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There’s even more fallout from the MLB/Nike/Fanatics uniform fiasco
... including a subtle change in the Cubs’ numbering style.
The Royals got a waiver for larger names on the new Nike jerseys
The Cubs (and all other teams) should do this, too.
The MLB Players Association is looking to have jersey changes before Opening Day
The players seem to really dislike these jerseys.
Here are more details on MLB’s Spring Breakout games
Top minor league prospects from all 30 teams will be featured in games this spring.
There are big changes coming to the Arizona and Florida Complex Leagues
The two lowest US-based minor leagues will be very different in 2024.
MLB and Nike announced details of their new player jerseys, and they are ... not good
Baseball officials need to fix this — quickly.
Woman umpire Jen Pawol will work some MLB Spring Training games
We might be getting close to seeing a woman umpire in the major leagues.
Another update on the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas situation
Just when you thought it couldn’t get messier, it has.
Here’s what the proposed new White Sox stadium would look like
And... it’s pretty cool.
There’s even more trouble for the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas
Now there’s a lawsuit, and the mayor of Vegas weighs in.
Theo Epstein has become a part-owner of the Red Sox
He’s taken a multi-faceted role with Fenway Sports Group.
Rob Manfred says the White Sox stadium plan could be a ‘game changer’
The Commissioner gave an interview to Crain’s Chicago Business
There’s more trouble for the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas
It’s still possible this doesn’t happen.
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton elected to Hall of Fame
Overall, the Hall will have four new members this summer.
Diamond Sports has reached a deal... with Amazon
The Bally Sports regional sports networks have a financial partner.
Another update on the Oakland Athletics and Las Vegas
Are the A’s getting closer to their Vegas move? Maybe.
MLB announces pace of play and other rule modifications for 2024
These are tweaks rather than major changes.
Diamond Sports and MLB have a tentative deal for 2024 broadcasts
The owner of Bally Sports networks will continue to carry baseball next season.
Justin Steele, Adbert Alzolay, Javier Assad among 103 players who got money from MLB’s pre-arb pool
It’s all part of the new CBA getting younger players more money.
2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 3 open thread
After today, baseball folks will head home.
2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 2 open thread
Alternative headline: "Waiting for Ohtani"
2023 MLB Winter Meetings Day 1 open thread
There should be lots of trade and free agent things to talk about today.
Jim Leyland elected to the Hall of Fame; Lou Piniella snubbed again
Congratulations to the former Marlins, Pirates, Rockies and Tigers manager.
Former Cubs reliever Willie Hernandez has passed away
He went on to better years in Detroit after the Cubs traded him.
Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer highlight the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot
The Hall announced its 2024 ballot Monday.
MLB has cancelled the 2025 Paris Series
There will be one fewer international baseball series going forward.
MLB is proposing more rule changes for 2024
They involve batter timeouts, pitching changes and mound visits.
MLB owners vote to approve the move of the Athletics to Las Vegas
What could possibly go wrong?
MLB is considering reducing the pitch timer with runners on base
I like this idea.
If you think losing RSN money won’t affect MLB payrolls, think again
The Twins have just announced that it will.
MLB’s 2023-24 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins.
Former Cubs manager Lou Piniella is among 8 Hall of Fame Contemporary Baseball Era nominees
The committee will vote among eight managers, executives and umpires in December.
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