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Today’s Headlines
Freddie Freeman Has an Angry Side
Much ado was made earlier this offseason when it became known that beloved Braves’ first baseman, Freddie Freeman, would not be returning to Atlanta. However, many people were shocked the Los Angeles Dodgers, an already offensively blessed team, was signing the best first baseman in the modern era. Yet somehow, Freeman was angry about all of this, and how it ended up. Apparently unpleased with how the negotiations ended, Freeman announced on Tuesday that he was seeking new agency representation, and leaving Excel management.
Washington Weighs In
The Senate Judiciary Committee has officially taken notice of baseball’s infamous antitrust exemption. The committee has first reached out to minor leaguers to assess the impact the exemption has on their lifestyle. The removal of this 100-year-old precedent could provide challenges to MLB going forward.
The Senate Judiciary Committee released a letter directed to Advocates for Minor Leaguers questioning MLB's antitrust exemption
The letter is a bi-partisan effort by Senators Dick Durbin, Chuck Grassley, Richard Blumenthal and Mike Lee
Story incoming at https://t.co/9R0lQQu9Jd pic.twitter.com/0riiUuEJjx
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) June 28, 2022
Kick it Like it’s 2004
Ramirez, Sheffield, Ortiz, Foulke, Martinez. Aside from naming the rosters from the 2004 ALCS, the significance here is that those same players’ children are all playing baseball together for the Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Feel old yet?
This Rox.
The sons of @garysheffield, @therealmanny99, @45PedroMartinez, @davidortiz, and @KeithFoulke are all playing together on the Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. https://t.co/Rs6GVtvvqn
📸: @espn pic.twitter.com/vVMg3kFGLp
— MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2022
Best Moments From Yesterday
Vladdy Walks it Off
The Red Sox’ closer woes continued yesterday, as they were without Tanner Houck because of his ineligibility as an unvaccinated player. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t seem to mind though, as he took full advantage of the situation, driving in the game-winning run on Tuesday night.
H I M 💥 #WALKOFF pic.twitter.com/ST4MZzPble
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 29, 2022
Pure Filth from Clase
Emmanuel Clase continues his dominance. Throwing a casual 101 mph to end the first game of the Guardians’ double-header, he now has the best ERA through his first 50 innings pitched, at 1.52.
101 to end it. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Sz8xaV7zpZ
— MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2022
For the Sake of Baseballs Everywhere, is it July Yet?
Kyle Schwarber continues to bludgeon the baseball in the month of June, as he hit his 11th home run in June, 22nd overall.
Yep, it's still June. pic.twitter.com/sATlepzqFw
— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2022
Mike Yastrzemski, the Acrobat
Rushing in on a ball that went further than expected, Yastrzemski showed composure when he reached back and still made a dazzling grab.
"You have no idea how high I can fly" – Michael Yastrzemski pic.twitter.com/JDmnd4C1RX
— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2022
Injuries
Kenley Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list with an irregular heartbeat. The injury is familiar to him, navigating heart issues later in his career.
Archie Bradley will miss 4 weeks after falling during the Mariners and Angels brawl. Bradley fractured his elbow when he fell trying to climb the dugout railing.
Bryce Harper will miss about 6 weeks while his finger surgically recovers from being hit in the hand by a pitch against the Padres on Saturday night.
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