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Jerry Dipoto: Mariners not likely to seek ‘big fish’ at trade deadline

With his club continuing to perform at “very average” levels, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Thursday morning that he’s open to selling off roster parts before the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline.

Tribune News Service

Pat Hughes will be Chicago broadcaster No. 5 in Baseball Hall of Fame — but he’s really No. 1

If I needed one of them to call the biggest baseball game in city history, it would be Hughes.

Chicago Sun-Times

As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny.

CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well.

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Mac Engel: There is one reason why the Texas Rangers should trade for the best player in MLB

ARLINGTON, Texas — To acquire the best player baseball has seen in the modern era will require an actual working farm, which the Texas Rangers actually possess.

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‘It meant a lot’: Jackie Robinson Museum visit leaves lasting impact on members of White Sox

NEW YORK — Growing up, Jackie Robinson was everything to Touki Toussaint.

Chicago Tribune

Touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter needs Tommy John surgery, Phillies say

A year ago, almost to the day, the Phillies’ highest-ranking baseball executive sat in the dugout before a game and touted Andrew Painter — 19 at the time — as both untouchable in trade talks and a possible major-league starting pitcher in 2023.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Patrick Reusse: Where’s Miguel Sanó now? Will he ever play in the majors again?

The baseball team located in San Pedro De Macoris in the Dominican Winter League is named the Estrellas Orientales, translated in English as "Eastern Stars.''

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Rangers Pitcher Makes MLB Debut After Yearlong Absence Coaching Youth Baseball

It’s been a winding path to the majors for Alex Speas, who realized his major league dreams Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

A High-Scoring Day for the History Books Echoes Baseball’s Chaotic Past

Tuesday’s league-wide offensive outburst had happened only once before—on July 4, 1894, a day that shows how much baseball has changed and remained the same.

Sports Illustrated

Did heat wave trigger double-figure scoring outburst by Dodgers and 11 other teams?

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers' 10-3 victory Tuesday night marked the 11th time this season they've scored in double figures. They batted around the lineup in two separate innings against the Baltimore Orioles.

Los Angeles Times

2nd football hazing lawsuit filed against Northwestern; lawyers say legal action also forthcoming related to baseball and softball

CHICAGO — Another lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Northwestern University by a former football player, alleging that ex-coach Pat Fitzgerald took part in hazing and bullying athletes.

Chicago Tribune

Watch: Former Ohio State baseball star gets his first MLB hit

The first of many! Congrats Dominic! #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group

Philadelphia Phillies sign MSU baseball’s Trent Farquhar as a NDFA

Michigan State baseball infielder Trent Farquhar has inked a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shohei Ohtani trade rumors: Five proposals for Angels

Angels owner Arte Moreno doesn’t want to trade his metronome. But these proposals could force him to think about it.

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Los Angeles Times

Work hard, play ball: Wiz Khalifa does shrooms, throws first pitch at Pirates game

Wiz Khalifa combined one of his favorite pastimes with America's favorite pastime while throwing the first pitch at Monday's baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs, White Sox offenses contribute to a nearly record-tying day for MLB

Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs.

Sports Illustrated

Finding Modern Comparables for MLB’s 2023 Hall of Fame Class

Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff each took their winding paths to baseball immortality. Here’s how MLB’s current crop of stars measures up.

The Independent UK

How does MLB take over a local broadcast? Even with months of planning, it's a mad scramble

Major League Baseball's takeover of San Diego Padres' broadcasts involved months of planning, a playbook MLB is following this week with Arizona Diamondbacks' telecasts

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The Independent UK

12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, just shy of record 13 in 1884

Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs

Miami Herald

Miami’s J.D. Arteaga making changes to the program he has loved his entire life

MIAMI — J.D. Arteaga spent his first day last month as University of Miami head baseball coach in his tiny office down the hall from what used to be Gino DiMare’s spacious digs.

The Independent UK

Baltimore squeegee worker on trial for murder acted in self-defense in motorist's death, lawyer says

Attorneys for a Baltimore teen accused of fatally shooting a baseball bat-wielding motorist last summer presented a self-defense argument during opening statements at his first-degree murder trial, which opened Tuesday in Baltimore Circuit Court

Chicago Sun-Times

High school baseball players learn about Negro League in South Side tour ahead of Sox’s Double Duty Classic game

The Double Duty Classic game began in 2007 and showcases the history of the Negro League. A group of top high school players from Chicago and the Midwest play in the game Tuesday after a tour to shore up their baseball and South Side history.

Tribune News Service

John Romano: Burn down the house? Sell the farm? Whatever it takes to get Ohtani

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s reckless. It’s foolish. It’s perilous.

Tribune News Service

Pirates finalize contract with No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates officially signed No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes on Tuesday, another step in a new era of Pittsburgh baseball a day after the debut of pitcher Quinn Priester and catcher Endy Rodriguez.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: Cardinals, now set to sell, must overcome pitching failures in costly recovery plan

ST. LOUIS — They say the first (and most important) step in recovery is admitting you have a problem.

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