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Cubs offer mixed reactions to MLB rule changes: ‘Some of the little things ... would’ve helped players get behind a little bit more’

CHICAGO — If anyone expected a great outcry from players after Major League Baseball announced major rule changes for 2023 on Friday — a pitcher’s clock, enlarged bases and severe restrictions on defensive shifts — well, just take the temperature of P.J. Higgins’ reaction as an example.

Chicago Tribune

Manfred: MLB Prepared to Recognize Minor League Players Union

The MLBPA sent out union authorization cards to minor leaguers last month.

Sports Illustrated

MLB will recognize minor league players union

The Major League Baseball Players Association launched the unionization drive on Aug. 28 and told MLB on Tuesday it had obtained signed authorization cards from the approximately 5,000 to 6,500 players with minor league contracts.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Pitch clocks and a ban on defensive shifts coming to MLB in 2023 as part of major rule changes

Major League Baseball announced a huge set of rule changes on Friday, which will go into effect for the 2023 season.

Tribune News Service

The Good, the Bad and the Meh of MLB’s Rule Changes

Regular readers of this newsletter know I disagree with Rob Manfred frequently. His handling of MLB labor issues is callous, and at best, he is an awkward public speaker. His treatment of minor leaguers is inhumane, and he has mishandled multiple baseball cheating scandals. For all of these ...

Sports Illustrated

10 pitchers with the slowest tempos who could be most affected by the MLB’s new pitch clock in 2023

These guys are going to have to speed it up!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pitch clocks, shift limits among changes MLB adopts for 2023

The decision on the clock and shift limits by the sport’s 11-man competition committee was made Friday over the unanimous opposition of players on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times

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When 'Queen Elizabeth' came to Dodger Stadium: Let's revisit that 'Naked Gun' scene

LOS ANGELES — Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, many fondly reminisced about one of the most famous movies ever to depict the monarch.

Los Angeles Times

After latest blowout loss, can A’s avoid setting new Oakland record for futility at home?

OAKLAND, Calif. – The most uplifting news for the Oakland A’s on Thursday was the announcement that Tony Kemp had been named the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, the third straight year he’s been given that distinction.

Tribune News Service

White Sox pound Athletics from the get-go, slug 5 homers in 14-2 win

Elvis Andrus, Yoan Moncada hit back to back homers to open White Sox’ four-game series at Oakland

Chicago Sun-Times

Carlos Correa comes through as Twins edge Yankees 4-3

NEW YORK — Since his surprise signing with the Twins this offseason for $35.1 million, Carlos Correa has been searching for a signature moment for the Twins.

Tribune News Service

Burnes, Brewers put SF Giants’ bats to sleep in double-header sweep

MILWAUKEE — If the Giants looked listless at the plate Thursday in their double-header against the Brewers, maybe it’s because they landed in Milwaukee at about 1:30 a.m., a little under 12 hours before first pitch.

Tribune News Service

Marlins rebound from defensive blunder to beat Phillies, snap nine-game losing streak

PHILADELPHIA — The nine-game losing streak is over.

Miami Herald

Paul Sullivan: 8 random thoughts on the Chicago Cubs after a 4-3 loss on a lazy afternoon at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

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White Sox must ‘give it the same energy’ if manager Tony La Russa returns

Miguel Cairo’s effect on 6-3 run is Sox’ question of the hour. “Sometimes you get your back pinned against the wall and you see what you’re made of,” Kendall Graveman said. “I just know we’re winning baseball games.”

Sports Illustrated

Everything You Need to Know About MLB’s Rule Changes

Answering the questions behind the league’s efforts to improve pace of play next season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ David Ross advocates for Ian Happ to be included in Gold Glove conversation

Happ made two diving/sliding catches in one inning against the Reds on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Milwaukee Brewers scoreboard perfectly trolled Joc Pederson’s fantasy team before the NFL season-opener

Brewers: 1, Pederson: 0

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Corbin Burnes puts SF Giants to sleep in double-header loss to Brewers

MILWAUKEE — If the Giants looked listless at the plate Thursday in the first game of their double-header against the Brewers, maybe it’s because they landed in Milwaukee at about 1:30 a.m., a little under 12 hours before first pitch.

Sports Illustrated

Report: MLB to Vote on Rule Changes That Could Change Game Pace

Among the rule changes on the table include a pitch clock, shift restrictions and limiting the number of pickoff attempts.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox manager Tony La Russa hopes to return next week: report

La Russa hopes to attend ceremony honoring Dave Stewart on Sunday in Oakland.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ bullpen squanders comeback in 4-3 loss to Reds

The Cubs held the Reds scoreless until the seventh inning.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals' battery makes history, but cannot unplug Nationals' power in loss

ST. LOUIS — There were fleeting moments Thursday when it seemed like the tailwind of major-league history might lift the Cardinals, or at least Yadier Molina would on his own.

The Orange County Register

Report: Two Dominican players sue Angels, alleging they backed out of agreements

A pair of young baseball players are suing the Angels in the Dominican Republic, alleging the team backed out of an agreement to sign them, according to a report published by ESPN on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Grown man callously snatches fly ball from children at Nationals baseball game

Virginia mom Gina Hilliard tells The Independent her 10-year-old daughter was ‘very upset’ by the man’s actions

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