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Cubs in talks to add 2-time All-Star closer in trade

The Chicago Cubs are working to add a notable pitcher to the back of their bullpen. The Houston Astros have held trade talks with teams about dealing relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. On Thursday, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Cubs …

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Audio emerges of Ippei Mizuhara impersonating Shohei Ohtani to bank

A wild new audio clip has emerged allegedly showing Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani being impersonated over the phone by his disgraced former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported on Thursday that federal prosecutors …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB makes 2 new rule changes for 2025 season

Major League Baseball has decided to shake up the snow globe once again. Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported on Thursday that MLB has instituted two new rule changes for the 2025 season. The first rule change is a stiffer penalty for fielders who …

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Braves to sign All-Star outfielder

The Atlanta Braves made a notable offseason move Thursday by signing an All-Star outfielder in free agency. The Braves reached an agreement with outfielder Jurickson Profar on a contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Terms of the deal were not …

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Could Astros still bring Alex Bregman back?

The Houston Astros may not have completely shut the door on a reunion with Alex Bregman. The Astros are keeping the door open for Bregman, albeit only slightly, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Astros are “not optimistic” …

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Report: Pete Alonso in advanced talks with AL team

Pete Alonso could be getting closer to signing with a new team, according to a report. Alonso is said to be “advancing” in his talks with the Toronto Blue Jays, SNY’s Andy Martino reported on Thursday. Martino says that no deal is …

Ichiro Suzuki smiles

Ichiro has message for Hall of Fame voter who snubbed him

Ichiro Suzuki had an invitation for the unidentified writer who snubbed him in Baseball Hall of Fame voting. Ichiro was prevented from being a unanimous Hall of Famer by one vote this year, much to the frustration of many. The former Seattle Mariner …

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Baseball writer explains why Hall of Fame ballots are not public

The debate over whether Baseball Hall of Fame ballots should be made public has been a polarizing one for years, but you may be surprised to hear where the majority of voters stand. After the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame Class was announced on …

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CC Sabathia makes clear what hat he wants on his Hall of Fame plaque

CC Sabathia on Tuesday got the call that he had made the Baseball Hall of Fame. It did not take long for the former pitcher to make clear what team he wants to represent on his Hall of Fame plaque: the New York Yankees. Sabathia gave an emphatic …

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Cubs sign infamous free agent hitter

The Chicago Cubs are adding a player with a certain degree of notoriety. Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reported on Wednesday that the Cubs are signing catcher Reese McGuire in free agency. McGuire is getting a minor-league deal from the Cubs, …

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Angels to sign former batting champion

A former American League batting champion is joining the Los Angeles Angels in a bid to revive his career. The Angels have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Tim Anderson, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Anderson will have the …

Paul Sewald looks on

Guardians sign former Mariners star reliever

The Cleveland Guardians have added a strong arm to their bullpen. Cleveland announced on Wednesday that they have signed Paul Sewald to a contract. The deal is for 2025 and includes a mutual option for 2026. The deal for 2025 is for $7 million. The …

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CC Sabathia had great social media reaction to making Hall of Fame

CC Sabathia got some great news on Tuesday, and he gave fans a glimpse of the emotions he was feeling throughout the whole time. Sabathia made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. He received votes on 86.8 percent of the …

Ichiro Suzuki smiles

Everyone had the same complaint after Ichiro Suzuki made the Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki has been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was announced on Tuesday. The former Seattle Mariners star is making history as the first Japanese player to ever be inducted into the Hall. While there was plenty to celebrate with …

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Mets reportedly interested in signing 2024 All-Star

The New York Mets may be looking fortify their roster by adding [checks notes] another outfielder. In a recent column, Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Mets are eyeing Jurickson Profar in free agency. Murray notes the Mets have shown …

Blue Jays acquire All-Star slugger

The Toronto Blue Jays have added one of the top sluggers in baseball to their lineup. Veteran outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays on Monday, according ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The contract is worth more than $90 million …

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