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Jeter, Walker to be enshrined in Cooperstown Jan 22, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the BBWAA’s Hall of Fame ballot results with Derek Jeter collecting 99.7% of the vote total and Larry Walker receiving 76.6% of the ballots cast, ensuring their places in Baseball’s history. The guys also go through the rest of the ballot and preview who might break through in next year’s class. Also on the Hot Stove front, Marcell Ozuna agrees to a deal with the Braves, lengthening an already formidable lineup.

Who’ll get the call from the Hall? Jan 20, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) preview Tuesday’s Hall of Fame announcement and discuss whether anyone will join Derek Jeter in this year's class. The guys also dive deeper into the fallout from the Astros' sign stealing scandal, whether the Cubs or Cardinals will add any more pieces before Spring Training, and answer your questions as they open the Morning Lineup Monday Morning Morning Mailbag

Mets, Beltran part ways; Who’ll manage in Queens? Jan 17, 2020

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Donaldson heading to Minnesota; Cora out in Boston Jan 15, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) recap a busy Tuesday with Josh Donaldson agreeing to a 4-year deal with Minnesota, what the Twins lineup will look like and the possibility of Miguel Sano shifting to 1st base. Also, with Donaldson off the board, the guys break down which free agent will be next to sign and what the Braves will do at 3rd. Plus, reactions on the Red Sox and Alex Cora parting ways and how the front office will look to replace him in the clubhouse.

Luhnow, Hinch suspended for 2020, then let go Jan 14, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss all the events around Monday’s findings after Major League Baseball investigated Houston’s sign-stealing allegations. The guys discuss Astros owner Jim Crane’s dismissal of both Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch and where the Astros go from here. As well as try and determine what will happen with current Red Sox manager Alex Cora and first-year skipper for the Mets Carlos Beltran for their roles for the Astros in 2017.

Potential trade for Arenado in the works? Jan 13, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) examine whether Nolan Arenado is on the move as St. Louis has emerged in trade talks. The guys also recap all the latest arbitration news including Mookie Betts, and Cody Bellinger’s record-breaking contracts and discuss how George Springer’s case will go. Plus, Richard details his trip with Nationals players and the World Series trophy on the USO tour.

Martinez heads to TB for a big prospect Jan 10, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) discuss the intriguing deal between the Cardinals and the Rays headlined by slugger Jose Martinez heading to Tampa Bay and St. Louis acquiring pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore to bolster their future rotation. Also, they break down Lindor to stay put in Cleveland (for now), are the Dodgers the right destination for Josh Donaldson, and where will Ozuna and Castellanos suit up in 2020? Plus, Justice is Served – sort of.

Where will Donaldson land? Jan 08, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Mark Feinsand (@feinsand) examine the Josh Donaldson market to determine whether he will re-sign with the Braves. Also, the guys discuss whether the Dodgers have a blockbuster trade coming this offseason or over the summer to help them get back to the World Series. Plus, moves that make you go “hmmm” and Castro’s world famous worthless trivia

First Power Rankings of 2020 Jan 06, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) dissect the first Power Rankings of 2020 and which teams have some work to do before Spring Training begins. Also, a look at the Astros' offseason so far, the Nationals' infield taking shape and Cespedes and a wild boar? Plus its Monday, which means we open up the mailbag!

Recapping the biggest moves from the past week Jan 03, 2020

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) detail all the latest signings over the holiday break including the Nationals' signing of Will Harris, the White Sox extending Luis Robert, the Mets, Reds, Marlins, and Twins all adding key pieces to their rosters. Plus, the guys detail which teams still have unfinished business to tend to and our first Justice is Served of 2020.

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