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Lolich, North Carolina Iron out Deal:

Rumors of a deal between Mickey Lolich and North Carolina finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Tar Heels officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new deal.

Lolich will earn $23,840,000 per year for 5 years. He is expected to be a solid addition to his new club.

In his career Lolich has chalked up an ERA of 3.46. His won-loss record stands at 73-70.

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Mavericks Sign SP Johan Santana:

The euphoria surrounding a big-name deal can sometimes overshadow the deal itself. Occasionally a team will mortgage its future to make a big splash, though no one in UT Arlington was worried about that today as the club finalized terms with Johan Santana.

Santana will earn $30,514,285 per year over 7 years.

So far in his career, Santana has collected 134 wins and 58 losses and has recorded an ERA of 3.18 and struck out 2488 batters while pitching 1758 innings.

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NCAA BREAKING NEWS: Expansion Teams Announced:

The NCAA has announced the teams that have won the bid for the current expansion process! The new teams will be the Idaho State Bengals, the Northern Colorado Bears, the Eastern Michigan Eagles, the Northern Illinois Huskies, the Toledo Rockets, and the Western Michigan Broncos.

Existing teams have to submit the protection lists for the upcoming expansion draft until December 2nd, 2030.The draft itself is held one day later.

League officials are excited to see these new cities compete!

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Fresno State Wins 1B Pipp Sweepstakes:

Ending months of speculation, the Fresno State Bulldogs finalized a deal with Wally Pipp earlier today, making the first baseman a very happy man. He'll be making an estimated $22,000,000 a year for 5 years.

In his career Pipp has hit for a .288 average and totaled 1221 hits, 425 home runs and 959 RBIs.

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Iowa State Fired up over Signing of 2B Molitor:

The Cyclones and Paul Molitor appeared before the Iowa State media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks.

Molitor, a second baseman, is poised to make $202,000,000 over 8 years.

Career-to-date Molitor has rung up a .298 average, played in 1095 games and collected 257 doubles, 17 triples and 168 home runs.

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Star 1B McGriff Settles on Cal Poly:

As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between Fred McGriff and Cal Poly became a reality, with the star opting for a $129,200,000 deal over 6 years.

McGriff has a career .269 batting average with a .369 OBP. He has hit 344 homers, driven in 944 runs and scored 779 runs since he came into the league.

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It's Official: SP Oswalt Signs with Crimson Tide:

Talk of a deal between Alabama and Roy Oswalt came together today as the two sides inked a deal worth $130,000,000 over 5 years.

Oswalt is highly regarded around NCAA for his talents and is expected to add that extra spark to the Crimson Tide roster.

In his career, Oswalt has racked up 135 wins and 78 losses and posted an ERA of 2.88.

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Tennessee Wins RP Chapman Sweepstakes:

Fans of Aroldis Chapman and the Volunteers have much to rejoice about as the talented reliever scribbled his signature on a $50,300,000 deal this afternoon that will keep him in Tennessee for 4 years.

Seen as an up-and-comer, Chapman will no doubt enhance Tennessee's chances to go to the playoffs on an annual basis.

Over his career Chapman has 171 saves with a 18-27 record and a 3.43 ERA.

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Oregon Wins Lottery for SP Cole:

The Ducks and Gerrit Cole reached an accord earlier today which brings the starting pitcher to town for 5 years.

Cole will pocket $125,600,000 total and is widely expected to contribute significantly to the club's playoff drive.

In his career, Cole has racked up 119 wins and 80 losses and posted an ERA of 3.32.

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$101,600,000 Lands 1B Belt for Aggies:

As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between Brandon Belt and Texas A&M became a reality, with the star opting for a $101,600,000 deal over 5 years.

Taking a look at his lifetime stats, Belt is hitting .294 with a total of 177 home runs.

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Florida State, RP Ohtani Reach Contract Agreement:

In a move expected to bring depth to the Seminoles, Florida State brass announced the signing today of reliever Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani will be pocketing $1,980,000 per season, an amount some BNN analysts think might be too high.

The 31-year-old Ohtani has 112 appearances so far in his career and has thrown 170.2 innings with 170 strikeouts and 2 saves. His won-lost record is 6-4 and his ERA stands at 4.32.

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Purdue Inks Star 2B to $110,000,000 Deal:

Talk of a deal between Purdue and Luis Arraez came together today as the two sides inked a deal worth $110,000,000 over 5 years.

Arraez is highly regarded around NCAA for his talents and is expected to add that extra spark to the Boilermakers roster.

Arraez's career batting average stands at .343, and he has 35 home runs.

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Star Upset over Hollywood Flop:

Frankie Frisch tested the waters of Hollywood this offseason, with a supporting role in the big budget action film, "Million Dollar Crazy". He was all smiles at last month's premier, posing on the red carpet for tabloid photographers.
Unfortunately for Frisch, the film did not enjoy the kindest of reviews. Critics have universally panned the movie, calling it "The Modern Day Ishtar." Frisch's acting was also not well received, with one critic calling his performance as Sergeant Dick Grimes "pathetically laughable," and saying, "...he should stick to baseball."

The Portland Pilots' second baseman has yet to comment on whether or not he'll reprise his role as Grimes in the sequel announced earlier this week.

Most friends find that move unlikely as Frisch has taken the critical panning harshly. One friend, wanting to remain anonymous was quoted as saying, "Frankie has a big ego and was really hurt by the criticism of his acting. There is no way he will be doing a sequel."

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Star SP Bunning Signs for 6 years:

Fans hailed the signing of Jim Bunning today as the Xavier Musketeers starting pitcher came to terms with the club.

Set to make $156,800,000 over the upcoming 6 years, Bunning signed primarily out of loyalty to the organization, thrilling the most diehard supporters who think there isn't much loyalty in a market driven by free agency.

In his lifetime numbers Bunning has a 100-67 won-lost record with a 3.61 ERA.

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Alou Makes 300 Mark: He has done it!

Felipe Alou has reached the 300 home run mark. He did it today, but the Charlotte 49ers still dropped the game to the Kentucky Wildcats by the score of 5-4.

"Number 300 was hard to come by. I think the pressure was getting to me a little bit. I got a call a few days ago from a couple of guys that have been through this and they just said, 'Keep going, have some fun. Just be you.' I think that helped me a little bit, having those guys make a call to me and try to settle some of the nerves down."

On his historic day Alou was 1-for-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.

In his career Alou has racked up 1405 hits with a .287 average and .334 on-base percentage. His numbers include 286 doubles, 20 triples, and 300 home runs, along with 746 runs scored and 907 RBIs.

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Braun Raps 300th Roundtripper:

"I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact."

That's what Ryan J Braun told reporters after he made baseball history today at Husky Ballpark. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Washington Huskies 14-1 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

The standout left fielder collected 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 3 runs batted in and 2 runs scored.

"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Braun. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"

For his career Braun has hit at a .295 clip. Among his lifetime numbers are 894 hits, 130 doubles, 15 triples, 300 home runs and 670 RBIs.

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Mize Raps 500th Roundtripper:

UTEP first baseman Johnny Mize blasted himself into an elite group of baseball players. Today he joined the exclusive 500 home run club in the Miners 3-2 loss to the Old Dominion Monarchs.

"As soon as I hit it, I knew it was gone. I was happy to move on. Now I can go and have some fun. It is a weight lifted off my shoulders," Mize told the press. He admitted just how much pressure he had been feeling. "Especially every time you'd get out of the hotel, everybody would say, 'Hey, when are you going to hit it?'"

In his milestone game, Mize went 1 for 4 with 2 runs batted in and 1 run scored.

Taking a look at his lifetime stats, Mize is hitting .330 with a total of 500 home runs.

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Trout Launches Number 300:

It's official. Mike Trout of the Kentucky Wildcats hit his 300th home run tonight.

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Ball State Cardinals and downed them 7-2, but the big story of the night was the milestone home run for Trout. He rounded the bases with a smile and politely stepped on home plate and walked back to the dugout.

"300 is a big number, and I am thankful for the ability to get to this milestone. But it's all about the team today, my accomplishments are just one piece to the Wildcats puzzle."

The Wildcats center fielder went 3-for-4 with 1 home run and 2 runs batted in as the Kentucky Wildcats topped the Ball State Cardinals.

In his career Trout is hitting .308 with 1074 hits, 300 home runs, 781 runs scored and 774 RBIs.

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#300 for Magee:

Sherry Magee hit a historic home run today -- career blast number 300. "I am happy to be in such elite company. It has been quite a ride so far," Magee said after the game.

The Waves left fielder went 2 for 5 with 1 home run and 2 runs batted in as the Pepperdine Waves won 11-7 over the Bowling Green Falcons.

During his career Magee has chalked up 1111 hits and a .300 average with 300 home runs and 743 RBIs.

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Olerud Launches Number 300:

Pittsburgh first baseman John Olerud pounded a home run during the Panthers 13-2 loss to North Alabama yesterday. Despite the defeat, the long ball was a significant achievement and raised his career home run total to 300.

"Some hitters never live up to the hype," said his manager. "John has definitely lived up to his. He's hammered the heck out of the ball year after year."

The Pittsburgh star went 1 hit for 4 at-bats during the game, scoring 1 run and had 1 RBI.

Lifetime Olerud is batting .307 with 217 doubles, 7 triples, 300 home runs and 812 RBIs in 1011 games.