ESPN Since commissioner Rob Manfred took over in 2015, Major League Baseball has faced several key challenges — from navigating a COVID-shortened season and a…
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Real Madrid track Dusan Vlahovic, Richarlison as potential summer targets
ESPN Real Madrid are tracking Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison as options to strengthen their attack, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the LaLiga giants viewing an addition to their…
MLB’s Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios of Big Offseason Spending
Bleacher Report So you want to win Major League Baseball's offseason. Well, good idea. You should go for it. Just know that what comes next,…
Marlins, Athletics Swap JJ Bleday For AJ Puk
ESPN The Oakland Athletics acquired veteran outfielder JJ Bleday from the Miami Marlins for left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk on Saturday, both teams announced. Bleday, 25, was used sparingly in Miami last season, appearing…
Derek Jeter Joins FOX as MLB Analyst Ahead of 2023 Season
Bleacher Report Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are teammates once again. FOX Sports announced the former New York Yankees shortstop is joining the network for…
Andrew Chafin, Diamondbacks Agree to 1-Year, $6.5M Contract
Bleacher Report Relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is set to join the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year, $6.5 million deal, pending a physical, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Saturday….
Alex Reyes, Dodgers agree to one-year, $1.1 million contract
Dodger Blue Early into free agency this offseason the Los Angeles Dodgers were connected to Alex Reyes, a former top prospect and All-Star closer who was…
Dodgers To Sign David Peralta
MLB Trade Rumors The Dodgers are signing outfielder David Peralta, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a one-year, $6.5MM guarantee and could max out at $8MM if…
Yankees’ potential 2023 shortstop plan, revealed
Clutch Points The New York Yankees’ potential 2023 shortstop plan was revealed by Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, per MLB.com. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza are expected…
Canada women’s team on strike as players blast federation for spending cuts
USA Today The players of the Canada women’s national team have had enough with Canada Soccer. The players say that they’ve been informed that the…
Padres’ Yu Darvish signs six-year, $108M extension
MLB Trade Rumors The Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish are in agreement on a six-year extension that’ll run through the 2028 season, AJ Cassavell and Mark Feinsand…
Young MLB Players With Breakout Potential in 2023
Bleacher Report We’re just about two weeks away from the first spring training Cactus League games. So if you’ve been longing for baseball since the…
Mets, Assistant GM Bryn Alderson Part Ways
Mets Merized Online Andy Martino of SNY reports that Bryn Alderson is no longer an assistant general manager with the New York Mets and is leaving the…
1 Fatal Flaw That Could Keep Every MLB Team Out of World Series Contention
Bleacher Report The start of MLB spring training is right around the corner, and the beginning of a new season always brings a renewed sense…
5 reasons why Manny Machado could sign extension with Padres by Opening Day
The Athletic I’m not a betting man, and my predictions generally range from laughable to abysmal. But if I had to guess one thing that…
The MLB’s Next Wave of Filthy Pitches
Bleacher Report Anyone who watches enough Major League Baseball should be well acquainted with the nastiest pitches in the game today. Think Jacob deGrom’s fastball,…
Astros GM: We’ve had extension talks with Kyle Tucker
The Score New Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown acknowledged the team had discussions with All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker about a contract extension. “Some of the stuff was started…
MLB State of the Position 2023: Every Team’s 5-Year Plan at Shortstop
Bleacher Report The money spent on free agents the past two offseasons is a great indication of how much high-end talent there is across baseball…
What we know (and don’t know) about arbitration hearing for Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette
Sportsnet Later this week, a panel of arbitrators will sit in a Florida conference room and listen to competing presentations about Bo Bichette. The purpose of…
Fresh Trade Packages for MLB’s Top Rumored Targets
Bleacher Report Dr. Frankenstein has his laboratory, and we have ours. The only difference is that ours is strictly for cooking up trade proposals during…
Julio Urias aware 2023 could be last season with Dodgers
Los Angeles Times Don’t mistake his humility for weakness. Don’t confuse his silence for contentment. Julio Urías has pride. Listen to him carefully. It’s there. “I…
What’s behind Mets owner Steve Cohen’s record-setting spending
ESPN Just outside the window of Steve Cohen's office at Citi Field, a crane peeks its neck high into the air, finishing preparations for the…
Dodgers sign Miguel Rojas to 1-year, $6M extension
The Score The Los Angeles Dodgers signed infielder Miguel Rojas to a one-year, $6-million extension, the team announced Saturday. Rojas is guaranteed to earn $11 million over the next…
Mets To Hire Carlos Beltran For Front Office Role
CBS Sports The New York Mets have hired Carlos Beltrán for a job in the front office, the New York Post reports. It’s unclear exactly what his job or title…
Logan Webb, Brandon Crawford Open Up About Giants’ Recruitment of Aaron Judge
Bleacher Report The San Francisco Giants heavily recruited New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this winter before he re-signed with the Pinstripes on a nine-year,…
MLB Players Primed for a Home Run Surge in 2023
Bleacher Report While there is no shortage of established power hitters around MLB, there is always a new crop of sluggers poised to join the…
Pirates Sign Juan Minaya To Minor League Deal
MLB Trade Rumors The Pirates have added veteran right-hander Juan Minaya on a minor league deal, per John Dreker of Pirates Prospects. Minaya, 32, appeared in six games…
Man Utd considering Ansu Fati; Man City want Bukayo Saka
90 Min are currently reluctant to entertain any bids for the winger, but their stance could change if his form dips over the coming months….