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• Yankees have sights set higher than Ryan McMahon, Ke'Bryan Hayes at trade deadline

MLB insider Jim Bowden appeared on “Foul Territory” and shared what he’s heard general manager Brian Cashman and company are seeking in an upgrade at the hot corner....2025
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• Outside The Confines: The deadline is coming...

Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Who will buy, who will sell? The countdown to the trade deadline is officially in the single-digit number of days, so don’t be surprised if the next eight days are a whirlwind of updates on that front. Who will buy? Who will sell? For many teams that question is still up in the air, but baseball front offices are going to need to make up their minds pretty soon,...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2025

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Wrigley Field was very friendly. Seiya Suzuki hit a foul ball into his beans last night, then struck out on a pitch clock violation. Pete Grathoff has more. Royals catcher Salvador Perez said Suzuki never communicated with Vondrak. “I think the ball hit him somewhere and he never called timeout. That’s why he confused the umpire,” Perez said. “And I ...2025
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• Taking a look at the Mike Rizzo era of Washington Nationals baseball

James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Mike Rizzo has been an ever present for Washington Nationals fans, so I decided to take a look at his tenure On an early July night, the 16 year tenure of Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo came to an end. After getting swept by the Red Sox, Rizzo got axed alongside Davey Martinez, the manager he had become tied to the hip with in recent years...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Darvish starts today, Tatis Jr. and Adam are headed to Atlanta!

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of July 7, 2025. Articles to read David Morgan starts on Sunday; Padres get three All-Stars (Cheri Bell, Gaslamp Ball) Padres take final game against Rangers, win series (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball) Fernando Tatis Jr. stars with bullpen in Padres’ victory over Rangers (Kevin...2025
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• Outside The Confines: 3,000 Ks for Kershaw

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images An incredible milestone. This week we got to see a truly massive milestone, as Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. This milestone seemed like it might not be possible for Kershaw, who has been injured on and off for the past several seasons. But Kershaw persevered, the Dodgers remained loyal—a rarity among franchises—and...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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• Weekend Rumblings - News for June 21, 2025

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Earl Weaver would be proud. The Royals hit their second three-run home run in three games in Friday’s win over the Padres. “The three-run homer is big,” Quatraro said, speaking on India’s three-run blast. “We talked about that it’s been a long time for us. Two of them in this road trip have been big. It’s nice for us to be able to do it the other way t...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 18, 2025

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images What do a runner’s high and a Royals winning streak have in common? They never last long. David Lesky looks at the dreaded question: what does selling look like for the Kansas City Royals? But first, the Inside the Crown author is not giving up...yet. [$] Everybody is very quick to make a proclamation about what a team should do at the deadline. The second a...2025
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• Royals “shopping for corner outfield help”, per Jim Bowden

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Could the Royals be eyeing some Marlins outfielders? The Royals have lost six in a row, all at home, and their offensive woes have continued to be front and center. The team averaged less than two runs-per-game in their winless homestand and only the Pirates have scored fewer runs-per-game among all baseball teams this year. Still, the Royals sit just three games b...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 11, 2025

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Welcome home, Jac Caglianone. ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle looks at what each MLB team “must do before the trade deadline”. The Kansas City Royals’ direction is no surprise What they need to do before the deadline: Add offense. Someday, Jac Caglianone will draw a big league walk, but it’s hard telling when that will be. Longtime Royals fans might be reminded...2025
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• Outside The Confines: New White Sox ownership. Eventually.

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s been a long time coming, but it’ll be still be a long time happening. Happy Friday, everyone. The big news around baseball right now is that the White Sox might finally be seeing a change in ownership, but it won’t be happening any time soon. The plan will see billionaire Justin Ishbia take a controlling stake in the Sox by... 2029. So while hope ...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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• If the closer opts out, the Padres should let Robert Suarez walk

San Diego Padres Robert Suarez | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Age and injuries will be contributing factors in the Friars’ decision. Former major league general manager Jim Bowden wrote in The Athletic (paid subscription service) that San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez is expected to opt out of his contract to explore the free agent market next offseason. Extending the star re...2025
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• White Sox news goes national!

Divine intervention may be the only hope. | Abigail Dean/Getty Images International, even, right? The pope, he’s a big deal? The White Sox have gotten big coverage lately, and for a change not all of it is bad. The main news, of course, is that Pope Leo XIV is a lifelong Sox fan, no matter what scurrilous claims the other team in town and its know-nothing supporters may claim. That may hav...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Good as Goldschmidt

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Yankees’ leadoff man has been unexpectedly clutch for the team. The Yankees are a team built on a lot of money and superstar power, but still, no one would have pointed at Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup and thought he might be the most productive member of the team. Yet, in a recent series against the Tigers, and in fact all through the early part of th...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 8, 2025

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Do the Royals need more pitching? David Lesky looks at how the Royals might decide roster spots this spring. They don’t have a ton of competitions really. I think you can look at the roster and know that probably 20 of the 26 roster spots are decided. A few of those that aren’t are relievers, which matter but are a little different be...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition 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, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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"Today, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports that Cole has been recommended for Tommy John surgery, though the Yankees are currently waiting to receive a second opinion to confirm that diagnosis."

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"That could change in the coming days, however, as Jim Bowden reported on MLB Network Radio this morning that the southpaw’s camp has two “long-term” offers on the table and that…"

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"The entire previously-reported framework remains in place, according to Jim Bowden of the Athletic."

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"In an interview with Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti flatly rejected the idea that Shane Bieber will be a trade candidate this winter."

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"3:24 pm: The teams have agreed on the players involved, pending medical reviews, according to Jim Bowden of the Athletic."

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"Jim Bowden of The Athletic has heard from NL general managers that there is a “growing belief” that the DH could become universal as soon as 2021."

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"Here’s the latest from around the American League… In an interview with Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (link to Bowden’s Twitter feed), Athletics GM David Forst said that Matt Olson is expected back in the lineup within the next two weeks."

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"Yankees GM Brian Cashman joined Jim Bowden and Craig Mish on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM today and discussed his…"

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"The Red Sox are holding their breath after sending in key lefty David Price for an MRI, as Jim Bowden of ESPN."

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" According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, sources confirmed ESPN's Jim Bowden's report that the Padres are shopping Kemp and that the Atlanta Braves are among the interested teams."

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"The Houston Astros have acquired slugger Evan Gattis in a trade with the Atlanta Braves, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jim Bowden."

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"Free-agent left-hander Jon Lester has elected to sign with the Chicago Cubs, his agent told ESPN's Jim Bowden."

• Yankees have sights set higher than Ryan McMahon, Ke'Bryan Hayes at trade deadline
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• Outside The Confines: The deadline is coming...
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2025
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• Taking a look at the Mike Rizzo era of Washington Nationals baseball
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• Good Morning San Diego: Darvish starts today, Tatis Jr. and Adam are headed to Atlanta!
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• Outside The Confines: 3,000 Ks for Kershaw
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• Outside The Confines: Is the Orioles season dead in the water?
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• Revisiting preseason Royals trade ideas as the trade season approaches

Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles runs the bases after hitting a home run | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Maybe one of these deals makes more sense now I know it seems obvious in hindsight, but the Royals badly needed some extra offense coming in to this season. Oh, wait. We knew that even before the season started? And I wrote a whole piece suggesting potential trades? Wel...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for June 21, 2025
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• Cub Tracks waits for the meatloaf

Matt Marton-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The game Wednesday night was postponed and therefore line cooks all over Chicagoland are greasing up the loaf pans in preparation. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. It’s important to ...2025
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• Taking a look at the Mike Rizzo era of Washington Nationals baseball
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres open series in Arizona

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of June 13, 2025. Articles to read Padres Daily: Not much new in series loss to Dodgers (Kevin Acee, SD U-T) Tom Krasovic: Dodgers fans scream a blue streak in LA’s win over Padres (SD U-T) Pitching crisis looms as Padres face crucial point of 2025 season (Kevin Acee, SD...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 11, 2025
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• BCB After Dark: Trade for Paul Skenes?

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans about a proposed Paul Skenes deal by a national baseball writer. spIt’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. There are still a few tables available. Let us know if you need anything. There’s ...2025
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• White Sox news goes national!
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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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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 8, 2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson signs a contract extension

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images The Georgia native agrees to stay in Braves Country for the long haul. Braves Franchise History 2000: Arbitrator Shyam Das cuts Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker’s suspension from 28 days to just 14. 2005: The Braves and Tim Hudson reach an agreement on a four-year, $47 million contract extension. Photo b...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Family drama for the Padres

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Ownership dramas are casting a dark cloud over San Diego Happy Monday, friends. While the hot stove hasn’t been too steamy this past week, there’s definitely some news to keep us busy. Drama continues to develop in San Diego as an ownership lawsuit takes shape and is forcing some unwelcome attention on the team thanks to a lawsuit from the...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2025
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• Taking a look at the Mike Rizzo era of Washington Nationals baseball
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• Outside The Confines: 3,000 Ks for Kershaw
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for June 21, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 18, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 11, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings: Kansas City Royals News for June 4, 2025
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• BCB After Dark: Trade for Paul Skenes?
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• White Sox news goes national!
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• Outside The Confines: The Pirates make Derek Shelton walk the plank

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Guess someone had to take the blame. It’s Friday and the Pirates have decided that they have figured out who is to blame for their rough season start, and the person they’ve fixated on is manager Derek Shelton. Managers are typically the ones to take the blame when a team is on a downward slide, but this is hardly the first time the Pirates have had a...2025
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• Lester picks Cubs, gets 6-year, $155M deal
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• Source: Braves trade slugger Gattis to Astros
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• Source: V-Mart, Tigers agree on 4-year deal
The Detroit Tigers and veteran Victor Martinez have agreed to a four-year deal, a team source told ESPN's Jim Bowden....2014
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• Justin Upton to Padres: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher
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• Royals To Acquire Johnny Cueto
11:08am: Cueto has not been told that he’s been traded yet, a source close to the pitcher tells Jim Bowden of ESPN.com (on Twitter). 10:56am: Brandon Finnegan‘s name has been mentioned in talks with the Reds, but it’s unclear if … ...2015
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• Source: Pirates, SS Kang reach 4-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement Monday with South Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang on a four-year deal worth approximately $16 million, a source told ESPN MLB Insider Jim Bowden....2015
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• Padres To Acquire Justin Upton
9:00am: Left-hander Max Fried and second baseman Jace Peterson are headed to the Braves in the trade, reports ESPN’s Jim Bowden (Twitter links). Passan tweets that 2014 second-rounder Michael Gettys has also been mentioned as a potential piece going to Atlanta, though … ...2014
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 7, 2025
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• Outside The Confines: Correa returned to sender?
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The Carlos Correa sweepstakes seem poised to end where they began. Sometimes during the offseason (and I’ve done it here myself), we like to post tweet updates showing the wild and wacky path taken by minor league players bouncing from team to team via DNF and signing. Well, I don’t think anyone expected the wildest ride of free agency...2023
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• What If the Yankees Became 2016 Trade-Deadline Sellers?
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• Why Is 2013 AL ROY Wil Myers Suddenly on the Trading Block?
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• Blockbuster Josh Donaldson Trade Shows Jays All-in for 2015, A's Retooling Again
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• Outside The Confines: The deadline is coming...
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2025
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• Taking a look at the Mike Rizzo era of Washington Nationals baseball
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• Revisiting preseason Royals trade ideas as the trade season approaches
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for June 21, 2025
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• Cub Tracks waits for the meatloaf
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 18, 2025
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• Blue Jays Eye $24,000,000 Underrated Ace as Trade Deadline Rental Option
The Blue Jays are looking to bolster their starting rotation at the trade deadline with impending free agent, as per MLB insider Jim Bowden....2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 11, 2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson signs a contract extension
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 29, 2025

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Bobby Witt Jr. isn’t the video game cover boy? MLB.com’s Anne Rogers detailed how the rotation stands now. She writes as if five pitchers, including Kris Bubic, are competing for the final rotation spot. The Royals are confident in Bubic’s potential return to the rotation, even after seeing how much success he had in the bullpen last year when he returned from...2025
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball at Tropicana until 2026

Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The damage report for the Rays’ stadium is back, and it’s grim. One of the biggest stories of the offseason isn’t where Juan Soto will sign or which team will land Roki Sasaki, it’s the devastation of Tropicana Field, and whether the Rays would be able to play at home in 2025. The answer is finally known, and in short: No. The...2024
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• MLB insider reveals Toronto Blue Jays could shockingly trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason

The Athletic's Jim Bowden claims Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be on the trade block this winter if a contract extension isn't reached....2024
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• Outside The Confines: Let the offseason begin!

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Hot stove is warming! Welcome to the official offseason friends. The World Series is over, the Dodgers have had their celebratory parade (featuring none other than Decoy Ohtani), they might have begun a dynasty era, and the Yankees have started to make major changes ahead of next year. Speaking of the Yankees, Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contrac...2024
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• Outside The Confines: One month down

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images At the end of baseball’s first month, things are starting to take shape. It seems impossible that a full month of baseball has passed us by. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating Opening Day, and now we’re getting to a point where it might be time to stop saying “small sample size” as an excuse. The Dodgers aren’t a shocker as the NL West le...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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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson signs four year extension with Atlanta

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2000 - Arbitrator Shyam Das cuts Braves reliever John Rocker’s suspension from 28 days to just 14. 2005 - The Braves and Tim Hudson reach an agreement on a four-year, $47 million contract extension. MLB History 1889 - The Philadelphia Quakers head to Jacksonville, Florida for spring training and will be the only major league c...2024
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