Tag Archive: CBA

The Big Three: Changes in CBA, Remaining free agent options, Loewen

I’m experimenting with writing writing a column entitled “The Big Three” on this blog every day or once every other day, highlighting the three (or four if I’m in a good mood) stories. These may be interesting opinion articles, Tweets, stories, or anything that I feel is worth  your attention. Well, here goes… Major League …

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More changes in CBA: HGH testing, compensation, playoff changes

The following changes will be made to the MLB CBA, which will be announced on Monday: According to The New York Times, blood tests for Human Growth Hormone (HGH) will begin in February. Last year, minor league testing began, and apparently was a success. According to Ken Rosenthal, all remaining relief pitchers labeled as “Type …

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