Jim Leyland rumors, news

Jim Leyland news, rumors

  • Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
    • Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
    Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 18, 2025 Eighteen games into the freefall that is the 2025 season, the Rockies finally pulled the cord on the parachute. It may be too soon to know if the parachute works, but at least they did something to slow the death spiral. On Thursday, with a 3-15 record and ranking 30th in runs (52 ...2025
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  • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies must do more to celebrate their history
    • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies must do more to celebrate their history
    Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, February 10th, 2025 On Saturday the Miami Marlins announced via press release that they would be creating a team Hall of Fame to recognize “Marlins Legends.” Former players, coaches, managers, and members of the Marlins’ staff throughout their 32 seasons of existence have a new way to be recognized for their c...2025
  • The 2025 Cubs by the numbers
    • The 2025 Cubs by the numbers
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A complete numerical list of this year’s Cubs as they get ready for this year’s Spring Training. As I do here every spring, today I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp. Also included are the Cubs’ retired numbers, so you can see the full numerical progression. There are 60 players in camp,...2025
  • Today in White Sox History: December 25
    • Today in White Sox History: December 25
    Just two White Sox managers, hanging out. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images Happy birthday to an overlooked manager 1927 Nellie Fox — the second-best second baseman, fourth-best hitter, and 11th-best player in White Sox history by WAR (47.4) — was born in St. Thomas, Pa. Although certainly more in line with players of his time, Fox was an undersized 5´9´´, achieving his stardom with the grit t...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Andres Galarraga
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Andres Galarraga
    Braves Franchise History 1979 - The Braves sign reliever Al Hrabosky to a five-year, $2.2 million deal. 1997 - Atlanta signs first baseman Andres Galarraga to a three-year, $24.8 million deal. MLB History 1888 - The Joint Rules Committee reduces the number of balls for a walk from five to four. 1950 - Pirates general manager Roy Haley resigns from his job and is replaced by Branch Rickey. 1962...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: October 12
    • Today in White Sox History: October 12
    On this day 43 years ago, Jim Leyland was promoted to the majors as Tony La Russa’s third base coach; five years later, they faced off in spring training for the first time, both as managers. | George Gojkovich/Getty Images Jim Leyland begins his Hall of Fame career — in Chicago 1906 The Pale Hose bid for a World Series upset dimmed with a 1-0 loss at home to the Cubs, drawing the series e...2024

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Jim Leyland injury and suspension

  • • Today in White Sox History: October 12
    2024
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  • Outside The Confines: South Side blues
    • Outside The Confines: South Side blues
    Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The White Sox fired their manager as they challenge for the all-time record for losses. And other news from around MLB. A leaked script from Major League 4. Jerry Reinsdorf: Here are a list of candidates for the new White Sox manager. Chris Getz: I’ve never heard of half of these guys and the ones I do know are way past their prime. Ozzie Guillen, Jim Leyland, To...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Four for the Hall
    • Outside The Confines: Four for the Hall
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Four new inductees into Cooperstown. A preview of the second half. Lots of injuries and other news from around MLB. Good morning. At least the Cubs won yesterday. Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland were all inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday. Jason Beck has a recap of the ceremonies. Tyler Kepner has a recap of the even...2024
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024
    Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Seth Lugo is “THE SURGEON” Anne Rogers writes about Seth Lugo’s first complete game of the season. “The way he controlled that game, I thought it was the right decision,” Quatraro said. Chants of “LUGO, LUGO” filled Kauffman Stadium after the Royals finished their sweep of the White Sox and improved to 55-45 through 100 games of the season. “I had chills out...2024
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  • Weekend Rumblings  - News for July 20, 2024
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 20, 2024
    Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The boys are playing some ball. Manager Matt Quatraro talks about the big inning last night. KC batted around in the frame. Garcia began the inning with a leadoff walk and second baseman Michael Massey opened the floodgates with a two-run single. “Maikel taking the walk and the (sacrifice) bunt was big,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Being able to ext...2024
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  • Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it
    • Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it
    Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports MLB announces suspensions in a major gambling scandal. A look ahead to the trade deadline. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. If you’re going to get caught doing something stupid that’s going to get you into a lot of trouble, don’t do it for some spare change. Al has already written on this story, but Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was per...2024
  • Outside The Confines: Third-degree Burnes
    • Outside The Confines: Third-degree Burnes
    Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports More fallout from the Corbin Burnes trade. The White Sox make a couple of deals, as do the A’s. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The groundhog saw his shadow on Friday, which means there will be six more weeks of not signing Cody Bellinger. We should nickname Corbin Burnes “Third Degree,” as in Corbin “Third Degree” Burnes. That’s a shou...2024
  • Weekend Rumblings - News for February 3, 2024
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for February 3, 2024
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Rally for the Royals at Royals Rally! Anne Rogers writes about the state of the pitching rotation. Lugo and Wacha headlined the Royals’ offseason additions and will spearhead the rotation this season. Both bring unique skill sets to Kansas City, but fit the profile that the Royals looked for this winter: Experienced, proven starters who throw strikes a...2024
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  • Who should be elected to the Hall of Fame?
    • Who should be elected to the Hall of Fame?
    Will Carlos Beltrán get voted into Cooperstown? The Baseball Writers of America will announce their Hall of Fame selections next week to join manager Jim Leyland for induction into Cooperstown this summer. Among the first-time candidates on the ballot include Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Chaes Utley, and David Wright. The ballot also features many holdovers, such as Gary Sheffield, who is in his fina...2024
  • MLB Winter Meetings: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto among big storylines
    • MLB Winter Meetings: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto among big storylines
    D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The baseball world descends on Nashville this week, and here is what to watch for The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings are set to get underway today in Nashville. Certainly the main headline is the status of free agent Shohei Ohtani, but his landing spot for next season is not the only major topic on the docket this week. Here are some of the other major storylines...2023

Jim Leyland lifestyle

  • • Why Stop at One: Cubs' Near-Future Window to World Series Riches Wide Open
    2016
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  • • Yogi Berra, MLB Icon and War Hero, Was One of Sports' Most Unforgettable
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "At last month’s Cubs Convention, Counsell said that Jim Leyland, who managed Counsell with the 1997 World Series champion Marlins, wore Number 11, so he picked the number in tribute to Leyland."

  • 2024
    "They will be elected alongside Jim Leyland, who was selected by the Era Committee last month."

  • 2023
    "Former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only person elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Contemporary Baseball Era Committee."

  • 2022
    "First, here’s the entire sixth inning, with the brawls and the homers: Now, the seventh inning and the eruption from Jim Leyland: And, the last two innings including the final two ejections: Quite the afternoon at Wrigley Field."

  • 2020
    "He’s 386-422, and his only playoff appearance came in 2014 with a talented Detroit team he inherited from Jim Leyland."

  • 2018
    "Jim Leyland only knew Mauer from the opposite dugout and from a few conversations, among them a flight together from Detroit to New York for the All-Star Game in 2008."

  • 2017
    "Jim Leyland's USA team won the World Baseball Classic, and he was emotional"

  • 2016
    "Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, chuckled over the phone."

  • 2015
    "One of the best managers of our time, Jim Leyland, became a catcher in his earlier days because he grew up idolizing Berra."

  • 2014
    "With a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves and a loss by the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati, the Pirates clinched their first back-to-back postseason berths since Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland were wearing black and gold."

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Jim Leyland trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
    2025
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  • • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies must do more to celebrate their history
    2025
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  • • Today in White Sox History: December 25
    2024
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  • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision
    • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 7th, 2024 With just over a week between the Colorado Rockies and an ignominious end to the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season, there are a number of questions as to what comes next for the beleaguered franchise. After finishing 61-101 for their second 100-or-more-loss season...2024
  • Thursday Rockpile: Students turned masters: Ranking Rockies managers by their playing careers
    • Thursday Rockpile: Students turned masters: Ranking Rockies managers by their playing careers
    Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 3, 2024 What goes into choosing the perfect manager? Is it their knowledge of the intricacies of baseball? The deeper understanding of team relationships? Their resumé of coaching success? It’s probably a combination all of those, but that ain’t what we’re talking about today. Throw out your wins and losses! For...2024
  • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images A spot in Cooperstown may be unlikely, but Andrew McCutchen deserves praise for an outstanding run. If I had to pick my favorite cliche statement in sports media, it’d be that father time is undefeated. Time and time again we see the decline of a once seemingly unstoppable athlete, as the miles start to pile on and they are simply not the same as they once ...2024
  • • Outside The Confines: South Side blues
    2024
  • Weekend Rumblings - News for August 3, 2024
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for August 3, 2024
    Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Bobby Witt Jr. is your July Royals Player of the Month. Bobby Witt Jr. and Brady Singer were named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month. Witt is generating MVP buzz, writes Jaylon Thompson. “He is just a game changer every night,” Singer said. “He has been absolutely incredible this year. You talk about the MVP, obviously, I think he should be at the top...2024
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  • • The Opener: Leyland, Debuts, First Starts
    As teams gear up for the stretch run with the trade deadline behind us, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend: 1. Tigers to retire Leyland’s number: The Tigers announced yesterday that they plan to honor recently-inducted Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland by…...2024
  • Affected by Altitude: The Finale of the Toddfather
    • Affected by Altitude: The Finale of the Toddfather
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Skyler and Evan discuss the 2024 Hall of Fame induction, expectations for the second half, and play a little armchair GM! For more information on the future of podcasts here at Purple Row, please click here! ★ ★ ★ The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be ...2024
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Jim Leyland stats and results

  • • Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
    2025
  • • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision
    2024
  • • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    2024
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for August 3, 2024
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 20, 2024
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  • • Sunday Notes: Matt Tuiasasopo Recalls 2013 ALCS Game 2 (and Jim Leyland)
    Plus Jeff Francoeur and Brad Ausmus on 2005 NLDS Game 4, an Ohtani-Soto poll, Bubba Church, Scott Barlow shares stories, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: June 2
    • Today in White Sox History: June 2
    Ty Cobb made the White Sox a 16-15 loser on this day, 99 years ago. | Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images With one swing, Ty Cobb renders 15 runs by the South Siders worthless 1925 The White Sox scored 15 runs vs. Detroit — and lost. Ty Cobb was a villain, lining a one-out, full-count pitch from Ted Blankenship out of Tiger Stadium in the bottom of the ninth for the...2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Third-degree Burnes
    2024
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  • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    • This Week in Purple: #HeltonHOF
    Colorado Rockies recap and discussion thread for Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28, 2024 It’s been a minute since we’ve done a true “This Week in Purple” roundup, and this week seemed like a good time to bring it back! In case you missed it, Todd Helton was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Tuesday with 79.7% of the vote. Let’s take a look back at everything Purple Row...2024
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  • Braves News: 2024 Hall of Fame class, prospect list and more
    • Braves News: 2024 Hall of Fame class, prospect list and more
    Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday The Baseball Hall of Fame grew by three on Tuesday night as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton make up the 2024 class. The three will be officially inducted on July 21, alongside former manager Jim Leyland. The Hall of Fame voting results pic.twitter.com/rPofj0hyYj— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January...2024

Jim Leyland parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies
    2025
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  • • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies must do more to celebrate their history
    2025
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  • • The 2025 Cubs by the numbers
    2025
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  • • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: South Side blues
    2024
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  • • Affected by Altitude: The Finale of the Toddfather
    2024
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  • Baseball Hall of Fame: Top moments as Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland get Cooperstown spots
    • Baseball Hall of Fame: Top moments as Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland get Cooperstown spots
    The Baseball Hall of Fame officially welcomed its 2024 class on Sunday...2024
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 20, 2024
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it
    2024
    Read about Tucupita Marcano
  • Major doings at a not-even 'minor' event
    • Major doings at a not-even 'minor' event
     I went to a reunion of a local baseball team yesterday. This was as local a local team as you can get. It wasn't even minor league ball, nor even semipro ball -- nobody was getting paid, I don't think -- it was just guys in college or just out of school playing on a team because they just wanted to keep playing.They did that for three years, in the early 1970s, and then stopped. And the...2024
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Top Jim Leyland news

  • • Excited Leyland named USA skipper for Classic
    Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, chuckled over the phone. "I already told Miggy I'm going to walk him," Leyland said. "I've been kidding with him. In that situation, I'm putting up four fingers."...2016
  • • Excited Leyland named USA skipper for Classic
    Jim Leyland, named Friday as Team USA's manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic, chuckled over the phone. "I already told Miggy I'm going to walk him," Leyland said. "I've been kidding with him. In that situation, I'm putting up four fingers."...2016
  • • Emotional Jim Leyland dedicates USA win to troops after his final game as manager
    2017
  • • Jim Leyland Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
    Former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only person elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.  Leyland received 15 of 16 votes, surpassing the 12-vote threshold with room to space. Of the other seven nominees, Lou…...2023
  • • Pirates Clinch 2014 Playoff Berth: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
    2014
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  • • Yogi Berra, MLB Icon and War Hero, Was One of Sports' Most Unforgettable
    2015
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  • • Cubs rank No. 1 among offseason winners
    Some will tell you it's bad luck to win the offseason. Sets a club up to fail. Burdens it with expectations. On the other hand, what's the alternative? As one of baseball's wise men, Jim Leyland, once said, "It means someone thinks you've probably got a pretty good team."...2016
  • • Mets-Cubs NLCS Just Beginning of Long-Term Collision Course for MLB Supremacy
    2015
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Jim Leyland schedule, game

  • • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies must do more to celebrate their history
    2025
    Click for news about Colorado Rockies
  • • Today in White Sox History: October 12
    2024
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  • • Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need accountability to execute on any future offensive vision
    2024
  • • Thursday Rockpile: Students turned masters: Ranking Rockies managers by their playing careers
    2024
    See more articles Colorado Rockies
  • • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: South Side blues
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024
    2024
    Click for news about Seth Lugo
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for July 20, 2024
    2024
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  • • Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it
    2024
    Click for news about Tucupita Marcano
  • • Outside The Confines: Third-degree Burnes
    2024
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Jim Leyland rumors, scandals

  • • Andrew McCutchen is putting the finishing touches on a storied career
    2024
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for August 3, 2024
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Don’t bet on it
    2024
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  • Gary Sheffield misses out on National Baseball Hall of Fame in final year of eligibility
    • Gary Sheffield misses out on National Baseball Hall of Fame in final year of eligibility
    The former Padre was on his final year on the ballot As announced on MLB Network today, Gary Sheffield (63.9%) will not be joining Jim Leyland, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer in Cooperstown this summer. Sheffield was the only nominee on the ballot for the tenth year, which is the last year any player can appear on it before being taken off. Yesterday, he was tracking at just below the ne...2024
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  • Monday Winter Meetings open thread
    • Monday Winter Meetings open thread
    Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The Winter Meetings continue Monday. Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Nashville will continue on Monday. The meetings got off and running Sunday with Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos meeting with the media and discussing a variety of topics. Most notably, Anthopoulos told reporters that the Braves weren’t considering trading any of their young core. There h...2023
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  • • Brad Ausmus interviewing for Astros manager job
    Another experienced candidate has emerged as the Houston Astros hunt for a new manager. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, former Tigers and Angels manager Brad Ausmus is a candidate for the Houston manager job, and is in town to interview for the position on Friday. Ausmus was very closely linked to the Astros during his playing days. He spent parts of ten seasons there, and was a member of...2020
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Early Miseries Indicate Yankees Are in Trouble
    2016

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