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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: Nos. 35 to 31

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The honorable mentions who didn’t quite make the cut It’s time to reveal the five players who made it the closest to the pre-season 2025 top 30 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list as voted on by the Purple Row community recently. For each player, I’ll include a link to individual stats and contract status (via Baseball-Reference), as well as notes on their 202...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The former star player sees his managerial career get impacted by his actions during his playing career. MLB History 1952: The U.S. Standardization Board clears the way for Stan Musial to get a salary increase to $85,000. Prior to this relaxation of the rules, there was a wage freeze in effect due to the Korean War. Under the new rules, a team is free to...2025
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• Rockies sign Keston Hiura and Nick Martini to minor league deals

Katie Stratman, Katie Stratman / USA TODAY NETWORK The Rockies brought in additional minor league depth as they gear up for camp. Early Wednesday afternoon as Major League Baseball teams—including the Rockies—were working on solidifying their international free agent classes, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com announced that the Colorado Rockies had added two new players to their organization. The...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: 2-3 ballot players

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are players who received two or three votes After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot yesterday, it’s time to talk about nine players who were voted onto two or three ballots by the Purple Row electorate in the pre-season 2025 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) voting. For each player, I’ll include a link to indivi...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: single-ballot players

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Here are all the players who received just one vote in this edition of PuRP voting Now that the pre-season Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) balloting period has concluded, it’s time to reveal the community’s top 30 prospects in the Colorado system. These prospects will be revealed over the next few weeks to give fans an overview of players who could make an ...2025
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• Dodgers Free Agent Reliever Signs With Angels for 2025 Season

Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed relief pitcher Connor Brogdon has signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. Angels have signed veteran reliever Connor Brogdon to a minor-league deal— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) January 8, 2025 Brogdon, who will turn 30 on Jan. 29, has been in and out of the Major Leagues …...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: Nos. 35 to 31
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: 2-3 ballot players
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: single-ballot players
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• What each American League team has done this offseason

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Are the Royals keeping up? It’s a new year, and we should see MLB offseason begin to pick up as spring training nears. The Royals have made a few moves, but still have work to do. They’re not alone as many teams still have unfinished rosters. Let’s take a look around the American League at what each team has done so far this off-season - w...2025
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• Braves acquire RHP Davis Daniel from the Angels

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Braves pick up a recently-DFAed backend starter option Hey now, don’t say the Braves haven’t done anything: The #Braves today acquired RHP Davis Daniel from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor-league LHP Mitch Farris.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 20, 2024 I’ll be honest, even though Daniel has appeared in parts of two major league se...2024
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• Should the Colorado Rockies sign Kirby Yates?

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Because it’s that very slow time in the offseason — unless you happen to be Juan Soto or a team hoping to sign Juan Soto — between the end of awards season and the start of the Winter Meetings next week, there’s little baseball news to discuss. (Seriously: Just rebrand the MLB Network the ...2024
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• Braves News: Jorge Soler traded, Charlie Morton’s future, and more

Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The offseason officially got underway on Thursday, and Alex Anthopoulos wasted no time in making moves. The Atlanta Braves announced that they have traded OF/DH Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-hander Griffin Canning. #Braves Acquire RHP Griffin Canning: pic.twitter.com/gsOtV...2024
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• The Brewers should (probably) trade Devin Williams

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images For Milwaukee, it’s probably the smart decision Devin Williams’ first five-plus years in the major leagues have been nothing less than fantastic. He won Rookie of the Year in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, when he had an ERA+ of 1,375. (I’m aware of small sample sizes and stuff, but that number is too fun to pass up). He had a great season as Josh Hader’s set-up m...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: Who is the Rockies’ rival?

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 10, 2024 Rivalries are an integral part of our sporting traditions. It’s not enough to just want your team to win games — no, you must really dislike your competition. The years of antagonism between teams such as the Bears and Packers, Liverpool and Manchester United, and the Bruins and Canadiens are well-docum...2024
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• Shohei Ohtani homered in his first playoff game, because of course

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani did not wait long to hit his first playoff home run After six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani made the move to the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, signing a massive free agent contract to move across town. That decision paid off, as Ohtani became the first 50/50 player in MLB history, belting 54 home runs and swiping 59 bases, as he took ...2024
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• Josh Hamilton, Rangers Agree to Minor League Contract: Latest Details, Reaction
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• Report: Hamilton had drug, alcohol relapse
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton reportedly suffered a drug relapse involving the use of cocaine and alcohol in the offseason....2015
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• Inside the Chicago Cubs' Hiring of Joe Maddon, One of MLB's Best Managers
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• The Cautionary Tale of Ken Caminiti: The Steroid Era's First Truth-Teller
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"Los Angeles Angels 2024 Opening Day payroll: $172,993,096 2025 Projected payroll: $182,433,096 Added: Travis d’Arnaud, Dakota Hudson, Kyle Hendricks, Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler Lost: Griffin Canning, Brandon Drury, Matt Moore, Kevin Pillar, Hunter Strickland Needs: The Angels have been active but."

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"That means the Royals, and six other teams - the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, St."

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"They will continue their homestand on Monday where they will begin a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels."

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"For the second consecutive season, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was elected to the American League All-Star team as a pitcher and hitter, while brothers William Contreras and Willson Contreras will both start for the National League."

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"The Los Angeles Angels made unique draft history this week, using all 20 selections to take pitchers, after deciding to "just go all out and play the hot hand."

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"Albert Pujols hit his 660th career home run on Sunday, tying the Los Angeles Angels slugger for fifth on the all-time list with Willie Mays."

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"Free agent third baseman Anthony Rendon has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan."

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"Cron from the Los Angeles Angels and designated outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster."

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"Balelo issued the following statement on his client’s decision: “This morning, after a thorough, detailed process, Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Angels."

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"Christian Arroyo's RBI double capped a three-run uprising that snapped a sixth-inning tie Wednesday and led the San Francisco Giants to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a Cactus League opener."

2015
"What are the odds that Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout would be able to hit a ball into a fan's "Trout Net"?"

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"The American League Division Series between the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals has been full of amazing clutch plays."

• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: Nos. 35 to 31
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal
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• Rockies sign Keston Hiura and Nick Martini to minor league deals
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: 2-3 ballot players
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• Hyeseong Kim Signed With Dodgers Over Higher Offer From Angels: Report

As the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a huge advantage over other clubs in free agency this offseason. Although the Dodgers offered less money and less years to international free agent Hyeseong Kim, the Korean second baseman ultimately chose to sign with Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Angels reportedly offered the …...2025
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• 2025 Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects
The Angels system is not very good. Fortunately, they made a couple of solid trades at the deadline that helped the top of the system, but after Caden Dana, I’m not sure there is a true impact player. Christian Moore has looked good in his professional debut, but I’m not a fan of the swing. […] The post 2025 Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects first appeared on ....2025
• BCB After Dark: Which top remaining reliever should the Cubs sign?

Jeff Hoffman throws a pitch in July at Wrigley Field | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images There are still elite free agent options available Welcome to 2025 and welcome to your late night indie coffee house where we specialize in coffee, tea and any number of alcoholic libations that you may welcome on a cold winter’s night. Josh left us a spectacular setting for banter, music and vibes,...2025
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• Braves acquire RHP Davis Daniel from the Angels
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal
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• BCB After Dark: Which top remaining reliever should the Cubs sign?
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• The Brewers should (probably) trade Devin Williams
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• Takeaways from the Braves’ series win against the Angels

Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images Atlanta took two of three in Anaheim and wrapped up a three-city road trip with a 6-4 record. The Atlanta Braves finished off a three-city road trip with a series win against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, but may have seen yet another key player go down with an injury in the process. Austin Riley was hit in the hand or wrist area during the first innin...2024
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• Get to know the Braves’ 2024 Opening Day Roster

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everything you need to know about the Braves Opening Day roster. The Atlanta Braves finalized their roster for Opening Day Thursday morning when they selected the contract of veteran reliever Jesse Chavez. Below is our annual preview to you up to speed in case you are just coming back to baseball for the start of the regular season. ...2024
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• 2024 Major League Baseball predictions

Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images In which I go out on the usual limb to pick this year’s order of finish and playoff results. Today I will join thousands of other bloggers, websites, pundits, etc. in making my so-called “expert” predictions for the baseball season that begins tomorrow. If you have been here at BCB for the last 19 years, you’ll find this prediction format familiar — and...2024
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• Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports You can criticize Cubs leadership at times... but it could be a whole lot worse. It’s a parlor game, really, or what used to be called that: Complaining about the ownership and/or front-office management of your favorite baseball team. Cubs fans are no different than any other in this regard; rightly or wrongly, Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer get their share ...2023
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• BCB After Dark: Which top remaining reliever should the Cubs sign?
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• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images There are a lot of positives in the Cubs’ favor. It’s been widely assumed that whenever the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s NPB post Roki Sasaki so he can come to MLB next year, he’ll sign with the Dodgers. Or if not, perhaps the Padres. This posting isn’t likely to happen for a few weeks, becaus...2024
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• Lorenzen lashes LA lineup in 3-0 licking

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Back in the win column. For the first time in nearly two months the Kansas City Royals won a rubber match by taking down the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday. The Royals came out with an aggressive gameplan against Johnny Cueto: swing early and often. At first that played right into Cueto’s hands as he allowed a couple lasers but manage...2024
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• Braves News: Travis d’Arnaud discusses walk-off win, Spencer Strider set for MRI, and more

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves had a back-and-forth affair with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Friday’s home opener. The Braves did, however, come out on top, courtesy of Travis d’Arnaud’s 10th inning single. d’Arnaud’s hit gave the Braves the 6-5 edge over the Dbacks. TRAVIS D'ARNAUD WALKS IT OFF ️BRAVES WIN‼️ pic.twitter.com/uiC...2024
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• The Oakland Athletics have new Las Vegas stadium renderings...

Oakland Athletics ... and I have thoughts (that echo the thoughts of others). Every time I write on this topic, discussion gets rather... well, spirited, shall we say. Civil, for sure, but spirited. So, here I go again, in response to the Oakland Athletics releasing renderings of what they say will be their new stadium in Las Vegas. First, here are the three other renderings besides the on...2024
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• Ron Washington hired as Angels manager

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Ron Washington is reportedly the Angels’ choice for their next manager. Third base coach Ron Washington is leaving the Atlanta Braves to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels according to a report by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Washington was reported as a finalist along with former Mets skipper Buck Showalter. ESPN’s Jeff Passan also con...2023
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• Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. makes 30/60 club, MLB playoff picture, and more

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday Ronald Acuña Jr. made history in grand fashion Thursday night as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-7. Acuña became the first player in Major League history to have a 30 home run, 60 stolen base season. His 30th home run was definitely one to remember, being the go-ahead grand slam. .@ronaldacunajr...2023
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• Shohei Ohtani trade derby has sleeper team with everything Angels want in return
Lindsey Wasson-USA TODAY Sports With the trade deadline approaching, could a surprising team be lurking? Shohei Ohtani is doing things baseball has not seen in over 100 years. Currently, the Los Angeles Angels two-way player is among the league leaders in a bevy of hitting statistics. Ohtani leads all of baseball in triples (7), home runs (35), slugging percentage (.680, and no one else is...2023
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• The Cubs used to be fun. What happened?
Christopher Morel celebrates a home run on May 23 | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The team’s struggles continued as they were swept by the Angels The Cubs were swept by the Angels and every loss seemed utterly predictable and inevitable. There was the giving up a four-run lead loss as the bullpen imploded (yet again) on Tuesday, followed by the spectre o...2023
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• Mike Trout Crushes Grand Slam, Ball Lands in Fan's 'Trout Net'
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• Josh Hamilton Hits First 2 Home Runs of Season Following Return to Rangers
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• Report: Hamilton had drug, alcohol relapse
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• Mike Trout Climbs Center Field Wall to Rob Mariners' Jesus Montero of 3-Run HR
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• Shane Victorino Says Tearful Goodbye to Boston After Being Traded to Angels
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• Mike Trout's MVP Road Should Be Easier Than Expected in 2015
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• Old Albert Pujols Looking Like Younger Self as He Continues Home Run Surge
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• Angels Set Guinness World Record for Largest Group of People in Sombreros
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• Jo Adell, 2022 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
He was drafted in 2017. Snooze, what's taking so long for Jo Adell? Wait a second, he's still only going to be 22 years old when the 2022 season starts? Assuming it starts. It'll start. Right? Riiiiiiiiight? Eight I's!? Whoa, that's a lot of I's and Jo Adell is still pretty young. I have gotchies older. Of course, those gotchies are in a framed-glass case behind my desk for my Zoom calls. It's a m...2021
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• What to expect from Ohtani in fantasy
Shohei Ohtani ended the speculation, choosing the Los Angeles Angels as his MLB destination. Tristan H. Cockcroft evaluates the fantasy impact of the elite Japanese pitcher/hitter joining the Halos....2017
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
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• Rockies sign Keston Hiura and Nick Martini to minor league deals
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: 2-3 ballot players
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• What each American League team has done this offseason
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• BCB After Dark: Which top remaining reliever should the Cubs sign?
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• Should the Colorado Rockies sign Kirby Yates?
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• The Brewers should (probably) trade Devin Williams
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• Thursday Rockpile: Who is the Rockies’ rival?
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• Shohei Ohtani homered in his first playoff game, because of course
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• Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels

The Angels are coming off the worst season in franchise history. The farm system isn't highly regarded, while the team didn't get much out of its two highest-paid players. No team has a longer active playoff drought and that's unlikely to change in the next season or two. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With…...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal
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• Should the Colorado Rockies sign Kirby Yates?
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• It has been a busy and effective offseason for the Braves despite what some might want you to believe

It has not been a decaffeinated offseason, thus far, for Alex Anthopoulos and his staff. | Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images It has been an active last six week for Alex Anthopoulos and staff as the Braves tweak their roster for the 2024 season. Since the disappointing end of the 2023 postseason, Alex Anthopoulos and his staff have been working at a frenetic pace churning t...2023
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• Los Angeles Angels reportedly ‘open to trading Mike Trout’ under 1 condition: 4 likely landing spots

A new report claims the Los Angeles Angels are shockingly open to the idea of trading Mike Trout, but under one condition....2023
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• This might end up being the best Braves lineup in franchise history
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Atlanta Braves as a franchise have had some fantastic offenses dating back to their days in Boston. This might be the best in that long, long line. Yesterday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves walloped the Los Angeles Angels 12-5. This included a six-run barrage in the fourth inning that ultimately put the game out of reach at 9-1 at that point. The baseba...2023
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• Shohei Ohtani trade derby has sleeper team with everything Angels want in return
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• Steph Curry joins the ‘Mt. Rushmore’ of 2-sport athletes with American Century Championship victory
STATELINE, Nev. — Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after winning the championship on Day Three of the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 16, 2023. | Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images Curry won the American Century Championship in dramatic fashion, thus cementing himself among other legends who thrived playing two sports. Steph C...2023
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• The Cubs used to be fun. What happened?
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 2
Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. RIP Ronnie. 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 narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeli...2022
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• Matt Harvey admits to supplying late Tyler Skaggs with drugs

Matt Harvey testified on Tuesday in the trial related to former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death, and the free agent made some shocking revelations....2022
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