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Nailed it! One position all 30 MLB teams have gotten right — and what it means for 2023

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association Last month, we took a look at persistent organizational holes — those sore spots on different teams that just never quite seem to heal. This is a companion examination to that exercise, in which we […]

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Francona feeling good after recent health issues

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is feeling much better these days. He has a rod in his left foot that bothers him when he wears his beloved flip-flops, but that’s a breeze compared with what he experienced in the past. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Source: Read Full Article

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Rockies’ Kyle Freeland seeking to repeat 2018 success

In 2018, Kyle Freeland dazzled Rockies fans. Five years later, they’re still waiting for a worthy sequel. The Denver native, who’s a much different pitcher now, is confident he can deliver. “I definitely believe I can,” the left-hander said. “I’ve been saying this for the past few years. It’s going to come down to how consistent I can be over […]

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Rolen picks Cards cap, McGriff sans logo for HOF

Scott Rolen will have a St. Louis Cardinals cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, and Fred McGriff will not have a team logo. Rolen, a seven-time All-Star third baseman elected last month by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, played for Philadelphia (1996-2002), St. Louis (2002-07), Toronto (2008-09) and Cincinnati (2010-12). “I believe this decision accurately represents a pivotal […]

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Discovery Canyon’s Janida Garcia is Colorado’s top nationally-ranked girls wrestler

It took a little bit for Janida Garcia to catch a groove this season. And now that she has, there’s likely no stopping her. Garcia is a favorite in the 145-pound bracket at this weekend’s CHSAA state tournament at Ball Arena, where the Discovery Canyon senior is the highest-ranked girls competitor per FloWrestling’s pound-for-pound rankings. Janida is No. 12 nationally. […]

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HOF analyst, WS champ Tim McCarver, 81, dies

NEW YORK — Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as one of the most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators in the country, died Thursday. He was 81. McCarver’s death was announced by the National […]

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Why didn’t your favorite team get a _____? Explaining the most surprising offseason decision for all 30 clubs

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association The MLB offseason is all but over and spring training games will soon commence. How do you feel about that news? Well, your reaction might hinge on which team you root for. Our friends in […]

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MLB plans to emphasize enforcement of balk rule

ESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball plans to emphasize enforcement of the balk rule in 2023 as it implements sweeping rules changes, including a pitch clock that will place more focus on the arcane rule, league officials said Tuesday. “We have slipped […]

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