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• What would a Justin Steele contract extension look like?
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Yes, the Cubs should consider doing this. The Cubs seem behind the modern baseball curve of signing young, talented players to contract extensions. This is one reason the World Series core was all traded and it’s a reason why Ian Happ is going into his walk year. I’ve written here about what a contract extension for Ian Happ might look like and what one f...2023
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• Way Too Early Braves Roster Predictions
Here’s a Tweet turned into a thread. My early thoughts on the Braves Opening Day Roster, if all are healthy and there are no trades. Position Players, 100% Position Players, 80% Position Players, 20% Pitchers, 100% Pitchers, 50% Pitchers, 25% What ya got, Braves Journalers? The post Way Too Early Braves Roster Predictions appeared first on Braves Journal....2023
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• Guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota
In just over four weeks, the first normal spring training in four years is scheduled to begin in Sarasota. Pitchers and catchers will report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex on February 15th, and the first workout is set to begin on the 16th. Position players will report on February 20th with the first full-squad […]...2023
• A way-too-early look at the Cubs’ Opening Day 26-man roster
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images It might be January. But that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate. Opening Day 2023 is still 80 days away, Thursday, March 30 when the Cubs will take on the Brewers at Wrigley Field. We’ve still got Spring Training ahead and Jed Hoyer has said he’s not done putting together this year’s roster — hopefully relief help and maybe another hitter. But that doesn’t ...2023
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• The 10 best Cubs photos of 2022
Al Yellon It might not have been a great year on the field, but the Cubs were, at times at least, photogenic. This is the last week of calendar year 2022 and so it’s time for year-end things! As has been my practice in previous years, I am today posting 10 of what I think are the best Cubs photos of the past season. I’m going to give the first slot to... myself, a photo taken April 23 at ...2022
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• BCB After Dark: The dregs of the Central
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you which NL Central team will roar first—the Reds or the Pirates? Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the after-holiday after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. I hope the weather didn’t disrupt your holiday plans. It’s cold out there, so come on in and get warm. We can ta...2022
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• Aaron Judge contract: Where Yankees star stands on list of biggest MLB contracts with $360 million deal

Judge set a new bar for position players by getting $40M per season...2022
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• Aaron Judge contract: Where Yankees star's $360M deal lands on list of biggest MLB contracts

Judge set a new bar for position players by getting $40M per season...2022
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• A preliminary estimate of the Cubs payroll and luxury tax for 2023
Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Heading into what’s likely to be a busy week at the Winter Meetings, let’s see where the team stands. I’ve done articles like this for the past few seasons, taking an early look at where the Cubs stand payroll and luxury tax-wise, and this year ... well, it’s different. Why? Because the amount of money committed to players to date for 2023 is far below any...2022
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• Latest On Cardinals’ Free Agent Targets
The Cardinals have yet to have much engagement with the offseason’s top-tier free agents, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This relates to both starting pitchers and position players, as in regards to the top of the shortstop market, the Cards “have remained on the outskirts of the shortstop discussions, staying aware…...2022
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• Should I Stay or Should I Go: José Abreu
It’s a moot point now, but even before the news became official on Monday, we knew José Abreu would be running out the door on the White Sox. | Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports He held up his end of the bargain, but the White Sox couldn’t make good on his bargain value fWAR: 3.9bWAR: 4.2WARP: 3.6 He should have stayed On a team that struggled mightily to produce on offense all season long, ...2022
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• JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jerick McKinnon, Kadarius Toney out of practice Wednesday
The Chiefs are down three offensive skill position players at Wednesday’s practice. Before the team took the field, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, running back Jerick McKinnon, and wide receiver Kadarius Toney would not take part in the session. Smith-Schuster is dealing with an illness while the other two players [more]...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition 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, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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• BCB After Dark: A choice between two Flushing favorites
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which free agent Mets pitcher would you rather have. At least one not named “deGrom.” Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the groovin’ get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Glad you could join us on this chilly evening. I hope you’ve had a pleasant weekend. There’s no c...2022
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• What would a Justin Steele contract extension look like?
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Yes, the Cubs should consider doing this. The Cubs seem behind the modern baseball curve of signing young, talented players to contract extensions. This is one reason the World Series core was all traded and it’s a reason why Ian Happ is going into his walk year. I’ve written here about what a contract extension for Ian Happ might look like and what one f...2023
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• BCB After Dark: A choice between two Flushing favorites
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which free agent Mets pitcher would you rather have. At least one not named “deGrom.” Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the groovin’ get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Glad you could join us on this chilly evening. I hope you’ve had a pleasant weekend. There’s no c...2022
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• A closer look at the 2022 Cubs pitching production
Justin Steele had a breakthrough year in 2022, the Cubs will look for him to repeat that in 2023. | Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports ...and how it compares to the rest of the league During the playoffs I took a look at how Cubs position player value compared to the rest of the league in 2022 to get an idea of how close they were to competing in 2023. The results, well, weren’t great. From tha...2022
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• Outside The Confines: Who am I to Judge?
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The MVP and Cy Young Awards were announced. The Mariners made a couple of deals. More hot stove discussion and other news from around baseball. If Twitter goes dark next week (or anytime in the future), this job is going to be a lot more difficult. Don’t get me wrong, it will still be possible to do it. But there simply isn’t any other place to keep track of spor...2022
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• The Mesa Solar Sox start the Arizona Fall League today
Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Six Cubs prospects will take the field with the Mesa Solar Sox in Arizona starting today. The Mesa Solar Sox start their defense of their 2021 Arizona Fall League title today as the AFL kicks off their 2022 season. The Solar Sox will play at the Scottsdale Scorpions tonight. This is the 30th anniversary of the AFL, which was founded in 19...2022
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• Yankees Notes: Rizzo, Cabrera, Bader, Pitching Staff
The Yankees were largely able to avoid the injury bug in the early part of the year but it’s caught up with them here in the latter part of the schedule. The club currently has 15 players on the IL, which includes five position players and 10 pitchers. Marly Rivera did a thorough roundup at…...2022
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• Outside The Confines: Is the MLBPA going to stand up for MiLB?
Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Seems like some interesting changes might be coming. In some late-breaking Sunday news that we will most certainly be hearing a lot more about in the coming week, it appears that a vote is on the way to see how Minor League players feel about having the MLPBA act as their collective bargaining representative. BREAKING: Minor Leaguer...2022
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• The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports This could save the team lots of money in the long run. Nico Hoerner, finally healthy, is having the best year of his brief MLB career. In 101 games and 387 plate appearances, he is batting .304/.351/.429 with 18 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 12 stolen bases. He’s also solidified a claim as the Cubs’ starting shortstop, playing solid defense at th...2022
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball has a catch
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A second Field of Dreams game was played. Why the Yankees are struggling and where the Padres go from here. And other news from around the league. Just because I don’t like the movie Field of Dreams, that doesn’t mean I didn’t like the “Field of Dreams” game. I love baseball games played in unusual locations and that field in Dyersville is one of the be...2022
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• Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom to have Tommy John surgery

The recovery time for Tommy John surgery isn't as long for position players as opposed to pitchers, so the Nationals are optimistic about Kieboom's availability come next spring....2022
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
2022

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• Outside The Confines: Is the MLBPA going to stand up for MiLB?
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• Top First Basemen To Get Before ADP And FAAB
Welcome Back! You made it just in time before we embark on a long awaited journey it seems like right? I can't wait for all the starting pitchers on my team to make it 4 2/3 innings before they get pulled for their pitch count and I scream for Kolten Wong to stop fouling off balls off Kyle Hendricks so he can at least be in line for the win. I mean I probably only have 1 share of Hendricks but we ...2022
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• Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 8/2
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• Lack of Big Free Agents Will Give 2016-17 MLB Offseason Trade Deadline Feel
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• Cabrera, Verlander Add New Headliners to MLB Rumor Mill as Tigers Eye Rebuild
2016

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• Hanley Ramirez Comments on Move to 1B, Potential Gold Glove, Health, More
2016

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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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• Asian and American Ballplayers Face Unusual Challenges When Living Abroad
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• How the Chicago Cubs Can Take Next Step from 2015 Darlings to 2016 Favorites
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• What would a Justin Steele contract extension look like?
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Yes, the Cubs should consider doing this. The Cubs seem behind the modern baseball curve of signing young, talented players to contract extensions. This is one reason the World Series core was all traded and it’s a reason why Ian Happ is going into his walk year. I’ve written here about what a contract extension for Ian Happ might look like and what one f...2023
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• Way Too Early Braves Roster Predictions
Here’s a Tweet turned into a thread. My early thoughts on the Braves Opening Day Roster, if all are healthy and there are no trades. Position Players, 100% Position Players, 80% Position Players, 20% Pitchers, 100% Pitchers, 50% Pitchers, 25% What ya got, Braves Journalers? The post Way Too Early Braves Roster Predictions appeared first on Braves Journal....2023
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• BCB After Dark: The dregs of the Central
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you which NL Central team will roar first—the Reds or the Pirates? Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the after-holiday after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. I hope the weather didn’t disrupt your holiday plans. It’s cold out there, so come on in and get warm. We can ta...2022
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• Aaron Judge contract: Where Yankees star stands on list of biggest MLB contracts with $360 million deal
Judge set a new bar for position players by getting $40M per season...2022
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• Aaron Judge contract: Where Yankees star's $360M deal lands on list of biggest MLB contracts
Judge set a new bar for position players by getting $40M per season...2022
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• A preliminary estimate of the Cubs payroll and luxury tax for 2023
Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Heading into what’s likely to be a busy week at the Winter Meetings, let’s see where the team stands. I’ve done articles like this for the past few seasons, taking an early look at where the Cubs stand payroll and luxury tax-wise, and this year ... well, it’s different. Why? Because the amount of money committed to players to date for 2023 is far below any...2022
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• Latest On Cardinals’ Free Agent Targets
The Cardinals have yet to have much engagement with the offseason’s top-tier free agents, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This relates to both starting pitchers and position players, as in regards to the top of the shortstop market, the Cards “have remained on the outskirts of the shortstop discussions, staying aware…...2022
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• Should I Stay or Should I Go: José Abreu
It’s a moot point now, but even before the news became official on Monday, we knew José Abreu would be running out the door on the White Sox. | Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports He held up his end of the bargain, but the White Sox couldn’t make good on his bargain value fWAR: 3.9bWAR: 4.2WARP: 3.6 He should have stayed On a team that struggled mightily to produce on offense all season long, ...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition 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, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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• BCB After Dark: A choice between two Flushing favorites
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which free agent Mets pitcher would you rather have. At least one not named “deGrom.” Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the groovin’ get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Glad you could join us on this chilly evening. I hope you’ve had a pleasant weekend. There’s no c...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
His prospects are looking up. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Matt Mervis likes the Abreu news, I bet. Welcome to today’s edition 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, and then cold-brewed o...2022
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• A closer look at the 2022 Cubs pitching production
Justin Steele had a breakthrough year in 2022, the Cubs will look for him to repeat that in 2023. | Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports ...and how it compares to the rest of the league During the playoffs I took a look at how Cubs position player value compared to the rest of the league in 2022 to get an idea of how close they were to competing in 2023. The results, well, weren’t great. From tha...2022
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• The sacrifice bunt and intentional walk are vanishing from baseball
Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images And this is a good thing. Last February, I posted this article indicating that I thought that with the universal DH coming to MLB in 2022, the use of strategies like the sacrifice bunt and intentional walk would begin to disappear from baseball. A followup article in April seemed to confirm that hypothesis. Now, we have a full season’s worth of data that s...2022
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the World Series
Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos celebrate their NLCS victory over the Padres | Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports All in for Red October I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this piece since MLB’s postseason schedule and the quick victories by the Phillies and Astros in their respective Championship Series has given all of us four long days without baseball in October. We’ll dive into ...2022
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• Today in White Sox History: October 17
Switch-hitter, five-tool player, Hall-of-Famer and White Sox legend, George Davis. | Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A South Side legend is lost 1940 While we rarely cite birthdays or dates of death in this series, with a very quiet October 17 in White Sox history, we’ll spotlight an all-time White Sox great today. George Davis ranks ninth among position players in White Sox history w...2022
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• Big Hype Prospects: Veen, Sheehan, Kjerstad, Mervis, McLain
Big Hype Prospects continues with a look at the early results from the Arizona Fall League. This is, historically, a hitter-centric league so it will come as no surprise that the best early performers are mostly position players. Five Big Hype Prospects Zac Veen, 20, OF, COL (AA) AFL: 31 PA, 1 HR, 7 SB,…...2022
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• Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox Week 1 update
Matt Mervis | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Boys of Fall are underway in Arizona. Here’s how the Cubs prospects did. The Arizona Fall League has one week done and that means it’s time to check in on the Mesa Solar Sox. The Solar Sox, in case you missed last week’s introduction, are the Cubs’ affiliate in the Arizona Fall League. The AFL is a place for prospects t...2022
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• Top First Basemen To Get Before ADP And FAAB
Welcome Back! You made it just in time before we embark on a long awaited journey it seems like right? I can't wait for all the starting pitchers on my team to make it 4 2/3 innings before they get pulled for their pitch count and I scream for Kolten Wong to stop fouling off balls off Kyle Hendricks so he can at least be in line for the win. I mean I probably only have 1 share of Hendricks but we ...2022
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• RazzBowl League 5 Draft Recap: I’m Already Getting Hot Flashes
Razzbowl drafts combine all aspects of fantasy football, including a Bestball format in Weeks 1-9 plus a manager-selected lineup format once the playoffs begin in Week 10. Add in a $10 free agent budget (with no $0 bids) for Weeks 1-10 just for some spice in your life. It’s full PPR but also 6 points per quarterback touchdown. You don’t have to worry about kickers and defense, but all that means i...2021
• Yankees COVID-19 outbreak: Red Sox game postponed after three test positive; Aaron Judge placed in protocol
Aaron Judge and Gio Urshela are among the Yankee position players in COVID protocols with test results pending...2021
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• What would a Justin Steele contract extension look like?
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• BCB After Dark: The dregs of the Central
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• A preliminary estimate of the Cubs payroll and luxury tax for 2023
2022

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• BCB After Dark: A choice between two Flushing favorites
2022

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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the World Series
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• Outside The Confines: Is the MLBPA going to stand up for MiLB?
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• South Side Sox Player of the Week (August 14-20): Johnny Cueto
Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox If Sox sickness has you down, El Jucho brings the medicine. It may not be a cure-all, but it’ll help wi— OK, you got me. It’s just straight tequila Pour yourself a glass and reminisce over one of this season’s shining moments: the deadly duel between Shane Bieber and Johnny Cueto. Last week, Cueto powered through 8 2⁄3 innings, throwing 113 pitches to clinch...2022
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• The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball has a catch
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• Top First Basemen To Get Before ADP And FAAB
2022

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• Aviles' daughter cancer-free after transplant
Don't tell Mike Aviles that Tigers position players aren't officially due into camp until next week. The smile on his face as he took grounders on the workout infield at Tigertown suggests he's having too much fun. His 5-year-old daughter Adriana's battle with leukemia last summer might thankfully be over....2016
• Aviles' daughter cancer-free after transplant
Don't tell Mike Aviles that Tigers position players aren't officially due into camp until next week. The smile on his face as he took grounders on the workout infield at Tigertown suggests he's having too much fun. His 5-year-old daughter Adriana's battle with leukemia last summer might thankfully be over....2016
• Cubs go with 11 pitchers on Division Series roster
The Cubs will carry 11 pitchers and 14 position players on their National League Division Series roster, which was revealed on Friday. The only change from the NL Wild Card Game roster is that pitcher Jason Hammel was added and outfielder Quintin Berry was removed....2015
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• Yadi on NLDS roster; Cards go with 11 pitchers
Following the Cardinals' workout on Thursday, manager Mike Matheny announced his 25-man National League Division Series roster, which will feature an 11-man pitching staff and 14 position players, including Yadier Molina....2015
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• Yadi on NLDS roster; Cards go with 11 pitchers
Following the Cardinals' workout on Thursday, manager Mike Matheny announced his 25-man National League Division Series roster, which will feature an 11-man pitching staff and 14 position players, including Yadier Molina....2015
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• Tom Brady Advocates for Rule Changes to Protect Knees of Defenseless Receivers
2015

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• Brees: Saints' O filled with future 'household names'
Saints quarterback Drew Brees has no doubts about the young talent around him, saying some of his new skill position players could be future stars....2015
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• Cardinals Are NFL's Most Exciting Team Under Full-Tilt Head Coach Bruce Arians
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Chip Kelly's Good Ideas Have Gone Bad for Eagles
2015

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• Cubs' Kyle Schwarber Hits Home Run During Spring Training BP, Crushes Windshield
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• Braves battle back on HRs, fall short vs. Phils
As the hours ticked away before Monday's 4:00 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Philadelphia's top two young, controllable position players gave the Phillies as good an opportunity as ever to trade them....2017
• Chipper Jones Named Braves Special Assistant to Baseball Operations
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• The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal
2022

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• Blue Jays great Tony Fernandez dead at 57, receives tributes
Former Blue Jays standout Tony Fernandez died on Saturday at the age of 57 due to complications from kidney disease. Fernandez, who was a five-time All-Star, dealt with complications from polycystic kidney disease earlier this month and was hospitalized in critical condition. Hector Gomez of Z 101 in the Dominican Republic reported that Fernandez suffered a brain hemorrhage and died of complicatio...2020
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• 2023 Top Keepers – Catchers
Well, the World Series is over, the citizens of Houston got to have their parade and now here we are - the offseason. But don't fret. If you are a regular Razzball reader, then you know we have been looking at the top keepers for 2023. Over the last two weeks we've released the 2023 Top Keepers 2023 - Relievers and 2023 Top Keepers - Starting Pitchers. This week - catchers! Catchers are almost b...2022
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• RazzBowl League 5 Draft Recap: I’m Already Getting Hot Flashes
2021
• Getaway day: Are they for real? (Small sample size theater)
Three weeks into the Major League Baseball season and we’ve seen a little bit of everything. Bat flips, anger at said bat flips, position players pitching and Puig continuing to be our friend. Some players have gotten off to hot starts and some have uncharacteristically appeared lost. But baseball is a long, long (LONG, LONG) season and the first few weeks aren’t indicative of the future. And yet,...2019
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• Fantasy baseball: Who's hot, who's not heading into Week 7
Another week of the 2018 regular season is in the books, which means another opportunity for players to heat up and cool off at the plate and on the mound for fantasy baseball purposes.Each week throughout the regular season, we’ll highlight 20 players (10 position players and 10 starting pitchers) who have either enjoyed the last seven days of play or are thankful that they’re over. To qualify fo...2018
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• Fantasy baseball: Who's hot, who's not heading into Week 6
Another week of the 2018 regular season is in the books, which means another opportunity for players to heat up and cool off at the plate and on the mound for fantasy baseball purposes.Each week throughout the regular season, we’ll highlight 20 players (10 position players and 10 starting pitchers) who have either enjoyed the last seven days of play or are thankful that they’re over. To qualify fo...2018
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• Fantasy Baseball: Who's hot, Who's not heading into Week 5
Another week of the 2018 regular season is in the books, which means another opportunity for players to heat up and cool off at the plate and on the mound for fantasy baseball purposes.Each week throughout the regular season, we’ll highlight 20 players (10 position players and 10 starting pitchers) who have either enjoyed the last seven days of play or are thankful that they’re over. To qualify fo...2018
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• Fantasy Baseball: Who's hot, who's not heading into Week 3
Another week of the 2018 regular season is in the books, which means another opportunity for players to heat up and cool off at the plate and on the mound for fantasy baseball purposes.Each week throughout the regular season, we’ll highlight 20 players (10 position players and 10 starting pitchers) who have either enjoyed the last seven days of play or are thankful that they’re over. To qualify fo...2018
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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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• Fantasy Football Week 16 Review
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• Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: Updated Positional Breakdown for Flex and PPR
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• Guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota
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• The 10 best Cubs photos of 2022
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• BCB After Dark: The dregs of the Central
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• A preliminary estimate of the Cubs payroll and luxury tax for 2023
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• Latest On Cardinals’ Free Agent Targets
2022

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• Cub Tracks’ if at first you don’t succeed, call Acme in the morning
2022

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• BCB After Dark: A choice between two Flushing favorites
2022

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• A closer look at the 2022 Cubs pitching production
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• The sacrifice bunt and intentional walk are vanishing from baseball
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the World Series
2022

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• Outside The Confines: Baseball has a catch
2022

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• AL East Notes: Cashman, Yankees, Orioles, Kim, Rays
Though Masahiro Tanaka, James Paxton, and J.A. Happ are all free agents, most of the speculation surrounding the Yankees has focused on position players (chiefly DJ LeMahieu) rather than pitching this offseason. In an appearance on “The Front Office” on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio today, GM Brian Cashman said the Yankees “definitely feel like we…...2020
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• Report: Reds interested in J.T. Realmuto
Yet another suitor has emerged for J.T. Realmuto, as SiriusXM’s Craig Mish (Twitter link) reports that the Reds “have jumped into” talks for the Marlins catcher. It isn’t a new interest, however, as the Miami Herald’s Clark Spencer hears that Cincinnati has been interested in Realmuto “for a while.” Current Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart and outfield prospect Taylor Trammell have been mentioned as p...2018
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• Glebyer Torres continues adding to his outrageous power surge
At 48-22 heading into Wednesday’s action, the New York Yankees are easily one of baseball’s best teams. They’re also doing what many expected after acquiring Giancarlo Stanton over the winter. However, there’s no doubt they wouldn’t be where they currently are in the standings without the play of rookie second baseman, Gleyber Torres.Among Yankees position players with at least 190 plate appearanc...2018
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• Divisional Round Snap Judgments

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• Week 9 Snap Judgments

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we review an NFL Week 9 heavy on divisional rivalries, with all that familiarity perhaps prompting some fighting.... * Semi-serious question at midseason: Do the 8-1 Eagles really want to take a bye in Week 10, the way they’re rolling? Time off is always nice, but Philadelphia has everything working these days, and its’ 51-23 destruction of visit...2017
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• Week 8 Snap Judgments

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