Frank Thomas was elected to the Hall of Fame on this date in 2014. Here’s a look at what happened on this date (Jan. 8) in White Sox history: *2014, BIG ELECTION FOR THE BIG HURT: On his first appearance on the ballot, White Sox icon Frank Thomas was elected to the Hall of Fame. “The Big Hurt” was listed on 83.7 percent of ballots cast by the Baseball Writers … [Read more...] about TODAY (JAN. 8) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: FRANK THOMAS HALL-OF-FAMER (2014) AND MUCH MORE COOPERSTOWN CONNECTIONS
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MLB.com Writer Says Phillies Need Kyle Tucker The Most
MLB.com writer Mike Petriello ranked the Philadelphia Phillies as the team that needs free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker the most. Petriello writes the Phillies current outfield projects to rank 27th out of the 30 major league outfields heading into the season. The Phillies have been looking for a long term outfield solution for years now. Justin Crawford arriving in the majors … [Read more...] about MLB.com Writer Says Phillies Need Kyle Tucker The Most
2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
Where Have You Gone, OBP?
The Simon and Garfunkel hit Mrs. Robinson famously asks … “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” But in terms of MLB on-base percentage leaders of late, it should go … “Where have you gone, Ted Williams?” Teddy Ballgame is the all-time leader in OBP at .482. Yes, you are reading that correctly. More coming on the Splendid Splinter in a bit. High On-Base Percentages Becoming a … [Read more...] about Where Have You Gone, OBP?
Yankees Eye One Free Agent as Contingency in Quiet Offseason
The New York Yankees are approaching the midpoint of January with a cautious strategy, focusing primarily on re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger while monitoring alternatives in a slow-moving free agent market. Reports indicate that if negotiations with Bellinger stall further or he signs with another team, the Yankees could pivot to pursuing star infielder Bo Bichette, one of … [Read more...] about Yankees Eye One Free Agent as Contingency in Quiet Offseason