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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Oakland, Calif.: Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. Known as baseball's “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. Henderson surpassed Brock's …

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Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Associated Press

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey Henderson was the best ball player many know, but that is nothing in comparison to the brother he is to me.” — Former Athletics teammate …

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Rickey Henderson waves to the crowd during a presentation after he stole third base against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning to …

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1 day, 16 hours ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A …

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Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

New York Times

Quiet but commanding, reserved yet respected, Paul Goldschmidt wasn’t always the most vocal player in the St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse. Though there’s no denying what Goldschmidt accomplished in St. Louis, there is the recognition that the team fell short of its ultimate goal when they traded for the first baseman ahead of the 2019 season. “It’s frustrating, disappointing, whatever negative …

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Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

LA Times

Former Oakland Athletics star Rickey Henderson attends a game between the Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland on Sept. 25. Known as baseball’s “Man of Steal,” Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career — an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a Gold Glove award. I will miss my …

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Dodgers, campeones de la Serie Mundial, lideran impuestos de lujo de Grandes Ligas entre 9 equipos

LA Times

ARCHIVO - Shohei Ohtani, de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, celebra dentro del dugout después de conectar un cuadrangular durante la sexta entrada del juego de béisbol en contra de los Marlins de Miami, el jueves 19 de septiembre de 2024, en Miami. Anuncio Los Yankees deben 62,5 millones de dólares, según cifras finalizadas el viernes por las Grandes Ligas …

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

Associated Press

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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Bryan Cranston tries to get Dave Roberts to reveal Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki plans: ‘Don’t get me in trouble’

LA Times

Bryan Cranston is such a huge Dodgers fan that he got goosebumps in a Los Angeles studio six years ago while narrating an MLB Network documentary on the team’s 1988 season, which culminated with one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history, Kirk Gibson’s Game 1, pinch-hit, walk-off shot off Dennis Eckersley. “Complete strangers were hugging each …

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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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Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger experienced a World Series title at old Yankee Stadium. “I have small memories of like the playroom, the kids’ playroom that I would go to during the games,” Cody said Thursday, two days after New York acquired him from the Chicago Cubs. “That was always really, really cool for me to be able to run …

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The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. Ultimately I did it because it’s a fit.” Bellinger could play outfield or first base depending on other moves the Yankees make. I feel like the winter’s to this point been a good one.” Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5 …

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Max Fried’s first thought on how to spend his Yankees fortune was his 3-year-old mutt, Apollo

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NEW YORK — Max Fried thought about the dog days when asked how he’ll spend his fortune. “I think the first thing that kind of popped into my mind was probably just like getting my dog a bunch of dog food,” Fried said Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, a day after finalizing a $218 million, eight-year contract that is the richest …

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New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Devin Williams found autumn in New York so inviting. “Ten days isn’t really enough to do all the things in New York City, so looking forward to spend some more time there,” Williams said. “Nothing has been discussed up until now.” He is part of the Yankees’ makeover following the failure to retain outfielder Juan Soto, who …

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New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Outfielder Cody Bellinger was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World Series titles in 1999 and 2000, could play center field next year as Aaron Judge returns to right following the departure of Juan Soto to the …

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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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Devin Williams thought he’d join defending World Series champion Dodgers. Yankees beat L.A. to him

LA Times

Closer extraordinaire Devin Williams had been told by the Milwaukee Brewers that he probably would be traded to the Dodgers. He went to the New York Yankees instead, a turn of events Williams described as “the Yankees snuck in under the table and got the deal done.” It’s not a secret that fortifying the bullpen remains on the Dodgers’ to-do …

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Dropped Aaron Judge ball sold by MLB (not Dodgers) gets $43,510 in auction

LA Times

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge makes a fielding error during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Oct. 30. Last week, the ball Judge infamously dropped in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ Game 5 loss to the Dodgers in this year’s World Series was auctioned off for $43,510. “They’re a …

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Kid makes family more than $1 million after Freddie Freeman grand slam ball he caught sells

LA Times

A sports memorabilia auction is never as gripping as the ballgame that gave the item being auctioned immense value. The moment will forever live among the very best in Dodgers history, rivaling Kirk Gibson’s eerily similar walk-off homer in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. We are thrilled at the result and are honored to handle one of the …

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Saturday sports: Belichick to coach UNC; Juan Soto joins Mets; college football playoffs begin

NPR

Saturday sports: Belichick to coach UNC; Juan Soto joins Mets; college football playoffs begin SCOTT SIMON, HOST: I look forward all week to saying, and now it's time for sports. And then there's something else here, Scott, too, which - I know, once again, you don't have to qualify when you're Bill Belichick, and, you know, you've got six Super …

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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. …

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Can’t stop, won’t stop: Dodgers still reveling in World Series title afterglow

LA Times

The face of the franchise, Landon Knack is not — that distinction belongs to Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw — but the rookie pitcher has been as much, if not more, of a social media presence than his more famous teammates in the weeks since the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the …

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Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect to get All-Star lefty Crochet

Associated Press

DALLAS — The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narváez from the New York Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international signing bonus pool money. Boston made the rare deal with its AL East rival after earlier in the day during the winter meetings sending top catching prospect Kyle Teel to the White Sox. …

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Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Associated Press

DALLAS — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. He is not only bringing staggering historical statistics with him but also a championship pedigree.” Soto’s suite will …

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65

Reactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Paul Goldschmidt headed to Yankees: Reflecting on his Cardinals tenure

Rickey Henderson, Oakland A’s legend and baseball’s stolen bases king, dies at 65

Dodgers, campeones de la Serie Mundial, lideran impuestos de lujo de Grandes Ligas entre 9 equipos

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

Bryan Cranston tries to get Dave Roberts to reveal Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki plans: ‘Don’t get me in trouble’

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

Cody Bellinger experienced World Series title with dad Clay at old Yankee Stadium

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Max Fried’s first thought on how to spend his Yankees fortune was his 3-year-old mutt, Apollo

New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

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

Devin Williams thought he’d join defending World Series champion Dodgers. Yankees beat L.A. to him

Dropped Aaron Judge ball sold by MLB (not Dodgers) gets $43,510 in auction

Kid makes family more than $1 million after Freddie Freeman grand slam ball he caught sells

Saturday sports: Belichick to coach UNC; Juan Soto joins Mets; college football playoffs begin

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Can’t stop, won’t stop: Dodgers still reveling in World Series title afterglow

Boston acquires catcher from Yankees after giving up a top prospect to get All-Star lefty Crochet

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal