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Astros hire Braves scouting director Dana Brown as general manager. How big is the loss?

For outsiders like us – yes, even those who cover the sport – it can be difficult to correctly discern the talent and impact of a certain member of a front office. Tons of factors, and many that we don’t see, go into those jobs.

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Astros Hire Dana Brown As Next General Manager

The reigning champions announced a replacement after parting ways with former GM James Click.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Scott Rolen Gets the Call

Who could join him in Cooperstown next year?

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Tom Verducci’s 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

New inductee Scott Rolen is one of four players who received Verducci’s vote.

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Paul Sullivan: Another Baseball Hall of Fame ballot means another debate about whether cheaters deserve entrance

Last month in San Diego, the Contemporary Era committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame met to consider candidates overlooked by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune

Trey Mancini brings World Series experience, survivor’s perspective to Cubs

The Cubs introduced Mancini in Zoom news conference Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Notorious gambler 'Mattress Mack' messages Dak Prescott after losing $2m on Dallas Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the NFL playoffs on Sunday to set up an NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles this week

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Most Likely Baseball Hall of Famers at Each Age 30 and Over

These 14 players have had impressive careers. Which ones will actually end up in Cooperstown?

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Joe Kelly has a lot to get off his chest: 5 takeaways from the White Sox reliever’s upcoming book

CHICAGO — Jim Bouton’s “Ball Four,” a tell-all book by the former knuckleballer as he struggled through the 1969 season, is regarded as a classic piece of baseball literature.

Chicago Tribune

Chad Green was an unsung hero for the Yankees

If this is it for Chad Green as a Yankee, the tenacious reliever deserves some respect for being a truly critical piece of the team’s success.

Tribune News Service

Report: Trey Mancini, Cubs Agree to Two-Year Deal

The veteran hitter is reportedly taking his talents to the Windy City.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs, Trey Mancini agree to two-year deal: reports

Mancini adds a right-handed bat to the Cubs’ first-base mix.

Chicago Sun-Times

Charges dropped against man who threw cans of White Claw at Ted Cruz during World Series parade

Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, told police after his arrest: ‘I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry’

The Independent UK

In baseball, three truly is a magic number

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

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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.

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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.

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Mattress Mack Places Massive TCU Moneyline Bet

The furniture store chain owner is also a prolific bettor, winning $75 million on the Astros in November.

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Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency

SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

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What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB

Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer

The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for.

Sports Illustrated

Bobby Abreu’s Hall of Fame Case Is Gaining Steam—Slowly But Surely

Underappreciated both during his career and in retirement, the former Phillies right fielder is worthy of Cooperstown.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff Kent Is in Danger of Being Snubbed From the Hall of Fame

In his final year of eligibility, the all-time leader in home runs for second basemen deserves to be enshrined.

Chicago Sun-Times

Carlos Correa, Mets agree to $315 million, 12-year contract as Giants deal falls apart

Correa’s pending contract with San Francisco came apart over an issue with his physical.

Sports Illustrated

The Mets Must Win the World Series After Signing Justin Verlander

New York has a new old ace for the second straight year. The organization can’t let him go to waste.

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