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The Baseball Hall of Fame remains one of the silliest things in all of sports

It remains hard to take this museum all too seriously.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hall of Fame slugger Hiromitsu Kadota, No. 3 on all-time HR list, dies at 74

Pro baseball Hall of Famer Hiromitsu Kadota, whose 567 career home runs are currently third on Japan pro baseball's all-time list, has died, it was learned Tuesday. He was 74.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Third baseman Scott Rolen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

He will join former Cubs first baseman Fred McGriff and Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes at induction ceremonies this summer in Cooperstown.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Only one player won the writers' election this year for the Baseball Hall of Fame

Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star third baseman, played with the Philadelphia, St. Louis, Toronto and Cincinnati teams over a 17-season career. None of the 27 other players won enough votes.

WEKU

MLB fans fumed over a Hall of Fame voting process that inexplicably saw just 1 player picked

Baseball Hall of Fame gonna Baseball Hall of Fame.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Braves legend Andruw Jones gains ground but still misses Hall of Fame

ATLANTA — Andruw Jones authored an incredible career full of accomplishments, including an impressive string of Gold Glove Awards and a ton of home runs. During his prime, he was arguably the best center fielder in the game.

Tribune News Service

In statement, Bruce Sherman makes it clear: ‘The Miami Marlins are not for sale’

Miami Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman in a statement Tuesday refuted a report in the Los Angeles Times that the Marlins “could go up for sale soon.”

Miami Herald

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Scott Rolen Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, Helton Misses

For the second consecutive year, the BBWAA elected just one player to the Hall of Fame.

Sports Illustrated

Scott Rolen elected to baseball's Hall of Fame

Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame with five votes to spare above the 75% needed

The Independent UK

Tom Verducci’s 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

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

Sports Illustrated

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is reportedly under MLB investigation for a domestic violence allegation

Major League Baseball is investigating Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger after allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, according to The Athletic.

Chicago Tribune

Ron Cook: Here's why I submitted another blank ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame

The Baseball Writers Association of America will reveal its voting results Tuesday night for the 2023 Hall of Fame class. There is a good chance that, for the second time in three years, no player will get the necessary 75% of the votes to be inducted. In 2022, only David…

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge jokes he snubbed San Francisco Giants for New York Yankees due to his dog

Anthony Rizzo may be the best agent in Major League Baseball, as the New York Yankees star was able to tie down Aaron Judge who was the most wanted man in the league

Daily Mirror

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.

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Comedy, Romance, J.Lo and Pirates in ‘Shotgun Wedding’

Josh Duhamel was filming a scene in the new action-rom com “Shotgun Wedding” in which his fiancé, played by Jennifer Lopez, throws a grenade up in the air. He hits it like a baseball into a bad guy who blows up and sets off a display of rainbow-colored fireworks. “I…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sources say Chip Caray close to joining Cardinals' broadcast team

As of late Monday, signs heavily pointed to a familiar name joining the Cardinals broadcast team. And there aren't many names more famous than Harry Caray on the team's storied roster of announcers through the years.

Sports Illustrated

Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots.

Tribune News Service

Braves hope motivation from last year’s exit leads to different outcome

Hours after the Braves held a press conference to announce Michael Harris’ contract extension in August, Mike Soroka recalled the times years ago when he talked to his minor league teammates about how the Braves had to win a World Series somewhere between 2020 and 2022.

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Jim Souhan: Twins’ trade of Arraez was pure baseball logic, and easy to hate

There are three ways of evaluating the Twins' trade of batting champion Luis Arraez:

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Could AI help decide Baseball Hall of Fame inductees?

On Tuesday, the new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced, and the debate will ensue as to who does or does not belong, who has been unjustifiably snubbed and how banned substances should be factored into the decision. Around 400 sports writers determine who will be…

Tribune News Service

Tom Krasovic: Padres' bold efforts in Latin America have driven key trades, delivered scouting access

SAN DIEGO — This week the Padres announced they signed a teenage catcher from Venezuela, Ethan Salas, who is Baseball America's top-ranked prospect in this year's international amateur class.

Boston Herald

Jason Mastrodonato: 2023 Red Sox could be the oldest team in MLB, but that’s not a bad thing

With several reports on Wednesday indicating the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with 34-year-old outfielder Adam Duvall, it’s becoming clear what the Opening Day roster might look like.

Sports Illustrated

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?

The Guardian - UK

Shotgun Wedding review – Jennifer Lopez hits the spot in goofy romcom

In this likable spin on the genre, Lopez’s wedding to a sensitive baseball player runs aground when a boatful of armed men arrive

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