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Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tigers, Phillies Agree to Five-Player Trade, per Report

The reigning NL champions are reportedly adding an All-Star closer and the son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens to their roster.

Sports Illustrated

Ben Frederickson: More bad news for Bonds and Clemens is even worse for Cardinals Hall of Famer McGwire

SAN DIEGO — A Hall of Fame cycle that seems poised to bring good news for one former Cardinal and Cooperstown hopeful in Scott Rolen has presented some bad news for another, if you read between the glaring lines.

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McGriff’s Validation Contrasted by Condemnation of Bonds, Clemens

A Hall of Fame committee comprised mostly of baseball executives and players made clear the type of player they do and do not want in Cooperstown.

Sports Illustrated

Don Mattingly falls short of Hall of Fame as Fred McGriff only player inducted by Contemporary Committee

The Crime Dog is headed to Cooperstown, but Donnie Baseball is not.

Tribune News Service

Fred McGriff Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee

A five-time All-Star, McGriff finally gets enshrinement as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling are denied again by the Contemporary Era committee.

Sports Illustrated

Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former big league slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday

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Former Cub Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens again passed over

Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, and support for Curt Schilling dropped after he made hateful remarks toward Muslims, transgender people, reporters and others.

Chicago Sun-Times

Just Sayin’: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens not likely to get Hall passes on Sunday

Their fates are in the hands of a 16-member electorate that includes seven Hall of Fame players, including Ryne Sandberg and Frank Thomas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Madden: Veterans committee can take a stand for character in Hall of Fame vote

NEW YORK — Just when we thought we’d said goodbye to Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens for a while thanks to the Baseball Writers Association last January, they’re coming around again as two of the eight candidates on the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot which will be voted on…

Tribune News Service

Who We’d Vote for the HOF If We Were on the Veterans Committee

Let’s pretend we’re one of the 16 members voting in Sunday’s Contemporary Baseball Era election.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s version of the Supreme Court may have the final word on the ‘Steroids Era’

CHICAGO — After years of debate over the Hall of Fame worthiness of players linked to performance-enhancing drugs, baseball’s Steroids Era stands trial this weekend in San Diego at the 2022 winter meetings.

Chicago Tribune

Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame fate will be decided this week by 16-person panel

Barry Bonds was kept out of Cooperstown via the traditional route, but the Hall of Fame’s doors haven’t completely shut on baseball’s controversial home run king.

Tribune News Service

He was Roger Clemens' lawyer. Why he says Trevor Bauer is 'absolutely' right to fight.

LOS ANGELES — The star pitcher believed he was wrongly accused. He spoke up, and he spoke out. He faced the possibility of prison time. He sued his accuser, and his accuser sued him back.

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Sports Illustrated

Bonds, Clemens Headline Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Candidates

Eight candidates no longer eligible for the BBWAA ballot have another opportunity for enshrinement in Cooperstown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hall of Fame committee will consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Rafael Palmeiro

Former White Sox slugger Albert Belle is also on the ballot for the Hall of Fame’s contemporary baseball era committee.

Sports Illustrated

On the Day Before the World Series

As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

Sports Illustrated

Ohtani Leaves Funny Message for Kody Clemens on Strikeout Ball

The two-way star had a sense of humor after getting struck out by the Tigers infielder.

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Shohei Ohtani had the coolest gift for Kody Clemens after striking out on a 68 mph pitch

Shohei Ohtani is just the best.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Infielder Kody Clemens had the best reaction after striking out Shohei Ohtani with a 68 MPH pitch

Roger Clemens' kid got quite a strikeout.

Sports Illustrated

Torre: Clemens Cried After World Series Incident With Piazza

The former Yankees manager made the revelation about the infamous flap in a recent interview.

Sports Illustrated

Roger Clemens's Son Lifts Tigers Past D-Backs With First Career HR

Detroit rookie Kody Clemens makes his first MLB home run memorable with a game-winner against Arizona.

Sports Illustrated

Roger Clemens’s Son, Kody, Makes MLB Pitching Debut

The Tigers outfielder took the mound for Detroit on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

'Just happy for him': Roger Clemens shares thrill of son Kody's MLB debut with Tigers

DETROIT — The city of Detroit, be it old Tiger Stadium or Comerica Park, or his aunt’s house in Harper Woods, has been host to a lot of fond memories for Roger Clemens.

Tribune News Service

Clemens time: Robbie Grossman's injury forces Tigers to make hasty call for top prospect

DETROIT — This would have made for a good scene in the movie "Bull Durham."

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