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Benjamin Hoffman
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White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comas Announces He Is Gay
Few players in professional baseball have revealed publicly that they are gay. Anderson Comás, a relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, said he…
Scott Rolen, a Slick-Fielding Third Baseman, Makes Hall of Fame
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will continue to wait.
Rolen, Helton and Wagner Lead Baseball Hall of Fame Finalists
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short,…
Spurning Mets, Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins
On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with…
What Is Going On With Carlos Correa and the Mets?
On Dec. 21, the shortstop had a $315 million agreement with the Mets that needed only a physical to be finalized. He remains unsigned.
Facing Deadline, Dodgers Cut Ties With Trevor Bauer
The team is still required to pay Bauer $22.5 million for 2023 even after designating him for assignment. The pitcher was found to have violated…
Trevor Bauer Is Reinstated by Major League Baseball
An arbitrator reduced Bauer’s suspension to 194 games, making him once again eligible to play. Bauer, a right-handed pitcher, last appeared for the Dodgers in…
Carlos Correa Expected to Join Mets on 12-year, $315 Million Deal
The star infielder agreed to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the Mets after his agreement with San Francisco fell apart, reportedly over…
Ball From Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Sells for $1.5 Million
Predicted by an auction house to break records and sell for more than $3 million, the ball went for half that amount.
Carlos Rodon and Yankees Agree on 6-Year, $162 Million Deal
An All-Star in each of the last two seasons, the left-handed Rodón will slot in near the front of the team’s starting rotation.