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• Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Orioles are signing infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, reports ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. The former A’s infielder spent the past two seasons playing in the Mexican League and last appeared in a big league game during the 2022 season. Machin is a client of Usus Sports…...2024
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• In appreciation of Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks pitches in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series | Getty Images The righthander had a stellar career in Chicago. One thing to remember about Kyle Hendricks’ mostly good-to-great 11 seasons in a Cubs uniform is that they nearly didn’t happen. And wouldn’t have, if a proposed trade of Ryan Dempster to the Braves for Randall Delgado would have been consummated near the trade deadline...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 28

Johnny Jeter was brought in to bolster the White Sox outfield on this day, 52 years ago. That plan didn’t pan out. | Topps A father is acquired on the South Side — and later, his son 1914 White Sox pitching star, executive and Comiskey-by-marriage Johnny Rigney was born in Oak Park. Rigney had a nondescript couple of years in the minors and 1937 majors debut before the talent-starved Sox t...2024
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?

Jim Hickman scores for the Cubs against the Mets on May 23, 1970 | Photo by James Drake /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images It was another failure, in some ways more frustrating than the fabled ‘69 team. Yesterday, I posted this article about how some players who the Cubs let go for almost nothing in the late 1950s and early 1960s might have helped the 1969 team get over the hump and make...2024
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• Former Dodgers Pitcher, Coach Win Championship in Mexico

Former Cy Young winner and Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivered a dominant performance on the mound in the Mexican League this season, which ended with the Diablos Rojos claiming a championship on Monday. The team celebrated the achievement with a post on social media. Former Dodgers coach Lorenzo Bundy managed the winning …...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997

Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images They were doing some serious boppin’ back in ‘97. Braves Franchise History 1921: The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997: Andruw Jones hits the Atlanta Braves’ 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001: The Braves acquire Julio Fr...2024
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• In appreciation of Kyle Hendricks
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Danny Jansen plays for both teams. Aaron Judge is really good. Juan Soto is getting paid. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. The Cubs are playing a morning game, so I guess that makes it a good morning. On the other hand, it’s Paul Skenes versus Kyle Hendricks, so. . . . As expected, Danny Jansen made history by being the first major leaguer t...2024
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• 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
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• Friday Rockpile: The abundance of Rockies Latin American starting pitching prospects could be promising

Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 13, 2024 This Rockpile builds on last week (June 7) when we looked at the history of Rockies starting pitching, focusing on how some of the organization’s best pitchers were signed out of Latin America, specifically Mexico, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. Check out that article here...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 10, 2024

I have no idea what year this is from. The only caption we have is “Diablos Rojos v Tecolotes Of Nuevo Laredo” These Rumblings were completed long before last night’s game Jeremy Guthrie is still pitching! Well, sort of. A few years ago, Max documented his baseball work in Nigeria. At MLB.com, David Venn writes about his travels to Spain: “I feel passionately about it because I lived ...2024
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• Cub Tracks runs aground

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs failed to take the second game and must fight for the meatloaf today before flying to Flushing. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhea...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 18, 2024

Melissa Tamez-USA TODAY Sports The bats have cooled off. Salvador Perez’s game-winning home run was a bright spot in a tough week for the offense: Just three days after suffering a mild left groin strain Sunday against the Mets, Perez silenced any injury doubts by catching Game 1 and ending up the offensive hero Wednesday afternoon with his fifth homer of the season. “Big-time player doin...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 18, 2024

Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images Alec Marsh makes his case. Jaylon Thompson writes about improved confidence from Alec Marsh. “He went from a guy that was in Double-A to making his debut and making adjustments at the major-league level,” Sweeney said. “Then, (he’s been) totally confident in every situation. … I’m completely impressed with what he has done.” Marsh pitched four innings a...2024
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. takes BP, spring breakout roster, and more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday After a good report regarding his right knee injury, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. took batting practice and participated in team workouts on Thursday. Acuña is taking BP on the field and working out with the other guys not going to Fort Myers today. He won't be back in the line...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 2, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Could the Royals feature a six-man rotation? Jordan Lyles has a new grip on his curveball, writes Jaylon Thompson. Sweeney discussed a few things with Lyles. Namely, Lyles felt his curveball could be more consistent on a Royals team that has adopted a motto of “Reign the Zone” this season. As a result, he changed the grip on that pitch. His goal was to ...2024
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• A look back on Harry Simpson

Have Suitcase, will travel I don’t think there’s much debate that baseball players today are better than they were 50 or 100 years ago. For one thing, MLB is now integrated. It’s truly an international sport. The second thing is players at nearly all levels now play and work out year-round. With AAU and traveling teams, pre-teen ballplayers probably play more games in a summer than I played in the...2024
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• How a Childhood Idol and a Scouting Guru Landed Felix Hernandez in Seattle
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"First baseman Greg Bird has reportedly signed with the Mexican League’s Charros de Jalisco, according to MiLB."

2023
"Now age 50, “Big Sexy” hasn’t pitched in the majors since the end of the 2018 season, though he pitched in the independent Mexican League as recently as the 2021 season."

2022
"Pablo Sandoval is headed to the Mexican League for the 2022 season."

2021
"The Mexican League’s Acereros de Monclova announced that Mickey Callaway has been hired to manage their winter league team, according to reports out of Mexico."

2020
"Long-time MLB hurler Bartolo Colon is making a comeback … in the Mexican League."

2019
"Mexico City Capitanes To Join G League"

2018
"This will be the second straight season abroad for the 35-year-old Roenicke, who pitched in the Mexican League in 2017."

2017
"A few notes from the American League: The cost for the Red Sox to purchase right-hander Hector Velazquez from the Mexican League last week was just $30K, reports Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald."

2016
"The 30-year-old Leon, a longtime Astros farmhand that has also spent time with the Brewers and White Sox, pitched in the Mexican League last season and logged a 3."

2015
"At 38, Garcia is still pitching, for Monterrey in the Mexican League."

2014
"When a major league team signs their player, typically under the age of 18, he already is affiliated with a Mexican League team."

• In appreciation of Kyle Hendricks
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Outside The Confines: South Side blues
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• Minor League Wrap: South Bend beats Lake County, 4-3

Jefferson Rojas | GREG SWIERCZ / USA TODAY NETWORK South Bend sneaks past Lake County. The Smokies blow a golden opportunity. The Cubs signed right-hander Antonio Santos to a minor-league contract. Santos pitched for the Rockies in 2020 and 2021. He most-recently pitched for Pericos de Puebla in the Mexican League. Santos has been assigned to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. Iowa Cubs The ...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: The abundance of Rockies Latin American starting pitching prospects could be promising
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• Angels Sign CD Pelham To Minor League Deal
The Angels have signed left-hander CD Pelham to a minor league deal, as announced by the Mexican League’s Leones de Yucatan on Friday. Pelham is represented by Pro Edge Sports Management. The 29-year-old joined the Rangers organization after being selected in the 33rd round of the 2015 draft and eventually worked his way through the…...2024
• Royals Rumblings - News for May 10, 2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson records his 200th career win

Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County S...2024
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• D-backs, Ian Clarkin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks signed left-hander Ian Clarkin to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno, per the club’s transaction log at MLB.com. The former Yankees first-rounder and top prospect — selected one pick after Aaron Judge — had been pitching in the Mexican League. Now 29 years old, Clarkin has yet to make…...2024
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 28, 2024

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Royals are in first place, flying high! Jaylon Thompson writes about the Royals’ new home run celebration. So where did this phenomenon come from? Well, after a thorough clubhouse investigation by The Star, you might be surprised to know this home run celebration comes from ... the bullpen. “It’s kind of funny because me and (Angel) Zerpa started it...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: The abundance of Rockies Latin American starting pitching prospects could be promising
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• Cub Tracks runs aground
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• Birmingham Barons 2024 Season Preview

White Sox blue-chip prospect Bryan Ramos fires up his teammates in the dugout. | Salina Rae Silver/South Side Sox Youthful and talented, this year’s Double-A roster promises to excite We’re now two years removed from newly appointed White Sox GM Chris Getz’s most noteworthy undertaking as then-director of player development: Project Birmingham. While it’s likely still too soon to draw any...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 2, 2024
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• Today in White Sox History: February 4

On this day 53 years ago, the White Sox acquired one of their all-time, sneaky great relief pitchers, Cy Acosta. | Topps Another gift arrives, from Mexico 1971 The White Sox purchased pitcher Cecilio “Cy” Acosta from the Mexican League — no doubt aided by White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso, who was then a player-manager for Acosta’s Jalisco club. Acosta’s U.S. debut came that summer, in 24 ga...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2014

Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Almost time to get back into contention. The Cubs started this year terribly on the field. They were 13-27 on May 16, already 13 games out of first place and their season essentially over. So they sold off again at the deadline, and wound up going 60-62 the rest of the year, and 28-27 after August 1, perhaps presaging their excellent...2024
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• Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Bartolo Colon

Bartolo Colon’s 21-year career saw him play for 11 different teams including the Atlanta Braves in 2017. | Photo by Patrick Duffy/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images He won more games than any Latin American pitcher in MLB history and won an American League Cy Young Award. Should that be enough for “Big Sexy” to gain entrance into Cooperstown? When you say the nickname “Big Sexy” ...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 28
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 28, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: South Side blues
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 10, 2024
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• A look back on Harry Simpson
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• Today in White Sox History: March 1

Mark Buehrle (who else?) got the first-ever White Sox start at Camelback Ranch, on this day, 15 years ago. | Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Opening Day at Camelback Ranch! 1976 Bill Veeck began his second round of ownership of the White Sox in underwhelming fashion, as Spring Training opened in Sarasota with just non-roster players due to an ongoing owners’ lockout. 2009 The White Sox op...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: February 13

He’d end up making a bigger impact in the Mexican League, but on this day 19 years ago Jerry Owens arrived on the South Side. A speedster comes and goes, pretty quickly 1968 The White Sox traded shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to Washington for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum. (On August 2, the Senators would flip Hansen back ...2024
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• Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Bartolo Colon
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• How a Childhood Idol and a Scouting Guru Landed Felix Hernandez in Seattle
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• Bartolo Colon To Officially Retire
2005 AL Cy Young award winner and four-time All Star Bartolo Colon is officially hanging up his glove, reports MLB Insider Hector Gomez. Now age 50, “Big Sexy” hasn’t pitched in the majors since the end of the 2018 season, though he pitched in the independent Mexican League as recently as the 2021 season. Colon’s…...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson picks up 200th career win
Photo by Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves...2023
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• Pablo Sandoval Signs With Mexican League’s Acereros De Monclova
Pablo Sandoval is headed to the Mexican League for the 2022 season. The Acereros de Monclova announced this evening (Spanish-language link) that they’ve signed the two-time MLB All-Star. Sandoval, a client of Beverly Hills Sports Council, has appeared in parts of fourteen MLB seasons. He made his big league debut with the Giants in 2008,…...2022
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• Bartolo Colon, Rajai Davis To Play In Mexican League
Long-time MLB hurler Bartolo Colon is making a comeback … in the Mexican League. Per MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez, via Twitter, Colon has signed on with the Acereros de Monclova, where he’ll join outfielder Rajai Davis. It’ll certainly be an interesting campaign for Monclava residents, who’ll be treated to two recent big leaguers. Colon didn’t pitch in…...2020
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• Mike Fiers Signs With Mexican League’s Leones De Yucatan
Free-agent righty Mike Fiers has signed on with los Leones de Yucatan of the Mexican League, per an announcement from the team. Fiers, 36, made just two starts in the big leagues last season, both coming with the A’s. A hip injury in Spring Training delayed his 2021 debut until late April, and Fiers returned…...2022
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• Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, September 26 edition
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The ballclub had a very good road trip with some fine performances. The Cubs had a 5-2 road trip to Miami and Pittsburgh over the last week, one of their most successful away from Wrigley Field this year. And they did all that with Nico Hoerner and Willson Contreras injured and Seiya Suzuki still in Japan awaiting the birth of his first child. The makeshif...2022
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• Wrigley Field history: Curt Flood makes a catch
There are a lot of interesting things that flowed from this game. I don’t actually need to sleuth the date of this game, because it’s right in this tweet, which is where I found the photo: Curt Flood makes a leaping catch into the Ivy at Wrigley Field, September 18, 1962. pic.twitter.com/emm9YmUZiB— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) November 6, 2022 In fact, it’s impossible for me to tell you...2022
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• Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
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• Today in White Sox History: October 28
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• Former Dodgers Pitcher, Coach Win Championship in Mexico
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• This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones clubs 10th Braves grand slam of 1997
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 28, 2024
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• Friday Rockpile: The abundance of Rockies Latin American starting pitching prospects could be promising
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 10, 2024
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• Mexican League clears Bauer for Yankees game

Trevor Bauer was cleared to play in the Mexican League because he was not convicted for charges of sexual assault, according to the executive president for the Diablos Rojos club, Othón Díaz....2024
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• Stop listening to those Yasiel Puig rumors

Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images He’s not signing with the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays WILL NOT be signing Yasiel Puig to any type of deal and he will certainly not be receiving an invite to the team’s spring training (which begins in just 16 days as of 1/29/24). As the calendar was about to flip from 2023 to 2024, rumors and speculation started to emerge that the Rays had signed Puig to...2024
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• Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Bartolo Colon
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2003

Getty Images Not much happened, and then one BIG deal went down. The Cubs stood pat trade-wise over the 2002-03 offseason, though they did sign some free agents, including Tom Goodwin and Lenny Harris — the latter, terrible for the Cubs, wound up with a World Series ring after the Cubs let him go and he signed with the Marlins. Trade-wise... here we go. May 9: Traded Alan Benes to the Rang...2023
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• World Baseball Classic: Group C preview
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The United States looks to defend its WBC title, starting in Group C pool play. Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Great Britain look to stop them. On Saturday, March 11, Group C play of the 2023 World Baseball Classic starts at Chase Field in Phoenix when Colombia will take on Mexico at 1:30 p.m. CT. Then later on Saturday, Team USA begins their title defense ag...2023
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• MLB International Signing Rules Must Be Altered with Improved US-Cuba Relations
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