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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings

The last time the Winter Meetings were held in person, in 2019, we saw three of the top free agents (Stephen Strasburg, Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon) sign contracts for a combined $814 million. Who cares if only one of those deals have worked out? It was exhilarating to experience the three star ...

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Building the Best Blue Jays Team for 2023

Earlier this week, the Blue Jays and Mariners made a fascinating trade. Toronto sent outfielder Teoscar Hernández, one of its best hitters, to Seattle for righthander Erik Swanson and minor-league lefthander Adam Macko. Hernández is projected to earn $14.1 million in 2023 via ...

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Dusty Baker Is One Win Away

Astros manager Dusty Baker has lived one of the most fulfilling baseball lives in the history of our game. In his 19-year playing career, he made two All-Star teams, won two Silver Sluggers and a Gold Glove, received MVP votes in three different seasons, won three National League pennants ...

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The Many Thrills of This World Series

This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us. First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also set up ...

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