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• Dodgers-Yankees has all the makings of a classic World Series

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Dodgers, Yankees matchup looks like a true Fall Classic For the 12th time in history and the fifth time since one of the teams moved across the country, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees are set to clash in the World Series. Despite the fact that these are quite possibly the two most popular baseball teams in MLB, they’re also the two teams ...2024
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• Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox Week 2 update

Jonathon Long | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Another week has gone by in the Arizona Fall League and there was more strong hitting by Cubs prospects. We’re two weeks into the 2024 Arizona Fall League, which means it’s time for another update on the Cubs Boys of Autumn playing with the Mesa Solar Sox! In case you’ve forgotten, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is an end-of-the...2024
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• Previewing the shortstop market for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images Examining the different paths the Braves could take to upgrade at SS this winter. The Atlanta Braves offseason began earlier than they wanted, and now it’s Alex Anthopoulos’s job to go out and improve the team for 2025. There are four positions they can feasibly address this winter: shortstop, starting pitcher, left field, and relief pitcher....2024
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• The 2024 Royals were fantastic and frustrating all at once

Freddy Fermin #34 of the Kansas City Royals takes batting practice prior to the game against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images It was a great season. Should it have been greater? The internet is not a good place for nuance or subtlety. We’re constantly in pursui...2024
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• Here are some players the Cubs let go who might have helped them win in 1969

Ernie Banks (left) and Tony Taylor working out at Spring Training in 1958 | Getty Images Even more evidence of how poorly run the team was back then. The 1969 Cubs are a fabled team, perhaps the most loved group of players in MLB history that never won anything. They had four core players who became Hall of Famers — Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Fergie Jenkins — and several ot...2024
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• Rays News: TB Director of Analytics poached by Red Sox, WS matchup set

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Bringing this sort of article back... yay? nay? also should we call it view from the catwalks if the catwalks are potentially gone? The World Series matchup has been sent, and it’s baseball’s two most expensive payrolls. Do we hate that? I have three responses. First, it’s objectively fun that baseball’s most famous players are getting featured on th...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 20

Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! And other stories, including the sad end of the Cubs’ 2015 season. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 21, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Royals have options. Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter looks at the contract options for Royals players. While Wacha will undoubtedly opt out of his deal, it will be interesting to see what approach the Royals take regarding a possible Wacha contract offer/extension. The Royals could offer Wacha a three-year deal, perhaps around the $60 million market val...2024
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• This day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario continues his incredible 2021 NLCS

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1991: The Minnesota Twins take a 2-0 lead in the World Series with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The decisive blow is a leadoff home run in the eighth inning by rookie Scott Leius. Chili Davis also homered for Minnesota. 1992: The Toronto Blue Jays take the World Series lead with a 3 - 2 win over the Atlanta Braves on ...2024
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• Braves News: DH questions, reminiscing in past success, more

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday I have embedded an episode of Hammer Territory below, in which they discuss the DH situation for the Braves. As the postseason gets closer to wrapping up, the points of intrigue come into focus for the offseason. How the club manages Marcell Ozuna and Jorge Soler, with neither being a viable defender is one ...2024
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• Masataka Yoshida Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Masataka Yoshida had surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder earlier this month, the Red Sox announced. The 31-year-old sat out the final two games of the regular season as he contemplated how to address the shoulder soreness that had bothered him for most of the year. He underwent an MRI after the…...2024
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• Red Sox DH Yoshida undergoes shoulder surgery
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is recovering from surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder....2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16

Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! And other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various na...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15

On this day a century ago, the White Sox and Giants left North America for Europe, and a 10th anniversary “world tour.” | Chicago Tribune Ten years after, the South Siders and Giants shove off again to Europe 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title, beating the New York Giants four games to two. The score in the series clincher was also 4-2. Just two days after finishing the...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 4, 2024

One more day of celebration before the ALDS | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Let’s enjoy this ride one more day before the ALDS starts Make the playoffs and suddenly everyone wants to write about the Royals. Whereas normally, I’m looking for listicles and random tangential mentions of the team, I’m probably not going to be able to get to every single story posted yesterday. There’s just too...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Being a kid again

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Little League Classic was Sunday. It was also Players Weekend. Lots of injuries and other news from around MLB. Good morning. The Tigers won last night’s Little League Classic over the Yankees, 3-2 with their youthful energy. Buster Olney tells how major leaguers learn to love the Little League Classic after participating. Melanie M...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: 2024 looks a lot like 2023, but here are 5 reasons to still watch the Rockies

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for July 26, 2024 At this point last season, the Rockies record was very similar to now. In 2023, the Rockies were 40-63 (.388). They finished July 9-13, 7-20 in August and 10-19 in September and October on their way to the worst finish in franchise history with 103 losses. Before the trade deadline, GM Bill Schmidt dealt...2024
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• Portland Sea Dogs dropped the hardest hat ever but we still have questions

This lobster is going to THROW DOWN Minor league baseball hats are awesome. Of this, there should be no doubt. MiLB is filled with incredible hats over the years, such as this hat for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, or this hat for the Montgomery Biscuits. However, the Portland Sea Dogs just upped the game. Portland, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will rebrand as the “Maine Lobster Ba...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Drake Baldwin stands out with two home runs

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Recently named to the Futures Game roster, Baldwin has quickly asserted his place among the system’s best July 4th week has come and gone, and it was an exciting group of games for the Gwinnett Stripers and the rest of the Atlanta Braves system. Drake Baldwin and Nacho Alvarez have stayed hot at the plate, and while some concerns are being exposed they...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 1, 2024

Garfield is right about Mondays, lasagna, and much more | Photo by Steve Parsons - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Very nice series over the weekend! Ed note: I was mistaken on Friday. I guess I will be doing one day of Rumblings this month as Max is out for a few days. That said, I’m leaving on vacation this week so we’re not getting the full Friday Rumblings experience. Also, I ...2024
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Drake Baldwin homers in Gwinnett win

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Baldwin had a big day with three batted balls over 100 mph There was plenty to like for the Gwinnett Stripers, as the two top hitting prospects for the Atlanta Braves among those in full season ball both had big days with Drake Baldwin going deep in the ninth inning. Dylan Dodd’s new slider for the year was also impressive, and while th...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 26, 2024

Seriously - that was a lot of rain | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Yesterday’s game was just weird and I was glad the Royals stole it Let’s talk about yesterday’s game for a minute. It really was odd. I know Ryan covered it here, but I just wanted to blather on more about it. Really, to have a clean game, they would have had to start it at least an hour earlier and we just don’t do that...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 15

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jackie Robinson Day and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a...2024
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• A look back on Harry Simpson

Have Suitcase, will travel I don’t think there’s much debate that baseball players today are better than they were 50 or 100 years ago. For one thing, MLB is now integrated. It’s truly an international sport. The second thing is players at nearly all levels now play and work out year-round. With AAU and traveling teams, pre-teen ballplayers probably play more games in a summer than I played in the...2024
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"Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he "fell far short" after directing an anti-gay slur toward a fan during Sunday's home game against the Astros."

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"Tim Wakefield dies at 57: Red Sox mourn loss of former pitcher who 'embodied true goodness'"

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"With the class being announced Tuesday night, Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is the lone player to receive the necessary votes for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, while Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short."

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"The Red Sox own the Yankees in October."

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"The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN."

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"The Blue Jays and Red Sox are discussing a deal that would send veteran starter David Price to Toronto, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal."

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"The Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal with slugger J."

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"When confronted by Major League Baseball, the Red Sox admitted they were using Apple Watches in a scheme to gain an edge at the plate."

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"David Ortiz delivers on promise to hit home run for young Red Sox fan"

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"Mookie Betts lifted a sacrifice fly to center field in the 19th inning off Esmil Rogers, sending Xander Bogaerts home with the deciding run as the Red Sox defeated the Yankees, 6-5, in the longest game played at the current Yankee Stadium."

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"What they didn't know was that Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz would make it a very memorable trip to the ballpark."

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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 21, 2024
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• This day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario continues his incredible 2021 NLCS
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16
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• Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets

Catcher Danny Jansen, Boston Red Sox | Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images How will the Rays address this hole? The 2024 MLB season has reached its conclusion and the Rays have flipped their mindset into offseason mode. One of the top items on their wish list, it seems, is too improve upon the poor output they received from the catching position. Rays catchers posted a .562 OPS this seas...2024
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• The Yankees are back to being enemy #1

The Royals fell short to the Yankees in the ALDS | Denny Medley-Imagn Images Sangre por sangre. Thursday night, after attending the Royals’ season-ending defeat to the Yankees in Game Four of the ALDS, I immediately planned on writing an article about how the Yankees had once again become the Royals’ and Royals fans’ biggest enemy. However, I stopped myself. I did not want to write somethi...2024
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• Which fourth outfielder should the Colorado Rockies keep on their roster?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Last week, the Colorado Rockies announced that Bud Black will be returning for a ninth season. While the wisdom of this decision can be debated, it gives fans a sense of where the 2025 Rockies are probably headed: on the familiar route the Rockies have traversed for the last six seasons. Ha...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 21, 2024
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• This day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario continues his incredible 2021 NLCS
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• This Day in Braves History: Bases-loaded walk clinches 1999 NL Pennant for Braves

Thank you, Kenny Rogers! Braves Franchise History 1991: The Atlanta Braves fall to the Twins, 5-2 in Game 1 of the World Series. Greg Gagne hit a three-run home run off of Charlie Leibrandt in the fifth inning while Jack Morris picked up the victory. 1999: Kenny Rogers walks Andruw Jones with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to send the Braves to the World Series with a, 10-9 win i...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Austin Riley delivers a walk-off single in game one of the NLCS

Photo by Jenn Finch/MLB Photos via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1991 - Steve Avery shuts down the Pirates as Atlanta beats Pittsburgh 1-0 to force a Game 7 in Pittsburgh in the NLCS. It is the third 1-0 game of the series. Greg Olson doubles home the only run of the game in the ninth. Ron Gant picked up his sixth stolen base of the series to set a new playoff record. https://www....2024
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• Jose Siri snubbed by 2024 Gold Glove awards

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/MLB Photos via Getty Images This is disrespect. The nominations for the 2024 Golden Glove awards dropped: AMERICAN LEAGUE PITCHER Griffin Canning, Angels Seth Lugo, Royals Cole Ragans, Royals CATCHER Freddy Fermin, Royals Cal Raleigh, Mariners Jake Rogers, Tigers FIRST BASE Nathaniel Lowe, Rangers Ryan Mountcastle, Orioles Carlos Santana, Twins SECOND BASE An...2024
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• The Yankees are back to being enemy #1
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• The playoffs reveal, more than ever, financial inequities in baseball

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Royals face an uphill battle in 2025 before it even begins Five. That’s the number of MLB teams who spent more than the Kansas City Royals in free agency this past winter. The 106-loss Royals gave out 20 contracts, totaling $110,475,000. It all came together in a huge success, culminating in a Wild Card playoff berth. It was just the team’s third playoff...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 20
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• Braves News: Dodgers Win NL Pennant, World Series Matchup set, more

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images An epic World Series matchup awaits. Yes, an underdog story, especially in pursuit of a title, is usually fun to witness. But sometimes, it is awesome to see the best talents in the sport face-off for a title as well. And with the 2024 World Series now set to feature the Yankees against the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge, we could witness...2024
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• Dave Roberts using 2004 Red Sox as cautionary tale for Dodgers

If anybody knows about playoff momentum, it’s Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts....2024
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the American League Championship Series

Anthony Rizzo during Game 3 | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images ... as the series heads into the weekend Every now and again baseball has this way of reminding you that what can appear for hours, or even multiple games, as a slow sport with a predictable cadence, is really a veneer for some of the most exciting and dramatic moments in sports. Last night in Cleveland it look...2024
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• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 40-21)

I would be remiss if I didn't mention on a post devoted completely to cards issued in 1975 that we recently lost two key members of the 1975 baseball postseason.Both Pete Rose and Luis Tiant were critical parts of the two teams that reached the 1975 World Series. Both wily veterans by the '75 series, their abilities were trumpeted all over the playoff telecasts that year.At least that's what...2024
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• Some 2024 thoughts about MLB expansion and realignment

Salt Lake City skyline | Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images It’s gonna happen eventually. Here’s how I see it as of now. Every time I post on this topic it generates some interesting and healthy discussion, so I figured, “Why not try talking about expansion and realignment again? Haven’t done it here in a couple of years!” It’s been said on a numb...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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• Alex Anthopoulos talks about the future of Max Fried, Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and Jarred Kelenic

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images The President/GM of the Braves continued to chat to the press about the state of the team heading into this offseaosn. It’s time to go a little bit deeper into the postseason press conference that Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations/General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and manager Brian Snitker had with the media shortly after their...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 7, 2024

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Jazz was out. The Royals responded to the controversial safe call on Jazz Chisholm. “I feel like you guys know me,” Massey said. “I don’t speak my mind too much on a lot of stuff, so I wanted to make sure I had the facts before I did. Like I said, if that’s something that is not going to be overturned, I’m not sure what (will) other than the obvious calls of guys o...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: ALDS Preview

The AL Central takes center stage in the ALDS! The Royals and Yankees renew an old playoff rivalry while the upstart Tigers and Guardians duke it out. The American League Central doesn’t get much respect. Some of this is due to its history as one of baseball’s “newer” divisions. The AL Central’s only two World Series champions in 30 seasons of play are the 2005 White Sox and 2015 Royals. Neither w...2024
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• Boston Red Sox Used Apple Watches to Steal Signs Against Yankees
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• Sources: Red Sox trading Betts, Price to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. The deal is pending medical reviews....2020
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• Report: Red Sox used replay room to steal signs
The Athletic, citing anonymous people who were with the Red Sox in 2018, reported that Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout....2020
• Sources: Red Sox trading Betts, Price to Dodgers
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to trade star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Boston's return includes outfielder Alex Verdugo, sources said....2020
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• Resolution: Dodgers should be awarded WS titles
A resolution urging Major League Baseball to strip the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox of recent World Series titles and award them to the Los Angeles Dodgers has been unanimously approved by the L.A. City Council....2020
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• Extra effort: Red Sox outlast Yanks in 19 innings
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• Red Sox used technology to steal teams' signs
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• Look for Shane Baz to Break Out in 2025 - September 29, 2024
Zach Neto (SS-LAA) was out of the starting 9 again on Saturday night as the Angels faced the Rangers. He injured his right shoulder during a stolen base attempt on Thursday and did not play on Friday while manager Ron Washington indicated that he could return to action during the weekend. Regardless of whether he does, it has been a nice sophomore campaign for the 23 year-old, who was only drafted...2024
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• The Facade Falls Off for Assad - Sept. 26, 2024
Javier Assad, SP, CHC Assad fell apart against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing 8 ER's including 3 HR's in 4.1 IP, while striking out 3 and walking 3. Assad spent the first two years of his career far outpitching his peripherals, posting a 3.06 ERA in 2022-2023 despite a 4.49 xFIP. He continued the mirage at the start of this season recording a 1.49 ERA and 4.08 xFIP through his first 9 turns...2024
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• F1 Q&A: Lando Norris versus Oscar Piastri in 2025, Max Verstappen and Tom Brady, and more

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Answering more F1 questions from the brilliant minds on F1 Threads It is time for Part Two of the “Super Colossal F1 Threads Mailbag.” If you missed Part One, you can read that here. Normally I would dive into a little bit of an introduction, but we have a lot to get to, so let’s dive right in. Opinion on whether or not McLaren have an illegal ...2024
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• Rooker 'n" Rolling-September 18, 2024
Brent Rooker-Athletics-OF Brent Rooker was 2-3 with 1 RBI, 2 BB, and 1 SB against the Cubs. Rooker is hitting .304 with 38 HR, 80 R, 110 RBI, and 11 SB. He's had a top-10 hitter season after many fantasy owners cast doubt on his 30 HR 2023 season. These owners looked at his 33% strikeout rate and didn't see a path to him hitting higher than the .247 he posted in 2023. Rooker did hit the ball har...2024
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Shota Imanaga-Cubs-SP Shota Imanaga went 7 IP and gave up 0 ER on 0 H, 2 BB, and 7 K's against the Pirates. Through 26 GS, Imanaga has a 2.99 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. He has been better than advertised for both the Cubs and fantasy owners. Imanaga has flashed excellent control (4% BB) combined with the ability to miss bats (25% K). He dominates with two pitches (fastball and splitter). He is able to t...2024
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• Jarred Kelenic crushes a three-run homer as Braves clamp down on Colorado, 5-2

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images All the Braves do is win — on Ludacris Night, at least. Southern hospitality was not on the cards for the Colorado Rockies tonight. The Atlanta Braves rode a big first inning all the way to a 5-2 series win over the Rockies as their rude welcome to Atlanta continued for another night. As I mentioned in the opening sentence, the Brav...2024
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• Schwarber's Showcase - September 4, 2024
Kyle Schwarber, OF, Phillies Kyle Schwarber had a monster game on Tuesday to lead the Phillies to a 10-9 win over the Blue Jays. He went 5 for 6 with 3 home runs and a double, tallying 4 runs and 6 RBI. His final home run, a three-run blast, put the Phillies up 10-8 in the ninth inning against Toronto closer Chad Green. This was his first game with a home run in almost three weeks, and it brings h...2024
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• Young Hitters Breakout-August 31, 2024
Luis Garcia Jr.-Nationals-2B Luis Garcia Jr. was 0-3 with a walk against the Cubs. Garcia Jr. came into the game hot in the second half (.319 AVG with 4 HR, 15 R, 18 RBI, and 9 SB). On the year, he is hitting .290 with 15 HR, 49 R, 63 RBI, and 21 SB. He is going to come close to a 20 HR/20 SB season with a plus batting average which is a huge improvement over his previous career-highs of 9 HR/9 ...2024
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• AL Week 23 Strategy-August 24, 2024
In The Field 1B Ryan Mountcastle left Thursday's game early with a sore wrist. The injury occurred on a slide into second base in the second inning. He was not in the lineup on Friday or Saturday. OF Mickey Moniak left Thursday's game early due to left elbow irritation. He is considered day-to-day. OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) was activated off the 10-day IL on Friday and returned to the lineup ...2024
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• Kopech Closes Out Another One - August 19, 2024
Joey Bart (C-PIT) went 2-3 with a 2-run shot against Seattle on Sunday. He's rejuvenated his career in Pittsburgh of all places, hitting .277 with 12 homers, 36 RBI, and 27 runs scored across 194 PA this season. In doing so, Bart has tamed his strikeout rate to 26.5% (33% career) while assembling an impressive Statcast profile that includes a 45.5% hard-hit rate, 12.5% barrel rate, and average exi...2024
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• The 2024 Royals were fantastic and frustrating all at once
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• Rays News: TB Director of Analytics poached by Red Sox, WS matchup set
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• Braves News: Dodgers Win NL Pennant, World Series Matchup set, more
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• This day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario continues his incredible 2021 NLCS
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• Dave Roberts using 2004 Red Sox as cautionary tale for Dodgers
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the American League Championship Series
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• Braves News: DH questions, reminiscing in past success, more
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15
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• Some 2024 thoughts about MLB expansion and realignment
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• Outside The Confines: Bad blood

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bad blood reigns in the Dodgers/Padres series. The Tigers shocked the Guardians. And other news from around the playoffs. Good morning. I suppose it’s a good morning if you’re a Mets or Padres fan. I assume you know the scores of those games yesterday, so I’m not linking to any game recaps. I will link to the brouhaha that took place at Dodger Stadium durin...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 4, 2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his final home run as an Atlanta Brave

Braves Franchise History 1974 - Hank Aaron hits his final home run as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta defeats the Reds 13-0. Phil Niekro tosses the shutout and picks up his 20th win of the season. MLB History 1919 - The Chicago White Sox drop the second game of the World Series, 4-2 to the Reds. Lefty Williams walks three men in the fourth inning and is confronted after the game by catche...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: American League Preview

Even in a relative down season, the Astros might very well extend their ALCS streak. Will any American League team make like the Rangers and topple them? During the decade-plus of MLB play from 2005-16, only two American League teams won at least 100 games. Outside of the 2008 Angels and 2009 Yankees, it was always a scramble of several good teams, but no true slam-dunk standouts (and even the ‘08...2024
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• Braves embark on season-defining doubleheader against Mets

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Spencer Schwellenbach and (possibly) Chris Sale have been called upon to help push the Braves into the Postseason. After a wild weekend of baseball that went Atlanta’s way for two-out-of-the-three days, the final day ultimately went totally against Atlanta so both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are returning to Atlanta for a str...2024
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• The Mets arrive to face the Atlanta Braves in a huge series

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images More than likely, the fate of both of these teams is all going to come down to who comes out on top in this series. The penultimate series of the season for our Atlanta Braves is here and it’s looking like it’s going to be a doozy. The Braves have the New York Mets coming into town and once again, the stakes couldn’t be any higher for a late-season series...2024
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• White Sox don’t have the excuses the Spiders did

1899 Cleveland Spiders | sportsencyclopedia.com But a famed figure for the South Side was partly to blame Much of the time when writers or announcers refer to the 2024 White Sox steaming toward the worst record in major league history, they include the word “modern,” either with or without quotation marks. That’s because 1901 is considered the start of the modern era of professional baseba...2024
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