to be,” Erceg said. “I’ve been telling all my friends and family, there’s nothi...2025
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• Royals win ALDS game 2 with one big inning and excellent pitching

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) reacts after a solo home run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during game two of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images And a Salvador Perez home run! This series was supposed to be a quick and easy one for the New York Yankees. It has not been. New York barely managed to escape the fi...2024
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• Ex-MLB pitcher busted with over 20 kilos of cocaine
It’s always surprising when former athletes break the law for asinine reasons, which was recently the case in an arrest involving a former MLB pitcher.Esteban Loaiza, who spent 14 years in the league, and nearly won the Cy Young award back in 2003, was arrested for possessing over 20 kilograms of cocaine in San Diego on Friday, according to police records obtained by Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. N...2018
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• Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for PEDs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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"Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday."

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"Cox/Getty Images The long-awaited deal has happened as Cody Bellinger returns on a three-year deal with opt-outs The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger have agreed to a three-year, $80 million deal for the outfielder/first baseman to return to Chicago, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN."

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"Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez invoked his no-trade clause to block a trade that was in place between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tigers, killing the deal ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

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"MLB and the players' association reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA Thursday, ending the league's 99-day lockout and salvaging a 162-game season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2021
"The Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2020
"The Boston Red Sox have agreed to trade star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2019
"Prized free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees have agreed to a record nine-year, $324 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2018
"Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter) reported the sides were nearing a deal."

2017
"The Rockies have agreed to a deal with Wade Davis, the biggest-name closer on the free-agent market, according to a report from Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan on Friday."

2016
" Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports first reported Cain and the Royals were nearing an agreement on a deal that will pay the All-Star $17."

2015
"com's Phil Rogers noted, his bat could be of interest to the Phillies: Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan provided a brief scouting report on Williams and Alfaro: In 2015, Hamels has posted a 3."

2014
"com's Jesse Sanchez: Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported the details of the tragic development: Taveras was just 22 years old."

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• Some thoughts about Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and the upcoming CBA negotiations

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Tom Ricketts is one of the drivers of the looming management versus labor conflict in Major League Baseball. Or is he? It’s worth thinking about. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts is one of the drivers of the upcoming management versus labor conflict in Major League Baseball. I’ve long thought so, just extrapolating from his actions and the tone of his public ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 23, 2025
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• What would trading Marcell Ozuna look like?
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• Wednesday Rockpile: What’s next for Michael Toglia?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Entering the 2025 season, Michael Toglia seemed primed to finally solve the riddle of first base for the Colorado Rockies. Since 2014, the first season following the retirement of Hall of Famer Todd Helton, 41 different players have logged innings at first base. By contrast, the team used 57 f...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 7, 2025

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Comebacks are fun, no matter how easy the opponent makes them. David Lesky reacts to Monday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox. But in this one, they got great pitching, just enough offense and one defensive play that I may be thinking about for a long time. And if you doubt that, I can still picture a double play started by Alcides Escobar in Houston ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Aaron Judge is doing things no one has seen before. So are the Rockies, only that’s bad stuff. Trends over the first month and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Mike Axisa argues that over the last calendar year, no one has ever been as good at the plate as Aaron Judge and that includes Barry Bonds. Bryan Hoch notes that Judge ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 1, 2025

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Happy May Day to all. Noah Cameron’s family was on hand for his spectacular MLB debut in last night’s win: Cameron’s dad, Tracy, is from Pattonsburg, Mo., a small town off Interstate 35 northwest of St. Joseph. His mom, Diane, is from St. Joseph. They’ve been Royals fans for “forever,” Diane said, and raised all five of their kids to be, too. Noah is their young...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 30, 2025

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Welcome to The Show, Noah Cameron. Sam McDowell pleads for the Kansas City Royals to give Bobby Witt Jr. more help, and fast. [$] Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting everything these days, and he redirected the pitch down the third-base line, a double Sunday extending his career-best hitting streak to 19 games. Witt has been on...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Ban the torpedoes?

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks for your opinion on the “torpedo” bats. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own bever...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history

Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Department of Defense dishonors a hero before reversing course. The pitching injuries are stacking up. The Orioles set a record and no one noticed. A high school baseball powerhouse. Good morning. No comments today. I know most of you would be respectful, but better safe than sorry. The Department of Defense temporarily removed a article praising...2025
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• What would trading Marcell Ozuna look like?
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• Outside The Confines: A Royals welcome

Photo by Ali Overstreet/MLB Photos via Getty Images A look ahead to the trade deadline. The Royals call up their top prospect. The Red Sox may be selling. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Cubs are on pace to win 102 games this season and have the best record in the National League. The Rockies have won two in a row and clinched their first series win since last Sept...2025
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• Royals Rumblings: Kansas City Royals News for June 4, 2025

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Jac Caglianone is the best thing to come out of Tampa since the Cuban sandwich. Royals Data Dugout breaks down infielder Maikel Garcia’s adjustments at the plate and how that is helping the Kansas City Royals. His quality hands will always support the high contact rates and ability to put the ball in play, but the young third baseman opened previously untapped ceili...2025
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• Outside The Confines: An emotional weekend for Elly De La Cruz

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Reds’ star lost his sister, but played on to honor her. We have seen many players take breaks from the game when they lose loved ones. But this weekend, Reds’ star Elly De La Cruz learned about the death of his sister on Saturday. On Sunday, he insisted on taking to the field, and honored her memory the best way he knew how: playing his heart out. T...2025
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• Dodgers’ Freddie and Chelsea Freeman Donating $1 Million to Children’s Hospital of Orange County

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea Freeman, are donating $1 million to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, according to MLB insider Jeff Passan. More news: Former Dodgers Utility Man Chris Taylor Signs With Angels in Surprise Move https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1927100877388624241 The hospital is where their son, Maximus, recovered after a severe case...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Rocky Mountain low

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Aaron Judge continues to amaze. So do the Colorado Rockies, but in a different way. A look ahead to the draft. And a legend returns to the White Sox. Good morning. Louisa Thomas has an interesting piece in The New Yorker that is about the Mets, but it’s something that a lot of Cubs fans could relate to ten years ago. Thomas looks ...2025
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• Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M
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• Sources: Red Sox trading Betts, Price to Dodgers
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to trade star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Boston's return includes outfielder Alex Verdugo, sources said....2020
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• Sources: MLB, union reach tentative CBA deal

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• Sources: Betts, Dodgers near long-term contract
The deal, which could be agreed upon as soon as Wednesday, would keep Mookie Betts with the Dodgers for at least a decade, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan....2020
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• Sources: MLB plans to suspend spring training
Spring training is expected to be suspended Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan, and the start of the season is likely to be delayed....2020
• Major League Baseball Expected To Suspend Spring Training
As sports entities throughout the world take action to minimize the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball appears poised to cease play of Spring Training games. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman tweets that officials with Grapefruit League clubs in Florida are expecting games to be suspended, and ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that executives throughout…...2020
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• Bauer warned about his 'FREE JOE KELLY' cleats
MLB contacted the Reds this week to inform them the cleats that Trevor Bauer planned to wear in support of Los Angeles' Joe Kelly were "against footwear regulations," sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan....2020
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• Sources: Twins land Donaldson for 4 years, $92M
Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Twins have agreed to a four-year deal that includes $92 million guaranteed, with a chance to increase to $104 million in value if Donaldson hits escalators on a fifth-year club option, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan....2020
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• Why Is 2013 AL ROY Wil Myers Suddenly on the Trading Block?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 23, 2025
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• Game 67 Thread: Yankees vs. Royals: Caglianone’s KC debut

Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 8, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. | Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Here we go I met Jeff Passan a few weeks ago the last time I was covering a Royals game; he was there to interview some folks and write a column about when top prospect Jac Caglianone would make his debu...2025
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• MLB Insider Sends Strong Message to Red Sox Over Roman Anthony Call-Up Delay
MLB insider Jeff Passan believes the Red Sox might end up narrowly missing out on a playoff berth by delaying a call up for Roman Anthony....2025
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• Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
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• Four solutions for the Royals’ biggest problem

John Rave #96 of the Kansas City Royals dives for a ball | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images The specter of a failed call-up shouldn’t prevent the Royals from attempting to improve their roster A week and a half into the season is still too early to panic. You know it, I know it, we all know it. But, the thing is, this is more like 53 weeks into the season - at least when it comes to extre...2025
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• Xander Bogaerts needs to win over San Diego

Xander Bogaerts | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Entering his third year, X is still unproven Xander Bogaerts joined the San Diego Padres as a free agent in the 2022-23 offseason, signing a contract for 11 years and $280 million, which included a no-trade clause. People around San Diego and baseball wondered if he was worth such a contract because no one predicted he would receive such a...2025
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• Outside the Confines: Winning the press conference

Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images More on Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers. The Hall of Fame inductees met the media. Anthony Santander’s deal is not what it seems. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. Jeff Passan has the story of why Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Dodgers. Yes, in many ways it is obvious, but Passan has a bunch of details you may not be aware of. Jack Har...2025
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• Braves to Acquire Chris Sale

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Vaughn Grissom will be heading to Boston in the deal. While many may have thought business in baseball could slow down a bit during the holiday season, the busy offseason for the Braves continued on Saturday. And this time, it was a noteworthy move to give their starting rotation some needed depth. BREAKING: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring seven-ti...2023
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• Dodgers Designate Trevor Bauer For Assignment
The Dodgers have cut ties with Trevor Bauer. Los Angeles announced this evening he will no longer be part of the organization, shortly after Jeff Passan of ESPN reported (Twitter link) he was being designated for assignment. “The Dodgers organization believes that allegations of sexual assault or domestic violence should be thoroughly investigated, with due process…...2023
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