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Hall to announce Class of 2016 on Wednesday
The announcement of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 will be made by Hall president Jeff Idelson on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET in a simulcast on MLB Network and MLB.com.
Janu-where: Cespy, Chris, Alex, J-Up?
January has often been a month for teams to mine the dregs of the open market in search of bounceback candidates, middle men and bench bats. But here at the dawn of 2016, we’ve also still got a major logjam of bats — Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton, Chris Davis, Alex Gordon, Dexter Fowler, Ian Desmond and Howie Kendrick, to name a few — looking to find a free-agent home, which means there are still big bucks to be spent.
Which players are on MLB’s All-2016 Team?
Though it’s nearly impossible to come to a unanimous decision when selecting the best individual player at any particular position, it’s always a fun discussion nonetheless. With that in mind, why not take a look at the top projected player at each position for 2016?
Driven by championship, Lee seeks ‘right fit’
Cliff Lee wants to pitch in 2016, but only if he finds a “perfect fit,” his agent, Darek Braunecker, said Sunday on MLB Network Radio.
Rumor Roundup: Reds, Arroyo to reunite?
With the holiday season now over, Major League Baseball could soon be in line for an uptick in activity on the free-agent and trade markets. The rumor mill continues to churn and each day brings new updates and developments as we inch closer to Spring Training.
Goldy plays honorary captain for AZ Cards
He may have absorbed them a bit too early.
WWE’s Ross wants to call Bucs games
BAH GAWD ALMIGHTY!
Optimism abounds in parity-rich AL
Something remarkable has happened in the American League this offseason: Every team has caught every other team. No, seriously. At least it seems that way.
Griffey’s path toward Hall started as wunderkind
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of those eye-catching high school talents. People around the game — players, executives, scouts, fans and media — enjoyed Griffey’s game. And just how much they enjoyed it should become evident on Wednesday when the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 is announced.
Statcast ushers in new era of player evaluation
Statcast™ is changing how the Indians and 29 other Major League teams are doing things.
Living legends: Which active players are on way to Hall of Fame?
We know that Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera are headed to Cooperstown someday, but who will join them? Let’s count down the current stars most likely to become eternal legends.
Padres reportedly interested in Desmond
The Padres and free-agent shortstop Ian Desmond have been widely regarded as one of the most natural fits of the offseason for both sides, and now San Diego appears to have emerged as the favorites to land Desmond.
Inbox: How will Chapman alter Yanks’ bullpen?
Does the acquisition of Aroldis Chapman change the Yankees’ plans for the back end of the bullpen? Is there still a chance Brett Gardner could be traded? Beat reporter Bryan Hoch has answers in the Inbox.
Living legends: Which active players are on way to Hall of Fame?
We know that Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera are headed to Cooperstown someday, but who will join them? Let’s count down the current stars most likely to become eternal legends.
WVU captures Cactus Bowl win at Chase Field
College football returned to Chase Field for the first time in over a decade on Saturday night, as West Virginia beat Arizona State in a shootout, 43-42, in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl.
Raines’ rock-solid Hall candidacy gaining momentum
Over the last decade, the Hall of Fame candidacy of Tim Raines has gone from quiet afterthought to growing movement to all-out passionate plea for righteousness.