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Chris Sale's historic $27 million extension could cost these Braves their jobs
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (542+ words) BREAKING: Nine-time All-Star Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension that includes a club option for $30 million in 2028, sources tell ESPN. Sale, 36, was set to hit free agency after this season but…...
MLB spring training stock watch: Blue Jays struggle while Yankees, Phillies start hot
1+ day, 41+ min ago (1329+ words) Baseball has only been back for a weekend, but for those MLB players fighting for Opening Day roster spots, every game counts. Even if there's snow on the ground in the northeast, what's going on in Florida and Arizona matters…...
Bryce Harper and 7 MLB stars who can get their managers fired this season
1+ day, 51+ min ago (1119+ words) Keeping star players happy isn't easy. Often, players like Bryce Harper have a certain amount of sway in the clubhouse. Harper is considered a leader. Thus, if he doesn't like the manager " or is having a tiff with the Phillies…...
This Giants trade package for Sandy Alcantara would flip the NL playoff chase
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (702+ words) The San Francisco Giants made a few notable additions this winter: Harrison Bader in center field, Luis Arr'ez at second base, Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser as mid-rotation arms. However, Buster Posey and the front office could not manifest the…...
Predicting a Nico Hoerner extension that would keep Cubs spark plug around for good
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (266+ words) When the Chicago Cubs made the shocking decision to throw a bag at Alex Bregman this offseason, it created an infield logjam that put Nico Hoerner squarely in the crosshairs. Almost immediately, though, Chicago made clear that it had no…...
Joe Ryan trade rumors: 5 deals Twins can't turn down after avoiding disaster
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (569+ words) Joe Ryan was a late scratch from the Minnesota Twins' Spring Training game on Saturday, which sent the fan base into an existential panic. Pablo L'pez is already out for the year due to Tommy John surgery. If the rebuilding…...
Braves, Phillies and more NL spring training overreactions we’re already making
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (605+ words) At long last, baseball is back, meaning instead of overreacting to offseason moves, MLB fans can overreact to the on-field product. This isn't to say Spring Training is meaningless, but Spring Training in late February is as meaningless as it…...
Max Scherzer to the Blue Jays and 4 MLB free-agent reunions still in play
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (622+ words) Spring training games are underway, but there are still some intriguing free agents languishing on the market. Look at Max Scherzer, for example: Despite the fact that he's a future Hall of Famer who just pitched well in Game 7 of…...
MLB Rumors: Finding new homes for the 10 most expensive trade assets in baseball
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (867+ words) Some MLB trade rumors have more backing than others. For example, when it comes to Fernando Tatis Jr., it would be a relative surprise if the San Diego Padres opted to trade the face of their franchise this season. But…...
Phillies ignored the only way to repair relationship with Bryce Harper
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (388+ words) And that's much of the problem. Harper has spent more time brooding than considering Dombrowski's point. These Phillies are a really good baseball team, as they have been since 2022. But what about them is different " specifically better " than the team…...