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Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down the Blue Jays after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record deal with the Dodgers.
January 3, 2024 at 9:35 AM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades this offseason.
January 3, 2024 at 4:35 AM -
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The opt-outs in free agent starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto's record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers are uniquely tied to the health of his...
January 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM -
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As the calendar flips, which moves have we liked? Which left us confused? And what do we expect next? Our MLB insiders weigh in.
January 2, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
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Win or lose, the new supercharged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.
December 31, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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As a new year approaches, we dig into the stats that will make (or break) the upcoming season for the National League.
December 28, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 27, 2023 at 11:35 PM -
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, donning a No. 18 jersey as the Dodgers introduced him Wednesday, said "winning now and winning into the future" was the biggest reason he signed with...
December 27, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz has signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers with the possibility of an invitation to major league spring training.
December 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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New Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani gifted a new Porsche to the wife of pitcher Joe Kelly in return for her campaign to give her husband's No. 17 to the two-way...
December 24, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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The New York Mets have been hit with a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a disappointing season that saw them finish in fourth place in the NL...
December 23, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Despite Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to join the Dodgers in a high-profile move worth a total investment of $375 million, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he...
December 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Win or lose, the new super-charged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.
December 22, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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The Rangers are World Series champions, but the Dodgers are now the offseason favorite in 2024 after acquiring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Yankees moved up...
December 22, 2023 at 6:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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The Dodgers dropped the biggest starting pitching contract ever on a player who's never thrown an MLB pitch. What's the verdict on the deal?
December 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was given the red carpet treatment with a custom Rams jersey ahead of the team's "Thursday Night Football" matchup.
December 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers are in agreement on a 12-year, $325 million deal, sources told ESPN, ending a frenzied free agency with the largest...
December 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani's performance for both the Angels and for Japan in the World Baseball Classic earned him The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year honor for the...
December 21, 2023 at 3:35 AM -
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After heavy speculation, the two-way star revealed his dog's name had no correlation to his new team.
December 20, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.
December 20, 2023 at 8:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani played a significant role in luring Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the former Rays pitcher said Monday in a video interview.
December 18, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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The best remaining free agent in baseball brings plenty of questions -- about his size, his transition, his training regimen -- but also some of the best stuff in the...
December 18, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. won the 2023 Hank Aaron Awards on Saturday, presented by Major League Baseball to the most outstanding offensive performer in each...
December 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM -
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Angels GM Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani on Friday, adding "life goes on" after the two-way star's record-setting move to the Dodgers.
December 15, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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A mutual desire to win brought MLB's biggest free agent to L.A. -- but both sides had to defy convention along the way.
December 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts weigh in.
December 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a five-year, $136.5 million contract that makes official the trade of Glasnow and outfielder Manuel...
December 15, 2023 at 8:35 AM -
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After heavy speculation, the two-way star revealed his dog's name had no correlation to his new team.
December 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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By acquiring a potential No. 1 starter, the Dodgers fill a much-needed hole in a rotation that struggled mightily in October.
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by saying he can't wait to "get it going" while also avoding questions about whether he had a...
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Rays have agreed to trade frontline starter Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, though the deal is contingent on Glasnow signing a contract extension with Los Angeles...
December 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.
December 14, 2023 at 7:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw said he is still "in that process" of determining where he will play baseball next season.
December 14, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Dodgers allows him to opt out if owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman lose their roles with...
December 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Dodgers will officially introduce Shohei Ohtani at a news conference Thursday. Reliever Joe Kelly said he had a chance to talk to the two-way superstar and "he was...
December 13, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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We've got everything you need to know about Ohtani's unusual contract, including reaction from other MLB agents and execs.
December 13, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Now that the market has taken shape, here's who is due for a bigger -- or smaller -- payday than previously thought.
December 13, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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The Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called "very comparable if not identical" to...
December 12, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
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There is no timetable for the L.A. County District Attorney's Office to determine whether free agent pitcher Julio Urias will be criminally charged.
December 12, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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The Diamondbacks, who've made it clear they're willing to spent to some degree following a surprise run to the World Series, introduced new pitching addition Eduardo...
December 12, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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How will Ohtani's monster 10-year contract play out? We look at several different paths he could take on the field.
December 12, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract with the Dodgers will see him defer $68 million of his annual $70 million salary, sources said.
December 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM -
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Vic Davalillo, a World Series champion with the '71 Pirates and '73 Athletics and the first Venezuelan-born player to win a Gold Glove, died Dec. 6.
December 11, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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The two most familiar names of the offseason have found new homes -- but there is still a reigning Cy Young, former MVP and more superstars available. Where do they fit...
December 11, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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The Yankees have sent 2021 first-round pick Trey Sweeney to the Dodgers in a three-player trade that opens up a 40-man roster spot for Shohei Ohtani.
December 11, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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Amid rumors of Shohei Ohtani's interest in the Blue Jays on Friday, bettors at sportsbooks in the United States and Canada rushed to bet on Toronto to win the World...
December 10, 2023 at 8:35 PM -
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Baseball fans across Japan lined up to buy special newspaper editions announcing Shohei Ohtani's record deal with the Dodgers.
December 10, 2023 at 3:35 AM -
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For six years, he has amazed us on the field. After signing a record-setting contract -- $700 million! -- with the Dodgers, he has done it off the field too.
December 9, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down Shohei Ohtani massive deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and what it means for his fantasy value in the years ahead.
December 9, 2023 at 3:35 PM -
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From how much Ohtani improves his new team to how his move impacts the rest of baseball, we debate the fallout of the biggest deal in MLB history.
December 9, 2023 at 3:35 PM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Othani's massive deal crushes the other largest contracts across North American sports -- and it's not even close.
December 9, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a record contract. From LeBron James to Peyton Manning, here are some of the most hyped free...
December 9, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Baseball's unicorn is headed to the other side of L.A. on a contract that blows away any in the history of the sport. Here's what to make of the 10-year deal.
December 9, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Shohei Ohtani is signing the largest contract in baseball history, reaching a 10-year, $700 million deal to join the Dodgers.
December 9, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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The winter meetings came and went with the top two free agents still unsigned -- but one blockbuster deal salvaged the week. Here's when we could see more big...
December 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Once Ohtani picks a destination, here's how the rest of his free agency suitors could pivot.
December 7, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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Ohtani's free agency could have ben fun -- a celebration of baseball. Instead, there is silence and threats. This is a loss for Ohtani -- and for baseball.
December 5, 2023 at 5:35 PM -
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The Guardians won the MLB draft lottery Tuesday and will pick first for the first time in franchise history.
December 5, 2023 at 3:35 PM -
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Dave Roberts said he thinks the Dodgers' meeting with Shohei Ohtani "went well," but that the two-way superstar will ultimately end up where "he feels most...
December 5, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Ohtani's free agency is complete. Relive the buzz about a once-in-a-generation talent.
December 5, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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Two-time All-Star Chris Archer has joined the Dodgers as an assistant to the baseball operations department, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
December 4, 2023 at 10:35 PM -
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Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts will make All-Star Mookie Betts "the every-day second baseman" next season, telling the MLB Network on Monday that the decision "makes...
December 4, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from Nashville, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up.
December 4, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Billy Bean, Major League Baseball's senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
December 4, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Hard-throwing reliever Joe Kelly is closing in on an agreement to return to the Dodgers, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
December 2, 2023 at 12:35 PM -
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Batting ahead of Corey Seager? Behind Vlad Guerrero Jr?! Here's how the addition of Ohtani could change these six rosters in 2024 and beyond.
December 2, 2023 at 6:35 AM -
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Waiting for baseball's hot stove to ignite? Here's which big moves could be coming soon.
December 1, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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With the winter meetings looming, it's time for teams to start getting busy this winter. Here's where they stand.
November 30, 2023 at 5:35 AM -
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Former longtime major leaguer Nelson Cruz will work for the Dodgers as an adviser, sources told ESPN.
November 29, 2023 at 11:35 AM -
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Slow start to the offseason? Let's spice it up with some blockbusters that could rock Nashville.
November 29, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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Breaking down the deals the unprecedented star might be offered this winter -- and the teams (Dodgers? Mets?) that fit each of them best.
November 28, 2023 at 5:35 AM -
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Will Ohtani return to the Angels? Will he choose the Cubs, Rangers, Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox or Yankees? The latest buzz about a once-in-a-generation talent.
November 27, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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Outfielder Jason Heyward, who hit .269 with 15 home runs last season, is returning to the Dodgers on a one-year, $9 million deal, sources told ESPN.
November 27, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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Can a trade or free agent signing change your team's trajectory this offseason? Let's light up the hot stove.
November 22, 2023 at 4:35 AM -
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The World Series champion Texas Rangers earned a full postseason share of $506,263 from a total pool of $107.8 million, the most in Major League Baseball...
November 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM -
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Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley headline the newcomers to the ballot of 26 MLB players being considered for induction into the Naitonal Hall of Fame.
November 20, 2023 at 2:35 PM -
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Free agent Lance Lynn, who last pitched for the Cardinals in 2017, is returning on a one-year deal worth at least $10 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
November 20, 2023 at 10:35 AM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year major-league deal with pitcher Ricky Vanasco on Thursday.
November 16, 2023 at 1:35 PM -
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Will Ohtani return to the Angels? Will he choose the Cubs, Rangers, Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox or Yankees? The latest buzz about a once-in-a-generation talent.
November 14, 2023 at 8:35 AM