Today: December 14, 2024
Today: December 14, 2024

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Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell
Sports

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
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Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Sports

Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which start Sunday and run until Dec. 12

Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend
Business|Finance|Sports

County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal

County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday
Americas|Sports|US

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Sports

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

Outfielder Austin Hays, right-hander Kyle Finnegan and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents
Sports|US

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

The Kansas City Royals have acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. As part of the deal, the Royals also acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer while sending right-hander Brady Singer to Cincinnati

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer
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Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract

Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal
Business|Sports|US

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians
Asia|Business|Sports

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history
Sports|US

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval

The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval
Sports

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons
Local|Sports

Dodgers defeat Yankees, take home World Series championship

The Dodgers won their eighth World Series championship after defeating the New York Yankees Wednesday evening at Yankee Stadium. This is the Dodgers’ second World series championship in five years. They overcame a five-run deficit against the Yankees, winning 7-6. Freddie Freeman was picked as the Series’ MVP for driving in 12 runs, tying the record set by Bobby Richardson in 1960. Freeman became the first player to hit home runs in each of the first four games of a World Series.  The Dodgers overcame the largest deficit – five runs – in a World Series-clinching victory. The team broke

Dodgers defeat Yankees, take home World Series championship
Sports|WrittenByLAPost

Can MLB Leverage Postseason Spotlight into Long-Term Momentum

After a turbulent five-year period, Major League Baseball in 2023 enjoyed a comeback season highlighted by renewed fan engagement, attendance growth, faster games, and an influx of young talent upending the sport’s typical financial dynamics. With metrics pointing to an unqualified success, MLB now aims to extend that momentum into the playoffs and use the 2022 postseason as a capstone.  “Our game has been blessed with an influx of young talent over the last five years unlike anything we have ever seen, and people are winning with young talent,” said MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on ESPN’s “First Take.” All signs

Can MLB Leverage Postseason Spotlight into Long-Term Momentum

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