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Josh Kroenke has already hinted at Arsenal stance on Todd Boehly’s Premier League All-Star plan

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has suggested the Premier League adopt an All-Star game at some point in the calendar - and Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke has already given his verdict on the matter

Football London

Why Lamar Jackson’s Contract Stalemate Will Continue

Examining every angle of the deal that couldn’t get done, plus who has the leverage moving forward.

Sports Illustrated

Why Todd Boehly's All-Star idea will have backing of many Premier League players

Criticising Chelsea owner's latest proposal may be akin to shooting fish in a barrel but financial benefits to a glitzy annual event would win over players and several owners, if not necessarily supporters

Daily Mirror

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Chelsea chief has radical idea he thinks will benefit Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and the EFL

The EFL is still waiting on details on the new financial package they will receive from the Premier League on the back of the fan-led review of football governance

Bristol Post

Chelsea chief Todd Boehly's All-Star idea is a non-starter and an insult to football fans

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has suggested the Premier League should have a US style All-Star game between North and South clubs - but the idea has caused controversy

Daily Mirror

Umpire couldn’t believe how Guardians’ Steven Kwan’s single ridiculously toed the infield foul line

That's not something you see everyday!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hard-throwing Luis Ortiz shines in MLB debut, as Pirates complete doubleheader sweep of Reds

CINCINNATI — It didn’t take Luis Ortiz long at all to show that he meant business, that his start Tuesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the Reds at Great American Ball Park was more than a token, late-season gesture, a reward for a job well done.

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MLB ump threw out both managers on the same play and fans couldn’t believe the wild scene

This was total madness.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rangers catcher Jonah Heim made the sweetest barehanded catch after taking foul ball off his mask

This was easily one of the coolest catches of the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dodgers officially clinch playoff berth with win over Diamondbacks, for real

The Dodgers clinched a playoff berth Monday night.

Los Angeles Times

Home runs go Pirates’ way, as they open series with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — A Bryse Wilson start defined by home runs certainly qualifies as a plausible premise, especially at Great American Ball Park. But the twist Monday against the Reds was that Wilson got to watch a couple balls sail over the fence and smile, instead of growing frustrated.

Tribune News Service

Padres ace Darvish is a study in ageless improvement

SEATTLE — Yu Darvish turned 36 a month ago, and if not for the cake the Padres gave him before a game in Miami, we might have missed it.

Tribune News Service

Dodgers takeaways: L.A. technically hasn't clinched playoff spot, MLB clarifies

SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers are not officially playoff-bound, after all.

Los Angeles Times

MLB Power Rankings: Where the 16 Remaining Playoff Contenders Stand

The field narrows as some teams fall out of the playoff race, while the Dodgers move toward a triple digit win count and the Yankees extend their division lead.

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Angel Hernandez managed to mess up first play of the Mets-Marlins game with a nonsensical call

No other ump would EVER make that call.

Sports Illustrated

Albert Pujols Hits No. 696 to Tie Alex Rodriguez on MLB’s All-Time List

The Cardinals star is now four shy of joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in the 700 home-run club.

Salon

Labor battle with Minor League Baseball?

The grueling life of a minor leaguer has bocame the stuff of legend, explored in films like "Bull Durham"

Chicago Sun-Times

New MLB rules: Change for the batter (and pitcher)

The Cubs’ Ian Happ says players will adapt to new rules for 2023, but Mark Leiter Jr. is not too happy about them.

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Chicago Tribune

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.

Sports Illustrated

Manfred: MLB Prepared to Recognize Minor League Players Union

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

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 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

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!

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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