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• This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic

Braves Franchise History 1959 - The Milwaukee Braves sign 20-year old Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic. MLB History 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg suffers torn ligaments in his left knee while skiing at Lake Tahoe. Lonborg won the Cy Young Award with a 22-9 record, 3.49 ERA and 246 strikeouts in 1967. Lonborg will pitch 12 more seasons in the majors, but won’t reach double digits in w...2024
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• The 'First ballot Baseball Hall of Famers' quiz

Including the most recent class, 56 MLB players have been elected to Cooperstown in the first year they were eligible. How many of the 56 can you name in six minutes?...2024
• A look at some other players with multiple 30-30 MLB seasons

Alfonso Soriano #12 of the New York Yankees bats against the Boston Red Sox during an Major League Baseball game circa 2002 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Soriano played for the Yankees from 1999-03 and 2013-14. | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Who has Witt joined? Power and speed generally exist on a spectrum. If you’re very strong or very fast, you likely don’t have the o...2024
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• Spencer Schwellenbach receives pre-arbitration bonus pool money

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The right-handed hurler became the latest young Braves player to get some extra money thanks to the pre-arbitration bonus pool. I’d imagine that Spencer Schwellenbach is pretty happy to be himself on any given day but today was likely a better day than usual. That’s because Schwellenbach was one of 100 MLB players who received a nice ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Juan Soto is welcomed in Flushing. The White Sox trade Garrett Crochet. A Winter Meetings wrap-up and which teams get a participation trophy this winter. Good morning. Trade for Kyle Tucker already, Jed. I’m going crazy checking every ten minutes to see if a deal has been done. Fangraphs has this end-of-the-year recap of how you used the site and the ballplay...2024
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 1, Brenton Doyle

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The second-year center fielder built upon his successful rookie season in every possible way. Welcome to the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Non-tendered closers

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign one of the recently non-tendered former closers. It’s the start of a holiday week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. I hope you had a terrific weekend. We’re so glad you decided to spend part of the week with ...2024
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• Here are two pitchers non-tendered last week who the Cubs should consider signing

Kyle Finnegan: Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images. Jordan Romano: Greg Fiume/Getty Images. Photo montage: Mike Bojanowski One or both of these guys could really help the Cubs bullpen. Here’s the entire list of MLB players who were non-tendered last week. There are more than 60 of them. Many of them, including Cubs righthander Adbert Alzolay, were injured and not likely to play in 2025. It’s still ...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1961

“The other” Frank Thomas bats for the Cubs in 1960 | Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images A companion series to last year’s. Last year’s offseason series here was a look at Cubs trades from 1962-2023. You can read all those articles here. So, this year I’m going to do the rest of the trades in Cubs history in the Modern Era, since 1901. Unlike last year, when I began in 1962 and ended in the pr...2024
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• Outside The Confines: LA Story

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The Dodgers break out to a 2-0 lead in the World Series thanks to Freddie Freeman’s dramatic home run. The Yankees and Aaron Judge search for answers. And other news from the World Series and baseball. Good morning. Has anything in baseball happened since Friday? I’m going to assume you know how Game 1 ended and who won Game 2 and that Los Angeles has a two...2024
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024-25 key offseason dates

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here’s your offseason schedule for transaction deadlines, meetings, award selections, and all of the offseason’s key dates. With the World Series set to kick off this weekend in Los Angeles, it’s nearly time to enter the baseball hibernation months. Here are some of the key dates to remember as the offseaso...2024
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• Braves News: Players Choice Award Finalists, Shortstop Market, More

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some fun reads for Monday. While the most exciting time of the MLB season is still ahead of us on the field, a story of high interest continues off the field that has impacted many teams across baseball. The ongoing saga between MLB and Diamond Sports Group in regards to the broadcasting rights for teams has been a source of significant n...2024
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• Manny Machado doesn’t need defending — but Ken Rosenthal should do some soul searching

Manny Machado leads a team meeting after the Padres get into it with Dodgers fans in Game 2 of the NLDS | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some thoughts on egregious takes in The Athletic The tsk tsking came early and frequently after the Padres put the screws to the Dodgers on Tuesday night. They evened up the five-game series with one win apiece at Chavez Ravine clubbin...2024
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• I wish the Royals could have moved Kris Bubic and Daniel Lynch IV to the pen earlier

Kris Bubic #50 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images They’re doing well there. The 2018 Kansas City Royals MLB Draft was a huge opportunity to reshape the franchise. The Second Golden Age was officially over, as the core position player group was ...2024
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• Atlanta Braves 2025 40-man roster preview - who will return from 2024?

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images With the 2024 regular season winding down here’s a look-ahead to 2025. As of September 17, 2024, the Atlanta Braves had 46 players on their 40-man roster. That’s 40 available players and six players on the 60-day IL. Every year there is a churn of the 40-man roster after the season ends, and this year will be no different. With several notable, long-t...2024
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• Today in baseball history: The 1981 strike begins

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images This labor dispute wiped out a third of the season. After threats of a player strike for more than a year, the MLB Players Association took its members out on a strike that began June 12, 1981. A book called “Split Season 1981” by Jeff Katz — well worth reading, incidentally — described what happened in great detail. Here’s what Katz said about it in a...2024
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• No, the World Baseball Classic shouldn’t be cancelled because of Edwin Diaz’s injury
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Injuries can — and do — happen just about anywhere in baseball. By now, you have certainly heard about the patellar tendon injury suffered by Mets closer Edwin Diaz while celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic. You might not, however, have seen this reaction to it: Wouldn't have happened in a celebration of a mea...2023
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• Josh Hamilton to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Reaction and Analysis
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• Josh Hamilton Won't Be Suspended by MLB: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• What Do MLB Players Really Do During the Long Offseason Months?
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"The Daily Belli watch: 4 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener"

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"As voted by MLB Players, introducing the 2023 #PlayersChoiceAwards Player of the Year!"

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"Unvaccinated M.L.B. Players Will Not Be Allowed to Play in Canada"

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"With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, 2021, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been in talks regarding the potential structure of the next CBA."

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"Sources: MLB, players eye May return in Arizona"

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"Longtime Cardinals and Braves catcher Ted Simmons and MLB Players Association executive director Marvin Miller were elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame, as announced tonight on MLB Network."

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"Agent: 'Fight is brewing' over slow MLB market"

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"MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year."

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"MLB players honor Prince by changing walkup music"

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"Colin Cowherd, ESPN Part Ways After Comments on Dominican MLB Players"

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"What Do MLB Players Really Do During the Long Offseason Months?"

• This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic
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• A look at some other players with multiple 30-30 MLB seasons
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 1, Brenton Doyle
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres name Brian Esposito bench coach

Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Tuesday, December 10, 2024. San Diego Padres News Padres secure continuity with 2025 coaching staff (MLB.com) How will Padres operate at Winter Meetings? (MLB.com) Bid on a VIP Padres experience in the Winter Meetings Charity Auction (MLB.com) Brian Esposito named bench coach as ...2024
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• Juan Soto beats Shohei Ohtani to top list of best-paid MLB players with new $765 million Mets contract

Soto is headed to Queens for the next 15 years...2024
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• BreakingT offers sweet savings for Black Friday/Cyber Monday!

Take a look at all of their White Sox fare, along with designs across all teams/sports! BreakingT just launched its Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals: 20% off of best sellers, up to 80% off on clearance items — and you can get a FREE mystery shirt with your order. Use this link to get to the main BreakingT page, with all three deals explained. Happy Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and hol...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Non-tendered closers
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• Here are two pitchers non-tendered last week who the Cubs should consider signing
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• 10 notable non-tendered MLB players now free agents, including former Juan Soto trade target

There are some new intriguing free agents out on the market after being non-tendered by their MLB teams on Friday....2024
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• A look at some other players with multiple 30-30 MLB seasons
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• Spencer Schwellenbach receives pre-arbitration bonus pool money
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 1, Brenton Doyle
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• Baseball Betting – MLB Player Regulations and Guidelines
Understanding baseball betting regulations is crucial for MLB players and fans. These rules exist to maintain the integrity of the sport. MLB strictly prohibits players from engaging in baseball betting on any games. Violations can result in severe penalties. By comprehending these guidelines, individuals can avoid potential issues and ensure fair play in baseball. MLB......2024
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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a new source of revenue

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, November 15, 2024 Another Rockies offseason once again offers the perennial playbook of articles and podcasts: Free agent fantasy wish lists, dreams trades, front office frustrations, prospect projections, stat analysis, and, eventually, roster projections. Rockies fans are used to winters filled with inaction. With the t...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1961
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• Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Johnny Bench edition

This is a cool snapshot of the Hall of Fame catcher. Once again, let me show you the full photo before I get into this one, which turned out to be pretty easy: This, of course, is Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench. One thing that stood out immediately in this photo is that there are only five games on each side of the board. That limits this photo to 1967 or 1968, because when th...2024
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• The A’s still don’t have financing in place for their Las Vegas stadium

Oakland Athletics ... so John Fisher is trying to sell a partial share in the team. Earlier this week the New York Post reported this about the ongoing saga of a potential stadium in Las Vegas for the Athletics: Billionaire Oakland A’s owner John Fisher is looking to cash in on the team’s move to Las Vegas by selling off a minority stake that values the franchise at $2 billion — a whoppin...2024
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• A look at some other players with multiple 30-30 MLB seasons
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .
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• BCB After Dark: Non-tendered closers
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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a new source of revenue
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• Outside The Confines: Cold Stove

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The offseason is off to a slow start. A look at the market for Juan Soto, Garrett Crochet and others. A deal has been reached to stream games in market. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. You’ve already been informed of the Rays stadium plans for next season. Here are the first and second All-MLB team, if you care about that sort of thing....2024
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• Rhys Hoskins voted winner for two awards in MLB Players Choice Awards

Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Rhys Hoskins earned the Marvin MIller Man of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year awards On Saturday, the MLB Players Association released the winners of their Players Choice awards. One Brewer was named as the winner for two different awards. Rhys Hoskins was named the Marvin Miller Man of the Year, as well as the Philanthropist o...2024
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• The A’s still don’t have financing in place for their Las Vegas stadium
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies need more Spirit Day vibes throughout the year

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 18, 2024 Thursday, Oct. 17, marked Spirit Day across the country and around Major League Baseball. Even though the Rockies season ended on Sept. 29, members of the organization’s staff dawned their purple for a reason beyond team spirit: to stand up for LGBTQ youth. Purple is al...2024
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• Sources: MLB, players eye May return in Arizona
Major League Baseball and its players are increasingly focused on a plan that could allow them to start the season as early as May in the greater Phoenix area and has the support of high-ranking federal public health officials, sources told ESPN....2020
• Colin Cowherd, ESPN Part Ways After Comments on Dominican MLB Players
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• Yadi among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Thor among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• MLB's most popular jerseys revealed
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Judge, Sanchez among popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Posey among most popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017
• Betts, Pedroia among popular jerseys
MLB and the MLB Players Association jointly announced the latest Most Popular Jerseys rankings on Tuesday, and the rookie slugger topped the list to add another distinction to an historic first full year. The list is based on sales of Majestic jerseys from MLBShop.com since Opening Day....2017

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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a new source of revenue
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• MLB players who could win fantasy leagues in the second half

The end is in sight for fantasy managers as we approach the All-Star break. These 25 players have a chance to be difference makers and become additions to win fantasy leagues over the second half....2024
• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
Edward Cabrera, SP (MIA) Cabrera, who has looked very sharp this spring, is possibly facing an extended absence. The young right-hander was scratched from Sunday's start with shoulder tightness, and on Monday manager Skip Schumaker said Cabrera is going to get an MRI. Cabrera's spring performance (5 IP, 0 R, 5 K) had seemingly locked up a spot in the Marlins rotation, but results from the MRI coul...2024
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• Fantasy Baseball: Who's hot, who's not heading into Week 2
Ah, the beauty of small sample sizes. Am I right?MLB players all over the league are either enjoying inflated statistics because of a quick start, or are trying not to look at their FanGraphs page until they string a few good outings together. That’s part of the beauty when it comes to baseball in April.Current stats are bound to normalize at some point, but fantasy baseball owners still must deci...2018
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• Dee Gordon's PED Suspension Stunner Is Gut Punch for MLB
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• MLB players forbidden from daily fantasy games
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• BCB After Dark: Non-tendered closers
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• Outside The Confines: Cold Stove
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• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images We know the offseason can be slow but there are specific reasons why Sasaki’s free agency will also be slow We know one of the Padres needs is starting pitching so who’d be a better fit than Roki Sasaki—a talented 23-year-old who won’t cost $325 million? We can make this case all we want but it seems like we’re going to be waiting a little bit for his decisi...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1961
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• What’s going to happen with the Rays and Tropicana Field?

Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s complicated. Three weeks after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof at Tropicana Field, crews began removing the debris Thursday, and the St. Petersburg City Council approved $6 million for “waterproofing” — per this article, here’s what that’s for: The council approved up to $6 million in mitigation efforts that will crea...2024
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• Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Johnny Bench edition
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• Chris Sale win Players Choice Award as 2024 NL Outstanding Pitcher, NL Comeback Player

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The veteran hurler continues to rack-up awards for his outstanding 2024 season. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale exceeded the expectations of almost everyone with a brilliant comeback season in 2024 - his first a member of the Braves organization. After winning Sporting News NL Comeback Player Award, he has now added two more awards to what...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Nacho Alvarez hits two home runs

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Gwinnett swept their series last week behind the bats of Alvarez and Drake Baldwin The minor league season is quickly coming to a close, as the two lowest level Atlanta Braves affiliates will be playing their final regular season home series of the season this week. At the upper levels the near-MLB players are starting to find their stride, as Nacho Alvarez and...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 23, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The K introduced facial recognition technology. Anne Rogers has an update on MJ Melendez. He’s recovering in Kansas City and has already started hitting in the cages and doing some defensive drills on the field. His timeline to return could be 10 days to two weeks, putting him in line to rejoin the team by the end of July or early August. David Lesky th...2024
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• The Money Runs Out
The Rays and MLB moved Wander Franco to the restricted list after the Dominican Republic charged him with crimes: Franco, 23, had previously been on administrative leave as part of a deal between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. The agreement included a provision that administrative leave, during which Franco was paid, would […]...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 10, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s Bobby’s world, we’re just living in it. Sam McDowell writes that the clubhouse was abuzz after Bobby Witt’s game-tying triple on Friday. For the record, manager Matt Quatraro knew far earlier. “As soon as the ball left the bat,” he said, “I’m like, that’s a triple. There’s no way he’s gonna stop.” It took about 4.2 seconds to touch first. Then 3.2 mor...2024
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• Outside The Confines: One month down

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images At the end of baseball’s first month, things are starting to take shape. It seems impossible that a full month of baseball has passed us by. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating Opening Day, and now we’re getting to a point where it might be time to stop saying “small sample size” as an excuse. The Dodgers aren’t a shocker as the NL West le...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball is underway

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images News from Opening Day weekend and MLB. It’s the home opener! (Weather permitting.) It’s also April Fools Day. In honor of that, all the links will take you to Rick Astley singing “Never Gonna Give You Up.” (No, they won’t.) The City of Oakland have delivered their list of demands to allow the Athletics to play for the next three years at the Coliseu...2024
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• MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement to place Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave through at least June 1, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He also spent the final six weeks of the 2023 season on administrative leave after allegations of a sexual relationship with…...2024
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