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Emmanuel Clase and the Lower 48

Sports PhotoThat’s how many games Clase is accused of pitch-rigging. SC’s Jeff Kallman wonders how much lower it can really go. Complete Story

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The Offseason Ending With Bangs? Whimpers? Both

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman says the jury is out on that for now, but spring’s light is at the end of winter’s tunnel with spring training. Complete Story

“A Little More Competence. A Little More Care.”

Sports PhotoAnd a lot less talk about the salary cap that will not be Major League Baseball’s panacea, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

Two Bs and a Tuck

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman examines the offseason signings of marquee major league free agents Alex Bregman (Cubs), Kyle Tucker (Dodgers), and Bo Bichette (Mets). Complete Story

Manfred’s Just Thinking Aloud, Isn’t He?

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman gets nervous when that thinking involves split seasons, in-season tournaments, and re-alignment. Complete Story

“I Don’t Really Get the Owners Pinching Pennies”

Sports PhotoSo said one Hall of Famer in waiting while one notorious pincher, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, quit pinching — for now. Complete Story

The 2025 Dodger Sym-Phony Awards For Extinguished Foolishness

Sports PhotoAs 2025 comes to a close, let’s look at the lighter (mostly) side of baseball. SC’s Jeff Kallman says, “The envelopes, please…” Complete Story

The BBWAA Hall Ballot: The Newcomers

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman finds only one possible if long-shot Hall of Famer in this group of newcomers. Read on to see the list. Complete Story

The Polar Bear of Baltimore

Sports PhotoLong-enough-time New York Mets hero Pete Alonso signs big with the Orioles — almost without so much as a by-your-leave from the Mets, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

Kent Stands Alone, For Now

Sports PhotoOnce-prickly second baseman Jeff Kent has the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee’s only Cooperstown ticket, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, who reviews his career. Complete Story

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