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9:05 PM ET, January 24, 2023

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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Are Baseball Hall of Fame's standards too high?  Why voters should be more forgiving  —  Whew, the shutout was mercifully avoided.  —  There won't be a cry that the Hall of Fame election is broken.  —  The disgust towards the Baseball Writers Association of America will be lessened.
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Eight-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman Scott Rolen elected to Hall of Fame  —  Scott Rolen, a seven-time All-Star who won eight Gold Glove Awards for fielding at third base during a 17-season career in the major leagues, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday in balloting …
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Former Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez named on 10.8% of ballots in first Hall of Fame bid  —  Although longtime Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez didn't come close to Hall of Fame election in his first appearance on the ballot, he earned enough votes to remain on next year's ballot.
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Enough is enough, Carlos Beltran deserves to be in the Hall of Fame
Kevin Modesti / Orange County Register:
Game Day: How our Baseball Hall of Fame voters decided
The Athletic:
White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger under investigation by MLB after domestic violence allegations  —  Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of domestic violence involving the mother of his 10-month-old daughter and child abuse.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Source: White Sox's Mike Clevinger under investigation by MLB  —  Mike Clevinger, a starting pitcher who signed with the Chicago White Sox earlier this offseason, is under investigation for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, a source told ESPN on Tuesday, confirming an initial report by The Athletic.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Arte Moreno ends efforts to sell Angels  —  Moreno announced in August that he was exploring a bid to sell the team, but he now says that ‘we have unfinished business and feel we can make a positive impact on the future of the team’  —  Angels owner Arte Moreno, who announced in August …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Arte Moreno to maintain ownership of Angels after exploring sale  —  Citing “unfinished business,” Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided that his team is no longer for sale, a change of heart that shocked the industry and surprised many throughout the organization.
Drew Silva / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs, Jordan Holloway Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Cubs signed right-hander Jordan Holloway to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned.  —  Holloway was limited to just 2 2/3 major league innings with the Marlins last season …
Pasadena Star News:
Monterey Park mass shooting forces city into international spotlight  —  Spend even a few minutes in Monterey Park, and complete strangers will greet you with a smile.  —  Update: Monterey Park mass shooting death toll now at 11  —  That's what Byron Morales, 32, learned when his family moved …
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Jonathan Isaac makes long-awaited return in Magic's home win over Celtics  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 26  —  Orlando guard Cole Anthony (right) hugs forward Jonathan Isaac (left) after winning the Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic NBA game at the Amway Center in Orlando on Monday, January 23, 2023.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Winning streak extended to 3 vs. Atlanta Hawks ahead of a 3-game trip vs. sub-.500 teams  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 19  —  Bulls guards Zach LaVine (8) and Alex Caruso (6) go for a rebound in the second half on Jan. 23, 2023, at the United Center.
Miami Herald:
A second major change likely coming for Marlins' Chisholm.  And more Arraez trade fallout  —  We will be seeing the Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. at a new position this year.  But we likely won't be seeing him in the World Baseball Classic.  —  He likely won't compete in the WBC …
 
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