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Bill Madden: With weak Hall of Fame ballot, MLB looking at another shutout

NEW YORK — One year after having washed their hands of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling, the Baseball Writers Association is faced with one of the weakest Hall of Fame ballots in recent memory — and when it’s all said and done come Jan. 24 there may well…

Tribune News Service

Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dylan Hernandez: Dodgers lost big on their Trevor Bauer bet. Will the number crunchers save them?

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers bet on Trevor Bauer once, and they lost. They weren't about to double down on the dumbest wager they've ever placed.

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Tigers, Phillies Agree to Five-Player Trade, per Report

The reigning NL champions are reportedly adding an All-Star closer and the son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens to their roster.

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Cardinals C Rodney Hudson agrees to reduced salary in 2023

The move suggests he could retire sometime this offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Campbell, Former Red Sox All-Star, Dies at 74

The former reliever led the league in saves during the 1977 season.

Sports Illustrated

LA Dodgers release Trevor Bauer after ban reduced following sexual assault allegations

Trevor Bauer was initially hit with the longest suspension in MLB history after sexual assault allegations, and now the LA Dodgers have announced they have parted ways with the pitcher

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Happy New Year? It’s ‘back to the old me’ for White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito in 2023

“The biggest motivator is the failure of last year,” said Lucas Giolito, who may be facing his final season with White Sox

Chicago Sun-Times

In baseball, three truly is a magic number

The quizmaster gives you one question per decade, ending in 2013.

Chicago Sun-Times

How signings, Kyle Hendricks’ health affect Cubs’ pitching projections in 2023

This pitching staff’s greatest strength is an element they lacked early last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Murphy: Don’t step on the shovel again: Phillies bullpen must be seen to be believed

PHILADELPHIA — Relievers in the hot stove and oven mitts in hell. Some things are just easier to sell. Six weeks from now, the Phillies equipment truck will begin the long drive south to Clearwater, Fla. Following closely in the rearview mirror will be a storyline that’s as predictable as…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Where might Trevor Bauer sign next? These teams might have interest.

LOS ANGELES — A former Cy Young Award winner in his prime can probably be had for the bargain-basement price of $720,000, a steal of a deal for a team looking to fortify its rotation on the cheap and willing to ignore the fine print.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: The Dodgers paid $22.5 million to be rid of Trevor Bauer? It’s money well spent.

LOS ANGELES — In a winter during which they have been roundly criticized for not spending money, the Dodgers just made the most important investment of many seasons.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers Designate Trevor Bauer for Assignment After Reinstatement

The Los Angeles pitcher initially was suspended 324 games for violating the league’s domestic violence policy.

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Dodgers cut ties with Trevor Bauer rather than keep him for 2023

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers severed ties with Trevor Bauer on Friday by designating him for assignment, preferring to pay him to go away rather than to pay him to pitch for their team.

Tribune News Service

Carlos Correa talking with other teams as Mets contract remains on hold: source

NEW YORK — The situation between the Mets and Carlos Correa has taken a turn this week, with new teams jumping into the mix.

Sports Illustrated

Man Allegedly Burglarized Brewers Clubhouse After Game

The 25-year-old was charged with felony burglary.

Sports Illustrated

A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB

The baseball year has began rather quietly, at least compared to the frenetic pace of free agency last month. As of this morning, the two most notable acquisitions this week came in the NL Central: the Cubs have agreed to a one-year, $720,000 deal with first baseman Eric Hosmer, and…

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Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Pressure is now on Andrew Benintendi — the big, new piece of the puzzle — to help Chicago White Sox get back to October

When the Chicago White Sox handed Luis Robert a six-year, $50 million contract — with options through 2027 — three years ago this week, general manager Rick Hahn said the organization “put our money where our mouth is in terms of our level of excitement” about the rookie center fielder.

Sports Illustrated

Warriors Owner Says He’s Looking Into Buying Angels

The team was announced as being up for sale by current owner Arte Moreno in August.

Sports Illustrated

Extending Rafael Devers Gives the Aimless Red Sox a Direction

After a few years of frustrating cost-cutting and hesitant spending, Boston finally has a way forward.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Hire Former Mets GM Omar Minaya for Front-Office Staff

Minaya was the general manager for the Mets from 2005 to ’10.

Bristol Post

Police hunt for men 'armed with baseball bats' who fled crash in Bristol

The crash involved a BMW and a Mercedes

Chicago Tribune

‘It’s good to be with a team that wanted me from Day 1’: How Andrew Benintendi will contribute to the Chicago White Sox

The communication between the Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox began on the first day of free agency.

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