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Minor League Transactions: Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2023

Transactions involving minor league players for the period Jan. 23-Feb. 2, 2023. All transactions transmitted by Major League Baseball. Arizona DiamondbacksSigned: LHP Connor HigginsReleased: RHP Taylor Widener Atlanta BravesSigned: RHP Zach Mort | LHP Brian Moran | 2B Forrest Wall Baltimore OriolesSigned: 1B Curtis TerryReleased: OF Dax StubbsTraded: SS Darell Hernaiz to Athletics for RHP …

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Penn sports betting business posts fourth quarter profit

In this photo illustration, the Penn Entertainment logo is displayed on a smartphone mobile screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | GettyImages Penn Entertainment On Thursday he became the first US gambling company to post a profit in its sports betting business during the final three months of a year. Usually, it’s tougher …

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Leland could get stadium, Texas Rangers minor league baseball team

Minor league baseball could make a return to the Wilmington area. According to a Wednesday statement from the Town of Leland, REV Entertainment and the Texas Rangers have expressed interest in working with Leland and Brunswick County to develop a sports and entertainment venue in the town. More:A look at the history of minor-league baseball …

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Framber Valdez the Latest Recipient of Offseason Disrespect

Here we are again, back at it with the Astros getting overlooked, discredited and ignored. Who knows, maybe after a seventh straight ALCS, third straight pennant, and third World Series title in five trips they’ll start getting their respect. MLB Network has spent the offseason ranking their top 10 players at each position. Some they’ve …

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How Would New MLB Expansion Team Affect the Nationals?

Expansion is on the horizon for Major League Baseball, adding an additional layer of uncertainty to the Nationals’ future. Change is rampant today in Major League baseball. Rules changes are happening on the field, including the shift ban, checks for sticky stuff and the pitch clock with automated ball and strike calls apparently on the …

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Pete Rose’s lifetime ban for wagering on MLB games is ‘HYPOCRITICAL,’ argues Rod Carew

The Cincinnati Reds have a new sportsbook at Great American Ballpark, while franchise legend Pete Rose remains banned from Major League Baseball – and that strikes Hall of Famer Rod Carew as ‘hypocritical.’ ‘It has gone too far and it’s hypocritical,’ Carew responded on Twitter when asked for his thoughts on sports gambling. How can …

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Angels sixth starter: Examining the case for and against every candidate

As things stand, there aren’t projected to be many job competitions at Angels spring training. The 26-man roster is close to set — though how the roles shake out will be interesting to watch. One of the outliers is in the rotation. The Angels have five solidified starters: Shohei Ohtani, Reid Detmers, Patrick Sandoval, Tyler …

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With The Game On The Line, Philadelphia Phillies Can Turn To Four Experienced Closers

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 29: Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski … [+] looks on before Game Two of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) GettyImages The Philadelphia Phillies are making …

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