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Shohei Ohtani signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani has announced on his Instagram his intent to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday afternoon. It is an unprecedented amount of money for Ohtani. The Dodgers give Ohtani 10-years, $700 million. Contract Significance This salary surpasses the biggest contract in baseball history in total value, surpassing former teammate Mike Trout‘s 12-year, […]

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Red Sox Acquire Tyler O’Neill in Trade with Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals made a trade on Friday. The Redbirds are sending outfielder Tyler O’Neill to Beantown for two pitchers; Nick Robertson and Victor Santos. Both teams are coming off disappointing seasons. The Cardinals were expected to challenge the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central title, but instead finished […]

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Kirby Yates Officially Joins Rangers

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers‘ signing of right-hander Kirby Yates is now official. The Rangers and Yates agreed to terms on a one-year contract at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this week. The deal is for $4.5 million. Kirby Yates will join a team that won their first World Series title. Their bullpen finished 24th […]

San Diego Padres trade Juan Soto to New York Yankees

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Yankees Acquire Soto in Blockbuster 7-Player Deal

The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. A total of 7 players have been moved with outfielder Trent Grisham joining Soto in New York. The Padres receive right-handers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, starting-pitching prospect Drew Thorpe, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. Soto Moved for the Second Time The 25-year-old Soto is […]

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Yankees Trade Alex Verdugo to Yankees

For only the eighth time in the past fifty years, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have made a trade. Alex Verdugo is headed to the Bronx, in exchange for three right-handed pitchers. Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts, and Nicholas Judice are headed to the Red Sox. While not as franchise changing as the […]

Bruce Bochy speaking to the media at the 2023 Winter Meetings

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Bruce Bochy Addresses the Media at Winter Meetings

Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy is a few months shy of receiving his fourth World Series ring. While he is grateful for that experience in 2023, Bochy is already preparing for a repeat run in 2024. While he has been enjoying some rest and relaxation since the World Series ended, Bochy made an appearance at […]

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Rangers Sign Kirby Yates to Bolster Bullpen

The Texas Rangers have made their first splash of the 2023 Winter Meetings by signing right-hander Kirby Yates. The one-year pact between the two sides was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. For the moment, the financial details of the deal, which is pending a physical, are unknown. This move is an indication that […]

Ron Washington Speaking at the Winter Meetings

Ron Washington and Preparing the Los Angeles Angels for the Season

Los Angeles Angels

Ron Washington and Preparing the Angels for the Season NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4) — Since the Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington November 8 to be their manager, he has set out to build a contender. That came with selecting a staff and getting connected with the current players. Monday at the Winter Meetings, he […]