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Jim Souhan: New Twins boss Joe Pohlad talks change, expectations and thick skin

For 15 years, Joe Pohlad has worked in a variety of departments for the Minnesota Twins, from baseball operations to marketing. Now he's in charge of all of them.

Tribune News Service

3 offseason questions facing the Chicago White Sox at pitcher and catcher, including filling Mike Clevinger’s impact

The 2022 Chicago White Sox had one of baseball’s top starters in Dylan Cease and one of the game’s best relievers in Liam Hendriks. But inconsistency and injuries affected the rotation and bullpen as a whole.

Chicago Tribune

SAS hero who gunned down ex in jealous murder feared to be back in Scotland

Thomas Shanks was jailed for life in April 2000 for the murder of Vickie Fletcher outside a pub after confronting her with a Kalashnikov rifle, an axe, a knife and a baseball bat.

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Police found bags of drugs, a baseball bat and can of CS spray after stopping dealer's car in Notts

He was jailed for two years and six months

Nottingham Post

This baseball quiz is a numbers game

For those of you keeping score, this quiz holds special meaning: it’s by position

Chicago Sun-Times

Murakami, Yamamoto repeat as MVPs

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows' record-setting slugger Munetaka Murakami was unanimously voted 2022 Central League MVP on Friday, while Orix Buffaloes hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the Pacific League honor, both men reaping their respective awards for the second straight year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

A small town ballfield took years to repair after Hurricane Maria. Then Fiona came.

After repairs were completed this summer, a restored ballfield in one of Puerto Rico's poorest towns had become a symbol of progress in the face of tragedy. Hurricane Fiona dealt a setback.

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Baseball Bargains: Five Underrated Free Agents Still Available

Black Friday is here, and there are a number of MLB free agents still remaining that baseball executives should consider.

Sports Illustrated

Attorneys for Yasiel Puig say ex-Dodger may have been entrapped in sports gambling probe

LOS ANGELES —Attorneys for former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was expected to plead guilty Wednesday to lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal sports-gambling ring, now say they are exploring a possible defense.

Los Angeles Times

USMNT-England prediction: A 72-year unbeaten streak is on the line

American soccer doesn’t treasure its history the way baseball and other sports do. But this country’s traditional national pastime can barely match a quirk of history that will be at stake when the U.S. men’s soccer team plays England at the World Cup on Black Friday (2 p.m. ET, Fox,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Thoughts on the Phillies' pitching search, with four targets who could offer some value

Years ago, a former member of the Phillies' front office was asked whether a certain pitcher could be a viable rotation piece. The longtime baseball man wrinkled his face and shook his head.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Albert Pujols caps Cardinals homecoming with NL Comeback Player honor

Already the unofficial winner of comeback of the year for his return to St. Louis and captivating surge toward 700 career home runs, Albert Pujols received Major League Baseball’s official honor Tuesday night.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Phillies give president Dave Dombrowski a three-year contract extension

The Phillies have extended the contract of president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski for three years, the team announced Tuesday. Dombrowski, who signed a four-year deal with the Phillies in 2020, is now under contract through the 2027 season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Why Baseball Hated Gambling for the Entire XXI Century and How Come It’s No Longer the Case

Sports betting has been flourishing in the U.S. after it was unbanned by the Supreme Court in May 2018. Boosted by the ongoing pandemic and the ever-increasing interest in gambling, it generates billions of dollars in revenues, with horse racing, ...

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Alek Manoah Calls Gerrit Cole ‘Worst Cheater in Baseball History’

The Blue Jays pitcher didn’t hold back during an interview with Serge Ibaka.

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Olivia Pichardo is the first woman to make the roster of Division I baseball team

"Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player," said Brown University baseball coach Grant Achilles. Taking the field will fulfill a long-held dream for Pichardo, 18.

Sports Illustrated

Brown Walk-On Is First Woman Ever to Make D-I Baseball Roster

At least eight women will play on collegiate baseball teams this season, but only Olivia Pichardo will play at the D-I level.

Chicago Sun-Times

John Lackey, Carlos Beltrán are among 14 new names on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Any players elected will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 23.

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How Banning Infield Shifts Will Change MLB

Here are the 10 things to know about how the new rule will impact baseball next season.

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Elton John Ends US Leg of Farewell Tour with Starry Dodger Stadium Show

Elton John performed his final North American concert of his farewell tour on Sunday, with a star-studded show at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium. The "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocket Man" hitmaker played three shows at the stadium over the last few days, marking a return to the venue where he…

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Sideline Chatter: Gotta wonder if he’d still give it to him if he knew how valuable it was

A baseball glove that Babe Ruth once gave to St. Louis Browns third baseman Jimmy Austin sold for $1.53 million — nearly four times the previous record for a mitt — at the 19th annual Louisville Slugger auction.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox ace Dylan Cease comes of age

American League Cy Young runnerup to Justin Verlander “is still evolving, even with the year he had,” pitching coach Ethan Katz said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yes, you can talk turkey — and baseball — on Thanksgiving

The quizmaster offers a suggestion or two to help you with your holiday conversation.

Daily Mirror

MLB commissioner responds after Pete Rose emotionally begs for Hall of Fame admission

You cannot tell the story of baseball without Pete Rose - one of the greatest players of all-time as well as being a successful manager - but he is still denied access to the Hall of Fame

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge wins AL MVP award after historic season

NEW YORK — From June to October almost every time he came to the plate, Aaron Judge heard the chants; "MVP, MVP, MVP." Thursday night, those chants became a reality. Judge’s remarkable 2022 season was capped with baseball’s highest award. The 30-year-old free-agent outfielder who led the Yankees this season…

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