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Today: March 15, 2026
Today: March 15, 2026

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Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
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Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first

Freddy Peralta says he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency, but he wants to get settled in New York first

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
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Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
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Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House

Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term
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Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft

Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball
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Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract

Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract
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Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins
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Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says

Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most

Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
Sports

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
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It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
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Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes
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Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans

Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
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Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
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Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
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Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
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Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets

Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season

Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets
Sports

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach

Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello’s staff

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
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Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says
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Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
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Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

The Colorado Rockies have made Warren Schaeffer the club's full-time manager

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager
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Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
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Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season

Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026

Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season
Sports

Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract

Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal
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MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually
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MLB will comply with Senate's request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says

Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee's request for documents on gambling investigations

MLB will comply with Senate's request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says
Sports

Randy Jones, the San Diego Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, dies at 75

Former San Diego Padres left-hander Randy Jones has died

Randy Jones, the San Diego Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, dies at 75
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‘All right, we’re doing this?’: Nationals new manager details how he became a dad and an MLB skipper in the same day

‘All right, we’re doing this?’: Nationals new manager details how he became a dad and an MLB skipper in the same day

‘All right, we’re doing this?’: Nationals new manager details how he became a dad and an MLB skipper in the same day
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Shohei Ohtani's 4th MVP award sparks celebrations in Japan

It’s become an annual ritual: Shohei Ohtani wins a Most Valuable Player award and Japan celebrates with newspaper extra editions being handed out at a major train station

Shohei Ohtani's 4th MVP award sparks celebrations in Japan
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Tampa Bay Rays to return to Tropicana Field in 2026 after hurricane repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays will return to an updated Tropicana Field for the 2026 season

Tampa Bay Rays to return to Tropicana Field in 2026 after hurricane repairs
Sports

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back