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Why is the US finally treating the World Baseball Classic like a World Cup?

Many of the game’s top players have skipped the tournament in the past. But this year teams across the world are fielding strong rosters

The Guardian - US

White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito says time clock could work to his benefit

“It doesn’t give you too much time to think or overanalyze,” Giolito said after his first Cactus League game of 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

An MLB Player’s Career May Now Be Defined by How He Handles One Age-Old Pitch

The best bats today come with good swing decisions behind them. Take the most recent postseason as an example: The World Series came down to it.

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Who will lead the Dodgers with Justin Turner gone?

GLENDALE, Ariz. – As he drove to Arizona for the start of spring training, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts listened to a book on tape – “No Time for Spectators” by Martin Dempsey, a former general and past chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Orange County Register

Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman feels more settled. What that could mean for the Dodgers in 2023

PHOENIX — He sneaked up behind Mookie Betts and lifted him into the air. He bear hugged Gavin Lux. He exchanged smiles with Max Muncy.

Los Angeles Times

Betts on 2018 Red Sox Sign Stealing: ‘Everybody Was’ Aware

Boston broke its 106-year-old franchise wins record and won the World Series that year.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Verdugo approached Red Sox about long-term deal

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Verdugo is betting on himself this season.

Boston Herald

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New environment is more his speed, but can Jason Heyward make it as a Dodger?

Being stashed on the Cubs’ injured list was “definitely difficult,” Heyward said, but it wasn’t the worst part of being with the North Siders in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

How bowling has become a 'second home' for Dodgers' Mookie Betts in the offseason

LOS ANGELES — When event organizers were reviewing the list of participants for last week's annual U.S. Open of bowling, one name caught their attention.

Los Angeles Times

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

Sports Illustrated

Friendship with Mookie Betts wasn't only factor in J.D. Martinez signing with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The relationships with former teammate Mookie Betts and old hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc certainly helped.

Los Angeles Times

John Henry faces another Todd Boehly impact as Liverpool search for £320m answer

Chelsea spending has altered the market for Liverpool and their rivals

Liverpool Echo

Jason Mastrodonato: Red Sox fans have every right to be angry at John Henry, Chaim Bloom and Co.

Feeling empathy for Chaim Bloom, who couldn’t get two sentences out before being relentlessly heckled during the Red Sox’ Winter Weekend festivities on Friday, requires complex thought.

Boston Herald

Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates

It seems that longevity gets overlooked when it comes to the Hall of Fame. Plenty of guys who play for years past their peaks are dismissively referred to as compilers, especially if their best years were less impressive than those of players with high peaks but shorter careers. That is…

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Most Likely Baseball Hall of Famers at Each Age 30 and Over

These 14 players have had impressive careers. Which ones will actually end up in Cooperstown?

Liverpool Echo

John Henry ties up £257m contract as Liverpool 'looking at defender'

Your Liverpool morning headlines as John Henry secures new Red Sox deal, plus the Reds are linked with a potential defender signing

Los Angeles Times

Jack Harris: No high-priced help is coming. Why the Dodgers are betting on themselves.

LOS ANGELES — By not taking a gamble on any of this offseason's top free agents, the Dodgers instead placed one very big, very high-stakes bet on something else.

Sports Illustrated

Extending Rafael Devers Gives the Aimless Red Sox a Direction

After a few years of frustrating cost-cutting and hesitant spending, Boston finally has a way forward.

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Boston Herald

Red Sox to sign Rafael Devers to 11-year, $331 million extension

BOSTON — Rejoice, relief and rejuvenation will surely be felt on Jersey Street and across New England this week, as the Red Sox have finally, for the first time since Dustin Pedroia in 2013, retained a homegrown superstar on a long-term contract.

Boston Herald

Red Sox, Rafael Devers agree on one-year contract for 2023

BOSTON — It’s not the Rafael Devers news Red Sox fans were hoping for.

Boston Herald

Jason Mastrodonato: Should the Red Sox seriously consider trading Chris Sale? Actually, yes.

With less than two months before pitchers and catchers report to JetBlue Park, the Red Sox have a roster that still has giant holes and lacks a clear path forward in a talented American League East.

Liverpool Echo

FSG face Boston headache that could cost millions ahead of any major Liverpool transfers

The lack of a salary cap in both football and baseball has seen wages balloon in recent years

Sports Illustrated

Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy

The superteam with seemingly infinite resources has been noticeably absent from the hottest market in years. What gives?

Los Angeles Times

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…

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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