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Report: MLB pushing for controversial playoff expansion proposal

As agreements for free agent megadeals continue to be reached, other major negotiations are taking place behind the scenes in Major League Baseball. The league’s CBA is poised to expire on Dec. 1, and major changes will likely be necessary in …

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Texas Rangers mean business, add Corey Seager for $325 million

The Texas Rangers have had five straight losing seasons and are sick of living in the shadows of the Houston Astros. They have a new stadium and now they have some new, big-time players to fill their team. The Rangers on Monday gave free agent …

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Robbie Ray agrees to five-year contract with Mariners

The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is headed west in free agency. Free agent pitcher Robbie Ray has agreed to a five year, $115 million deal with the Seattle Mariners, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Ray will have the …

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Mets reportedly make Max Scherzer highest-paid MLB player by far

The New York Mets have landed one of the biggest free agents on the market, and they did so by making him the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball. The Mets are finalizing a contract with pitcher Max Scherzer, as SNY’s Andy Martino …

Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman likes tweet with ethnic slur

New York Mets fans used to complain about owner Steve Cohen tweeting too much, but Marcus Stroman seems to have surpassed him in that category. Stroman, who is a free agent, recently drew attention for throwing some shade at the Mets over Twitter. …

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Max Scherzer close to signing with Mets

The New York Mets may be poised to land one of the biggest free agents on the market. Reports throughout Sunday evening suggested the Mets were swooping in on the Max Scherzer sweepstakes. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi took things further by saying …

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Kevin Gausman agrees to five-year contract with Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acted quickly to ensure that their rotation would stay strong for the 2022 season. According to multiple reports, the Blue Jays agreed to a five-year contract with starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. The deal is worth $110 million, …

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Marcus Semien lands seven-year megadeal with Rangers

Marcus Semien, one of the biggest free agents on the market, has become one of the first to sign. Semien has agreed to a free agent deal with the Texas Rangers. The contract is for seven years and $175 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. …

Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton agrees to huge contract extension with Twins

The Minnesota Twins have settled the long-term future of Byron Buxton, and he’ll be sticking with the organization for quite some time. According to multiple reports, Buxton and the Twins have agreed on a long-term contract extension that will …

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Braves playoff hero Tyler Matzek hits Dodgers fan with brutal burn

One Los Angeles Dodgers fan may need to seek medical attention for the burn that he got from Tyler Matzek this weekend. The Atlanta Braves reliever Matzek posted a funny Thanksgiving-themed tweet this week about all the teams that the Braves ate up …

Starling Marte smiles

Did Marlins screw up Starling Marte’s free agency?

The Miami Marlins may have really fumbled the bag with Starling Marte. Marlins writer Craig Mish of MLB Network reported on Saturday that Marte gave the Marlins multiple chances to sign him. Mish notes that Marte did so during the season, after the …

Max Scherzer in a Dodgers uniform

Report: Mets targeting 3 big names in free agency

The New York Mets have already been one of the busiest teams in free agency, and if they have their way, their biggest addition is yet to come. The Mets are eyeing the top starting pitchers on the market, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. That …

Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman throws some shade at Mets

Marcus Stroman threw a little shade at the New York Mets on Friday, noting that he'd like to return but just doesn't see it in the cards.

Starling Marte smiles

Mets beef up offense with free agents Starling Marte, Mark Canha

The New York Mets may have gotten some bad press this week, but they more than made up for it on Friday. The Mets loaded up with several free agent signings. The highlight was agreeing to a 4-year, $78 million deal with center fielder Starling Marte, …

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Report: Javier Baez drawing significant interest from 3 teams

With only a handful of days remaining before the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, MLB free agency is heating up. It certainly sounds like one big name could be poised to sign soon. Shortstop Javier Baez, one of the better players at …

Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Video: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. absolutely obliterates a pitch playing softball

It may be the MLB offseason, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is still sending balls into orbit. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger went viral Thursday for completely smoking a pitch while playing softball in his native Dominican Republic. Check out the video …

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