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Vegas mayor not sold on A's move?; Corey Kluber calls it quits; 50 reasons to be amped about 2024 seasonA Nevada teacher’s union doesn’t believe that $380 million in public funds that could be put towards education should be used to fund the new home of the Las Vegas A’s, and they’re suing to stop it. - Julie DiCaro Read More...

Wander Franco placed on administrative leave, off Rays roster [Update]UPDATE: Aug. 22, 11:20 a.m.: Franco has been placed on administrative leave by MLB, who issued the following statement:...

Hear me out: Cristian Javier should’ve remained in Game 4Last night, the Houston Astros’ pitching staff combined for the second no-hitter in World Series history. Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly allowed only three baserunners (all walks) while striking out 14 Phillies en route to evening up the World Series. There were only ...

The NL MVP has most likely already been revealed

I’ll be honest. I didn’t expect Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper to win the National League MVP this year. I didn’t think his hot streak would last as long as it did, and I certainly didn’t think Harper’s incredible OPS figure halfway through August would be enough to overcome his home run and RBI number...

The Rays keep on winning due to their financial situation, not despite it

The most fascinating aspect about the Tampa Bay Rays competing and winning in the AL East — Kevin Cash repeated as AL manager of the year, and Randy Arozarena took home rookie of the year honors this week — is how they do it not despite their financial shortfalls but almost with the help of them....

This Atlanta World Series team signals the end of starting pitching

With Huascar Ynoa on the IL with a shoulder injury and ace Charlie Morton out with a broken leg, the Braves are now looking at two back-to-back bullpen games as their starting pitchers rest up. The pen’s performance closing out for Morton in Game 1 and for Ian Anderson yesterday should give Atlanta ...

A steal of home, a catwalk, a double punt, and more in wild night

There were just a handful of games going on last night, but enough fodder produced from both to last as long as that box of Graham Crackers in your pantry....

Rays playing 5D chess up in here

Analytics have taken over the world of baseball. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get one of three responses:...