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Jan 17, 2021
The Mets did their work by adding Francisco Lindor. Now, the spotlight moves to those who have big holes to fill. Enter the Twins, Phillies, Blue Jays and Red Sox.
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Jan 17, 2021
Former A's pitcher Dave Stewart submitted a bid to buy a share of the Coliseum with plans to develop the site should the A's leave the ballpark.
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Jan 16, 2021
The Tri-City ValleyCats, who operated as a short-season affiliate of the Houston Astros for 18 seasons before being dropped, have filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball and the Astros.
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Jan 16, 2021
Veteran starter Martin Perez has agreed to a one-year, $5 million guaranteed contract to return to the Boston Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 15, 2021
- The St. Louis Cardinals and ace Jack Flaherty have not agreed to terms on a 2021 contract and they swapped figures for salary arbitration Friday.
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Jan 15, 2021
The Orioles agreed to a one-year deal with recovering slugger Trey Mancini on Friday but haven't come to terms yet with outfielder Anthony Santander.
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Jan 15, 2021
LeMahieu's return answers New York's biggest offseason question, but the Bombers still have some holes to fill.
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Jan 15, 2021
If the longtime ace bounces back from two injury-plagued seasons, New York might have just reeled in one of the biggest fish of this offseason.
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Jan 15, 2021
The New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year, $11 million deal with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 15, 2021
Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a one-year, $16.1 million contract Friday with the World Series champions to avoid salary arbitration, according to multiple reports.
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Jan 15, 2021
Slugging outfielder Aaron Judge and the Yankees avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $10,175,000. The team signed all eight players who were eligible for arbitration.
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Jan 15, 2021
The Mets reached one-year deals with shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman-outfielder Dominic Smith, outfielders Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo and pitchers Edwin DÃaz, Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman to avoid salary arbitration.
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Jan 15, 2021
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $4,575,000, one-year deal with third baseman Rafael Devers that avoided salary arbitration, a person with knowledge told the Associated Press.
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Jan 15, 2021
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Kris Bryant and Javy Baez. Bryant will make $19.5 million this season while Baez will make $11.65 million.
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Jan 15, 2021
Slugging outfielder Aaron Judge and the Yankees avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract worth $10,175,000, according to multiple reports.
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Jan 15, 2021
Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a one-year, $16.1 million contract Friday with the World Series champions to avoid salary arbitration, according to multiple reports.
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Jan 15, 2021
LeMahieu's return answers New York's biggest offseason question, but the Bombers still have some holes to fill this winter.
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Jan 15, 2021
LeMahieu's return answers New York's biggest offseason question, but the Bombers still have some holes to fill this winter.
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Jan 15, 2021
An 18-year-old infielder from Cuba is among 11 players from four countries to sign with the Miami Marlins during Major League Baseball's international signing period.
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Jan 15, 2021
Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the Yankees are finalizing a six-year, $90 million contract, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN. LeMahieu returns to the Yankees after leading the majors in batting in 2020.
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Jan 15, 2021
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
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Jan 15, 2021
Usually July 2 is the day teams can sign top international prospects, but the pandemic moved it back to January. Here are the stars of tomorrow who could ink a deal today.
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Jan 15, 2021
Tired of waiting for free agency to heat up? We are too. So we asked our experts to weigh in on where the best available players will eventually sign.
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Jan 14, 2021
The San Francisco Giants signed former All-Star pitcher Alex Wood to a $3 million, one-year contract on Thursday.
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Jan 14, 2021
Mychal Givens and the Rockies agreed Thursday to a $4.05 million, one-year contract.
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Jan 14, 2021
Archie Bradley, who was a combined 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA and 18 strikeouts for Arizona and Cincinnati in 2020, has reached a one-year, $6 million deal with Philadelphia, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 14, 2021
New Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million contract on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration.
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Jan 14, 2021
Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pirates for $60,000, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer Liam Hendriks in free agency.
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Jan 14, 2021
Former three-time World Series-winning executive Theo Epstein was hired by Major League Baseball on Thursday as a consultant to "on-field matters" as the sport contemplates rule changes to create more action and pace to the game.
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Jan 14, 2021
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.
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Jan 14, 2021
A Mickey Mantle baseball card has shattered a 5-month-old record for highest-selling sports card of all time, going for $5.2 million, PWCC Marketplace announced on Thursday.
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Jan 14, 2021
Will Barry Bonds or Rogers Clemens get into the hall on their ninth year on the ballot? Will any first-time nominees be inducted? We have you covered on this year's election to Cooperstown.
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Jan 14, 2021
If the Padres want one of MLB's brightest young stars to sign a long-term extension now, here are three ways it could happen.
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Jan 13, 2021
Right-handed reliever Pedro Baez has agreed to a two-year contract with the Astros that is expected to fall in the $12-14 million guaranteed range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 13, 2021
Right-handed reliever Pedro Baez has agreed to a two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming multiple reports.
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Jan 13, 2021
Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, the league said in a statement to The Associated Press.
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Jan 13, 2021
Mark Shapiro has been given a five-year contract extension as the Toronto Blue Jays' president and chief executive officer.
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Jan 13, 2021
Remember the day sign-stealing punishments and Houston firing its manager and GM rocked baseball? On the anniversary, we examine what has changed and how their players will be treated when fans do return.
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Jan 12, 2021
Right-hander Michael Fulmer, who went 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts last season after returning from Tommy John surgery, has reached a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Tigers.
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Jan 12, 2021
Pitcher Carlos Carrasco, acquired by the Mets in a trade with Cleveland last week, said during a Tuesday news conference that he got a welcome call from new owner Steven Cohen and expects the Mets to be a postseason contender.
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Jan 12, 2021
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.
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Jan 12, 2021
Corey Kluber is hoping that a bullpen session in front of scouts from more than half of MLB's teams proves that the two-time Cy Young winner is back after pitching in just eight games over the past two seasons.
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Jan 12, 2021
From a surprising closer payday to the real status of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s extension talks and where things stand between New York and the top free-agent infielder, here's the latest offseason buzz.
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Jan 12, 2021
Who are some of the top free agents? What does the trade market look like? We've got everything you need to know about the hot stove season.
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Jan 11, 2021
Closer Liam Hendriks has agreed to a multiyear deal with the White Sox that guarantees him $54 million, sources said.
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Jan 11, 2021
New Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, said during a video call Monday that he's certainly open to discussing a long-term deal with his new team.
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Jan 11, 2021
A pair of Chicago sluggers could be the next big names on the move this winter. If they go, these are the best fits to land them.
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Jan 11, 2021
The Sydney Blue Sox released Manny Ramirez due to uncertainty over the Australian Baseball League season.
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Jan 10, 2021
Free agents are waiting for the market to thaw. They might be waiting a long time.
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Jan 09, 2021
The Braves and Mets might be the talk of the division, but the addition of another hard-hitting slugger shows why the 2019 World Series champs shouldn't be overlooked.
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Jan 09, 2021
Kyle Schwarber, who hit just .188 with 11 home runs in 59 games for the Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nationals. A source told ESPN that it is for $10 million.
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Jan 09, 2021
Kyle Schwarber, who hit just .188 with 11 home runs in 59 games for the Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, has signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Nationals, a source told ESPN.
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Jan 08, 2021
Athletes, teams, celebrities and others took to social media to memorialize an MLB icon.
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Jan 08, 2021
Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was known for his quotes as much as his managing. Take a look back at some of the most memorable images and words from his life and career.
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Jan 08, 2021
Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was known for his quotes as much as his managing. Take a look back at some of the most memorable images and words from his life and career.
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Jan 08, 2021
Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda has died at the age of 93 after suffering a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest at his home Thursday night.
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Jan 08, 2021
The Hall of Famer said it himself: He bled Dodger blue up until the very end.
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Jan 08, 2021
The winter's biggest blockbuster not only bolsters New York's lineup, it sets dominoes in motion across baseball.
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Jan 08, 2021
The Mets made a huge splash and plenty of free agents remain, but for now, a pair of NL West rivals are clearly the two top teams in the sport.
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Jan 08, 2021
Steve Cohen promised his Mets were going to act like a big-market team. Now that they have made their first splash, there's no reason to stop now.
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Jan 08, 2021
Brian Harkins, who was fired as the Angels' clubhouse attendant last March for supplying ball-doctoring substances to pitchers, used a text message from star pitcher Gerrit Cole among his evidence to prove he was unfairly made a scapegoat.
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Jan 07, 2021
The winter's biggest blockbuster not only bolsters New York's lineup, it sets dominoes in motion across baseball.
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Jan 07, 2021
The Yankees acquired switch-hitting outfielder Greg Allen, who has a career .239 batting average in four MLB seasons, from San Diego in exchange for left-hander James Reeves.
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Jan 07, 2021
Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano did not come to an agreement on a contract with a major league team before his posting window expired. He will return to Nippon Professional Baseball for 2021.
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Jan 07, 2021
Following the blockbuster trade of Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets, Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell explain how the change of scenery impacts their fantasy values in 2021.
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Jan 07, 2021
Bianca Smith, hired by the Red Sox as the first Black woman to be a minor league coach, says she aspires one day to become a major league manager.
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Jan 07, 2021
New York made its first big strike of the Steve Cohen era, acquiring Cleveland's superstar shortstop in a blockbuster swap. Here's who won the deal -- and what each team should do from here.
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Jan 07, 2021
The New York Mets have acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians in a blockbuster trade.
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Jan 07, 2021
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
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Jan 07, 2021
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Jan 07, 2021
From an October show-stopper to the best player on the planet to the new Ted Williams, baseball's outfields are stacked.
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Jan 07, 2021
The Yomiuri Giants have agreed to a deal with first baseman Justin Smoak.
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Jan 06, 2021
Tommy John has had COVID-19 for at least three weeks, but the former pitching great disputed reports that he is a coronavirus denier in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Jan 06, 2021
We circle the bases, from a pair of free agents who top their respective positions to what could be a legendary market for shortstops next winter.
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Jan 06, 2021
A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, and a super sophomore rises among relievers.
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Jan 06, 2021
We circle the bases, from a pair of free agents who top their respective positions to what could be a legendary market for shortstops next winter.
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Jan 06, 2021
Wisconsin prosecutors declined to file charges against a police officer who shot Jacob Blake last summer. Among those reacting to the decision was former Bucks guard Wesley Matthews, who said, "It can't deter those citizens who are trying to do right."
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Jan 05, 2021
South Korean slugger Ha-seong Kim left no doubt how he feels about his new team, the San Diego Padres, during an introductory video conference on Tuesday.
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Jan 05, 2021
Spring training could be delayed for Double-A and Class A players if major leaguers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus by the time big league practice is scheduled to start in mid-February.
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Jan 05, 2021
The Dodgers announced they've re-signed hard-throwing reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year contract. The deal is valued at $17.5 million and includes a 2023 club option worth $8 million, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 05, 2021
Tommy Lasorda, who was admitted to a hospital in California's Orange County and placed in intensive care around the middle of November, was discharged Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers said.
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Jan 05, 2021
The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
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Jan 05, 2021
A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, while a super sophomore rises among relievers.
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Jan 05, 2021
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron received a COVID-19 vaccine to show its safe for the Black community.
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Jan 05, 2021
Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.
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Jan 05, 2021
The Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN.
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Jan 05, 2021
Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, in the back last summer. The shooting prompted the NBA, MLB and WNBA to postpone games as the result of player protests.
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Jan 05, 2021
Bianca Smith, 29, was hired to be a minor league coach for the Red Sox, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball.
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Jan 05, 2021
Just how little free-agent action has there been this winter? We dive into the numbers, break down the names who could change that and identify a key date to watch.
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Jan 05, 2021
A stoic ace is baseball's No. 1 starter, while a super sophomore rises among relievers.
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Jan 04, 2021
Sandra Scully, the wife of legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, died on Sunday due to complications from a long bout with ALS.
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Jan 04, 2021
Free agent Corey Kluber, the two-time Cy Young Award winner who has been derailed by injuries over the past two years, is on schedule for a normal spring training and will throw for interested suitors next week, his agent told ESPN.
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Jan 04, 2021
Jon "Boog" Sciambi is the new TV play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs on Marquee Sports Network, replacing Len Kasper.
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Jan 04, 2021
Phil Hughes has retired from baseball, more than two years after throwing his last pitch.
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Jan 04, 2021
From when the season will actually start to which teams star players will be on when it does, this is what we're watching closest in the new year.
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Jan 03, 2021
Like Francisco Lindor in Cleveland, Colorado's Story is a special player headed toward free agency after this season. Either lock him down or cash in.
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Jan 01, 2021
The Padres have agreed to a contract with Korean infielder Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
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Dec 31, 2020
An emotional Yu Darvish said he "wasn't thinking about being traded" and that he thought the Cubs "would be able to compete," but he's excited to land with a young, exciting Padres team that should contend in 2021.
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Dec 31, 2020
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.
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Dec 30, 2020
The Chicago Cubs made the Yu Darvish trade in an effort to reset and avoid falling into the cellar, team president Jed Hoyer said. "There are teams that never had that opportunity or chose not to take it," he said.
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