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Hall of Fame chair thinks Bonds, Clemens denied entry by committee for same views held by writers
With Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens facing only one more chance under the current rules to get into baseball’s Hall of Fame, the Hall chairman thinks they were turned down because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers.
Hall of Fame elects Kent, keeps Bonds, Clemens out again
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
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Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
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Paul Skenes receives record $3.4 million in pre-arbitration bonus pool
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Connor Wong and Boston Red Sox agree to 1-year deal for $1,375,000
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First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to $92.5 million, 5-year contract with Seattle Mariners
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Ohtani named unanimous MVP for fourth time as Judge edges Raleigh for third accolade
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
