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Mets GM Billy Eppler and the wildest winter ever
The Athletic From the seat behind a desk clear of clutter, Mets general manager Billy Eppler inched forward, his eyes alert as he spoke. For…
Way-Too-Early Manny Machado Landing Spots with Padres Opt-Out Looming
Bleacher Report It’s certainly early to be speculating about Manny Machado’s next team and contract, but the subject is no longer out of bounds. The…
Mike Clevinger, White Sox discuss domestic assault allegation; they should have just shut up
Sportsnaut As if the Chicago White Sox haven’t mucked up enough of their on-field plans since reaching the brink of pennant contention a few years…
20 MLB prospects who should make the biggest impact in 2023
The Athletic My MLB prospect rankings from the last few weeks, from the top 100 to the team-by-team top 20s, are all built around long-term value — what those players…
Agent says Shohei Ohtani has right to explore free agency
ESPN Shohei Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, has been consistently coy about his client’s contract status, but he hinted Monday at something many in the industry…
10 Underrated MLB Players Who Will Explode in 2023
Bleacher Report There are a handful of players across baseball who do not receive the attention they deserve relative to their contributions. Sometimes, it’s a…
Padres no longer the Dodgers’ ‘little brother’ in NL West
USA Today The intimidation is gone. No more fear. Not even the slightest apprehension. The San Diego Padres, after being bullied since the day they were…
Top 10 MLB Players Most Likely to be Traded in 2023
Bleacher Report The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. Or, more accurately, months away. Either way, it’s too…
Alex Bregman open to testing free agency
The Score Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman admits the idea of testing free agency holds some appeal to him. “I mean, yeah,” Bregman said Monday…
Mookie Betts says 2018 Red Sox stole signs with live video but not daily
Mass Live The Los Angeles Times published a story Sunday evening about the Dodgers hiring ex-Red Sox advance scouting assistant J.T. Watkins to help with hitting game plans….
Who Will Be MLB’s Best Offensive Player in 2023?
Bleacher Report Come the end of the 2022 Major League Baseball season, Aaron Judge's 62 home runs and numerous other league-leading figures made it decidedly…
Orioles CEO not ready to invest: We ‘overachieved and overperformed’
The Score Baltimore Orioles CEO and chairman John Angelos is tempering expectations after a surprisingly competitive 2022 campaign. "We have a very young team that's overachieved…
Phillies, Aaron Nola Have Recently Exchanged Extension Offers
The Athletic After Aaron Nola got married in Adairsville, Ga., on New Year’s Eve, he returned to Florida with his wife. Aaron and Hunter are simple people…
Manny Machado Set Feb 16 Deadline For Padres Extension Talks; Team Offered Further Five-Years, $105MM
MLB Trade Rumors Manny Machado set the Padres a deadline of February 16 to offer him an extension that would’ve meant he avoided free agency at…
Astros’ Kyle Tucker disagrees with arbitration case ruling
The Score Outfielder Kyle Tucker will earn $5 million this season after losing his arbitration case against the Houston Astros, but the 26-year-old said he believes…
Padres’ Manny Machado plans to opt out following 2023 season
MLB Trade Rumors Padres superstar Manny Machado today confirmed to reporters, including Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post, that he plans on opting out of the remainder of his…
Phillies Extend Jose Alvarado
The Athletic The Philadelphia Phillies extended a second reliever in as many days, signing José Alvarado to a three-year contract extension Friday, president of baseball operations David Dombrowski announced….
Shohei Ohtani focused on the present: ‘As of now, I’m an Angel’
The Score The future of impending free agent Shohei Ohtani will likely be one of this season’s biggest storylines to follow. Despite the intrigue surrounding his status…
Shohei Ohtani Named Angels’ Opening Day Starter amid Contract, Trade Speculation
Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Angels announced Shohei Ohtani will be their Opening Day starter on March 30 against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani is due…
Spring training heat: One burning question for each American League team this spring
Sportsnaut We may not have all the answers when it comes to an intriguing lot of American League clubs that open spring training with as…
Padres A ‘Major Threat’ to Angels in Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes
SI The San Diego Padres have been all in for the last four years. Both in the offseason and at the trade deadline, they've made…
Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds open to extension despite trade request
The Score Despite making a trade request this offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds' preference remains to sign an extension with the club – as long as it's…
Yankees could still make blockbuster run to upgrade left field
Empire Sports Media With spring training coming up in just a few days, the New York Yankees are waiting patiently to see how the left field position…
MLB State of the Position 2023: Every Team’s 5-Year Plan at Third Base
Bleacher Report Third base is loaded with star power across baseball, with guys like Nolan Arenado, Manny Machado, José Ramírez, Rafael Devers, Austin Riley and…
RHP Michael Wacha agrees to deal with Padres
The Athletic Free-agent right-handed starter Michael Wacha agreed to sign with the Padres, pending a physical, major-league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to…
Jays’ Bo Bichette: MLB’s ‘flawed’ arbitration process is bad for sport
Sportsnet Bo Bichette knows the deal when it comes to arbitration and fully understood what facing the Toronto Blue Jays in a hearing room would entail. “Basically,” the…
The biggest question going into spring training for each MLB team
The Athletic Did you spend the offseason monitoring spin rates in hopes of mastering that elusive third pitch? Did you lock yourself in the cage…