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White Sox’ Yoán Moncada, Luis Robert among MLB players selected for Cuban national team

To arrange participation of the MLB players, Cuba had to get special permission from the United States because Washington maintains sanctions on Cuba.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Mike Sielski: Lane Johnson will be a warrior again vs. the 49ers. Don’t forget the price he’s paying.

Before the torn tendon in his groin that kept him out of the Eagles’ final two regular-season games. After he had suffered his third diagnosed concussion since entering the NFL in 2013. After he missed three games last season because of depression and other mental-health issues. After the injury to…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 26, 2023

Cuba names 5 MLB players to team for World Classic tourney

Cubans on for Major League Baseball teams or other foreign clubs will for the first time join local stars on the national team that will play in the World Baseball Classic tournament

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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 · Jan 24, 2023