Morris Hall of Fame debate centers on WAR and legacy
Detroit Tigers star Morris, a 254 win pitcher with 2478 strikeouts and a 3.90 ERA, enters Cooperstown amid a saga pitting traditional stats against advanced metrics. The long ballot journey, dating to 2000, highlights Alan Trammell as a contrasting valuation and questions over efficiency versus impact.
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Kaat Urges Seven Inning Games to Fix Baseball
Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Kaat argues major changes could speed games and curb injuries, favoring seven innings, lighter pitching loads, and adjustments to bats and balls. He notes fan attendance and enjoyment lag as home runs and long games rise, while praising past era's emphasis on durable complete games.
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Cubs Rally With Late Homers To Beat Diamondbacks 7-6
Chicago overcame a five-run deficit as David Bote tied the game with a two-run homer off Brad Boxberger in the ninth and Anthony Rizzo followed with a walk-off shot. Kris Bryant started on the disabled list for inflammation in the left shoulder. Boxberger blew a save for the fifth time this season, while Nick Ahmed hit his first career grand slam for Arizona.
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