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• The Pebble Report: Introducing the Non-Roster Invitee Pitchers

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Rockies are bringing 10 pitchers to big league camp on non-roster invites, including top prospects and familiar faces. Last week the Colorado Rockies announced the 23 non-roster invitees that will join the team in Scottsdale this month. Ten of those invitees are pitchers, five of which are home-grown Rockies prospects pushing for a po...2025
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• Former GM Predicts Dave Roberts Signs Massive $80M Contract Extension With Dodgers

Extensions for managers should be completed before spring training and if there is a skipper who should be rewarded with an extension, it is Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have been dishing out contracts all offseason combining for just more than $375 million. This includes significant commitments, such as $182 million …...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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• MLB rumors: Mets' standoff with Pete Alonso could drag into spring training, Angels eye bullpen help

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• Rangers announce 11 Internal Non Roster Invites to Spring Training
Monday afternoon the Rangers announced 11 internal player non roster......2025
• MLB insider updates if Blue Jays will match Mets' offer for Pete Alonso

Alonso's free agency continues to drag on as spring training approaches....2025
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly

John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. It’s the time of the season for waivers. Who’s your daddy? WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheat...2025
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• Monday Rockpile: The Rockies need to get more from their first round picks

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, January 27th, 2025 Over the past few weeks we’ve taken a closer look at the Colorado Rockies and their preferred team building methodology as a “draft and develop” organization. To be more specific, we’ve evaluated their struggles employing that particular methodology. From their difficulties in both the draft and ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 27, 2025

Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images GO CHIEFS! Alden Gonzalez and Jesse Rogers at ESPN talk to players like former Royals All-Star Mike Sweeney about Ichiro Suzuki. Sweeney: ”He leads off the game with a line drive to left-center field for a base hit and he gets over to first base, and all I could think about was when I was in Japan playing against the Japanese all-stars, anytime that an Am...2025
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• Troubling New York Mets news on injury to key bat ahead of spring training

There's troubling New York Mets news less than a month out from MLB spring training with the Brandon Nimmo injury update....2025
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• What’s left for the Braves after signing Jurickson Profar?

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images A big addition leaves the Braves with a few more holes to fill before spring training. The Atlanta Braves finally — finally! — made an offseason splash on Thursday, signing outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal. Profar solidifies the Braves’ outfield picture heading into 2025, where he could form one of the game’s top outfields ...2025
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• Potential trade candidate: Luis Robert Jr.

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The former All-Star is a gamble, but the upside is huge. With spring training set to begin in just a few weeks, the Royals may be done adding to the team. General manager J.J. Picollo said back in December that the team was 75 percent done with their offseason, having accomplished their main goals of bringing back Michael Wacha and a...2025
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• Alex Anthopoulos: “We just signed the second-best bat on the market”

Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves are pretty thrilled about being able to bring Jurickson Profar into the fold. Shortly after the Atlanta Braves made the official announcement of their signing of OF Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract in free agency, Braves President of Baseball Operations and GM Alex Anthopoulos spoke to the media after ge...2025
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• The NL Central is still up for grabs, but the margin for error is low

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As spring training gets closer, everyone is still in the conversation for divisional frontrunner Last season, the Brewers won the NL Central by 10 games. It was a bit unexpected since the division was expected to be a close one. Not only that, but very few projections had the Brewers winning the division fo...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Jon Berti is a Cub

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning stop for Cubs fans asks your opinion of the Cubs’ newest utility player. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in out of the cold. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Your name is on the guest list. We have ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 24, 2025

Slugerrr shreddin’ it! | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images These are hard to come up with at this point in the offseason Orientation continues for first year players: Words of wisdom from our big league skipper, Matt Quatraro. #RaisingRoyals x pic.twitter.com/WBOK8ZaWuU— Raising Royals (@KCRoyalsPD) January 23, 2025 Dan Szymborski (Szymborski! Szymborski!) pos...2025
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• Our guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota

Next month marks the 15th anniversary of the Orioles’ move to Sarasota for spring training. From 1996-2009, the Orioles trained in dilapidated Fort Lauderdale Stadium, and while it was a great place to vacation, baseball wasn’t a big deal to the citizens of Fort Lauderdale. It is a big deal in Sarasota, where signs supporting […]...2025
• Inside the Chicago Cubs' Hiring of Joe Maddon, One of MLB's Best Managers
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• What Do MLB Players Really Do During the Long Offseason Months?
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• The Cautionary Tale of Ken Caminiti: The Steroid Era's First Truth-Teller
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"While no mention was made in the team’s official announcement, it can be assumed that Biggio received an invitation to Kansas City’s big league Spring Training camp."

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"Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring field"

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"The beginning of the 2021 season was also affected by the pandemic, with Spring Training shortened."

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"Atlanta Braves Bring Back Veteran Reliever Jesse Chavez"

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"Tylor Megill came out of nowhere to become potential Mets saving grace"

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"Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal"

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"It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation for Spring Training."

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"Yanks acquire QB Wilson in trade with Rangers"

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"The first home run of Spring Training 2017 belongs to the Yankees' Didi Gregorius, who went deep on the first pitch he saw in Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Phillies."

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"Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat"

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"QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training"

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"The World Series-champion Giants will open their Spring Training schedule on March 3 against the Athletics at newly renovated HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz."

• The Pebble Report: Introducing the Non-Roster Invitee Pitchers
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• Former GM Predicts Dave Roberts Signs Massive $80M Contract Extension With Dodgers
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• Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract
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• MLB insider updates if Blue Jays will match Mets' offer for Pete Alonso
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• The Opener: Padres, DFA Resolution, MLBTR Chat
As spring training nears, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1. When will the Padres execute a trade? Over the weekend, it was reported that the Padres might have more payroll capacity this winter than initially believed, allowing them to avoid shedding salary below currently projected…...2025
• Tuesday Rockpile: Six things we learned at Rockies Fest

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 On Saturday, a snow-covered Coors Field welcomed fans to Rockies Fest 2025. A staff member told me 5,000 fans were expected to attend, and although I cannot confirm that number, it was a busy — if cold — day at the ballpark. Clearly, Rockies Fest is a feel-goo...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 28, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Will Zack Greinke get in the Hall of Fame? Trevor Powers at Pitcher’s List ranks Royals prospects for dynasty leagues with Blake Mitchell at #2. There were two sides to Mitchell’s first minor league season. On the good side, he showed the ability to tap into his power consistently in game. In just 111 games, he hit 18 home runs and 16 doubles. For such a you...2025
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• Michael King, Robert Suárez Could Be Cubs Targets as Padres Look to Flip Pitchers
Trading for Ryan Pressly was a step in the right direction, but the Cubs still need to do more work on the pitching staff. Sources have confirmed to CI reports that the Cubs are interested in free agents Ryne Stanek and David Robertson as they look to add one more reliever ahead of spring training. Jed … The post Michael King, Robert Suárez Could Be Cubs Targets as Padres Look to Flip Pitche...2025
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• The 2025 White Sox promo schedule is out!

Four straight complete games in the 2005 ALCS are commemorated with this unique bobblehead giveaway. | Chicago White Sox Celebrate 125 years on the South Side with a variety of unique promotional items Hello, White Sox fans! The season is drawing closer each day, and Spring Training arrives in about two weeks. With that comes the promotional schedule, so let’s take a peek at the press rele...2025
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• Chavez, 41, signs minor league deal with Rangers
Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez has agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Texas Rangers....2025
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• What Cam Devanney brings to the table for Kansas City Royals

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Could the career minor leaguer help out the big league team? With less than a month until the first spring training game, the clock is ticking for the Kansas City Royals to finalize their roster down in Surprise, Arizona. The current roster includes 63 players heading to big-league camp, with many of them well-known to fans. Bobby Witt Jr., Cole Rag...2025
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• The Cubs will have the fewest games with the ball and strike challenge system this spring

Plate umpire Nelson Fraley wears an earpiece that gets signals from a radar that call the ball and strikes during a Tampa Tarpons vs. Bradenton Marauders game in 2022 | THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK MLB has revealed some details on how this challenge system test will work. Last fall, MLB tested the ball-and-strike challenge system in the Arizona Fall League and announced...2025
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• Alex Anthopoulos discusses Spencer Strider, further offseason activity, and more

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images AA didn’t just talk about Jurickson Profar during his period of media availability following the deal. When Alex Anthopoulos spoke with the media following the Atlanta Braves signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year deal, he didn’t just discuss the Profar signing. He also talked about their other offseason dealings. If you were ex...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 24, 2025
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• The NL Central is still up for grabs, but the margin for error is low
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• 5 things I’d change about baseball

MLB Network Here’s what I’d do if I were Commissioner, with the power to make changes to the game. Five years ago, I wrote an article on this very topic, listing five things I thought baseball should change. Well, guess what? I didn’t do too badly. Two of the things I mentioned (universal DH, pitch clock) have been instituted and are working well. A third (the Rays and A’s moving) is... w...2025
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• Evaluating Royals relief options

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images What will the bullpen look like in 2025? Two seasons ago, the Kansas City Royals had one of the worst bullpens in franchise history. Not looking to repeat that, the front office made it a point to improve the relief pitching that offseason. They signed free agents and made trades to that end. Not every move they made worked out, but the bullpen was consider...2025
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Six things we learned at Rockies Fest
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• The 2025 White Sox promo schedule is out!
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• A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1911

Johnny Kling in 1910 | Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The Cubs came up short of a fifth pennant in six years The Cubs had just completed a run of four NL pennants in five years in 1910, and remained in contention for most of 1911, in first place as late as Aug. 23. From then till season’s end they went 27-21 and won 92 games, a good year. But the Giants went o...2025
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• What Cam Devanney brings to the table for Kansas City Royals
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• This Week in Purple: Festival of the Rockies

Photo by Rachel O’Driscoll/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for January 25-26, 2025 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments. ★ ★ ★ Hap...2025
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• The Cubs will have the fewest games with the ball and strike challenge system this spring
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• What’s left for the Braves after signing Jurickson Profar?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 24, 2025
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• Outside the Confines: Winning the press conference

Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images More on Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers. The Hall of Fame inductees met the media. Anthony Santander’s deal is not what it seems. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. Jeff Passan has the story of why Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Dodgers. Yes, in many ways it is obvious, but Passan has a bunch of details you may not be aware of. Jack Har...2025
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• Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat
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• QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has again accepted an offer to appear at the Rangers' spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona....2015
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• Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal
MLB expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the players' union within a week as teams have begun to encourage players to prepare for a "spring" training that could begin in mid-June and a season that would start in early July, sources told ESPN....2020
• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Sources: MLB plans to suspend spring training
Spring training is expected to be suspended Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan, and the start of the season is likely to be delayed....2020
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• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Report: Russell Wilson to appear at Rangers' spring training again in 2015
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• Kelly locks down Yanks as Sox secure series win
Joe Kelly, slowed by a right biceps injury in Spring Training, was superb in his first start of 2015, retiring 17 straight Yankees during one stretch of his seven innings of one-hit ball in Boston's 8-4 win over the Yankees. Adam Warren tossed 5 1/3 innings to take the loss for New York....2015
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• The Pebble Report: Introducing the Non-Roster Invitee Pitchers
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• Former GM Predicts Dave Roberts Signs Massive $80M Contract Extension With Dodgers
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• Red Sox, Abraham Toro Agree To Minor League Contract
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• MLB rumors: Mets' standoff with Pete Alonso could drag into spring training, Angels eye bullpen help
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• MLB insider updates if Blue Jays will match Mets' offer for Pete Alonso
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly
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• The Opener: Padres, DFA Resolution, MLBTR Chat
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Six things we learned at Rockies Fest
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 28, 2025
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• Michael King, Robert Suárez Could Be Cubs Targets as Padres Look to Flip Pitchers
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• Outside the Confines: Winning the press conference
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• BCB After Dark: Jon Berti is a Cub
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• Who will play shortstop for the Brewers in 2025?

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The loss of Willy Adames leaves a hole at shortstop; how can GM Matt Arnold fill that hole on a budget? Shortstop Willy Adames, acquired from Tampa Bay in 2021, quickly became one of the best players on the Brewers. After a somewhat down season in 2023, Adames’ 2024 was a different story. He hit .251 with 32 home runs and 3.1 WAR, finishing 10th in NL MVP v...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron is elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot

Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1959 - John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar position with the Phillies. 1982 - Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson are elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Aaron fell nine votes shy of becoming the first-ever unanimous selection and his 97.8 e...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Could the Cubs use some Max effort?

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you’re interested in free agent starter Max Scherzer Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come in out of the cold. We can check your coat. There’s no cover charge this evening. The hostess will take...2025
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• Who could be the next major trade candidate for the Brewers?

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images As the main trade candidates for the Brewers are now no longer on the team, who could be the next big name for them to trade? When it comes to rumors around the Brewers, one consistent rumor is always about who they are going to trade next. It’s been a regular part of following the team. In the last couple years, they’ve traded away Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, and De...2025
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• The 10 most-read Battery Power articles of 2024

Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images Let’s take a look back at what really popped off last season. Despite the fact that it’s January 2, I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year if nobody else has. If you’ve heard it a million times by now then let me be No. 1,000,001 then. Either way, I hope that everybody rung in the New Year in a fun and safe way. Now we’re about to get into what should hopeful...2025
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• White Sox “need” new stadium to compete?

Apparently, billionaire Jerry Reinsdorf needs more money, and he doesn’t even feel he needs to ask you for it. | John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images We’ve heard this song and dance before Haven’t we heard this story before? Jerry Reinsdorf is again making specious and unsubstantiated claims that the ballpark his White Sox play in inhibits them from competin...2024
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• Michael Kay’s Anthony Volpe story will get Yankees fans amped for Opening Day
While many of us are penciling in Oswald Peraza as the New York Yankees starting shortstop when Opening Day rolls around in 2023, perhaps, for once, we’re underestimating the organization’s aggression. According to offseason buzz, top prospect Anthony Volpe will have a shot to earn the job out of spring training after just 22 games […] Michael Kay’s Anthony Volpe story will...2022
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• Twins Have Reportedly Made Multiple Offers To Carlos Correa
Arguably the biggest question for the Twins this offseason is how they’ll address shortstop. Minnesota’s shocking Spring Training signing of Carlos Correa solved the position for the 2022 campaign, but it’s again up in the air after the two-time All-Star opted out of the final two years on his contract. That Correa’s now back on the…...2022
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