MLB wants a universal DH. The players association wants a universal DH. These sides actually agree on something. Yet, there may not be a universal DH in 2021. Such is the relationship between these factions. MLB a few weeks back offered the…
On Japanese Baseball
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Jim Allen
– Jan 25, 5:43 PM
The Rakuten Eagles will make a concrete offer this week to their former ace, Masahiro Tanaka, Sankei Sports reported Tuesday, citing a source. According to Sanspo, the sides have spoken repeatedly and while major league teams have expressed…
Los Angeles Times
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Mike DiGiovanna
– Jan 25, 6:45 PM
An Orange County Superior Court judge on Monday granted a motion by the Angels and Major League Baseball to dismiss a defamation complaint by Brian Harkins, the long-time visiting clubhouse manager who was fired last March after the Angels learned…
Hedge fund titans Ken Griffin and Steve Cohen boosted Gabe Plotkin's Melvin Capital, injecting a total of $2.75 billion into the firm after it lost 15% in the first three weeks of the year. Citadel funds and firm partners will invest $2 billion…