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This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal

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Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The former star player sees his managerial career get impacted by his actions during his playing career. MLB History 1952: The U.S. Standardization Board clears the way for Stan Musial to get a salary increase to $85,000. Prior to this relaxation of the rules, there was a wage freeze in effect due to the Korean War. Under the new … [Read more...] about This Day in MLB History: Carlos Beltran loses his job in the wake of 2017 Astros scandal

Notable International Signings: 1/15/25

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January 15 marks the official opening of the international signing period. The majority of top talents have reached verbal agreements with teams months or years in advance, they’re allowed to formally put pen to paper to begin their affiliated careers. The signing period technically runs until December 15, but many of the top signees ink their contracts as soon as first … [Read more...] about Notable International Signings: 1/15/25

Braves News: International free agency splashes, Spring Training schedule, more

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Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves finally made some splashes in free agency, but it is of the international amateur variety, rather than the major league variety for now. They announced a number of international free agent signings, with a few more reported and more expected to be confirmed by the club soon. The two … [Read more...] about Braves News: International free agency splashes, Spring Training schedule, more