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Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel
3 days, 16 hours ago

Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

New York Times  

There aren’t many ideal times to be desperate for a franchise quarterback, but the upcoming offseason is shaping up to be trickier than most in that regard. 1 pick in 2015 gave the Cleveland Browns a desperately needed jolt of positivity during another lost season with Deshaun Watson, although Winston’s standing is more tenuous after getting benched for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. …

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Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders
6 days, 16 hours ago

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

New York Times  

We’ve already seen big swings this offseason from some of the big-market teams: The Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees reeled in Max Fried, the Dodgers nabbed Blake Snell, the Giants signed Willy Adames, the Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet and the Cubs dealt for Kyle Tucker. Reds — Acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with …

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More big moves could beckon, but Dodgers end winter meetings feeling ‘we’ve gotten better’
1 week, 5 days ago

More big moves could beckon, but Dodgers end winter meetings feeling ‘we’ve gotten better’

LA Times  

“I feel like we’ve made some moves that have set a real strong foundation for a successful team,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, above during DodgerFest in February, said this week at baseball’s winter meetings. In a high-priced offseason that has featured several big-market clubs bolstering their rosters — or at least make lucrative bids in an attempt to do …

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Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon
1 week, 5 days ago

Analysis: After Juan Soto’s megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

Associated Press  

For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that’s the richest in baseball history. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 …

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Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.
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1 week, 6 days ago

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.

Slate  

The Washington Nationals tried. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in sports history, a touch more lucrative than the $760 million over 16 years that the Yankees offered, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals now look like comic losers for trying to secure the rest of his career for a paltry $440 million, about 55 percent …

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One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Black Friday 2024 free-agent deal for every MLB team

New York Times  

December is almost upon us. We can’t assign every player to the Los Angeles Dodgers, even if seemingly every free agent might want to play there and every free agent might fit there. Perhaps Hart, a former Red Sox farmhand who posted a 2.69 ERA in 157 innings for the league’s NC Dinos last year, could do the same. Earlier …

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What’s next in MLB free agency? Bowden on Soto, Burnes, Adames, Santander and more
3 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s next in MLB free agency? Bowden on Soto, Burnes, Adames, Santander and more

New York Times  

On Monday, I answered your questions about the trade market. — Chris T. The Mets’ pivot that makes sense to me in that scenario would be to land two starting pitchers out of the group of Burnes, Fried, Buehler and Sean Manaea, then either sign Walker to play first base or Adames to play third and move Mark Vientos to …

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College football moved the early signing period even earlier. How does this impact coaches, recruits?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

College football moved the early signing period even earlier. How does this impact coaches, recruits?

New York Times  

A week from now, your favorite program will sign and announce the majority of its high school recruiting class. It’s an effort to clean up a crowded December calendar that features not only the early signing period but the opening of the transfer portal, the ongoing coaching carousel and postseason prep — both for bowl games and the College Football …

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Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason
1 month, 1 week ago

Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason

New York Times  

Last week’s general managers’ meetings marked the beginning of trade talks throughout the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays The Blue Jays have given no indication they’re going to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason, but one National League general manager told me he believes they’ll change their mind when they realize they have little chance of extending him; …

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MLB front office check-in: Key offseason needs and goals for all 30 teams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MLB front office check-in: Key offseason needs and goals for all 30 teams

New York Times  

One of the many things front office executives accomplish at the general managers’ meetings is to meet with their counterparts and learn each team’s needs and goals for the offseason. Astros GM Dana Brown: Keeping Alex Bregman is their “biggest priority.” Houston Astros Re-sign Alex Bregman, add a left-handed-hitting outfielder and a depth starter and improve the bullpen It will …

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The Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who’s on top at the outset of the offseason
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB Power Rankings: Who’s on top at the outset of the offseason

New York Times  

By Stephen J. Nesbitt, Rustin Dodd and C. Trent Rosecrans Ballwriters and fans tend to trot out the well-worn phrase “hope springs eternal” whenever spring training comes around. 2024 Record: 89-73 Final 2024 Power Ranking: 12 Notable free agents and options: RHP Jesse Chavez, C Travis d’Arnaud, OF Adam Duvall, LHP Max Fried, 2B/OF Whit Merrifield, LHP A.J. — Rosecrans …

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Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

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As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As free agency begins, here’s where the Yankees’ roster stands

New York Times  

On Tuesday, top executives from all 30 MLB teams will descend upon JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, which features a nine-acre water park, a 1,100-foot lazy river and six restaurants. Here’s a look at where the Yankees’ roster stands: Major team needs The Yankees’ most pressing need is clear: They must re-sign Juan Soto in free …

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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole opts out of contract, per source: How New York could prevent him from testing free agency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole opts out of contract, per source: How New York could prevent him from testing free agency

New York Times  

NEW YORK — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his nine-year, $324 million contract, a league source confirmed. The Yankees can void Cole’s opt-out by adding a 10th year and an additional $36 million to his current deal, which would restore his status as the highest-paid pitcher in baseball by total dollars after Los Angeles Dodgers starter …

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2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more

New York Times  

Welcome to another MLB offseason! The Yankees match the Mets’ and Dodgers’ best offers to Juan Soto, signing him to a $622 million contract that keeps the Soto-Aaron Judge tandem in New York’s lineup for years to come. The Mets focus on starting pitching in free agency and manage to sign both Corbin Burnes and Max Fried to long-term contracts …

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Keith Law’s top 50 MLB free agents: Juan Soto headlines a decent overall class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keith Law’s top 50 MLB free agents: Juan Soto headlines a decent overall class

New York Times  

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 4:50 pm ET This winter’s free agent class looks a bit better than last year’s dismal group, highlighted by one all-time superstar, after which there’s a decent tier of potential impact players on both sides of the ball if very few other players you could reasonably call “stars.” This is my ranking of the top …

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Three key questions facing the Yankees as critical offseason begins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three key questions facing the Yankees as critical offseason begins

New York Times  

NEW YORK — It’s over. It doesn’t take away my pride of what that room means to me and what that group forged this year and what we’ve been through to get here,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the Game 5 loss. Nestor Cortes dumped beer over Boone’s head chanting, “That’s my manager!” Aaron Boone makes a pitching change …

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Why this NBA season is so crucial for De’Aaron Fox and the revamped Kings
2 months ago

Why this NBA season is so crucial for De’Aaron Fox and the revamped Kings

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On its face, the Sacramento Kings’ offseason was a success. DeMar DeRozan just walked into Golden 1 Center with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive to a huge ovation pic.twitter.com/sUC8oY3TCo — Anthony Slater July 7, 2024 “That’s the most high-profile free agent that’s ever come to Sacramento,” Fox said. “He tells you one way and you’re like, ‘Wow, he’s …

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NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?
2 months ago

NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?

New York Times  

Welcome to the NBA’s Western Conference, which should be as wild as ever. The Oklahoma City Thunder had the conference’s top playoff seed a season ago, have the youngest roster of any contender and had arguably the best offseason of any team in the league. Inevitably, at least one legitimately good team won’t make the playoffs, much as the 46-win …

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With one pitch, Walker Buehler shows his evolution as Dodgers take NLCS Game 3
2 months ago

With one pitch, Walker Buehler shows his evolution as Dodgers take NLCS Game 3

New York Times  

NEW YORK — This version of Walker Buehler arrived in October, in the cauldron of Citi Field, with the bases loaded and the night teetering on disaster. This version of Buehler threw a curveball, one that broke over the plate and past Lindor’s bat to extinguish the biggest threat of the night, finishing off one of four scoreless innings in …

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NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

New York Times  

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are straining to chase them. Paying him isn’t an easy decision — not when he’s already 35 and misses a guaranteed 20 games every year, and not when last season’s Heat seemed miles from contending even with him. …

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Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs
2 months, 1 week ago

Blue Jays mailbag, part 1: Likelihood of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extension, offseason needs

New York Times  

The MLB playoffs may be in full swing, but the Toronto Blue Jays have been in offseason mode for a while now. But, what I will say is I think signing Guerrero to a long-term extension should be the front office’s number one priority this offseason — before signing free agents or trades or hiring coaches. Atkins recently spoke about …

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Which off-the-radar players might make a big impact this NBA season?
2 months, 1 week ago

Which off-the-radar players might make a big impact this NBA season?

New York Times  

When it comes to projecting an NBA team’s fortune, the health and production of the star players matter most. On the other hand, successes like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naji Marshall were huge factors in positive seasons from both teams, while a breakout year from Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson kept an otherwise disappointing Hawks team afloat. Achiuwa’s shooting isn’t a big threat, …

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The Wild’s bold moves never made them ‘serious contenders.’ What now?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Wild’s bold moves never made them ‘serious contenders.’ What now?

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Craig Leipold smiles as he surveys the scene from his center-ice suite at a bustling Xcel Energy Center for a preseason game against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. Because of this, Leipold says there’s “zero heat” on Guerin, who is entering his sixth season. It’s not a ton of space, but Leipold says that they have already …

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