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SI:AM | The MLB Trade Frenzy Got Started Early

And there’s still plenty of time before the deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022

Austin Riley’s new 10-year deal most lucrative in Braves’ history

Years ago, Brian Bridges, then the Braves’ scouting director, went to a field to watch high school senior Austin Riley. At the time, most of the industry viewed Riley as a pitcher, but the Braves found themselves intrigued with his raw power.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Bluegill and many other panfish provide a respite between travel baseball and school restarting

Mac Miller, 9, caught a beautiful bluegill on the Chippewa Flowage, and many other other panfish, while between travel baseball and school restarting to earn Fish of the Week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Lanarkshire physio returns to France as part of Team GB in women's European Baseball Championships

Fiona Brambley was born and raised in Toulouse and can't wait to reunite with family and friends

Daily Record · Jul 31, 2022

Outfield prospect Oscar Colas doesn’t suffer concussion

Colas, the organization’s sixth-best prospect, according to Baseball America, tested negative for a concussion after getting hit by a pitch playing for Double-A Birmingham.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2022

White Sox beat A’s on a wild pitch, snap winning streak

Gavin Sheets came about as close as a baseball player not named Shohei Ohtani can to winning a game by himself. The White Sox right fielder tied the game against the A’s with a two-run homer, and then started a rally in the bottom of the ninth with a double.…

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

Mets cruise to 4-0 dismantling of Marlins

MIAMI — Sometimes in baseball, you get a tense, back-and-forth game full of lead changes that makes each pitch feel like the most important of the game.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson suspended 3 games for making contact with plate umpire

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson received a three-game suspension and fine from Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Nick Marley after his ejection during the seventh inning of Friday night’s loss to the Oakland A’s.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 30, 2022

Sports Saturday baseball quiz: Please, don’t trade me

Imagine if we could be dealt just like major-leaguers. Actually, I’d rather not.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Political Pulse / Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?

A draft proposal by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI) to lift the ban on sports betting has caused a stir in Japan. While there are those who accept the idea that it will help revitalize the sports industry, others argue that such a move should not be rushed…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 30, 2022