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• Red Sox invite MLB No. 2 prospect Anthony to camp
Roman Anthony, 20, a left-handed hitter who is baseball's No. 2 prospect according to Baseball America and the MLB Pipeline and played in both Double-A and Triple-A last season, was among nine non-roster invitees Tuesday to Boston Red Sox spring training....2025
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• Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract
The Red Sox and free agent infielder Abraham Toro have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. The Republik Sports client receives an invitation to major league spring training. Toro, who turned 28 last month, was a well-regarded prospect with the Astros who has at times flashed some…...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1980 - Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn honoring him for his 715th home run. Aaron’s stance is that baseball’s treatment of retired black ballplayers falls far short of what is needed. MLB History 1901 - The American League formally organized as a major league after having been a top minor league in 1900...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 28

The closest we can get to a joint Magglio Ordóñez-Jermaine Dye photo is this catch of a fly ball in 2009. Happy birthday to our White Sox right fielders of the 2000s! | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Happy birthday to the two right fielders who roamed Sox Park throughout the 2000s 1901 The American League moves from minor-league status to the majors, with the existing Washington Se...2025
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• Reds, Aaron Wilkerson Agree To Minor League Deal
The Reds are in agreement with right-hander Aaron Wilkerson on a minor league contract, reports Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Wilkerson returns to the affiliated ranks after spending a season and a half in Korea. A former Red Sox minor leaguer, Wilkerson reached the majors with the Brewers in 2017. He pitched parts of three…...2025
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• Rays acquire Eisert from Blue Jays

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Eisert takes a spot on the Rays 40-man roster The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays designated Eisert for assignment on January 20th in order to make space for incoming free agent Anthony Santander; Eisert had just turned 27-years old the day prior. Originally selected by Toronto in th...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn
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• Today in White Sox History: January 28
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• Today in White Sox History: January 27

In addition to being horribly inefficient with the bat, Juan Pierre was a butcher in the field during his two seasons in Chicago. | Jerry Lai-Imagn Images The South Side says goodbye to an inefficient speedster 1948 The White Sox acquired catcher Ralph Weigel from Cleveland for center fielder Thurman Tucker. Weigel played just one year on the South Side, seeing action in 66 games and putti...2025
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1912

Joe Tinker | Getty Images The Cubs contended in this year, but fell short of a pennant. Two years past their last pennant and with some of their stars in decline, the Cubs got off to a poor start in 1912. Then they went 45-16 in July and August to get to within four games of first place, but a 12-17 record after Sept. 1 doomed them. Even so, they won 90+ games for the ninth consecutive sea...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Should Rockies try a 6-man rotation this season?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, January 24, 2025 If there was a trend that the Dodgers, Red Sox, Mets, Phillies, Mariners, Astros, Nationals and Angels, a group of eight teams that represents a wide swath of talent and success but has also made 17 postseason appearances in the last four years, adopted that didn’t require...2025
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• White Sox place five in Baseball America’s Top 100

21-year-old Noah Schultz leads the White Sox pack at No. 10 Southpaws Schultz at No.10 and Smith 40, catcher Kyle Teel at No. 52, infielder Colson Montgomery at No. 39 and outfielder Braden Montgomery at No. 66 Today, Baseball America dropped its Top 100 Prospects list. The White Sox found themselves with five in the upper 70%. Here’s how they line up: Noah Schultz No. 10Colson Montgomery ...2025
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• Braves News: A.J. Minter to New York, Amos Willingham claimed, and more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves bid another farewell to a fan-favorite, as free agent A.J. Minter inked a two-year, $22M deal with the New York Mets. The left-hander has suited up for the Braves since he debuted with them in 2017. He owns a career 3.28 ERA and had some clutch moments in Atlanta, though his 20...2025
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• Houston Texans News: Mixon Al-Shaair are questionable for Divisional Round game Saturday

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, January 17, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans get official Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair injury status for Chiefs clash (Clutch Points) Chiefs Coach Unveils Strategy Against Texans’ C.J. Stroud (Sports Illustrated) Texans star shares first workout video since season...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: An early look at spring training for the Rockies

Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, January 17, 2025 With an arctic blast descending on Colorado this weekend and temperatures reaching well below zero, it’s a good time to think about spring training in the Cactus League, specifically near Scottsdale, Arizona where temperatures average in the mid-70s in February and will be in the mid-60s this weekend. ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 17

On this day 23 years ago, Jermaine Dye re-upped with Oakland. His next stop, however, would be a star turn in Chicago. | JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images Jermaine Dye signs his last deal before heading to Chicago 2002 After one injury-plagued, controversial season with the White Sox, pitcher David Wells signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Yankees. Wells won only five games...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Can Nate Pearson start?

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Nate Pearson should be given a chance to start. It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and warm up. There’s no cover charge this evening. We can take your coat for you. The hostess will lead you to a tab...2025
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• MLB should consider starting the regular season later

Getty Images Weather in northern cities is just bad in late March/early April. Monday’s Cubs home opener was played in conditions not really suitable for baseball. It was 43 degrees at game time — bad enough — but then around the sixth inning it started raining, making conditions miserable for fans and players alike. The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday isn’t any better, in fact,...2024
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• Ortiz-funded inquiry says shooting led by kingpin

A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him....2022
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• Ortiz-funded inquiry says shooting led by kingpin

A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the former Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him....2022
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• The Cautionary Tale of Ken Caminiti: The Steroid Era's First Truth-Teller
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"Blue Jays, Red Sox Interested In Pete Alonso"

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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."

• Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract
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• Reds, Aaron Wilkerson Agree To Minor League Deal
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• Rays acquire Eisert from Blue Jays
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27th

Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 19...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 27
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• MLB rumors reveal Boston Red Sox level of interest in All-Star bat

MLB rumors: The Boston Red Sox are reportedly still eyeing All-Star hitter Alex Bregman, but only on this contract....2025
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• What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images And some thoughts about the Cubs, too. Late Thursday, Jeff Passan posted this 3,000-word epic that’s mostly about the Dodgers’ pursuit of Roki Sasaki. It’s worth reading for that alone, but Passan also touches on whether what the Dodgers are doing is good for the sport, and adds a few things about the Cubs and comments made over t...2025
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• Red Sox, Mark Kolozsvary Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox and catcher Mark Kolozsvary have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. It’ll be his second straight season with the Red Sox organization, as he was with the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Worcester in 2024. Kolozsvary, 29, has technically appeared…...2025
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• Latest On Kyle Hart
Thirty-two-year-old lefty Kyle Hart isn’t a household name but nonetheless stands as an interesting free agent for clubs seeking rotation depth this winter. The southpaw has pitched in just one big league season, yielding 19 runs in 11 innings for the Red Sox during the shortened 2020 season. Hart, however, has a decent Triple-A track…...2025
• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 57: Jake Peppers

It was a solid if unspectacular first full pro season for Jake Peppers, who pushed to nearly 100 innings as a full-time rotation arm. | @PeppersJake/Instagram A strong, solid first season for this feisty righty Jake Peppers Right-Handed Starting Pitcher6´3´´160 poundsAge: 232024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 542024 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level +0.4SSS rank ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn
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• Today in White Sox History: January 27
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• What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
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• Friday Rockpile: Should Rockies try a 6-man rotation this season?
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes away at the age of 86

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Braves Franchise History 2006 - The Braves sign pitcher Jorge Sosa to a one-year, $2.2 million deal. 2021 - Hank Aaron passes away at the age of 86. MLB History 1901 - Connie Mack signs a 10-year lease on grounds at 29th and Columbia to be called Columbia Park. A contract is set for construction of single-deck stands to hold 7,500 people. 1904 - William H. Yawkey...2025
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• The right man, for the right franchise

Focus on Sport/Getty Images Jeff Torborg treated everyone he met well, made many friends and raised a great family. He will be greatly missed He was the right man, at the right time for the right franchise. Jeff Torborg, former major league catcher and former White Sox manager, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 83. He was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease the last several years, ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Family drama for the Padres

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Ownership dramas are casting a dark cloud over San Diego Happy Monday, friends. While the hot stove hasn’t been too steamy this past week, there’s definitely some news to keep us busy. Drama continues to develop in San Diego as an ownership lawsuit takes shape and is forcing some unwelcome attention on the team thanks to a lawsuit from the...2025
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• Thursday Rockpile: Can Rockies fans root for other teams?

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 9, 2025 As often happens to my rotted brain, a piece of social media caught my attention this week. With news swirling that Nolan Arenado may be soon to depart the Midwest in favor of a trip out east to join the Boston Red Sox and, maybe more importantly, reunite with former Colorado costar Trevor Story...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 18

Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Wikelman Gonzalez tops our Round 17 ballot. So, who is the 18th-best prospect in the White Sox system? The Garrett Crochet trade to Boston is laid to rest this round, at least in the Prospect Vote sense, as Wikelman Gonzalez advances with 45 of 214 votes (21%): While Ryan Teel (voted No. 8) and Braden Montgomery (No. 9) were hurt by ...2025
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• Braves News: A.J. Minter to New York, Amos Willingham claimed, and more
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1921

L to R: Charlie Hollocher, Hack Miller, Ray Grimes, Bernie Friberg, Jigger Statz and Bob O’Farrell in 1922 | Photo by Keystone View Company/Archive Photos/Getty Images This was not a very good year for the North Siders. The 1921 Cubs won their first three games and six of their first eight, then promptly went into a dive that had them finishing seventh, 30 games behind the pennant-winning ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Family drama for the Padres
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• The Royals have overtaken the Cardinals as Missouri’s better baseball team

The Royals host the Cardinals. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Vibes around Kansas City are much more positive than around St. Louis For years, despite living in the suburbs of Kansas City, I rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals. The reason is simple: my family all rooted for the Cardinals. Of the seven people in my immediate family, I arrived last, but more import...2025
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• Braves News: Eddy Alvarez deal, MLB Network’s “Top 10 Right Now,” and more

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Per the transaction log, the Atlanta Braves have added second baseman Eddy Alvarez on a minor league deal. The 34-year-old has seen playing time with NL East foes New York Mets and Miami Marlins, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers. As for the minors, he has logged 843 games, with a .279 career batting average and a...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 18
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• Keegan Bradley’s mustache has brought him good vibes in Maui, should keep it for Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley during the second round of The Sentry. | Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA Tour via Getty Images Keegan Bradley arrived in Maui sporting a mustache, and he should keep it for the entire 2025 season. Captain Keegan Bradley is sporting a new mustache at The Sentry in Maui, and frankly, it looks fantastic. So much so that he should keep it until after the Ryder Cup concludes at Bethpag...2025
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• In Memoriam: Three former Rays passed in 2024

There were three former Rays players that passed away last year Entering the new year, let’s take a moment to look back and remember a trio of former Rays players that tragically passed away last year. Sean Burroughs Selected in the first round, 9th overall, in the 1998 draft by the San Diego Padres, was Sean Burroughs. Burroughs had already received national attention prior to the draft as he wa...2025
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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
Red Sox used technology to steal teams' signs...2017
• Report: Red Sox stole signs electronically
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• Red Sox invite MLB No. 2 prospect Anthony to camp
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• Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron refuses an award from commissioner Bowie Kuhn
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• Today in White Sox History: January 28
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• Red Sox, Mark Kolozsvary Agree To Minor League Deal
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• Friday Rockpile: Should Rockies try a 6-man rotation this season?
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 57: Jake Peppers
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• Two Royals prospects make Baseball America’s top 100 list

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Progress? Baseball America released its top 100 prospect list for 2025 with two Royals ranked - Jac Caglianone at #63 and Blake Mitchell at #75. Other Royals prospects who received at least one vote from Baseball America writers include catcher Carter Jensen and pitcher David Shields. Caglianone was ranked #48 and Mitchell ranked #99 on the li...2025
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• Houston Texans News: OL coach Strausser not expected back next season

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans OL Coach Chris Strausser Not Expected Back, Team Noncommittal About OC Bobby Slowik (NFL Trade Rumors) Houston Texans Star Offers Exciting Future Outlook (Sports Illustrated) Derek Stingley Jr.: I want to be in H...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27th
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• Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner elected to the Hall of Fame

Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Carlos Beltrán is left out The Baseball Writers of America announced they have elected Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner as their 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán fell short of selection on his third year of eligibility. Ichiro Suzuki came to MLB after a prolific nine-year career in Japan where he was a t...2025
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• Today in MLB History: Rachel Balkovec becomes first woman to manage a team in the history of organized baseball

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Yankees make a historic hiring Braves Franchise History 1994: Former All-Star pitcher Harvey Haddix dies at the age of 68 from emphysema. Haddix, who won 136 games over a 14-year career, was best known for pitching 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves in a game in 1959, only to lose in the 13th inning. 1996: Atlanta Braves trade OF Mike Ke...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 7, 2025

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Is the off-season 90 percent complete now? Craig Brown reacts to the Cavan Biggio signing. Biggio’s strength as a hitter comes from his strike-zone recognition. In his career, he’s chased on pitches outside of the zone under 16 percent of the time. That’s an elite chase rate. The league average is generally around 28 percent. It’s a fantastic foundation f...2025
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• This day in Braves History: MLB suspends Braves owner Ted Turner for one year

Yes, this was during the ‘70s. It was a different time. Braves Franchise History 1977: Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free agent signing. The Braves are permitted to keep the outfielder, however. MLB History 1888: Fred Dunlap finally signs with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys following the...2025
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• Houston Astros Beat Boston Red Sox to Reach World Series

Stained by a scandal but unfazed on the field, Houston returns to baseball’s biggest stage looking for another ring....2021
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• Red Sox apologized to every MLB owner, including Dodgers and Yankees, for sign-stealing scandal
Boston owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner took responsibility for the violations outlined in the investigative report...2020
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• Red Sox sign-stealing investigation: MLB strips draft pick, pins wrongdoing on replay operator
Alex Cora was also banned through the 2020 season for his role with the Astros...2020
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• Big Papi: Fiers is a 'snitch' for exposing Astros
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says A's pitcher Mike Fiers looks "like a snitch" for exposing the Astros sign-stealing scandal after the fact....2020
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