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World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the $97.1 million bill for the New York Mets raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly $229 million. The Dodgers’ tax payroll of $353 million included $1,032,454 in non-cash …

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Max Kepler and Phillies finalize $10 million, 1-year deal

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Max Kepler and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Friday with the expectation he’ll become the team’s starting left fielder. Phillies president of basbnall operations Dave Dombrowski said the team will give Kepler a shot at playing every day in left. Dombrowski said Kepler underwent core surgery this offseason to repair a sports hernia …

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Cost of a World Series title? Dodgers to pay record MLB luxury tax penalty

LA Times

Dodgers players and coaches celebrate the team’s World Series victory over the New York Yankees on Oct. 30. The Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the $97.1 million bill for the New York Mets raises their tax total under high-spending owner Steve Cohen to nearly …

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Tommy John hopes his long-awaited call to Cooperstown finally will happen

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Tommy John delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 29, 1976, picking up his first win after undergoing the first famous medical procedure that would bear his name in 1974. The former Dodgers southpaw — the first player to undergo what’s now known as Tommy John surgery — remained eligible until 2009 but never received more than 31.7% …

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Phillies lose Brian Kaplan, who joins Diamondbacks as pitching coach

New York Times

The Philadelphia Phillies have valued continuity ever since they broke a decade-long postseason drought in 2022 — and that meant keeping most of the behind-the-scenes forces in place. But they could not keep an important member of the organization, Brian Kaplan, who departed Tuesday to become pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kaplan, who served as the club’s assistant pitching …

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Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Preston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, was promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. We have a good relationship between all of us and really, you kind of look towards the future and say, ‘Well, how will this all work out?’” …

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Cashman sounds as if he intends to bring back Boone as manager, defends Yankees from Kelly criticism

Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sounded as if he intends to bring back manager Aaron Boone for an eighth season and defended his team from criticism by Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly over New York’s sloppy World Series defensive play. I think he’s a great manager and I think we’re lucky to have him,” Cashman said …

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John Middleton on Phillies’ need for change, the payroll, and 2 stories he’ll tell the players

New York Times

SAN ANTONIO — The night the Phillies’ season ended in disappointment, many players, coaches and front-office officials took late-night buses home to Philadelphia. “Let me tell you,” Dombrowski said, “about the conversations I’ve already had.” Middleton was angry in the immediate aftermath of the team’s postseason exit in the National League Division Series. “That’s what I wanted to see,” Middleton …

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The Sports Report: Matthew Stafford delivers a stunner for the Rams

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford does the iconic Michael Jordan shrug after throwing the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Seahawks in Seattle Sunday. “That’s the nature of baseball.” Continue reading here MORE DODGERS L.A. toasts its World Series champion Dodgers: ‘The city needed this parade’ Clayton Kershaw revels in his first World Series parade, reveals additional injury Dodgers fans turn …

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City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

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Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series tickets have reached Taylor Swift level prices

LA Times

Dodgers fans cheer before the start of Game 6 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. The World Series is set: the Dodgers against the New York Yankees, featuring two of baseball’s three biggest spenders. Also some of baseball’s biggest spenders: fans buying tickets for the World Series. Resale prices soared Monday, on the day after the Dodgers clinched …

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Pete Rose 911 call shows staff at his luxury building tried to check on him hours before he was found dead

Daily Mail

Audio of a 9-1-1 call on the day that Pete Rose was found dead at his Las Vegas apartment has been released days after the baseball great's passing. The call was obtained by TMZ, which revealed that staff at Rose's Las Vegas building attempted to do a wellness check on the MLB legend before he was discovered dead. A 9-1-1 …

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Mets and Dodgers win, while Rays’ Tropicana Field roof destroyed

New York Times

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. The game started with Mookie Betts — for the third time in three games — hitting a ball over the wall in the first inning. “That’s what I was trying to figure out,” said Betts, who hit a first-inning homer Wednesday night to spark the Dodgers’ 8-0 victory …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5

New York Times

By Sam Blum, Grant Brisbee, Kaitlyn McGrath and Jen McCaffrey The New York Mets’ magic continued as a Francisco Lindor grand slam helped them stun the Philadelphia Phillies and book their ticket to the NLCS. Francisco Lindor’s sixth-inning grand slam sent Citi Field into pandemonium as the Mets, by virtue of a 4-1 victory over the Phillies, clinched their first …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Francisco Lindor’s grand slam powers Mets past Phillies and into the NLCS

LA Times

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor hits a grand slam during the sixth inning of a series-clinching win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

MLB Playoffs odds, model projections, schedule for Wednesday’s four games: Dodgers, Phillies face elimination

New York Times

Wednesday will be a feast of playoff baseball. Sign Up Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers — Game 3 Series odds: Tigers -115, Guardians -105 Series tied 1-1 Game 3 pitching matchup: Alex Cobb vs. Keider Montero How to watch Guardians at Tigers Venue: Comerica Park — Detroit Comerica Park — Detroit Time: 3:08 p.m. ET TV: TBS Philadelphia Phillies at …

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Rob McElhenney endures emotional rollercoaster as Phillies beat Mets in sensational MLB playoff game

Daily Mail

Rob McElhenney was dialed in, watching his hometown Philadelphia Phillies, going through the same emotional rollercoaster many sports fans endured during Sunday's game against the Mets. The massive City of Brother Love sports fan and co-owner of Wrexham posted three messages to X about the National League Division Series game 38 minutes apart. The Phillies defeated the Mets 7-6 on …

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2024 MLB Division Series: Mets rally past Phillies, Yankees survive, Ohtani homers

New York Times

In his postseason debut, Shohei Ohtani helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a comeback win over the San Diego Padres. The Mets didn’t have an extra-base hit, but they timed eight singles extremely well, scoring five runs in the eighth inning and tacking on an insurance run in the ninth. Verdugo, coming off a down offensive season, wasn’t expected …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, extending his playoff record. His homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise starter for the Mets. Schwarber has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games, ranking fourth behind Manny Ramirez, Jose Altuve and Bernie Williams.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Kodai Senga, who has thrown just 5 1/3 major league innings all year, is the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets when they open the NL Division Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. And however much I can control my body and control how the game goes tomorrow is going to be big.” Mets …

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Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will meet in the postseason for the first time ever in a National League Division Series that promises to have plenty of juice. — Matt Gelb GO DEEPER Phillies to start Cristopher Sánchez in Game 2, Aaron Nola in Game 3 vs. Mets Why the Mets will win Comfort against Philadelphia’s best pitchers. …

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Pete Alonso’s amazin’, improbable October home run and a Mets comeback for the ages

New York Times

The baseball flew off Pete Alonso’s bat — headed for the right-field fence … and for history. But those teams weren’t facing … THE MOST UNLIKELY GAME SCRIPT EVER — As the Mets came to bat in the ninth … • None of their previous 17 hitters had gotten a hit! But even with that distinction, only two other players …

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These 10 ex-Dodgers are in the postseason. Who has the best shot at winning the World Series?

LA Times

Trea Turner was a Dodgers star for a year and a half. Both shortstops are key cogs on teams eyeing a World Series title and perhaps spoiling the Dodgers’ dreams along the way. Let’s take a look at each one: Trey Sweeney, SS, Tigers: The 20th overall pick in the 2021 draft by the Yankees out of Eastern Illinois, Sweeney …

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Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated National League Division Series matchup. You’d take Dylan Cease in any matchup, and while Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be favored over Michael King, it would be close, and the Padres would have clear advantages over the rest of the Dodgers’ rotation. — Ardaya GO DEEPER The …

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World Series champion Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103 million as record 9 teams owe penalty

Max Kepler and Phillies finalize $10 million, 1-year deal

Cost of a World Series title? Dodgers to pay record MLB luxury tax penalty

Tommy John hopes his long-awaited call to Cooperstown finally will happen

Phillies lose Brian Kaplan, who joins Diamondbacks as pitching coach

Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager

Cashman sounds as if he intends to bring back Boone as manager, defends Yankees from Kelly criticism

John Middleton on Phillies’ need for change, the payroll, and 2 stories he’ll tell the players

The Sports Report: Matthew Stafford delivers a stunner for the Rams

City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series tickets have reached Taylor Swift level prices

Pete Rose 911 call shows staff at his luxury building tried to check on him hours before he was found dead

Mets and Dodgers win, while Rays’ Tropicana Field roof destroyed

What you need to know from the MLB playoffs: Mets to NLCS, Dodgers force Game 5

Francisco Lindor’s grand slam powers Mets past Phillies and into the NLCS

MLB Playoffs odds, model projections, schedule for Wednesday’s four games: Dodgers, Phillies face elimination

Rob McElhenney endures emotional rollercoaster as Phillies beat Mets in sensational MLB playoff game

2024 MLB Division Series: Mets rally past Phillies, Yankees survive, Ohtani homers

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS

Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

Pete Alonso’s amazin’, improbable October home run and a Mets comeback for the ages

These 10 ex-Dodgers are in the postseason. Who has the best shot at winning the World Series?

Dodgers vs. Padres 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more