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• Cubs Reportedly Meeting with Rōki Sasaki Friday in LA
The Cubs are meeting with Japanese pitching phenom Rōki Sasaki in LA on Friday, per 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine. No word yet on whether Jed Hoyer recycled the hologram the Cubs brass used when courting Shohei Ohtani back in 2017 or whether they’ll try to convince Sasaki to visit Wrigley Field over the weekend … The post Cubs Reportedly Meeting with Rōki Sasaki Friday in LA appea...2024
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• Best designated hitters since 2020

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• Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Looks ‘Really, Really Good’, Says Dodgers Teammate

The Los Angeles Dodgers have brought in a number of stars this winter and likely aren’t finished doing so. But one of the most exciting storylines for the 2025 season will be Shohei Ohtani’s two-way debut in a Dodgers uniform. In a conversation with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, starting pitcher Landon Knack shared an update …...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: How often are the Rockies planning to rest players exactly?

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 When the San Francisco Giants introduced their new shortstop Willy Adames, the 29-year-old from the Dominican Republic quickly made it clear he wants to play all 162 games in 2025. “If he lets me,” Adames said jokingly about manager Bob Melvin. The Giants are likely to incline his offe...2024
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• Here come the aqua-men!

My favorite parallel cards have always been the border color parallels. In the first few years of the blog, I'd gush over the Topps Chrome parallels, particularly the blue ones.There actually weren't a ton of border parallels around at the time -- the gold parallels were ... uh ... the gold standard, of course -- and you mostly had to go to Chrome or some high-end set to find something other...2024
• Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Provides Timeline to Return to Pitching in 2025

One of the most exciting events of 2025 for the Los Angeles Dodgers will be when superstar Shohei Ohtani makes his two-way debut. However, after Ohtani injured his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series, his timeline to return to the mound was pushed back. Ohtani told Bob Nightengale of USA Today he should …...2024
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• Making the case for Jurickson Profar

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves need an OF who can consistently get on base and bat left-handed. Meet Jurickson Profar. Even after they sent chills through the hearts of 29 other MLB franchises by signing OF Bryan De La Cruz to a non-guaranteed contract yesterday, the Atlanta Braves still find themselves in need of an everyday corner OF for 2025. There are tw...2024
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• Here are three interesting things about the Kyle Tucker trade

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Some notes on how unusual this trade is, plus some numbers. I think it’s reasonable to say that most Cubs fans are excited about Friday’s trade that brought Kyle Tucker to the Cubs. Even if Tucker does leave via free agency after one season, the addition of a hitter of his caliber gives the Cubs an excellent chance to win the NL Central...2024
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker

Photo by Sports Nippon/Getty Images The Cubs haven’t done much this offseason... yet. Roki Sasaki, the Japanese star, was recently officially posted by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. The posting date was delayed so that Sasaki could take advantage of MLB’s international bonus pools for 2025, which reset as of January 15. While Sasaki can now talk with all 30 MLB teams, I would...2024
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• Roberts: Shohei Ohtani “Very Unlikely” To Pitch In Dodgers’ Opening Series
Shohei Ohtani hasn’t thrown a big league pitch since August 23, 2023, as the superstar underwent a UCL surgery that kept him off the mound for the entirety of the 2024 season. Ohtani is expected to return to pitching during the 2025 campaign, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts it is “very unlikely” Ohtani pitches during…...2024
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• Juan Soto’s contract surpasses LeBron and Tom Brady’s combined career earnings, and 6 other wild facts

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Juan Soto’s massive new contract with the Mets, in perspective. Sunday night the news the baseball world was waiting for finally broke. Juan Soto had agreed to a market-shattering ten-year deal with the New York Mets, for $765 million. While the top-line number exceeds what the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani for last year (Ohtani’s contract hit t...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Another Major Surgery, Shohei Ohtani’s Gift to Coach, Walker Buehler to Padres?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that World Series MVP Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. They provided a timeline for his return next season. Additionally, former Dodgers coach Clayton McCullough revealed an incredible gift Shohei Ohtani gave to him before he joined …...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Stadium news abounds

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Rays and the A’s are both moving forward... probably. In today’s news we have a mixed bag of everything: will Juan Soto crack the $700 million mark for his contract? Should Shohei Ohtani play the field? What does the Luis Severino signing mean for the pitching market? But the biggest news is from two ongoing stadium sagas. In Tampa B...2024
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• Is the Golden At-Bat coming soon to baseball?

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Imagine having the choice to see Ronald Acuña Jr. having the bat in his hands for every big late at-bat with the game on the line. Sounds like a golden idea, right? Maybe, maybe not! By now, I’d imagine that you’ve all heard about or read Jayson Stark’s article over on The Athletic about the “buzz” surrounding the idea that Major League Baseball may ad...2024
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• MLB’s proposed ‘Golden At-Bat’ idea is both neat and stupid as hell

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images A weird, proposed rule is drawing closer to a reality. It’s a tight game in the 7th between the Dodgers and Padres. Tied 3-3 it could be anyone’s game. Los Angeles has the bases loaded, one out left, with Max Muncy and his .232 batting average set to take the plate. The Dodgers call to the umpire that they’re using their “Golden At-Bat.” Now Shohei Ohtani i...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how much would you give up for Kyle Tucker. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have one ...2024
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• Juan Soto’s contract surpasses LeBron and Tom Brady’s combined career earnings, and 6 other wild facts
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• The best organization in baseball just won another World Series title

The Dodgers have been the cream of the crop in baseball for a long while, now. There’s no sign of that changing anytime soon, either. For the second time in five seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. For the first time since 1988, they’ll actually get to have the full treatment that comes with being World Series — meaning, the team and their fans will actually get to enjoy t...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 30, 2024

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Carter Jensen is smoking the ball in Arizona. Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter checks in on Royals prospects in the Arizona Fall League. The Royals’ 2024 1st overall pick, Jac Caglianone, started as fans’ most anticipated prospect playing in the Arizona Fall League. However, with the AFL beginning to reach its conclusion, Royals fans hav...2024
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• BCB After Dark: He gone?

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how you would feel about the White Sox leaving Chicago It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you took the time to stop by. Your name is on the guest list. Let us check your coat, if you ...2024
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• Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Receives Massive Praise From Teammates Following Game 1 Win

Shohei Ohtani had never played in a Major League Baseball postseason game until Saturday night. Nobody would know that based on his performance alone in a 7-5 victory. With the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ohtani sent a sold-out Dodger Stadium into a frenzy when he tattooed a …...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: NLDS preview

Two sets of division rivals face off with a trip to the NLCS on the line. The Wild Card series has come and gone and as far as the National League goes, we’ve been left with a pair of spicy divisional matchups that are very likely to deliver when it comes to intensity and drama. The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting quite used to seeing each other in the postseason, while th...2024
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• Barry’s Thoughts & Jots: From Brett Favre to Deshaun Watson to Jerry Jones

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Things on my mind Friday of Week 4 is upon us with the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders looking to right their collective ships. Injuries are a big storyline in the game with major names on both sides on the injury report Thursday. There are so many other things going on in and around football as well as some other sports including the Cleveland Gua...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 13, 2024

Bubble! | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images With The Gauntlet over, just 15 games to go Let’s check in on those playoff odds, shall we? Baseball Prospectus: 92.7% to make playoffs, 3.2% to win division, 1.9% to win World Series Fangraphs: 94.3% to make playoffs, 6.8% to win division, 2.6% to win World Series Baseball-Reference: 94.1% to make playoffs, 3.4% to win division, 6.0% to win ...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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"The interpreter for the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after questions surrounding at least $4."

2023
"Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has a tear in an elbow ligament and will not pitch for the rest of the season, GM Perry Minasian said."

2022
"Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits first career grand slam in two-homer game vs. Rays"

2021
"Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris suspended indefinitely after using fake accent before Shohei Ohtani at-bat"

2020
"The Angels hope to turn Shohei Ohtani back into a two-way performer rather early in the 2020 season — just not quite as soon as might have been hoped."

2019
"The Angels' Shohei Ohtani completed the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will return to Japan, where he'll recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role next season."

2018
"The Shohei Ohtani effect? Angels to lower right-field wall Angel Stadium by 10 feet"

2017
"Shohei Ohtani, a 23-year-old Japanese right-hander with a 100 mph fastball and devastating left-handed swing, picked the Angels over six other teams, his agent said on Friday."

2016
"Thanks to a potential loophole in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Shohei Ohtani may be coming to the United States following the 2017 season, according to reports."

2015
"Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six shutout innings to lead Japan to a 5-0 win over South Korea on Sunday morning in the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier 12 tournament."

2014
"Barring something unforeseen, Samurai Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Nippon-Ham Fighters will be a big leaguer someday."

• Wednesday Rockpile: How often are the Rockies planning to rest players exactly?
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Do the Rockies have a shot at signing Roki Sasaki?

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Anyone who watched the 2023 World Baseball Classic surely found themselves wowed by Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. A 100+ mph fastball coupled with a killer splitter (as in one of the best in the world) can do that. At the time, Sasaki — a pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines — was only 21, so...2024
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• Making the case for Jurickson Profar
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• Here are three interesting things about the Kyle Tucker trade
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker
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• Outside The Confines: Soto-mania

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The slugger has signed and everyone is talking about it. And, there have been some other signings. Happy Wednesday! With the major news of Juan Soto’s signing coming on Sunday, most stories for the rest of the week might feel a little tame by comparison, but we’ve still got some good stuff to get you through the mid-week doldrums. Soto reaction is definitel...2024
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• Juan Soto’s contract surpasses LeBron and Tom Brady’s combined career earnings, and 6 other wild facts
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• Now We’ll See How Well Cubs Pitched Cody Bellinger as Plan B for Juan Soto Suitors
Juan Soto just signed the largest contract in sports history, agreeing to a 15-year deal with the Mets that guarantees him $765 million and can max out at $805 million. That easily eclipses Shohei Ohtani‘s $700 and dwarfs the two-way player’s $460 million-ish net present value, as none of Soto’s money is deferred. That means … The post Now We’ll See How Well Cubs Pitc...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto signs with New York (Mets)

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Juan Soto signs a record deal with the Amazin’s. Willy Adames goes to the Giants. Other free agent signings and a preview of the Winter Meetings. Good morning. Late-breaking news last night. And it’s beginning to look a lot like the Winter Meetings. Last night, free agent outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million deal. There is no def...2024
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• 2024 Season in Review: Nick Pratto

Nick Pratto #32 of the Kansas City Royals makes his pitching debut against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 11, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images The most bizarre season Getting to the big leagues at all is an incredible accomplishment. Among the millions of college and professional baseball players who have stepped on...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Is Nolan Arenado AL-bound?

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Could the former All-Star make a splash in a new league? After the excitement of last Sunday’s signing of Juan Soto, it’s actually bee a very quiet weekend for baseball news. The discussion over Soto has continued through the week, but there have been a few other signings (with the Kyle Tucker news being one of the major points of discussion, but obv...2024
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• MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more

Photo by Taylor Baucom/MLB Photos via Getty Images From the Soto Sweepstakes to the MLB Draft Lottery and some new Hall of Famers, Dallas will feature a busy winter week for baseball. For over a century, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have been circled on the league’s calendar as the highlight of the long dry spell before spring training. Just over a month after the end of the W...2024
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Emmanuel Clase, part 2, and Matthew Boyd

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images Continuing our H&G look at the Cleveland closer, and also at the Cubs’ new starter acquisition. This offseason, I’ve been taking a look at some other teams through the lens of WPA and particular Heroes and Goats. I started out by examining the Dodgers and particularly the spectacular season had by Shohei Ohtani. For those who may hav...2024
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• Shohei Ohtani scores victory in latest legal action against Ippei Mizuhara

Shohei Ohtani has secured a quick victory in his latest legal move against his former interpreter....2024
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• What makes a successful MLB leadoff hitter in 2024 (and why the Royals care)

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Get. On. Base. One of the oldest adages in baseball is that it’s a game of failure at the plate. Take shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who won the batting crown this year with a .332 average. Even that means he “failed” more often than not. Yet no one would call Witt’s 2024 campaign a failure—in fact, he just succeeded more than most of his peers. Witt is just one ...2024
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• Ronald Acuña Jr’s comeback can cement his Braves legacy

Ronald Acuña Jr is one of the most dynamic players in the majors but has been limited due to injury. Earlier this offseason, Ronald Acuña, Jr. posted photos on one of his social media accounts of the opening of a car wash of which he is an owner. Located in suburban Atlanta, north of the stadium that sits approximately one mile outside of the Atlanta city limits, Acuña, Jr.’s latest business vent...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: How often are the Rockies planning to rest players exactly?
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Do the Rockies have a shot at signing Roki Sasaki?
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• Making the case for Jurickson Profar
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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• Juan Soto’s contract surpasses LeBron and Tom Brady’s combined career earnings, and 6 other wild facts
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• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto signs with New York (Mets)
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• Outside The Confines: Stadium news abounds
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• Shohei Ohtani Gave Gift to Clayton McCullough Before He Left Dodgers for Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is a generous man. A few examples of Ohtani’s generosity include when he bought reliever Joe Kelly’s wife, Ashley, a Porsche for giving up No. 17, and when he paid for starting pitcher Jack Flaherty’s birthday dinner with the team. The Dodgers lost their first base coach Clayton McCullough …...2024
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• Could the Royals take advantage of deferred contract payments like the Dodgers?

Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani hold his dog Decoy and joins players, coaches and family riding in the World Series Championship parade in front of Los Angeles City Hall. | Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images In short: yes, but it’s complicated About a year ago, Shohei Ohtani signed the biggest baseball contract in the history of whatever. It was a gigantic, 10-year cont...2024
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• Prized prospect Ohtani to sign with Angels
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• Ohtani's interpreter fired, 'massive theft' alleged

The interpreter for the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events....2024
• Yankees out of running to sign Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani will not be wearing pinstripes next season, as his representatives informed the Yankees that they will not be among the teams invited to make an in-person presentation, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch....2017
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• Yankees out of running to sign Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani will not be wearing pinstripes next season, as his representatives informed the Yankees that they will not be among the teams invited to make an in-person presentation, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch....2017
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• Shohei Ohtani done pitching in '23 due to elbow tear
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• Angels To Sign Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Angels, agent Nez Balelo of CAA Baseball announced today. Balelo issued the following statement on his client’s decision: “This morning, after a thorough, detailed process, Shohei Ohtani has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Angels. Shohei is humbled and flattered by all the time and effort that so…...2017
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• Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris suspended indefinitely after using fake accent before Shohei Ohtani at-bat
Morris apologized on the air when Ohtani came up to bat in the ninth after the sixth inning remark...2021
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• Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits first career grand slam in two-homer game vs. Rays
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 2, 2024

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Is Alex Bregman out of reach for the Royals? Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter looks at Steamer projections for Royals pitchers. Steamer is high on Ragans to produce another stellar campaign in 2025. In 32 starts and 193 IP, Ragans will generate a 3.52 ERA, 19 QS, a 27.1% K%, an 18.1% K-BB%, a 1.24 WHIP, 3.52 FIP, and 3.8 fWAR. Thus, it’s unsurprising that ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto nabs a hit against the Cubs in September | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Your late week late night spot to enjoy baseball and music with the beverage of your choice It’s World Series Eve here at BCB After Dark and we’re bringing you full weeknight late-night coverage for the first time! Welcome to your Thursday edition of BCB After Dark, where you’ll get the same low-key hang ou...2024
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• Fantasy Football ‘24: Week 8 Fantasy preview—start/sit, and more

Battle Royale for the NFC South Lead | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Rides, fades, and sleepers to help you set your weekly lineup Welcome to Week 8! We’re now past the mid-point of the fantasy football regular season, and almost at that marker for the NFL season. That happened fast. If this was Sesame Street, I’d tell you that the word of the day is “receivers”. Over the past 10 or s...2024
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• Home Run, Home Run, Home Run, Ohtani-san! - September 20th, 2024
Shohei Ohtani, DH, LAD Ohtani became the first-ever player to record a 50 Homer - 50 Stolen Base season, and he did so in STYLE. He went 6 for 6 with three homers, 10 RBI, and 2 SBs. His last dinger came off of a position player--as the Dodgers were routing the Marlins--but still, it's certainly one of the most impressive offensive outputs in recent memory. Shohei is now slashing .294/376/.629 wit...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 9, 2024

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Royals fans were ELECTRIC. Bobby Witt Jr. was impressed by good crowds in a playoff atmosphere this weekend, writes Jaylon Thompson. With chants of “Let’s go Royals” reverberating, the phenom absorbed the scene in every way. “That’s what you dream of,” he said. “That’s the moment you want to be in.” So much so that he didn’t even feel like he had to suppress hi...2024
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• Shohei's World, We're Just Living In It-September 8, 2024
Shohei Ohtani-Dodgers-DH Shohei Ohtani was 2-4 with an HR (46), 1 R, and 1 RBI in the win against the Guardians. He is hitting .291 with 46 HR, 113 R, 101 RBI, and 46 SB. It is one of the best fantasy seasons in history. Currently, it is the 9th best season ever by auction dollars earned. He has an outside chance of catching Ronald Acuna Jr. for the best season ever as he tries to become the fir...2024
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• Shohei Steals the Show - Sept. 3, 2024
Shohei Ohtani, DH, LAD Ohtani went 2-4 with 2 BB's, 2 runs, and 3 SB's against the Diamondbacks on Monday, and is now up to 46 SB's along with 44 HR's this season. The most shocking thing about Ohtani's season is how he has suddenly decided to steal so many bases. His previous career high was 26 SB's, and you kind of wonder why he wasn't doing this until now. Ohtani has especially been running ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 26, 2024

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Welcome to the show, Tyler Gentry! The Royals called up outfielder Tyler Gentry to fill in for injured outfielder Hunter Renfroe. That move was calling up Gentry, ranked as the Royals’ No. 15 prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old outfielder is slashing .256/.346/.429 with 13 home runs in 105 games for the Storm Chasers this season, but he’s rea...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Waiting for a milestone

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Aaron Judge is on the cusp of a major career moment. As of Wednesday morning, Aaron Judge is currently sitting at 299 career home runs. The major 300 home run milestone is just around the corner, and Judge will join a special club, and doesn’t seem poised to slow down any time soon. Judge’s quest (and how he adjusted his swing) is a big story of the week...2024
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• Sale for Cy! - August 13, 2024
Chris Sale, SP (ATL) Sale made a strong case for the Cy Young Award on Monday with seven scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts. He only allowed three hits and no walks but had to settle for a no-decision as the Braves and Giants went to extra innings. The veteran left-hander showed increased velocity and finished with 19 whiffs and a 36% CSW rate. There are many amazing Chris Sale stats to point to ...2024
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• Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Looks ‘Really, Really Good’, Says Dodgers Teammate
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• Making the case for Jurickson Profar
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• 2024 Season in Review: Nick Pratto
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• Outside The Confines: Is Nolan Arenado AL-bound?
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• Shohei Ohtani’s Expected Status for Dodgers’ Season Opener in Japan Revealed by Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is “very unlikely” Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the Tokyo series against the Chicago Cubs to open the season. However, Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup as a designated hitter. “I don’t think the left shoulder is gonna have much of an impact on Shohei’s …...2024
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker
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• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto signs with New York (Mets)
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• All-Star Free Agent Praises Dodgers for Contract Deferrals

The Los Angeles Dodgers have sparked controversy after deferring the contracts of several players. Shohei Ohtani deferred 97 percent of his $700 million contract to give the organization more financial flexibility. The Dodgers most recently snagged the best starting pitcher on the market in Blake Snell. The organization also deferred approximately $60 million of his …...2024
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• MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Who would be the Rockies’ Golden At-Bat?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 It’s 2018; the Colorado Rockies are in the Wild Card showdown against the Chicago Cubs. There are two outs in the top of the 13th inning and after two-out singles from Trevor Story and Gerardo Parra, the Rockies are looking to break the 1-1 tie and put themselves in a position to move to t...2024
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• Is the Golden At-Bat coming soon to baseball?
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• MLB’s proposed ‘Golden At-Bat’ idea is both neat and stupid as hell
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• Rob Manfred wants MLB to have a ‘Golden At-Bat’. This is an incredibly bad idea

Getty Images Come on, Commissioner. Josh already posted about this topic in BCB After Dark earlier this morning, but this idea was making the rounds Monday, so I thought I’d have at it myself. Some of Commissioner Rob Manfred’s rule changes for Major League Baseball have been really good ideas. The pitch timer, for example. Look what it’s done for the lengths of MLB games the last couple o...2024
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• Turkey Time Trivia

Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images Take a break from football Tired of watching football and eating turkey? I’m not yet, but I’m getting there. While were waiting for the hot stove to heat up, here is another round of obscure baseball trivia. General Baseball Trivia There are only three players since 1900 who have hit a home run, stolen a base and thro...2024
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• SB Nation Reacts: Who’s going to sign Roki Sasaki?

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images A fair number of respondents to the survey chose the Cubs. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Now that the MLB non-tender deadline has passed, thoughts ...2024
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Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images You can probably count on one hand the number of players in baseball who had a weirder year than David Fletcher. When the Atlanta Braves picked up David Fletcher in a trade with an Angels, it seemed pretty safe to assume that they figured they were just picking up a run-of-the-mill bench option as part of salary shuffling machinations...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks where you think Roki Sasaki will sign and whether the Cubs have a chance. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: your cool nightspot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill air. We’ve got some warm music and conversation in here. If you need us to check ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Juan Soto tops the free agent market

Photo by J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images But what will it take to sign him? There are plenty of big names out there who have now hit the free agent market, but likely none is bigger than Yankees’ slugger Juan Soto. Soto, agented by Scott Boras, is sure to fetch a tidy sum, and plenty of teams are already making overtures to try and get him on their roster. Al will have m...2024
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