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Hurdle rejoins Rockies as special assistant to GM

TEst 4 December 9, 2021 - 2:42pm
The Rockies are bringing former manager Clint Hurdle back to serve as a special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt.

One Dodger dog to rule them all: TikTok star Toby gets VIP treatment at Dodger Stadium

TEst 4 December 9, 2021 - 11:41am
The Los Angeles Dodgers led MLB in attendance this past season. But one four-legged fan supported from home. This Dodger dog got his day.

The billion-dollar day: Inside the wildest 24 hours in MLB free- agency history

TEst 4 December 9, 2021 - 5:39am
With the lockout looming, teams were looking to lock down big-name free agents. On Nov. 28 and 29, they did so in dramatic -- and expensive -- fashion.

Dodgers select righty Fulmer in MiLB Rule 5 draft

TEst 4 December 8, 2021 - 3:54pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A team at Oklahoma selected right-hander Carson Fulmer from Cincinnati with the 39th and final pick of the Triple-A phase of Major League Baseball's annual draft of unprotected players.

What's next for the NL West? Lockout leaves MLB's wildest division with huge question marks

TEst 4 December 8, 2021 - 11:35am
The Giants lost a franchise icon. The Dodgers are missing some familiar faces. The Padres imploded and hired a new manager. And what about the futures of the Rockies and D-backs?

Late Indians OF/analyst Graney wins Frick Award

TEst 4 December 8, 2021 - 11:35am
Cleveland Indians outfielder and commentator Jack Graney has won the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.

Minoso is finally -- finally! -- in the Hall of Fame

TEst 4 December 8, 2021 - 8:35am
The doors to Cooperstown have opened for several deserving candidates -- including the most deserving of all.

Tim Kurkjian is a Hall of Famer! Here's what makes him so great

TEst 4 December 7, 2021 - 2:35pm
As Cooperstown calls for our colleague, we share a few favorite memories of working alongside him.

ESPN's Kurkjian earns BBWAA's highest honor

TEst 4 December 7, 2021 - 11:34am
Tim Kurkjian has been awarded the BBWAA's highest honor, winning the 2022 Career Excellence Award.

Time for an NBA-style signing deadline? Why MLB's free-agent frenzy should be an annual event

TEst 4 December 7, 2021 - 5:34am
Last week's lockout pushed teams and players to make huge deals -- and it was FUN. Maybe baseball could learn something from all this.

Former mediator, MLBPA executive Moffett dies

TEst 4 December 6, 2021 - 2:31pm
Kenneth Moffett, the federal mediator during the 1981 baseball strike who briefly succeeded Marvin Miller as the second head of the players' association, died last month at the age of 90 in Virginia.

What just happened?! Takeaways from a wild start to MLB free agency

TEst 4 December 6, 2021 - 5:30am
Many agents and executives -- not to mention us -- thought signings would be hard to come by before Dec. 1. They couldn't have been more wrong.

Minnie Minoso is finally -- finally! -- in the Hall of Fame

TEst 4 December 5, 2021 - 5:37pm
Not everything in baseball is on lockdown. This weekend, the doors to Cooperstown opened for several deserving candidates -- including the most deserving of all.

O'Neil, Minoso join four in making baseball's HOF

TEst 4 December 5, 2021 - 5:37pm
Buck O'Neil, a champion of Black ballplayers during a monumental, eight-decade career on and off the field, joined Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso and three others in being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Matsuzaka 'content' to retire, surprised by Ichiro

TEst 4 December 4, 2021 - 2:33pm
Daisuke Matsuzaka, saying he was "content" to end his 23-year professional baseball, was surprised by an appearance from Ichiro Suzuki during his retirement ceremony.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and USWNT soccer player Mallory Pugh announce their engagement

TEst 4 December 3, 2021 - 8:35am
Swanson earned a ring with a World Series win last month. Pugh got a ring this month. The two world champions announced their engagement and add to a star-studded list of power couples associated with the U.S. women's national team.

It's time to -- finally! -- put Minnie Minoso in the Hall of Fame

TEst 4 December 3, 2021 - 5:35am
Not everything in baseball is on lockdown. This weekend, the doors to Cooperstown could open for several deserving candidates -- including the most deserving of all.

MiLB committee formed to seek better conditions

TEst 4 December 2, 2021 - 2:41pm
Advocates for Minor Leaguers announced the formation of a player steering committee on Thursday, which will provide strategic advice and leadership regarding the ongoing labor battle to provide better conditions across baseball's development levels.

Manfred, Clark views show large gap to bridge

TEst 4 December 2, 2021 - 2:41pm
Hours into Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in 26 years, commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark presented diametrically opposed views of each side's negotiating positions that point to a lengthy lockout.

Shadow men: Players mocking MLB silhouettes

TEst 4 December 2, 2021 - 11:41am
Players have started to change their profile pictures on Twitter to generic player silhouettes in response to MLB's decision to wipe their photos off league websites.

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