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Will he or won't he? The case for Juan Soto reaching Shohei Ohtani's record $700 million contract
Can the Yankees star match the biggest outlier contract in sports?
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Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol expected to miss first half of 2025 season after shoulder surgery
Graterol is one of several Dodgers who have undergone surgery in the early MLB offseason.
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Pittsburgh Pirates present outrageous offer in exchange for rare Paul Skenes rookie card
For the lucky person who finds the card, it might just be an offer they can't refuse.
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What to expect from the Cubs, Red Sox, Orioles, and more this offseason with Jeff Passan | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan as they discuss which teams intrigue them the most this offseason before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.
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Willy Adames is MLB's top free-agent shortstop. Could his high value land him a $200M deal?
The Dodgers have been interested in Adames and even with Mookie Betts moving back to the infield, Adames would make sense in L.A. Other teams that could make a run at him include the Giants and Braves.
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Dodgers' top 5 offseason questions: Where will Mookie Betts play in infield and what domino effect will that create?
The tone is certainly different as this hot stove season commences considering L.A.'s campaign ended on the ultimate high note, but that’s not to say the Dodgers won’t be busy.
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Dave Sims to be Yankees' new radio voice, replacing John Sterling
Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as the new radio voice for the New York Yankees.
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All-MLB Awards: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale headline first team
We're in Year 6 of the league doing its All-MLB awards.
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Juan Soto free agency: Here are the teams reportedly meeting with the star slugger this week
Of course the Mets and Yankees are on the list. Allowing Soto to walk would do remarkable damage to the Yanks' credibility going forward.
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Mets' top 5 offseason questions include can they woo Juan Soto and how big will they spend overall?
If the Mets reel in the big fish, they’ll operate somewhat more judiciously to fill out the roster. If the Mets miss out on Soto, their pivot could be a windfall for other highly touted free agents.
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Tampa Bay Rays will play 2025 home schedule at Steinbrenner Field, spring training stadium of the Yankees
The repairs to Tropicana Field are projected at $55.7 million and would not be finished until after the 2025 season.
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MLB awards finalists announced, Juan Soto sweepstakes heats up | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at all the finalists for the 2024 MLB end-of-year awards, give an update on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, answer fan questions from the Bar-B-Cast mailbag and recap all the latest baseball news.
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Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball is now a Taiwanese tourist attraction
The historic ball sold for a record-shattering $4.4 million at auction last month.
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If Astros can't keep mainstay Alex Bregman, here's what they're losing
Bregman’s wealth of playoff experience, renowned work ethic and rep as a clubhouse leader are some of the headlining features of his case as one of this winter’s premier free agents.
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Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge headline 2024 MLB Silver Slugger winners
The Dodgers and Padres led the way with three Silver Slugger winners each.
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Why is Roki Sasaki such a big deal? Let’s dive in.
Sasaki is a monster talent, one who could develop into a soul-snatching Cy Young level pitcher. He offers a rare combination of current ability and upside. The only real total package comparison is Paul Skenes.
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Rays' hurricane-damaged stadium can be fixed for $55M, but it won't be ready until 2026
The Rays' stadium can be repaired — but will it?
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Ex-Braves All-Star C Travis d'Arnaud agrees to sign with Angels
D'Arnaud joins the Angels after a five-year stint in Atlanta that included an All-Star bid in 2022.
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How do Astros plan on keeping championship window open?
GM Dana Brown wants to keep Bregman in H-Town for the remainder of his career. But free agency always opens the door to change. And if Bregman decides to leave, Houston will have to again pivot.
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2024 MLB awards finalists headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes
There were few surprises among the finalists for MLB's end-of-season awards, led by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes.
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Juan Soto's presence — or departure — dominates 3 of top 5 questions Yankees face this offseason
A Soto return would create a fascinating outfield situation; a good problem, but still a problem.
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Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB: Everything to know about the star Japanese pitcher | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by Yuri Karasawa to talk about Roki Sasaki getting posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines, why he’s now a top free agent this offseason and which MLB teams might have an advantage in signing him.
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Thousands of Pete Rose fans pay respects during 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
Admirers left items at the Rose statue outside the ballpark and could walk by an urn with the baseball legend's ashes.
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Clayton McCullough reportedly hired as new Miami Marlins manager
McCullough replaces Skip Schumaker, who parted ways with the club at the end of the regular season.
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MLB free agency 2024-25: Top 50 players available this winter, starting with Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki
This offseason's free agent class is headlined by a generational hitter and full of fascinating players at a variety of positions.
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Roki Sasaki MLB free agency: One remaining decision could signal if Japanese phenom is targeting the Dodgers
Here's why every MLB team wants Roki Sasaki to be posted after Dec. 1.
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to be posted, and every MLB team is going to want him
The Japanese flamethrower is suddenly one of the biggest free agents of the MLB offseason.
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Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes: Which teams have a chance to sign the superstar? And just how much will his contract be worth?
Don't be surprised if the bidding war for the 26-year-old outfielder surpasses $600 million.
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Is a reunion in store for Teoscar Hernández and the Dodgers? Where else might the outfielder go?
After a sensational season in L.A., Hernández has set himself up to earn a lucrative, multi-year contract this winter.
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Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes, Scott Boras loves his puns | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes kicking off, the annual Scott Boras pun-fest at the GM meetings and make their picks for this week's The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.
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Aaron Boone will be back as Yankees manager after club exercises option
Boone has managed the Yankees since 2018, leading them to the ALCS three times and the 2024 World Series.
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MLB GM Meetings: Latest buzz on Juan Soto, Roki Sasaki, Teoscar Hernández and more
The GM Meetings kicked off the hot stove season this week in San Antonio.
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw undergoes foot and knee surgeries, plans to 'crush some rehab' and return in 2025
The 36-year-old free-agent pitcher said last week that he is a "Dodger for life."
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Who is Roki Sasaki? Here's everything you need to know about the MLB offseason's biggest variable
Roki Sasaki is perhaps the most exciting Japanese pitching prospect ever. We also don't know when he's coming to MLB.
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Ohtani gets surgery, Cole stays with Yankees & a look at the top 50 MLB free agents | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder surgery, the potential arrival of Roki Sasaki to MLB, Gerrit Cole’s decision to remain with the Yankees and take a deep dive into the top 50 MLB free agents.
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Shohei Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery after playing through torn labrum in World Series
Ohtani's shoulder injury in the 2024 World Series was apparently a bit worse than the Dodgers let on.
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Skip Schumaker's next move after stepping down as Marlins manager: Rangers front office
Only three manager jobs were open this offseason, and the only one still left is Schumaker's old job.
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Braves reliever Joe Jimenez to miss 8-12 months after left knee surgery
The Braves are losing a big part of their bullpen, possibly for the entire 2025 season.
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Yankees star Juan Soto among 13 players who received qualifying offers on Monday
Juan Soto is expected to decline the Yankees' qualifying offer, which should spark a bidding war to sign the superstar.
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Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly blast Yankees as 'lazy,' calling them '8th- or 9th-best team' in MLB postseason
Outspoken Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly unloaded on the Yankees on his podcast, saying they were one of the worst teams in the MLB postseason.
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Yankees keep pitcher Gerrit Cole on 4-year, $144 million deal he opted out of: Reports
Cole opted out of his megadeal over the weekend, but the Yankees' new deal will keep him with the team through 2029.
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Dodgers get their parade, drafting the best moments from 2024 and where LA goes in 2025 | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Dodgers’ celebration and parade from last week, the narrative that they bought this title, where they go in 2025 and a few notable MLB offseason moves.
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Bobby Witt Jr., Chris Sale, Steven Kwan among MLB's Gold Glove winners
The Royals, Guardians, Mariners, Rockies, Brewers and Giants landed two Gold Gloves winners each out of the 20 overall winners.
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Royals re-sign P Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million contract
Michael Wacha passed on free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Royals.
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MLB reportedly finds Dominican prospect with $4 million Padres deal is 19 years old, not 14
This isn't the first time this has happened in the Dominican Republic.
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Yankees decline 2025 option on Anthony Rizzo, Gerrit Cole opts out of deal
After a loss in the World Series, New York has kicked off what is likely to be a busy offseason.
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Blake Snell opts out of Giants contract, hopes for better offseason free agency market
Blake Snell signed a two-year deal with the Giants after he and agent Scott Boras found no free-agent takers until March.
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World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year
So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.
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Dodgers World Series parade: Clayton Kershaw declares himself 'Dodger for life' with player option looming
Clayton Kershaw made his intentions clear while celebrating his team's World Series title.
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World Series MVP Freddie Freeman reportedly had broken rib cartilage in addition to sprained ankle
The Dodgers slugger was also still nursing a fractured finger from August.
