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Blue Jays sign future Hall of Fame pitcher to $3 million contract: reports

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (323+ words) The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer are running it back. The 41-year-old right-hander ended his free agency suspense Wednesday, according to multiple reports, agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract to return to Toronto. According to SportsNet's Shi Davidi, Scherzer…...

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Fantasy Baseball 2026 relief pitcher rankings

10+ hour, 44+ min ago  (299+ words) RELATED: Fantasy Baseball starting pitcher rankings for 2026 (1-30) Diaz is going right after Miller in drafts, with an ADP of around 37 right now in NFBC drafts." He was one of the prizes that the Dodgers came away with in the "Rich…...

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thebiglead.com > most-wins-in-world-baseball-classic-v

Most wins in World Baseball Classic’

15+ hour, 2+ min ago  (648+ words) But when the dust settles, the truest measure of a baseball powerhouse is simple: who wins when the lights are brightest? Taking a look at the all-time victory leaderboard heading into the 2026 tournament reveals a fascinating hierarchy of global baseball…...

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Every champion in World Baseball Series

19+ hour, 28+ min ago  (119+ words) As we gear up for the next chapter of international baseball history, let's take a look back at the exclusive club of nations that have conquered the world, starting with the most recent kings of the diamond." "RELATED: Last 8 Winter…...

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thebiglead.com > andrew-friedman-other-dodgers-execs-get-new-roles-with-lakers-after-10-billion-sale

Andrew Friedman, other Dodgers execs get new roles with Lakers after $10 billion sale

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (440+ words) When Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter agreed to buy the majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, in a transaction that valued the NBA franchise at $10 billion, Walter wasn't the only one who took on dual roles with his…...

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MLB latest power rankings by CBS Sports

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (576+ words) RELATED: Most valuable franchises in MLB Ultimately, these rankings don't just measure pitching quality " they reveal which teams are best positioned to control games from the first inning onward. And in a sport where dominant starting pitching can redefine an…...

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thebiglead.com > dodgers-lose-17-million-outfielder-world-series-champion-to-cubs-in-free-agency

Dodgers lose $17 million outfielder, World Series champion to Cubs in free agency

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (292+ words) Michael Conforto did little to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their second consecutive World Series title in 2025. The 32-year-old outfielder endured a career-worst season at the plate, slashing .199/.305/.333 in 138 games. His batting average would have been the lowest in…...

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thebiglead.com > dodgers-crazy-spending-could-secure-them-a-third-straight-world-series-title

Dodgers crazy spending could secure third straight World Series title

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (532+ words) As Brad Pitt said in the movie Moneyball, "There are rich teams, and there are poor teams" The Dodgers are the dictionary definition of a "rich team." They are the back-to-back World Series Champions, and have the highest payroll in…...

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thebiglead.com > best-ways-to-watch-and-stream-your-favorite-mlb-team-in-2026-spring-training

Best ways to watch and stream your favorite MLB team in 2026 spring training

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (477+ words) Major League Baseball's Spring Training games run from February 20 through late March each year, giving fans a first taste of live baseball action before Opening Day. In 2026, teams in Florida (Grapefruit League) and Arizona (Cactus League) will host hundreds of…...

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thebiglead.com > orioles-make-trade-acquire-6-year-veteran-from-cardinals-reports

Orioles make trade, acquire 6-year veteran from Cardinals: reports

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (316+ words) Bryan Ramos is on the move again. Hopefully he didn't lose his lease after the last move. MORE: Dodgers re-sign pitcher traded in blockbuster deal with Cubs Ramos, a 23-year-old infielder, was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the…...