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Barry M Bloom

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Have been an award-winning sports columnist and reporter writing about professional sports since 1976, a voter for the National Baseball Hall of Fame since 1992. Have won 10 awards from the San Diego Press Club for columns, news stories and features.

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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The MLB playoffs are about to begin including the top spending Dodgers and three lower spending clubs. That won't affect the current collective bargaining and a need for a salary cap, MLB says. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Lower Salary Clubs In MLB Playoffs A Contrast To Proposed Salary Cap
Three of the four clubs remaining in MLB's playoffs have combined to spend $360.5 million as opposed to the top spending Dodgers at $433 million.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I covered the end of curses in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and New York with the Rangers. I'm still waiting on the Padres. When Mitchell went up and plucked Manny's homer out of the stands I knew it wasn't to be. Here's my latest for Times of San Diego.
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Padres fall to Brewers in NLDS, kicking off hectic offseason
A series marked by heartbreaking losses came to an end at Petco Park Wednesday, and the Padres' season with it.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In the end, Game 2 starter Michael King came out of the pen to record the final six outs of Game 3 to save the season and NLDS for the Padres. No Miller, no Morejon, no problem. Game 4 vs. Brewers at Petco tonight. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Michael King saves Padres' season with heroic performance in Game 3 NLDS win
Padres starter Michael King came out of the bullpen to record the Padres' final six outs and stave off elimination at Petco Park Tuesday.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Nick Pivetta salvaged a season on the brink because of a sore right elbow. On Tuesday night he'll try to salvage a Padres season on the brink of elimination vs. the Brewers who lead their NLDS, 2-zip. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Nick Pivetta takes the mound with Padres' season, NLDS on the line
Nick Pivetta fought all year to get back. He's got one more fight, this time to keep his team from elimination.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Managers should never deviate from what they do during the regular season during the playoffs. The Padres' Stammen used Miller for a six-out save. It didn't work. My lastest for Times of San Diego.
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Stammen bet on Miller for a six-out save. It didn't work
The Padres now must win the final three games of the best-of-five game series to move on to the NL Championship Series.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Dodgers open their three-peat quest in the heat at Dodger Stadium sporting a new look: left-hander Tarik Skubal. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Dodgers Open Three-Peat Quest Just As The World Series Ended: With A Wn
The Dodgers opened their best-of five NLDS with a 5-3 win over the Braves at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Tarik Skubal threw six innings of two-hit ball to earn the win.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
France's potential winning homer deflected off the roof for an out. The Padres left 12 men on base and were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Ray couldn't get through the Milwaukee order twice. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Everything that could go wrong did in Padres' 3-2 Game 1 loss
For years, everything that could go wrong for the Padres, has. That pattern reappeared Saturday night in Milwaukee.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Can't afford that.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Padres could face Misery in Game 1 and possibly Game 5 of their NLDS vs. Milwaukee. Series starts Saturday at 5:30 p.m. PT in American Family Field. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Padres anticipate 'very tough' NLDS against Brewers, owners of baseball's best record in 2026
In Game 1 on Saturday, the Padres will send Robbie Ray to face Jacob Misiorowski, the NL's best pitcher. They also have a decision to make on Joe Musgrove.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Padres new owners bought in at just the right time: "All they've had to do so far is celebrate," club prez Erik Greupner said after their WC win. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Padres clinch Wild Card Series win — and the team's new owners are enjoying the ride
The San Diego Padres are moving on, after a dominating Wild Card Series performance against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Could this finally be the year in San Diego? Raucous Game 1 of WC at Petco is just the first step. World Series or bust, Preller says. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Everything went the Padres' way in Game 1 — but Preller says a World Series is the only goal
The Padres had a nearly perfect night at Petco Park Tuesday. GM A.J. Preller says there's only one goal this postseason.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
King on the mound for the Padres vs. Boyd for the Cubs in Game 1 of an NL WC series Tuesday night at Petco. Musgrove makes the roster after missing the entire season with right elbow problems. Big surprise. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Padres send Michael King to the mound for Game 1 of Wild Card Series against Cubs
The Padres best-of-three NL Wild Card Series begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Petco Park. Michael King faces Chicago lefty Matthew Boyd in Game 1.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Padres-Cubs match up in Wild Card Series brings back memories of Tempy, Garv, Flans, Tony and 1984. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Padres will host Chicago Cubs in Wild Card Series with short but noteworthy history
San Diego will have ace Michael King start Tuesday's opener. All three potential games at Petco Park are slated for a 7 p.m. start.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Padres need to utilize Buehler in the playoffs. He had a major impact on the Dodgers titles in 2020 and 2024. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Padres on cusp of clinching playoff spot, but final weekend of season will determine if the Wild Card round is at Petco
Any combination of a Padres win or a D-backs loss Thursday will clinch a playoff spot for San Diego. The opening round of the playoffs begins Tuesday.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dusty Baker is a fan favorite for election to the National Baseball of Fame along with fellow manager and former Giant Bruce Bochy on the upcoming non-player committee ballot. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Dusty Baker Next Up For National Baseball Hall Of Fame Class Of 2027
Baker could be among a class of Giants including Bruce Bochy and Buster Posey when the induction ceremony is staged next July.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Dave Winfield is a long time colleague and friend. It was a honor to review his new book about his life, career and battles with George Steinbrenner. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Dave Winfield Expounds On His Life And George Steinbrenner In New Book
Dave Winfield pulls no punches in his new book explaining his problems with the late George Steinbrenner after signing the richest contract in history with the Yankees.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Padres have their playoff fate in their own hands. Lead D-backs by four games with nine to play. Are right there with Phillies and Cubs for top NL WC spot. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Padres coming up big in September, putting them in thick of Wild Card hunt
They are now four games up on the D-backs after going 6-1 on a just concluded road trip while gaining ground on the Phils and Cubs too.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Overcoming numerous injuries to star players, Boone having perhaps his best of nine seasons managing the Yankees. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Aaron Boone’s Veteran Presence Has Yankees On The Road To Success
The Yankees manager is having perhaps his best of nine season season at the helm overcoming massive injuries to key players while approaching 90 wins.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Musgrove is concerned now about the future rather than simply returning to the Padres this season from right elbow surgery 23 months ago. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Musgrove and Padres are attacking his elbow problems 'from every angle,' but still stuck on when he'll be able to return
The hope that Musgrove will pitch again this year is fading as the right hander continues to face challenges in his rehab from surgery in 2024.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Judge should return to active lineup sometime during Yankees homestand after missing 83 games with a fractured right rib. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Aaron Judge On Verge Of Returning To The Yankees From A Fractured Rib
Aaron Judge has just come off a six-game road trip with the Yankees where he took batting practice. He's a few live high-velocity pitching sessions away from his return.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
San Diego's own Spencer Jones coming home with the Yankees this weekend to play his first Major League games at Petco Park. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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Spencer Jones saw a homer the first time he went to a Padres game. Now the Encinitas native could launch one against them
"He’s been incredible. He’s been fun to watch,” said Yankees star Aaron Judge of Spencer Jones, who stepped for New York after Judge was injured.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My take on Arte selling the Angels to Stan Kroenke. He's won everywhere. Should be fun. Latest column for @forbes.com
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Stan Kroenke To Buy Angels From Arte Moreno In Second Recent MLB Sale
In with the new and out with the old. Stan Kroenke will bring fresh credibility as owner of the Angels instead of Arte Moreno.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Manfred deserves credit for helping solve A's, Rays ballpark problems. It was a decades long haul for each. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Rays’ Ballpark Funding Closes A Tough Major League Baseball Chapter
For two decades new ballpark initiatives have been on the docket for the A's and Rays. The matter now seems solved in Vegas and Tampa.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Feliciano, Jones make big first impression in debut as Padres new owners. A lot of confidence and glam. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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One brings assurance, the other pizzazz. Either way, new Padres owners Jose E. Felciano and Kwanza Jones want the team to win
The Padres introduced Jose E. Felciano and his wife Kwanza Jones as their new owners Monday. "The possibilities are limitless,” Jones said.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Blue Jays have worked their way back into the AL Wild Card race after struggling all year to defend their 2025 AL championship. My latest column for @forbes.com
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The Blue Jays Are Struggling To Defend Their 2025 American League Title
The Jays were buyers at last year's trade deadline, but were sellers this time around. Since selling they have worked their way back into the AL Wild Card race.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Mercury staged a brilliant Ring of Honor ceremony Sunday at MMC to retire Diana Taurasi's number. Here's what she says she'd like to do in retirement. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Taurasi Says She’d Love To Be A Mercury Owner As Her No. 3 Is Retired
Diana Taurasi had her No. 3 retired and unveiled in the rafters of Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. She's the sixth member of the Mercury in the Ring of Honor.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
BREAKING: Padres sale to Feliciano, Jones complete as Seidler family bows out far short of their goal: wining the World Series. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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'All in, committed to winning' – Padres new billionaire owners pledge upon approval of team sale
MLB on Monday announced the unanimous vote in favor of the sale. José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones lead the sixth ownership group in Padre history.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
As an homage to the late, great Tony Gwynn, Padres first baseman Ty France remembers what it was like to play for him in Gwynn's last days as head coach at San Diego State before he died in 2014. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Coach Gwynn: SDSU alum France, last of MLB players once guided by Hall of Famer, having standout season with Padres
The first baseman, who played for the last team Tony Gwynn coached at SDSU, is thriving in his second tour with the Padres.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Despite Mat Ishbia's financial issues, Suns still use Larry Bird exception, signing Dillon Brooks to three-season, $73m extension. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Dillion Brooks Extended By Phoenix Suns Utilizing Larry Bird Exception
Dillon Brooks became an anchor for the Phoenix Suns with his gritty play. That led to the club using the Bird exception to extend him for three seasons.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Padres sale to Feliciano to be finalized during MLB conference call on Monday. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Padres sale set for final vote by MLB owners early next week
The Seidler family announced May 2 they would sell the Padres to Jose Feliciano, co-founder of Clearlake Capital Group, and his wife Kwanza Jones.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I'm partial to Torey Lovello, I admit. He wants to sign up for another 10 years as D-Backs manager and I'm right there with him. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Torey Lovullo Deserves Shot To Be Arizona Diamondbacks Forever Manager
The D-backs have to make a decision about Torey Lovullo's future as manager. With 728 wins, he has the most in the club's history as a manager.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Padres bats have come alive thanks in part to Souza's impact on Tatis, Machado. My latest column for Times of San Diego.
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The Padres weren't hitting a lick. Now, their bats have come alive and they're making a run at a Wild Card spot
Batting coach Steven Souza Jr. talked about how the Friars got out of their funk, especially stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It's in there.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
BREAKING: Padres sale pending vote of MLB owners sometime this month. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Seidler family: Sale of Padres could be complete later this month after vote by MLB owners
John Seidler spoke to Times of San Diego while in Phoenix to see new acquisition Casey Mize, who had a rough debut for the Padres.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Tarik Skubal is now a Dodger, but that won't change the trajectory of collective bargaining. My latest column for @forbes.com
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The Dodgers Signing Tarik Skubal Won’t Affect MLB Collective Bargaining
The Dodgers have beefed up again trading for one of the best pitchesr in MLB. That won't changed the course of collective bargaining between the owner and players.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Preller comes through at trade deadline. Adds Ray and Mize to substantiate Padres starting rotation. My latest for Times of San Diego.
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Padres boost starting rotation with trade deadline deals for Ray, Mize
Padres GM A.J. Preller swung two trades Monday for starting pitchers, as his team sat just one game out of a playoff spot.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Once a Cubs manager, Dusty Baker is on deck for the Baseball Hall, Class of 2027. My latest column for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Former Cubs manager Dusty Baker on deck for Baseball Hall of Fame
Baker, who managed the Cubs for four seasons (2003-06), is among the candidates who will be up for election at the end of the year.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Former White Sox outfielder Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame along with Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent during emotional ceremony on Sunday. Said, "I love Chicago," about his 2010 season with the Sox. My latest for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Former White Sox player Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jones played in 107 games for the Sox in 2010, batting .230 with 19 home runs, 48 RBI and an .827 OPS.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It's not your typical Hall of Fame ceremony. Jones, Beltran and Kent all struggled to get inducted. The wait ends Sunday. My latest for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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It took awhile, but Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent made Baseball Hall of Fame
If there’s a theme that runs through the induction ceremony Sunday for the National Baseball Hall of Fame on the stage behind the Clark Sports Center, it’s that the three players had to wait.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Carlos Beltran lost his job managing the Mets and put his own election to the Hall of Fame in jeopardy. All because of the Astros' sign stealing scandal. He'll be inducted on Sunday. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Carlos Beltran Overcame A Sign-Stealing Stigma To Make Hall Of Fame
Beltran will be on the stage Sunday behind the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y., to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It was a long road.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Here's a proposed trade deadline deal that would improve the Yankees and give the Giants some salary relief. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Yankees And Giants Match Up For A Trade Deadline Blockbuster Deal
The Yankees are trying to win the World Series. The Giants are looking for salary relief. It would make sense for the teams to exchange infields.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The inevitable has happened. Ohtani told to stop pitching indefinitely because of a left knee injury. He'll keep on pitching. My latest column for @forbes.com
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Dodgers Shut Down Shohei Ohtani From Pitching, He Will Continue To Hit
The Dodgers have told Shohei Ohtani to stop pitching indefinitely because of inflammation in his left knee. He will continue to hit and is batting .291 with a .944 OPS.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Yankees are going to have a tough time winning the World Series without a healthy Judge. And right now there's no timeline for him to return. My latest column for @forbes.com
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The Healing OF Aaron Judge’s Rib Injury Holds The Fate Of The Yankees
Aaron Judge is healing slowly from a right rib stress fracture that has had him miss 38 games so far. There's no timetable yet for his return.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Rounding out this week's ASG coverage, here's my column about the latest regarding the MLB labor situation for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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MLB salary cap remains top sticking point as players, owners make familiar arguments in labor talks
If one listens to the principals at this point, there seems to be little wiggle room.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Here's the latest in the progress of the Padres sale or lack there of according to baseball commish Rob Manfred. For Times of San Diego.
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Padres sale won't be complete ahead of trade deadline, raising questions about team's status as buyers or sellers
There’s no timeline right now to complete the Padres sale process, MLB's commissioner said of the expected sale to billionaire Jose Feliciano.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
White Sox former and present had a huge impact on the AL's 4-0 win over the NL in the ASG. Vargas home run. Cease win. Muney's whiff by Miller. My column about the evening for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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White Sox' Miguel Vargas strikes blow for Chicago with home run in All-Star Game
He became the third Sox player to hit a homer in an All-Star Game, joining Frank Thomas (1995) and Magglio Ordonez (2001).
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
It's the old Pete Alonso thing, although he was making $550,000 when he won back-to-back Derbies. Gave a lot the $1m prize money to his charaties.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Murakami is no substitute for Ohtani at All-Star Game media session, but he's making the Whit Sox proud. Ny latest for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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He’s not Shohei Ohtani, but Munetaka Murakami is worth every bit of attention in White Sox’ surprise season
Murakami was a late add to the American League All-Star team and Monday night’s Home Run Derby after missing 35 games with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring.
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Larry Bowa is the gift that keeps on giving. I wrote two books with him when he managed the Padres & Phillies. Sunday he recalled how he engineered the deal that sent him and Ryne Sandberg from the Phils to the Cubs for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Larry Bowa has a Pheel-good story about Ryne Sandberg
Phillies great Bowa — now managing in Futures Game — reflects on deal to Cubs that included Sandberg, setting stage for 1984 team
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Barry M Bloom @boomskie.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
First place White Sox get their rare No. 1 pick in UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky. Hope to never have first selection in draft again. My column for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Sox get their man, picking Roch Cholowsky with top overall pick in MLB Draft
The feeling was mutual for UCLA shortstop: 'They knew that I wanted to be there.'
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