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Peter Schmuck: My Hall of Fame ballot exposed

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The veteran journalists who vote in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame election have the option of keeping their ballots secret or making them public. So, in the interests of transparency and filling some space on a quiet news day, here are the players for whom I voted and the reasons why: (Please note that the players listed are in the alphabetical order … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: My Hall of Fame ballot exposed

Bird Tapes Podcast: Interviewing Earl Weaver’s Award-Winning Biographer

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John W. Miller, author of the bestselling Earl Weaver biography, tells me what surprised him as he researched the legendary manager’s life. SUBSCRIBE HERE Twelve years since his death at age 82 on an Orioles-themed cruise, Earl Weaver is once again prominent in the national baseball conversation. Yes, he’s always prominent because he was so ahead of his time and so adept at the … [Read more...] about Bird Tapes Podcast: Interviewing Earl Weaver’s Award-Winning Biographer

Orioles’ 2026 staff won’t include Ranger Suárez who reportedly has deal with Red Sox

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For weeks, the top of the free agent starting pitching market has been frozen as the Orioles watched. On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox reached out and nabbed one of the Orioles’ prime targets, left-hander Ranger Suárez for a reported five years and $130 million without opt outs or deferrals. Suárez and Framber Valdez, both left-handers, were considered the top two free agent … [Read more...] about Orioles’ 2026 staff won’t include Ranger Suárez who reportedly has deal with Red Sox