Agent: Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal
Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal. ...
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Reds' Greene headed to IL with strained groin
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list. ...
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Pirates fire Shelton, say move is to 'fix this now'
Derek Shelton's dismissal as manager comes as the Pirates (12-26) have lost seven straight games and 10 of 11. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said the team needed to "act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now." ...
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Rangers recall Duran with Pillar on injured list
The Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar. ...
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Stanton: Could rejoin Yankees when first eligible
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he's first eligible. ...
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🤔 Pope Leo XIV: Cubs or White Sox fan?
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate. ...
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Irked Devers tells Red Sox he won't switch to 1B
Rafael Devers said the Red Sox approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston's first baseman but said it's not in his best interest to make another position switch. ...
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Brewers' RodrÃguez demoted, Civale set for rehab
The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin RodrÃguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment. ...
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Lemon, WS champ and 3-time All-Star, dies at 70
Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70. ...
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Power Rankings: Tigers make top-5 debut as Mariners, Royals are on the rise
While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top, a new club is leading the way in the AL, with two others also on the up. ...
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💰Passan predicts next wave of mega-contracts
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record. ...
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Why four of MLB's top closers are struggling -- and if they can bounce back
Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball's elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost ... yet. ...
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Five surprising MLB performances -- and why they're happening
We break down a prospect finally coming into his own, a power hitter who has stopped hitting home runs, and more. ...
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Cubs? White Sox? Different claims made to Pope Leo XIV's fandom after election
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate. ...
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Astros optimistic on Alvarez as MRI shows strain
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won't have a prolonged stay on the IL. ...
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