Baseball

12/8/2025 |  Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens (Associated Press (AP)) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn’t control his emotions.
“Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable,” he said after Sunday’s vote announcement. “Thoughts are so far clouded.”
Kent received 14 of 16 votes from the contemporary era committee, two more than the 12 ballots needed for the 75% minimum. Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.

12/5/2025 |  New Roof Installed Ahead of Schedule at Tropicana Field, Repairs To Be Complete by April 2026 (Athletic Business) The new roof at Tropicana Field has been completed ahead of schedule following last year’s deadly Hurricane Milton, which caused extensive damage to the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.

12/5/2025 |  10 burning questions ahead of MLB's Winter Meetings: Which free agents will sign? Who makes the Hall of Fame? (CBS Sports) The Winter Meetings, baseball's annual hot stove extravaganza, open Sunday at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando. It will be four days of trades, free agent signings, and hot stove rumors. The Winter Meetings are the four busiest days of the offseason and the winter's biggest moves typically happen that week. 

12/5/2025 |  Barry Bonds is getting his 12th shot at the Hall of Fame, but no one has changed their mind on steroids (CBS Sports) The committee for the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot meets this coming weekend at MLB's Winter Meetings. From this group, we'll likely see at least one new member of the Hall of Fame. It won't be Barry Bonds, barring a drastic shift in the stance of the voting body. 

12/5/2025 |  Barry Bonds is getting his 12th shot at the Hall of Fame, but no one has changed their mind on steroids (CBS Sports) The committee for the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot meets this coming weekend at MLB's Winter Meetings. From this group, we'll likely see at least one new member of the Hall of Fame. It won't be Barry Bonds, barring a drastic shift in the stance of the voting body.