Tim Raines and Jeff Bagwell will likely have enough votes, but steroid-tainted candidates such as Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds will probably fall short.
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On Baseball: Bonds, Clemens can wait for Hall of Fame induction
Curt Schilling’s credentials are less clear-cut, but hall voters should ignore his rants.
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Major league notebook: Ian Desmond makes switch with Rockies
The shortstop-turned-outfielder will now try his hand at first base for the Rockies.
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Hazing ritual of rookie costumes banned in baseball’s new labor deal
Some players, past and present, are really annoyed, calling rookie dress up ‘a healthy ritual.’
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Major League notebook: Scherzer wins second Cy Young Award
Max Scherzer of the Nationals becomes the sixth pitcher to win the award in both leagues.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox may focus on bullpen needs, rather than shop for DH
The offseason begins in earnest this week as general managers gather for their annual meetings.
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Improbable ninth-inning rally sends Cubs to NLCS
Chicago scores four runs in the ninth inning to advance closer to a first World Series title since 1908.
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Utley’s single helps Dodgers avoid elimination
Los Angeles tops the Nationals 6-5 to force a deciding Game 5.
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Blue Jays sweep Rangers
Josh Donaldson scores from second base on an error and Toronto sweeps Texas to advance to the ALCS.
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Young has value coming off bench
Boston keeps Chris Young out of the starting lineup so he is available to hit against lefty Andrew Miller.