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• Tony Clark: MLBPA expects lockout after the 2026 season

Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, expects the league to implement a lockout after the 2026 season....2025
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• Clark: MLBPA Expects Lockout After 2026 Season
Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, expects the league to implement a lockout after the 2026 season. “Unless I am mistaken, the league has come out and said there’s going to be a work stoppage,” Clark said, per Barry M. Bloom of Sportico. “So, I don’t think I’m speaking out of school…...2025
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• 25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The 2025 MLB season is a pivotal season for many talented players. However, these 25 are hoping for big years in the upcoming season....2025
• 25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2025 season

Let's speculate about 25 guys whose names you could be hearing a lot about in just a few months....2025
• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images The best slugger in Northwest Arkansas Naturals history is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to o...2025
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• The 'Major League Baseball 500 home run club' quiz

28 MLB players have hit 500 or more home runs over the span of their careers. How many members of this exclusive fraternity can you name in six minutes?...2025

• MJ Melendez is at the biggest turning point in his career

MJ Melendez #1 of the Kansas City Royals hits a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game One of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2024 in New York City. | Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The clock is ticking From the moment a rookie steps onto a big league field for the first time, a clock starts ticking. That clock will eventually ...2025
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• MLB players poised for impactful 2025 comebacks

If these familiar faces can replicate their past performances, they’ll provide the spark their teams need to turn the page on injury-plagued seasons and chase their championship dreams....2025
• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?

Should the Braves considered extending Albies? | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Albies is on arguably the most team-friendly contract in MLB. Should the Braves consider extending him even further? It goes without saying that Ozzie Albies has become a clear fan favorite for the Atlanta Braves. He has had ups and downs, but has been a solid dugout presence for his entire career. It is obvious tha...2025
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• What history tells us about Jeferson Quero’s recovery

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Labrum injuries have ended more than one MLB career - will Quero’s arm be the same upon his return? Since my job is mainly to cover the Brewers’ farm system, I’ve done a fair amount of writing on catching prospect Jeferson Quero. Quero, one of the top minor leaguers in the Brewers system, is also one of my favorite prospects in baseball. H...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal

Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images MLB History 1901 - The Rules Committee comprised of Connie Mack, John McGraw and Charles Comiskey reject a proposal that would have banned the bunt and recommends no changes to the game at this time. 1930 - The Boston Red Sox sell former home run champ Ken Williams to the New York Yankees. However after acquiring him, New York will release Williams be...2025
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• This day in Braves History: Boston Braves acquire Rogers Hornsby from New York Giants

The eventual Hall of Famer joins the Braves for his one and only season in Boston. Braves Franchise History 1928: The New York Giants trade second baseman Rogers Hornsby to the Boston Braves for catcher Shanty Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh. Hornsby will lead the National League with a .387 batting average this season. Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images MLB History...2025
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1927

Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images One VERY significant player was acquired after the season ended. After the 1918 pennant, the Cubs flailed around for a few years. They had some winning seasons in the early 1920s, but never came closer than 12 games out of first place. The 1926 season represented a major improvement over 1925, and then in ‘27 the Cubs looked like t...2025
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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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• 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 February 26, 2025
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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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"This is why I continue to believe that the next collective-bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association will be among the most important, if not THE most important, since collective bargaining began more than 50 years ago."

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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?"

• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025
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• MJ Melendez is at the biggest turning point in his career
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• BreakingT offers sweet savings for your Valentine!

BreakingT Love Is in the Gear, so take advantage of some big savings BreakingT is running a Valentine’s Day promotion that’s perfect for you and all your apparel needs: Buy 1, Get 1 25% Off now through Friday using the promo code: VALENTINE. Need a last-minute gift? Want to treat yourself? Look no further. (Note: not applicable on clearance or mystery items.) Happy Valentin...2025
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• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Could Charlie Blackmon be the Rockies future manager?

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, February 3, 2025 Last week, Mac Wilcox wrote about former Colorado Rockies players who could find themselves in the team’s managerial seat. Mac cast a wide net in his survey, but I’d like to spend a bit of time teasing out Charlie Blackmon’s possible candidacy. As I was watching his media availability at Rockies Fes...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• MLB free agency is so broken a salary cap would actually help

The MLBPA has resisted a salary cap for ages, but it may be what the sport needs the most. Baseball’s offseason has been about as cold as much of the country finds itself this month. While NBA and NFL fans are overloaded with news of signings at the advent of their free agent seasons, the MLB off-season has moved at a glacial pace. With a month to go before spring training, 14 teams have doled ou...2025
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• Why Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is bad for baseball

Photo by Mary DeCicco/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers are dominating in a way that cannot be good for the game’s future. By now, you’ve heard about Japanese star righthander Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers. It does seem like a foregone conclusion, doesn’t it? All of the meetings with other teams and travel to some cities besides Los Angeles seem like the proverbial dog-an...2025
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• Braves News: Short term free agent options, rumors, more

Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday We are nearing the opening of the International Free Agency signing period, on January 15th. The Braves are reportedly set to sign one of the top prospects in the class, but the biggest story of the signing period is that Roki Sasaki will be able to sign with a team formally. Reportedly he has not made a decision yet, ...2025
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• This day in Braves History: Boston Braves acquire Rogers Hornsby from New York Giants
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• MJ Melendez is at the biggest turning point in his career
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• What history tells us about Jeferson Quero’s recovery
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• Why Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is bad for baseball
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1927
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025
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• MJ Melendez is at the biggest turning point in his career
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• BreakingT offers sweet savings for your Valentine!
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Could Charlie Blackmon be the Rockies future manager?
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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a new source of revenue
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies need more Spirit Day vibes throughout the year
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• Manny Machado doesn’t need defending — but Ken Rosenthal should do some soul searching
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• Should Major Leaguers play in the 2028 L.A. Olympics?
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• Gerrit Cole begs MLB, players union to stop squabbling like 'divorced parents' over cause of pitcher injuries

The injured Yankees ace said everyone needs to 'get on the same page' to fix the raging issue...2024
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• The Daily Belli watch: 4 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Cody Bellinger plays for the Cubs in a 2023 Spring Training game in Mesa. Will we see him in this uniform at Sloan Park this year? | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Cubs players will take the field in a spring game this Friday. As I have previously in this series, I present to you this list, which is still accurate today though it was posted Saturday: Today is February 17th. The follo...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
• 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
• 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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• 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
MLB players forbidden from daily fantasy games...2015

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• MLB uniforms will look better this year after Nike addresses player complaints

Photo illustration: Mike Bojanowski Eventually, they’ll completely revert to the pre-2024 style. The photo illustration above is just one part of the uniform fiasco Nike put forth for MLB players in 2024. The Shōta Imanaga jersey at the left was the one he wore for his introductory news conference in January 2024, before the new Nike style debuted. The onel on the right, with the smaller n...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• MLB free agency is so broken a salary cap would actually help
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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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• This Day in MLB History: Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and five other MLB players are listed in the Biogenesis Lab scandal
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Nacho Alvarez hits two home runs
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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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• This may only be the start of bad news for Fanatics, Nike and MLB uniforms

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images MLB players are getting used to their new uniform templates from Nike and Fanatics and the reviews are already bad! In case y’all may have missed this due to not being interested in the minutiae of baseball uniform details, nearly every single MLB team will have a slightly altered look to their uniforms this season. The new look is mostly ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The Tigers claim the voice of the White Sox

Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images This might be the best offseason move yet. Well, one of the biggest moves of the offseason has nothing to do with players, or even with the shuffle of managers. The Detroit Tigers announced today that after Bally Sports Detroit parted ways with Matt Shepard the new play-by-play announcer for the season will be none other than White Sox great ...2023
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• MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball announced this morning that Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave, as agreed upon by the league and the MLB Players Association. It’s standard procedure for players who are being investigated under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. Administrative leave is not considered punitive, and…...2023
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• Cub Tracks strikes back
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs pile it on again and force the issue. 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, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maxi...2023
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• Report: Dodgers' Trevor Bauer won't pitch again this year

Trevor Bauer recently had his paid administrative leave extended a seventh time through Sept. 3 by MLB and the MLB Players Association as he continues to face allegations of sexual assault....2021
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