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Bill Felber

Bill Felber

Joined: Aug 1, 2018

Bill Felber is a retired newspaper editor and author of seven books including The Book On The Book, A Game of Brawl, and Under Pallor, Under Shadow. His latest book, The Hole Truth, is a cross-era and cross-gender examination of the best players in professional golf history from Old Tom Morris to the present. With respect to both baseball and golf, his area of expertise is in cross-era performance comparisons.

Nov 10, 2023; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, middle, and president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti, left, and general manager Mike Chernoff, right, talk to the media during an introductory press conference at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

MLB Front Office Rankings, 2024 season: No. 25, Cleveland Guardians

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Sep 29, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) reacts to his strikeout against Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Robo-Umps and Strike Zone challenges: the future of Major League Baseball

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Oct 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the second inning in game one of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

One Cubs-Braves trade that could shake up the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year race

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Jan 17, 2023; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst answers questions from the media as newly signed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is introduced by the team at a press conference. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

2024 MLB front office grades: No. 26, Oakland Athletics

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Apr 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesApr 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

MLB front office grades after 2024 season: Chicago White Sox, 27th

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Sep 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) runs off of the field after scoring a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesSep 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran (16) runs off of the field after scoring a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Five major snubs in MLB Awards voting

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Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesFeb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

MLB front office grades after 2024 season: Miami Marlins, T-28

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, USA, LAD; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler (21) celebrates after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series at New York. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-MLBOct 30, 2024; New York, USA, LAD; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler (21) celebrates after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series at New York. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-MLB

Five key figures in the 2024 World Series

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Sep 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) runs to third after hitting an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesSep 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) runs to third after hitting an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Cody Bellinger signing boxes in a raft of Cubs outfield prospects

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May 16, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies interim general manager Bill Schmidt before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesMay 16, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies interim general manager Bill Schmidt before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

2024 front office ratings: T-28, the Colorado Rockies

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Oct 1, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey reacts during an introductory press conference at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesOct 1, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey reacts during an introductory press conference at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Giants promote brother of Angels GM to general manager

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Nov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (left) poses with general manager Perry Minasian at introductory press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesNov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (left) poses with general manager Perry Minasian at introductory press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2024 Front Office ratings: No. 30, Los Angeles Angels

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Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn ImagesOct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Why the 2024 NLCS was the MLB Playoffs' biggest snooze-fest

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Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) is interviewed after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets in game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesOct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) is interviewed after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets in game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Interesting twists could define this edition of Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup

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Oct 12, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (8) celebrates with outfielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game five of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesOct 12, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (8) celebrates with outfielder Jhonkensy Noel (43) in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game five of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jhonkensy Noel makes Cleveland postseason history with high-impact Game 3 homer

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Oct 15, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) reacts after giving up a three run home run to New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) during the seventh inning in game two of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesOct 15, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) reacts after giving up a three run home run to New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) during the seventh inning in game two of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

What the Guardians need to change to recover from ALCS Games 1 and 2

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