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John Romano: Suddenly, Tampa has plenty of Rays stadiums it can’t afford

TAMPA, Fla. — Somewhere, in archives of the future, there is a drawer filled with Tampa Bay’s ballpark renderings. The original waterfront park that was not to be in St. Pete. The current pavilion concept at the Tropicana Field site. The first foray into Ybor City. Then the second. And,…

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Larry Stone: Mariners sat out MLB's free-agent frenzy, and now must deal with fallout

SEATTLE — Way back in 1990, San Francisco Giants general manager Al Rosen raged that MLB was headed for "Armageddon" based on the outrageous free-agent contracts being handed out. What really piqued Rosen's ire was the four-year, $10 million contract given to middling left-handed pitcher Bud Black (given to him…

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How four rule changes will impact Major League Baseball in 2023

LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's hot stove has been all the way turned up over the last two weeks, melting expectations as free agents enjoy the richest market in history. But roster construction is far from complete for most clubs. Two months remain before pitchers and catchers report for…

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Making Sense of a Surprisingly Frenetic MLB Free Agency

No, it’s not just you. This offseason’s market has moved at an unusually dizzying pace. What gives?

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Tom Krasovic: Xander Bogaerts' diligence, fundamentals bode well for Padres

SAN DIEGO — The Boston Red Sox were out of playoff contention, playing out the string this past September, when a veteran scout showed up several hours before first pitch and noticed their All-Star shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, a longtime favorite of this scout's.

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Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

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It’s World Series or Bust for Yankees After Splurging for Rodón

New York didn’t make him the third most expensive lefthander in MLB history just to get bounced in the playoffs again.

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Boston’s Mookie Betts trade (and 2022 offseason overall) looks so much worse after Jeter Downs DFA

The Red Sox continue to pretend they're a serious baseball team

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Joe Starkey: Please stop believing MLB's future is bleak. It's actually quite rich

PITTSBURGH — You know the drill. Every time Major League Baseball has a labor squabble, or another 3 1/2-hour game, or a dip in attendance, or a low-rated World Series game, the doomsayers do their thing.

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Where Carlos Correa’s Contract Ranks Among Shortstops All-Time

His massive deal with the Giants is reportedly for 13 years.

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Report: Carlos Correa Joins Giants on Massive 13-Year Deal

One of the biggest names in MLB’s 2022 free agency pool has made his choice.

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Bill Belichick is way too smart to do something this dumb. Right!?

What were you thinking, Bill?

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New York Yankees tipped to trade for Fernando Tatis Jr in New York Mets retaliation

Fernando Tatis Jr has been named as a surprise star linked with a trade to New York Yankees, with the franchise looking to match the wealthy New York Mets in the market

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The 9 best remaining MLB free agents left in the 2022-23 offseason

Some big names are still available.

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MLB’s Top 25 Free Agents Still Available, With Signing Predictions

After a flurry of huge signings this month, here is an updated list of the best remaining players on the market.

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Bill Madden: It’s contract madness from MLB owners at winter meetings in ‘age of irrationality’

NEW YORK — Sometime around the midpoint of the baseball owners’ nearly two billion dollar spending spree at the winter meetings in San Diego this week, Billy Eppler got off the phone in the Mets war room and announced to his troops that the earth had just shifted.

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Former MLB Pitcher T.J. House Comes Out as Gay

The former Cleveland and Toronto pitcher is the first former MLB player to come out publicly in over two decades.

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Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention

A few hours after Aaron Judge re-signed with the Yankees on Wednesday morning, and before A.J. Preller added Xander Bogaerts at the end of the night in his latest push to field an entire roster of shortstops, the Cardinals agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million contract with ...

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Ranking the Five Best Fits for Dansby Swanson

The former Braves shortstop has plenty of suitors. Where should he sign?

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Report: OF Brandon Nimmo Signs Eight-Year Deal With Mets

The veteran outfielder and former first-round pick will reportedly stay in New York after garnering interest from several teams.

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Seidler, Padres playing long and short game with Bogaerts deal

Padres chairman Peter Seidler spoke with a childlike enthusiasm about his interactions with fans, especially children, during the postseason.

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MLB Tightens Protocol, Requires Uniform Technique to ‘Muddy’ Baseballs

The league is officially setting a standard for muddying baseballs, which teams do before games to reduce the slickness of the leather.

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MLB Free Agency 2023: Best Destinations for SS Carlos Correa

Several teams remain in pursuit for the two-time All-Star.

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MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Parks

The new policy is a win for advocates who have long warned of the dangers of foul balls.

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SF Giants reportedly lose out on Aaron Judge to Yankees: Where do they turn now?

SAN DIEGO — The Giants identified Aaron Judge as their top free-agent target, and he gave them enough consideration to visit for a long set of in-person meetings, but like past high-profile pursuits, it appears San Francisco has finished runners-up.

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