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Tom Verducci’s 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

New inductee Scott Rolen is one of four players who received Verducci’s vote.

Sports Illustrated

Ron Cook: Here's why I submitted another blank ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame

The Baseball Writers Association of America will reveal its voting results Tuesday night for the 2023 Hall of Fame class. There is a good chance that, for the second time in three years, no player will get the necessary 75% of the votes to be inducted. In 2022, only David…

Tribune News Service

Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame

Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots.

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Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bill Madden: With weak Hall of Fame ballot, MLB looking at another shutout

NEW YORK — One year after having washed their hands of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling, the Baseball Writers Association is faced with one of the weakest Hall of Fame ballots in recent memory — and when it’s all said and done come Jan. 24 there may well…

Tribune News Service

SI:AM | U.S. Soccer’s Big Mess

Breaking down the drama surrounding Gregg Berhalter, Claudio Reyna and the USMNT.

Sports Illustrated

Red Sox to sign Rafael Devers to 11-year, $331 million extension

BOSTON — Rejoice, relief and rejuvenation will surely be felt on Jersey Street and across New England this week, as the Red Sox have finally, for the first time since Dustin Pedroia in 2013, retained a homegrown superstar on a long-term contract.

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15 MLB Predictions to Ring in 2023

The rule changes will bring joy to baseball in the new year.

Sports Illustrated

Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jeff Kent Is in Danger of Being Snubbed From the Hall of Fame

In his final year of eligibility, the all-time leader in home runs for second basemen deserves to be enshrined.

Sports Illustrated

Ben Frederickson: More bad news for Bonds and Clemens is even worse for Cardinals Hall of Famer McGwire

SAN DIEGO — A Hall of Fame cycle that seems poised to bring good news for one former Cardinal and Cooperstown hopeful in Scott Rolen has presented some bad news for another, if you read between the glaring lines.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Now that BBWAA ballot has been released, who’s worthy of call to Hall of Fame?

The 28-player list includes leading returning vote-getter Scott Rolen, top newcomer Carlos Beltran and Alex Rodriguez, whose support has been limited by his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Chicago Sun-Times

John Lackey, Carlos Beltrán are among 14 new names on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Any players elected will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 23.

Chicago Sun-Times

Benjamin Hochman: Nolan Arenado epitomizes Cardinals' defensive excellence, yet again

The gloves in St. Louis are glazed with gold.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Can Alec Bohm really overcome his ‘Hate this place’ misstep? Others have.

To be fair, Alec Bohm just spoke for thousands of Philadelphia athletes who came before him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Odúbel Herrera re-signs (yuck). Zack Wheeler might be hurt (yikes). Same old Phillies (sigh)

The local nine this weekend added two meh players with domestic violence violations in their past, including the least popular player since Scott Rolen. They opened camp with lots of money to spend but with no new talent. And they discovered that their horse might be so lame that he’s…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The making of an icon: How Chase Utley became 'The Man' for the Phillies

Chase Utley had been a major-league ballplayer for just six days when he sat in the manager's office at Veterans Stadium.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ex-MLB player Scott Spiezio, now sober, sharing life lessons in retirement on farm near Chicago

ST. LOUIS — Scott Spiezio will be four years sober on April 6. But this positive news comes after 11 rehabs for cocaine and, more recently, alcohol abuse, over the past 15 years, or since he played a key role for the World Series champion Cardinals in 2006 and also…

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Tom Verducci’s Hall of Fame Ballot: Curt Schilling Gets Vote Again in Final Year of Eligibility

Two Red Sox postseason legends are among the five players.

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MLB Roundtable: Who Should Make the Hall of Fame?

We asked our writers to advocate for one player on this year’s ballot to get elected to Cooperstown.

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