MLB Opening Day 2022 – What we’re watching, live updates and takeaways as baseball returns
The start of the 2022 MLB season has finally arrived! Beginning with seven Opening Day games on Thursday and continuing with the rest of MLB...
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Houston Astros, Ryan Pressly agree to 2-year, $30 million contract extension
The Houston Astros and closer Ryan Pressly have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension for 2023 and ’24 with an option for ’25,...
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2022 MLB season preview – Power Rankings, playoff odds and everything you need to know for all 30 teams
After a hot stove season interrupted by a work stoppage, it’s time to rejoice, baseball fans: MLB opening week is finally here! As the new...
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New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge says team’s new TV analyst Carlos Beltran doesn’t need to address role in sign-stealing scandal
TAMPA, Fla, — There are plenty of things Carlos Beltran needs to do once he begins his job as a New York Yankees announcer on...
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Brian Cashman defends New York Yankees amid talk of World Series drought, cites ‘cheating circumstance’ in 2017 loss to Houston Astros
The New York Yankees are chasing their first World Series title since 2009, but general manager Brian Cashman thinks there should be a glaring exception...
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Players arrive at spring training camps hours after MLB lockout ends
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo shared a hug, a grin and a few slaps on the back under...
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Kiley McDaniel’s 2022 MLB farm system rankings for all 30 teams
After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season, it’s time to turn our attention to each team’s farm system as a...
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MLB makes first labor proposal since lockout, awaits union’s counter as threat of postponed spring training looms
5:37 PM ET Jeff Passan Close ESPN ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Jesse...
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Houston Astros keep ace Justin Verlander with one-year, $25 million deal
The Houston Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander have agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with a player option for a second season, sources confirmed...
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MLB awards week – MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year experts’ picks, results and analysis
It’s MLB awards week! Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year and the Cy Young awards have been announced for both leagues, with the...
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Julio Lugo, shortstop for 2007 champion Boston Red Sox, dies at 45
Julio Lugo, who played for seven teams in a 12-year major league career and was the shortstop for Boston’s 2007 World Series championship team, has...
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Los Angeles Dodgers extend qualifying offers to Corey Seager, Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw
NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended qualifying offers to free-agent All-Stars Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw. Seager and...