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Dec 15, 2025
Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose in 2019.
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Dec 15, 2025
Ha-Seong Kim is returning to Atlanta, agreeing Monday to a one-year, $20 million contract.
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Dec 15, 2025
Tyler Rogers, who led the major leagues this past season with 81 appearances, is the latest pitching addition by Toronto.
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Dec 15, 2025
Boston traded right-hander Luis Perales to Washington for left-hander Jake Bennett on Monday in an exchange of prospects returning from Tommy John surgery.
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Dec 15, 2025
Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani.
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Dec 15, 2025
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
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Dec 15, 2025
Former Rangers outfielder Adolis García is finalizing a $10M deal with the Phillies and will look for a rebound season in the middle of their lineup, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 15, 2025
First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN, filling a substantial need for Minnesota with the well-traveled switch hitter.
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Dec 15, 2025
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
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Dec 14, 2025
The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.
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Dec 14, 2025
Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 14, 2025
Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40M deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 14, 2025
The Tigers have agreed to a 1-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 13, 2025
The New York Yankees and utilityman Amed Rosario are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday, reuniting the two sides after a brief and fruitful stint last season.
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Dec 13, 2025
Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
The Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed on a two-year, $40 million contract, sources told ESPN. Polanco is expected to primarily play first base, replacing Pete Alonso, who left in free agency.
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Dec 13, 2025
The Rangers agreed to deals with catcher Danny Jansen, left-hander Tyler Alexander and right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 12, 2025
Angels president John Carpino closed out the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug dealer."
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Dec 12, 2025
Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.
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Dec 12, 2025
At his introductory press conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.
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Dec 12, 2025
The Orioles introduced Pete Alonso on Friday at Camden Yards after reaching a five-year, $155 million deal that dwarfed Baltimore's other signings over the past several years, when the team stuck mostly to short-term deals.
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Dec 12, 2025
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 12, 2025
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team's first American League pennant since 1993.
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Dec 12, 2025
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 12, 2025
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.
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Dec 12, 2025
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.
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Dec 12, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate all the moves and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 12, 2025
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?
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Dec 11, 2025
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
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Dec 11, 2025
Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday..
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Dec 11, 2025
Free agent left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $3.75 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 11, 2025
Free agent reliever Mark Leiter Jr is in agreement on a 1-year contract with the A's, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 11, 2025
Closer Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 11, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 11, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 11, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 10, 2025
Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.
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Dec 10, 2025
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
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Dec 10, 2025
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
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Dec 10, 2025
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.
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Dec 10, 2025
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
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Dec 10, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 10, 2025
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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Dec 10, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
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Dec 10, 2025
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
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Dec 10, 2025
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.
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Dec 09, 2025
Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 09, 2025
Brewers manager Pat Murphy knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter.
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Dec 09, 2025
Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
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Dec 09, 2025
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
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Dec 09, 2025
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
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Dec 09, 2025
Speaking at the MLB winter meetings on Tuesday, Toronto manager John Schneider illustrated the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series, as well as the blame surrounding Isiah Kiner-Falefa, after he was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning.
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Dec 09, 2025
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and Twins at No. 3.
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Dec 09, 2025
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
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Dec 09, 2025
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns.
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Dec 09, 2025
The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
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Dec 09, 2025
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 09, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs.
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Dec 09, 2025
The Dodgers have reached a deal with former Mets closer Edwin Diaz, a source told ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
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Dec 09, 2025
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 09, 2025
Here's everything you need from Orlando as big signings by the Dodgers and Phillies rock the winter meetings.
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Dec 09, 2025
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor.
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Dec 09, 2025
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.
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Dec 09, 2025
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young Awards, is not "untouchable" when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
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Dec 09, 2025
A number of teams have the need -- and means -- to trade for a starting pitcher this winter. Here's how they match up with available hurlers.
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Dec 09, 2025
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending a physical, sources said.
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Dec 08, 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wasn't sure whether any limits would be put on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic.
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Dec 08, 2025
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza firmly refuted recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen.
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Dec 08, 2025
The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB's winter meetings on Monday.
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Dec 08, 2025
Speaking to reporters at the MLB winter meetings Monday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lauded the Toronto Blue Jays for defeating his club in the playoffs, but he doesn't believe the gap between the AL East rivals is as wide as the matchup showed.
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Dec 08, 2025
The Dominican Republic will host the Tigers for a pair of exhibition games on March 3 and 4 ahead of the World Baseball Classic.
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Dec 08, 2025
Baseball Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark told reporters on Monday that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds weren't voted into the Hall this year because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers.
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Dec 08, 2025
ESPN's first Major League Baseball game next season will be on April 15 when the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Mets on MLB Jackie Robinson Day.
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Dec 08, 2025
The Diamondbacks and Mike Soroka have reached a one-year, $7.5 million deal, sources told ESPN, and the right-hander is expected to join Arizona's starting rotation.
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Dec 08, 2025
After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free agency value.
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Dec 08, 2025
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
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Dec 08, 2025
From predicting who will sign to the latest buzz from Florida, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up.
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Dec 08, 2025
From predicting who will sign to the latest buzz from Florida, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up.
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Dec 08, 2025
Here's our latest intel, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
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Dec 08, 2025
After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free-agency value.
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Dec 07, 2025
Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.
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Dec 07, 2025
Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee on Sunday. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were named on fewer than five ballots.
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Dec 07, 2025
Outfielder Cedric Mullins and the Rays have finalized a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2027. An All-Star in 2021, Mullins played the first seven-plus years of his career in Baltimore, before being traded to the Mets last season.
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Dec 07, 2025
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
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Dec 06, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 06, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Mariners acquired lefty reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals for top catching prospect Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon.
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Dec 05, 2025
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose in 1988 but suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Dec 05, 2025
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Dec 05, 2025
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Dec 05, 2025
The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Díaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Díaz's demands.
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Dec 05, 2025
The Mets claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Red Sox just one day after he was designated for assignment.
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Dec 05, 2025
Here are this winter's players to target and to be wary of, given their projected contracts.
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Dec 05, 2025
Here's what some of baseball's best teams will be targeting this offseason -- and which players fit those needs.
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