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• John Fisher Sparks Outrage With His $29,250,000 Vegas Move While A’s Still Lack Clear Stadium Funding Plan
Athletics owner John Fisher bought a $29.25 million Las Vegas mansion while seeking $380 million in taxpayer funding for their stadium....2025
• Braves shake up lineup, as Nacho Alvarez plays third and Ronald Acuna bats third

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images This is a new approach to lineup construction, as the Braves suffer yet another injury absence This is a very novel lineup, as Ronald Acuna is healthy but not batting leadoff for the first time in a while (since 2019, I believe). Jurickson Profar bats leadoff, with Olson behind him and Acuna batting third, in what is probably an attempt by Snitker to lengt...2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 92 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Brayan Bello

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Rockies will look to even their series with the Boston Red Sox. Tonight, the Colorado Rockies (21-70) will play the Boston Red Sox (47-45) in the second of a three-game series at Fenway Park. The Rockies have gone 14-16 all-time against the Red Sox. In addition, they have won each of the last two series against the club, taking two of three at Coors F...2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 89 thread: Jonathan Cannon vs. Germán Márquez

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Bats need to come alive as Márquez keeps rolling The Colorado Rockies (20-68) weren’t able to keep pace with the Chicago White Sox (29-59) on Friday as their bats were held in check by Adrian Houser. The Rockies' pitching staff did the same, with a lone home run proving the difference maker. However, with a slightly struggling arm, the Rockies have a chanc...2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 87 thread: Brandon Walker vs. Kyle Freeland

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Rox have been close but can they finally snag an elusive victory against Houston? Victory has been within reach for the Colorado Rockies (19-67) in the first two games of the series against the Houston Astros (52-34). The recent trend of “close, but no cigar” has been prevalent for Colorado over the last month, as they’ve played relatively better baseball....2025
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• Another update on the Athletics and their Las Vegas stadium proposal

Athletics Yes, I’m doing this again. I know you guys get mad at me every time I write on this topic and say that I don’t think the Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium is ever getting built, so get ready to get mad at me again. The reason I’m writing about this again is this article in the Guardian that lays out very well the rising costs and lack of funding that are the exact things I believe are...2025
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 87 thread: Brandon Walker vs. Kyle Freeland
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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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• Braves 2025 MLB Draft Preview: Looking at recent classes

Spencer Schwellenbach | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Taking a look at the hits and misses of the Atlanta Braves drafts over the last four years, and what you can read into potential 2025 selections. With the 2025 MLB Draft just a month away it’s time to take a look at how the Atlanta Braves past few drafts have turned out, and what exactly can be taken from them to apply to their potential...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Nacho Alvarez returns to Gwinnett’s lineup

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Rain may have shortened the day, but Alvarez reached base twice It was a day of moral victories for the Atlanta Braves farm system. Yes four out of five games ended in losses and the other was suspended with Gwinnett facing a big deficit, but the system is getting healthier and one pitcher in particular put up an amazing performance. Beyond our headline o...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Jim Irsay’s Legacy

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Colts owner sadly passed away last week at the age of 65. The NFL was saddened last week when it was announced that Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay, had passed away at the age of 65. Irsay took over ownership of the Colts in 1997 when his father, Robert, passed away and worked in different departments with the team since 1982 before taking over. Th...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images At least you’re not a Cubs fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very clear, I don’t...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images At least you’re not a Pirates fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very clear, I do...2025
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Spurs’ potential trade offer for Giannis looks a lot better after landing the No. 2 pick. The NBA’s competitive landscape hung in the balance during a potential lottery apocalypse on Monday night. The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs found themselves as the last two teams standing for the rights to Cooper Flagg on the TV broadcast. The prospect o...2025
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• John Fisher Sparks Outrage With His $29,250,000 Vegas Move While A’s Still Lack Clear Stadium Funding Plan
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies fans, there’s a new Nolan in LoDo

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 It’s time to acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: Kris Bryant will never be the face of Colorado Rockies, despite their best efforts. He’s here & he’s perfect pic.twitter.com/GgnxVwuAIr— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) March 18, 2022 To be clear, Bryant is a great baseball player, and his a...2023
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• White Sox media erasure goes NASCAR, despite a sponsored car
Ty Dillon, in the White Sox Chevrolet, finished in 35th place in the Grant Park 220 on Sunday afternoon. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images The only Chicago team that paid to have their logo in the race didn’t even get a mention in NBC’s opening sports reel Happy Independence Day, White Sox fans. I hope you’ve finished shop-vac’ing the sewer water out of your basement and are readying yourself...2023
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• Five things we learned during the Bills’ offseason program

After about two months of OTAs and mini-camps, the Bills are on vacation for the next six weeks. Next stop is training camp at St. John Fisher College. ...2018

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"Analyst Damon Bruce slams Athletics owner John Fisher, warning Las Vegas that partnering with him could spell disaster for the city’s MLB future."

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"Oakland stadium workers, feeling deserted by A's moves, blast John Fisher: 'Thank you for ruining our lives'"

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"Tuesday's game in Oakland drew 27,759, the largest home crowd of the season and one atypical from most -- they came en masse with a single message of owner John Fisher to sell."

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"| Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources."

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"-John Fisher, SBNation, All About The Jersey He always attacks at full speed, playing a high-pace style, and pressuring with that same level of intensity."

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"'We clearly got this decision wrong,' A's owner John Fisher said"

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"John Fisher and Franklin and Marshall each captured their conference titles to force some shakeups in the Top 10."

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" According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Athletics primary owner John Fisher will be taking over Wolff's role."

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• Colorado Rockies game no. 87 thread: Brandon Walker vs. Kyle Freeland
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• Another update on the Athletics and their Las Vegas stadium proposal
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• John Fisher Faces New Headache as MLBPA May Force A’s to Keep Frustrated $67,000,000 Star They Wanted Gone
John Fisher would love to trade a pitcher he acquired in the offseason, but the A's may have to keep his contract to remain in good faith with MLBPA....2025
• Rockies 4, Brewers 3: A Little Something Extras. (F/11)

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Rockies failed to cash in on a lot of opportunities, but came away with an extra innings victory in Milwaukee. The Colorado Rockies played their final game of June with their eighth road victory and their first victory in extra innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. With a win today they broke a five game losing streak and avoided being swept to close ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Young guns
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• Braves 2025 MLB Draft Preview: Looking at recent classes
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• Around SB Nation: Jim Irsay’s Legacy
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs
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• Bombshell Caleb Williams report includes UFL threat, Vikings plan and more

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Williams did everything in his power not to end up in Chicago. Things are on the upswing for the Chicago Bears, and fingers crossed for fans this team is finally on the verge of turning the corner. A monster offseason which included numerous big trades to improve the offensive line, and the hiring of Ben Johnson, the best offensive mind in the NFL to becom...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 89 thread: Jonathan Cannon vs. Germán Márquez
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• Where will Chris Sale end up this year?

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Physical or metaphorical locations welcome. Chris Sale, is, well, Chris Sale. He finished last year at 57/53/66 (ERA-/FIP-/xFIP-), clear “best pitcher in baseball” territory (don’t start with Tarik Skubal, who was 60/61/68). Through his first six starts, Sale was a bit off — 133/94/93, but he’s returned to his 2024-esque, extreme domination ways ever sinc...2025
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• Game Thread #62: Milwaukee Brewers (33-28) @ Cincinnati Reds (29-32)

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Brewers look to make it nine straight against Hunter Greene and the Reds The red-hot Brewers carry a season-high eight game winning streak into today’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee has now won eight games in a row for the first time since August 2023. Today’s pitching matchup is a battle of the aces, as Freddy Peralta will get the ball for t...2025
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• Yelich walk-off grand slam gives Brewers 5-1 victory

Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Yelich’s first career walk-off homer, Civale puts together best start of season Box Score In an extra innings affair, Christian Yelich fashioned one of the most memorable moments of the season with a walk-off grand slam. The knockout blow gave the Brewers a 5-1 win against the Red Sox in a tense, entertaining ga...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs
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• Bombshell Caleb Williams report includes UFL threat, Vikings plan and more
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #2: Pittsburgh Pirates
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• The Spurs’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer could look like this after NBA Draft lottery
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #1: Cincinnati Reds

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images At least you’re not a Reds fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very clear, I don’t condon...2025
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• Another update on the Athletics and their Las Vegas stadium proposal
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• They’re holding a groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas... but that doesn’t mean the A’s stadium gets built

Athletics/Major League Baseball There’s a small matter of money... a lot of money. It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Athletics and their Las Vegas stadium saga, so with a few hours until the next Cubs game, why not? Per Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee, there’s going to be a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium in Las Vegas next week: The team on Tuesday said it would h...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Jim Irsay’s Legacy
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• Yelich walk-off grand slam gives Brewers 5-1 victory
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs
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• Bombshell Caleb Williams report includes UFL threat, Vikings plan and more
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• In Oakland, frustrated A's fans unite, sound off

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• May rips A's owner while announcing retirement

Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May ripped owner John Fisher while announcing his retirement on his Twitch stream Monday, telling Fisher to "sell the team."...2023
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• Cubs 10, Brewers 6: Funeral for a friend

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Cubs brought out the big bats Saturday, but their playoff dreams ended. If you are looking for a post-mortem on the Cubs season here, after they were eliminated from postseason consideration with the Marlins win over the Pirates Saturday night, you’ll have to wait until tomorrow. Instead, let’s celebrate some good Cubs performances as they defeated the...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 7
Happy birthday, Professor! | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Kyle Hendricks is a day older, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various...2022
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• Oakland A’s fans’ ‘reverse boycott’ was actually genius
Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports Oakland A’s fans gave ultimate middle finger to ownership with perfect ‘reverse boycott’ The Oakland Athletics are in the middle of what might be the saddest relocation plan in modern sports. Owner John Fisher wants to move the team to Las Vegas, and by 2027 the team wants to be playing in the Sin City, per CBS Sports. The Nevada State Senate approved a...2023
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• Oakland stadium workers, feeling deserted by A's moves, blast John Fisher: 'Thank you for ruining our lives'

Coliseum employees say they were left in the dark as the A's announced plans to play in Sacramento next year...2024
• Oakland vs. the A's: The inside story of how it all went south (to Las Vegas)

Interviews with more than a dozen sources familiar with the negotiations and motivations reveal a messy, complicated and ultimately confounding path that led to owner John Fisher parting ways with the city the A's have called home for 55 years....2023

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• Braves shake up lineup, as Nacho Alvarez plays third and Ronald Acuna bats third
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• Another update on the Athletics and their Las Vegas stadium proposal
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• Rockies 4, Brewers 3: A Little Something Extras. (F/11)
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• ‘This Is a Disgrace’— MLB World Erupts After League Erases Athletics’ Fans’ Reverse Boycott Game from Official Archives
Oakland MLB fans rallied in green shirts on June 13, 2023, chanting "Sell the team!" to owner John Fisher, but the "Reverse Boycott" game broadcast is missing....2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Nacho Alvarez returns to Gwinnett’s lineup
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• Milwaukee drops series opener to Atlanta, 7-1

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Chris Sale Ks 11 as Brewers drop second straight Box Score The Crew lost the series opener against the Atlanta Braves, 7-1. Milwaukee has now lost two straight and three of their last four. Milwaukee managed two hits of their five hits off Braves starter Chris Sale in the first. Jackson Chourio led off with a base hit before being thrown out stealing seco...2025
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Date Time At Opponent Location Oct 24 (Fri) 5 pm Away SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, New York Oct 25 (Sat) 7 pm Away Niagara University (D1 Club) Niagara Falls, NY Oct 31 (Fri) 7 pm Away...2025
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• Game Thread #62: Milwaukee Brewers (33-28) @ Cincinnati Reds (29-32)
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 35

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Another frustrating Sunday, the Cubs lose 4-0. When does something arbitrary become something significant? If you haven’t been keeping track, the Cubs are now just 1-5 on Sundays. I don’t particularly think it is a getaway day issue. They are 3-3 in midweek series-enders. So it is at least a passing thought that there is something with Sundays. It sure w...2025
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• Cowboys coaching rumor: Dallas may have had informal conversation with former staffer Rich Bisaccia

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Rich Bisaccia may have been (or might be) a candidate for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching position. As of Thursday afternoon all signs around the Dallas Cowboys coaching search seem to have been pointing in the direction of Brian Schottenheimer. It was even reported that it could “cross the finish line” by Friday. Interestingly, as the day wore on, there ...2025
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Bucks’ contention window is already closed, whether they realize it or not. Trading Giannis is the only way out. No cliché in the English language is as misunderstood as “rock bottom.” It is a historical phrase, not intended for present-tense use — applied retroactively to the lowest moment of a timeline that has already reached its conclusion. But whe...2024
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• Film breakdown: Why the Giants claimed Anthony Johnson Jr.

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Let’s take a look at the Giants’ only waiver claim The New York Giants claimed one player off waivers after final cuts — former Green Bay Packers safety Anthony Johnson Jr. The ex-Iowa State defensive back was drafted in the seventh round last season and played 302 snaps with an interception and a pass defensed. Johnson Jr. combines range and fluidity, wh...2024
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• There is no such thing as a good owner

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman prior to a game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Last June, the Oakland Athletics were in the midst of yet another terrible season. With an Opening Day payroll of under $57 million, they were dead last in spending—the third time in the past six years that they were last or second to last in total pay...2024
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• Another update on the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas situation

Fans at the Oakland Coliseum in September 2022 | Al Yellon Just when you thought it couldn’t get messier, it has. Gonna say this right now, off the top, so we’re all on the same page: If this topic doesn’t interest you, go pass it on by and click on some other BCB article. I think the issues surrounding the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas are important for the entire future o...2024
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