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Hall of Fame: Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Connected in Their Contrast

Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.

By Tyler Kepner

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Corbin Carroll and Elly De La Cruz to Face off in Cincinnati-Arizona Series

Corbin Carroll changed everything for Arizona and Elly De La Cruz has revitalized Cincinnati. The phenoms, and their contending teams, face off this weekend.

By Zach Buchanan

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Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez are Inducted Into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame

Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez found unexpected stardom in Japan, and now they have gained the rarest of distinctions for foreign players with no Japanese heritage.

By Brad Lefton

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Carl Erskine Shares Insights on Musial, Aaron and Mays

Carl Erskine is one of the last stars left from a golden age of baseball. He offered insights into what it was like to face some of the greats, and how the game has changed.

By Tyler Kepner