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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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• 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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• 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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• Royals Rundown: Show Me the Money + FA Outfielders to help Royals

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco continue the Kansas City Royals offseason with some news across baseball. Why does this St. Louis Cardinals move affect Kansas City? Which former Royals MLB players are quietly free agents? Plus, the duo breaks down their outfield shopping list and Jeremy has the MOST underrated outfield target for Kansas City. All that and more on today’s show! Email Jacob directly ...2024
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• Clayton Kershaw Declines Player Option
The MLB Players Association announced that Clayton Kershaw has become a free agent. That indicates he declined his $10MM player option with the Dodgers. Kershaw has said on a few occasions that he plans to stay in Los Angeles. He announced at the World Series parade that he would be a “Dodger for life.” It…...2024
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• Clayton Kershaw to become free agent

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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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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 3, 2024

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Hey, how about a win? The Royals know they are in a funk, writes Anne Rogers. “There are certain times of the year when, for whatever reason, things just don’t go your way,” Massey said. “And you got to find a way in those stretches, when you’re not getting the big three-run homer, when you’re not getting the big hit with runners in scoring position, to ge...2024
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• 10 MLB players facing important Septembers: Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, Yankees and Dodgers starters, more

Some contenders have key players returning from injury, others have stars (like Bryce Harper) trying to get right...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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• 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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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a new source of revenue
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• Outside The Confines: Cold Stove
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• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon
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• Royals Rundown: Show Me the Money + FA Outfielders to help Royals
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• Clayton Kershaw Declines Player Option
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• Clayton Kershaw to become free agent
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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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• Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle win 2024 Gold Glove Awards

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The duo of young defenders turned in gilded performances in 2024. Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and center fielder Brenton Doyle took home a pair of Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions on Sunday night. It is the first time a Rockies infield/outfield duo have taken home the awards in the same season since Nolan Arena...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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• 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
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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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• Manny Machado doesn’t need defending — but Ken Rosenthal should do some soul searching
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• Outside The Confines: The postseason has begun!

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The annual postseason tournament got under way, and other MLB news and notes. It’s October! And that means that postseason ball is here, and it’s already proving to be as interesting as one could hope, with the Tigers and Royals both winning the first game in their series, which means if things continue on this course, we might have an ALDS that is three-qu...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Nacho Alvarez hits two home runs
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• Should Major Leaguers play in the 2028 L.A. Olympics?

Salvador Perez having a blast representing his country in the World Baseball Classic. | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports If baseball returns to the Olympics in 2028, should MLB players participate? Quick—name your favorite moment in Olympic baseball history! Yeah, I didn’t think so. I don’t have one, either. Okay, maybe that’s not fair—maybe some of you have a favorite Olympic baseball moment....2024
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• Cristopher Morel and the Rays a match made in heaven

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Cristopher Morel is one of the crucial pieces of the future ST. PETERSBURG, FL — One day before the trade deadline, the Rays splashed the market by sending All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes to the Cubs in exchange for OF Cristopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson. The trade was a shocker for everyone; no one expected either because they ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Cold Stove
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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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• Manny Machado doesn’t need defending — but Ken Rosenthal should do some soul searching
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• Outside The Confines: The postseason has begun!
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• New “I Peed My Pants” shirt now available, free with promo code and purchase

Get a free “I Peed My Pants” shirt from Breaking T with any Milwaukee merchandise purchase During the Milwaukee Brewers’ NL Central-clinching celebration Wednesday night, broadcaster Bob Uecker delivered arguably the line of the night when he screamed “I peed my pants” immediately after being drenched with champagne. To celebrate the hilarious moment, we’ve partnered with our friends at Breaking T...2024
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• Creative bats spawn in dugouts during Fun Friday of the 2024 MLB Players' Weekend
MLB Players' Weekend allows major leaguers to show their true selves and pay homage to those who have contributed to their journeys. Here are the best moments from the weekend....2024

• 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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• 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
• Freeman 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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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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• 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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• 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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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024-25 key offseason dates
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• Atlanta Braves 2025 40-man roster preview - who will return from 2024?
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Nacho Alvarez hits two home runs
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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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• Outside The Confines: We have a problem

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A major gambling scandal breaks out with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. A recap of the Seoul Series. A revolt in the MLBPA. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that you’ve already heard about the gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. I’m going to try to give you some links that will allow you to do some furth...2024
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