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Legendary Bettor Mattress Mack Opposes Sports Betting in Texas

The Houston furniture mogul has an interesting perspective on the push to legalize betting in the Lone Star state.

Sports Illustrated

Mattress Mack (of all people) opposes the Texas sports betting legalization bill supported by Jerry Jones

Texas has an unlikely opponent in the form of the state's most notorious bettor.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jason Mastrodonato: Red Sox failing to find momentum heading into Spring Training

Some scattered thoughts on the Red Sox as the truck pulls into JetBlue Park in Fort Myers…

Boston Herald

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Larry Stone: Mariners are clear. This year, they want more than just to reach playoffs.

Teoscar Hernandez said that as the playoff pairings were being determined down the stretch of the MLB season last year, he heard talk among his team — the Blue Jays at the time — that they preferred to face the Mariners.

Tribune News Service

Astros hire Braves scouting director Dana Brown as general manager. How big is the loss?

For outsiders like us – yes, even those who cover the sport – it can be difficult to correctly discern the talent and impact of a certain member of a front office. Tons of factors, and many that we don’t see, go into those jobs.

Tribune News Service

Astros Hire Dana Brown As Next General Manager

The reigning champions announced a replacement after parting ways with former GM James Click.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Scott Rolen Gets the Call

Who could join him in Cooperstown next year?

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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

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.

Chicago Tribune

Trey Mancini brings World Series experience, survivor’s perspective to Cubs

The Cubs introduced Mancini in Zoom news conference Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Notorious gambler 'Mattress Mack' messages Dak Prescott after losing $2m on Dallas Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the NFL playoffs on Sunday to set up an NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles this week

Daily Mirror

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?

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Joe Kelly has a lot to get off his chest: 5 takeaways from the White Sox reliever’s upcoming book

CHICAGO — Jim Bouton’s “Ball Four,” a tell-all book by the former knuckleballer as he struggled through the 1969 season, is regarded as a classic piece of baseball literature.

Chicago Tribune

Chad Green was an unsung hero for the Yankees

If this is it for Chad Green as a Yankee, the tenacious reliever deserves some respect for being a truly critical piece of the team’s success.

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Report: Trey Mancini, Cubs Agree to Two-Year Deal

The veteran hitter is reportedly taking his talents to the Windy City.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs, Trey Mancini agree to two-year deal: reports

Mancini adds a right-handed bat to the Cubs’ first-base mix.

The Independent UK

Charges dropped against man who threw cans of White Claw at Ted Cruz during World Series parade

Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, told police after his arrest: ‘I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry’

Chicago Sun-Times

In baseball, three truly is a magic number

The quizmaster gives you one question per decade, ending in 2013.

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Los Angeles Times

Where might Trevor Bauer sign next? These teams might have interest.

LOS ANGELES — A former Cy Young Award winner in his prime can probably be had for the bargain-basement price of $720,000, a steal of a deal for a team looking to fortify its rotation on the cheap and willing to ignore the fine print.

Sports Illustrated

Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

Sports Illustrated

Mattress Mack Places Massive TCU Moneyline Bet

The furniture store chain owner is also a prolific bettor, winning $75 million on the Astros in November.

Tribune News Service

Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency

SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

Sports Illustrated

What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB

Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer

The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for.

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