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Blue Jays apparently made a “contract suggestion” to Alek Manoah this winter and the two sides were “not close”
Blue Jays Nation We’ve got some Blue Jays news (?) shoved in the middle of a News and Notes article from Jon Heyman at the New…
Arte Moreno Wanted To Sign Trea Turner, Angels GM Convinced Him Otherwise
SI The Los Angeles Angels had quite the forgettable 2022 season as they went 73-89 and missed the playoffs for the eighth straight year. Despite Shohei…
Three reasons for Mets optimism after injury-filled week clouds 2023 outlook
CBS Sports The New York Mets entered the spring with as much reason for excitement as any team in the majors. They had made the playoffs last…
Erik ten Hag confirms meeting with potential Man United buyer Sir Jim Ratcliffe
ESPN Erik ten Hag has confirmed he met potential Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Friday during the British billionaire's talks to buy the club. Ratcliffe…
Lionel Messi’s father blasts ‘lies’ over PSG future
90 Min The father of Lionel Messi has criticised three reports on the Paris Saint-Germain forward, insisting 'lies will no longer be tolerated'. Messi is…
Do the Mets have to pay Edwin Diaz after he got hurt in WBC?
Larry Brown Sports Edwin Diaz unfortunately got hurt during the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, which has prompted all sorts of questions. Diaz was injured…
Mets have trade options to find new closer after Edwin Díaz’s injury
The Athletic The Mets have a legitimate shot to win the World Series, even after the devastating injury to their closer, Edwin Díaz, which is why…
Five non-playoff MLB teams who could make a leap
CBS Sports In just a few days, Major League Baseball's exhibition season will officially get underway. That means we're nearing the point of the spring…
Police officer guilty of using excessive force against Dalian Atkinson keeps job
The Guardian A police constable has kept her job after being found guilty by a disciplinary panel of gross misconduct for using excessive force when…
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and what it’ll take to lock up other top young bats
The Athletic Spring in baseball is the time to think about pitcher-fielding practice, bunt plays and additions to your pitch mix — a moment of…
MLB to intensify search for illegal substances
ESPN Major League Baseball informed teams and players Thursday afternoon that its efforts to crack down on pitchers' use of illegal substances will be enhanced…
Francisco Lindor still loves WBC despite Edwin Diaz’s injury: It’s ‘the ultimate honor’
The Score Francisco Lindor is not losing faith in the World Baseball Classic despite watching Edwin Diaz – his teammate on both the New York Mets and…
Man United to meet with prospective buyers ahead of expected improved bids for club takeover
ESPN Manchester United are meeting with the two most high-profile bidders, consortiums led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, on Thursday…
Julian Alvarez signs new Man City contract until 2028
90 Min Julian Alvarez has officially signed a new contract with Manchester City which will keep him at the Etihad until 2028. The Argentina World…
Hal Steinbrenner consults Aaron Judge on Yankees-related issues
ESPN New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner values his relationship with slugger Aaron Judge and asks the new captain about various team-related issues, such as possible renovations of…
The most impactful shortstop of MLB winter free agent frenzy isn’t who you think it is
Sportsnaut Think you know which MLB teams got the most impact for their shortstop dollars in free agency last winter? Wrong. Of the four, Trea…
Yankees don’t cover internet charges for players on team plane
The Score Baseball's most valuable franchise doesn't offer free Wi-Fi on the team plane. The New York Yankees – worth around $6 billion – don't…
Real Madrid are readying €140 million transfer offer for Jude Bellingham
LiverPool Offside As long as Jude Bellingham remains a Borussia Dortmund player there will be a need to come up with new angles in the ongoing transfer…
Chaos in Italy as Eintracht Frankfurt fans riot & clash with police in Naples
90 Min The build-up to Napoli's Champions League round of 16 second leg clash with Eintracht Frankfurt has been marred by violence and disturbances involving supporters and…
Predicting 1 MLB Trade For Every Team in 2023
Bleacher Report The 2023 MLB season is right around the corner, and it's never too soon to start speculation about potential trades that could go…
Which MLB rookies will make the most impact in 2023? One pick from each team
The Athletic The list of American League and National League Rookie of the Year winners over the past decade includes some of the biggest stars…
Sportico’s List of MLB’s Most Valuable Teams for 2023
Bleacher Report The New York Yankees are once again the most valuable team in Major League Baseball. Sportico released its 2023 rankings of the league's…
Erling Haaland breaks Manchester City’s single-season scoring record
ESPN Erling Haaland broke Manchester City's single-season scoring record with his fifth goal of the game in their Champions League round of 16 second leg…
Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature 4-team groups, 104 total matches
The Score The expanded 2026 World Cup will feature four-team groups and 104 games in total, according to Matt Slater and David Ornstein of The Athletic….
Could Shohei Ohtani’s next contract reach the $500 million mark?
The Athletic Spring in baseball is the time to think about pitcher-fielding practice, bunt plays and additions to your pitch mix — a moment of…
Trevor Bauer signs with Yokohama BayStars
Clutch Points Former Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Trevor Bauer is reportedly headed to Japan to play with the Yokohama BayStars, per YamadaSANSPO on Twitter. The contract is reportedly worth…
If Team USA will be handcuffed by pitching restrictions, is it worth even playing in WBC?
The Athletic The situation screamed for a pitching change. Two-out RBI double by Randy Arozarena. Walk to Alex Verdugo. And next up for Team Mexico: Joey Meneses, who…