Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) on X (original) (raw)

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  Can confirm MLB Network has decided not to bring me back. I’m grateful for the more than 12 years I spent there, and my enduring friendships with on-air personalities, producers and staff. I always strove to maintain my journalistic integrity, and my work reflects that. 1/2
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  The eight-game suspension for Joe Kelly in a 60-game season is the equivalent of a 22-game suspension in a 162-game season. Seems…harsh.
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  Nothing else is changing for me professionally. I am proud to remain part of the great teams at The Athletic and Fox Sports. 2/2
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  Something for MLB to consider: A Jose Fernandez spirit award, presented to the player who best exemplifies love and passion for the game.
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  BREAKING: Cardinals have agreed to acquire Nolan Arenado from Rockies, sources tell
  @TheAthletic
  . Deal pending approval from both MLB and players’ union; Rockies sending Cardinals significant cash, believed to be in $50M range, and Arenado will be deferring money.
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  BREAKING: Padres close to acquiring Max Scherzer, sources tell
  @TheAthletic
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  Source confirms: Aaron Judge in agreement with Yankees, nine years, $360M. First:
  @JonMorosi
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  Personal news: I am undergoing back surgery tomorrow. Had surgery for scoliosis when I was 17 and need additional work done, so you won’t hear from me for a while. Goal is to be back by Opening Day - in the best shape of my life!
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  Horrible news: Jeremy Giambi passed away today at his parents’ home in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Jason and the family request that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
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  As part of a new agreement on opioids being negotiated between Major League Baseball and the players’ union, MLB will remove marijuana from the list of banned substances for minor leaguers, sources tell The Athletic. Major leaguers have not been subject to testing for marijuana.
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  BREAKING: Juan Soto rejects $440M offer. Nationals will now entertain trading him. Story:
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  BREAKING: Per sources, MLB’s penalties for #Astros include: *One-year suspensions for GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch. *Losses of 1st and 2nd round draft picks in both 2020 and ‘21. *A fine of $5M. Full story and more context with
  @EvanDrellich
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  BREAKING: #Cubs in agreement with free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, pending physical, sources tell The Athletic.