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Dodgers' Joendry Vargas Signing Looks Wise After Strong First Year in DSL

The international signing period is an important source of talent for major league clubs.

The Dodgers have been aggressive in scouting and signing top-ranked international players. [ more ]

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What Made The Dodgers' Recruitment of Yoshinobu Yamamoto 'Unique'?

The Dodgers sent their star players to recruit free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith.

Yamamoto's agent said that what made the Dodgers' in-person visit unique was that it took place at the stadium and felt less formal compared to other teams using FaceTime and videos. [ more ]

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Blake Treinen Reflects on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joining the Dodgers This Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added two highly coveted free agents, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Teammates and fans are excited to see what these talented players will bring to the team. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Yoshinobu Yamamoto 'Beyond Ecstatic' To Sign With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have committed over $1 billion in salary between the signings of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani.

Yamamoto expressed his gratitude for the Dodgers and other teams that showed interest in him during free agency. [ more ]

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Watch: Live Stream Of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, newly signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be introduced during a press conference at Dodger Stadium.

Yamamoto's signing and appearance is expected to draw worldwide attention, particularly in Japan. [ more ]

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Welcome, THB Class of 2023!

The author is reflecting on the horrible 2023 season for the New York Mets.

The author discusses the tradition of The Holy Books, which contain a baseball card for every Mets player in history. [ more ]

Mets360

Wednesday catch-all thread (1/3/24)

There are three schools of thought for utilizing the DH spot: thumper for majority of games, platoon, or rotating multiple players for rest.

The Mets have struggled to fill the short side of their DH platoon. [ more ]

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Who is Frankie Montas? New Cincinnati starter excited to join 'electric' Reds team

Frankie Montas joined the Cincinnati Reds because they have a young and talented team that wants to win.

Montas signed a one-year contract with the Reds for the 2024 season with a mutual option for 2025. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Pitching Market, Yankees, Arb Deals

The pitching market is expected to pick up momentum soon with several notable pitchers still available.

The New York Yankees are looking to bolster their rotation and are expected to be aggressive in the pitching market.

January 12 is the deadline for arbitration-eligible players and teams to submit salary figures, leading to potential deals in the coming days. [ more ]

New York Post

Breaking down MLB's top free agents still available by position

Many top baseball players remain free agents going into the new year.

There are still several teams interested in the available players. [ more ]

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MLB rumors: White Sox still expected to trade Dylan Cease despite slow trade market

The White Sox are expected to move pitcher Dylan Cease, but no deal has been made yet

Cease still has two years of club control left, making him an attractive trade target [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves 2024 Regular Season Schedule and Results

The Atlanta Braves will start their 2024 MLB regular season on March 28 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Braves will have a six-game road trip to begin the season before their home opener on April 5. [ more ]

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Kurtenbach: 5 under-the-radar free agents who could salvage the SF Giants' offseason

The Giants should not spend their money on big-name free agents now that Ohtani and Yamamoto are signed by the Dodgers.

The Giants should focus on staying true to their systems and remaining flexible, signing mid-tier free agents for pennies on the dollar. [ more ]

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Why Red Sox's Reported Deal With Lucas Giolito A Win For Boston

The Red Sox have reportedly signed free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito to a two-year contract, improving their pitching lineup.

Giolito had a disappointing season in 2023, but was an All-Star in 2019 with the White Sox, showing potential for a rebound. [ more ]

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Mets360

The Mets' overlooked offensive performance in the final 45 games of 2023

The Mets had a strong month in July with a 14-9 record and improved pitching rotation

The Mets finished the season with a 23-22 record, with the offense finally showing some life [ more ]

Mets360

For the Mets, what's wrong with being average?

When you evaluate why some baseball teams seem to thrive, you generally look for some standout performances from their front line starters, shut down relievers, some very strong home run and RBI bats in the lineup, and some players whose defense prevents opposing runners from scoring.

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Dodgers Nation

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Says He Likely Would Have Signed With Dodgers Regardless of Shohei Ohtani's Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers introduce RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the newest Japanese-born pitcher

Yamamoto expresses his desire to join the Dodgers, regardless of Shohei Ohtani's decision [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Asian Americans go bonkers over Ohtani for his superhuman baseball prowess -- and for shattering stereotypes

Shohei Ohtani's success in baseball is breaking stereotypes about Asians and Asian Americans.

Younger generations are inspired by Ohtani's representation of Asian excellence in a field where there are few Asian faces. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 1/8/24

The free agent market in baseball has been developing slowly this offseason, with top pitchers still available.

The New York Yankees have not made any major commitments beyond their trade for Juan Soto. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #31 Mel Stottlemyre

Mel Stottlemyre was a highly regarded pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1964-1974.

Stottlemyre's importance to the Yankees goes beyond his on-field career due to his off-field contributions as a coach. [ more ]

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Yankees Trade Partner History: Oakland Athletics

The Yankees and Athletics have a long history of trading with each other, with 71 unique transactions documented.

The best trade between the two teams occurred in 1959 when the Yankees acquired the American League Home Run King. [ more ]

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It is time for a Yankees mascot

Baseball mascots have been a part of the game since the 1960s

The New York Yankees had a mascot named Dandy, but it was a flop [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #32 Mike Mussina

Mike Mussina came close to achieving numerous milestones and achievements throughout his career, both individually and as part of his team.

Mussina spent eight seasons with the New York Yankees and became the first American League pitcher to win at least 10 games for 17 consecutive seasons. [ more ]

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Striving for greatness: How a young Latino kid became a Yankees fan in the 2000s

The author became a fan of the New York Yankees in 2001.

The author's favorite memories include the 1998 home run chase and the 2001 World Series. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Player Review: Logan Webb

Logan Webb's impressive performance against Aaron Judge highlights the joy of watching homegrown talent thrive in baseball.

Webb's contract extension with the Giants demonstrates their faith in his potential as a long-term asset. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Rumors: Bryan Hudson Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

Bryan Hudson is being traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Hudson had a limited opportunity to pitch for the Dodgers but performed well in Triple-A. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Shohei Ohtani Contract Details: $68 Million To Be Paid On July 1 From 2034-2043

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through Major League Baseball with their signing of Shohei Ohtani to a record-setting 10-year, $700 million contract in December.

South Side Sox

2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 86: Rikuu Nishida

Rikuu Nishida is a left fielder in the White Sox system.

Nishida has solid contact skills and speed, but lacks optimal launch angles. [ more ]

Yahoo News

Chris Flexen could earn $1 million in bonuses for innings as part of White Sox contract

Chris Flexen could earn up to $2.75 million with the Chicago White Sox if he pitches 160 or more innings this year.

Flexen's contract includes additional bonuses for winning awards, making the All-Star Game, and receiving postseason honors. [ more ]

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Today in White Sox History: December 31

Just one season removed from a (still) franchise-best 100 wins and World Series title, Charles Comiskey replaced manager Pants Rowland with Kid Gleason.

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Today in White Sox History: December 29

Hiram Bithorn was the first Puerto Rican player in the major leagues outside of the Negro Leagues.

Bithorn had a successful career in baseball before his life was tragically cut short. [ more ]

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Sharing Sox Podcast 122 - Escaping 2023!

The White Sox have made some player acquisitions through trades and free agency.

There is speculation about trades involving Dylan Cease or Eloy Jiménez. [ more ]

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Today in White Sox History: January 5

The French Baseball Federation gave silver medals to Charles Comiskey, John McGraw, and Hughie Jennings during a tour of Europe in 1925

Commissioner Landis cleared everyone involved in the baseball betting scandal of 1927 [ more ]

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Ex-Yankees Claims 'Scared' Red Sox Were 'Lucky' Amid 2004 ALCS

Gary Sheffield blames Yankees for their collapse in the 2004 ALCS

Sheffield believes the Red Sox were lucky and scared, not calm and collected [ more ]

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Today in White Sox History: January 3

The White Sox beat the Giants in a World Tour game at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1914, marking the first time in 100 years that the majors returned to Australia.

Luke Appling, a shortstop for the White Sox, was inducted into the Army in 1944 but returned to the team in 1945 and continued to have a successful career.

In 2005, the White Sox signed pitcher Orlando 'El Duque' Hernandez, who had a memorable performance in the ALDS. [ more ]

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Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Hilariously Strikes Out At Gender Reveal

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz is no stranger to striking out, having recorded 1,750 of them throughout his Hall of Fame career.

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Today in White Sox History: December 26

Harry Grabiner, first and longest general manager of the White Sox, was born in Chicago.

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Boston

Chris Sale Reflects On Red Sox Tenure Following Braves Trade

Chris Sale admits that the end of his tenure with the Red Sox wasn't up to his standards.

Sale signed a new two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves after being traded from the Red Sox. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

KBO's Samsung Lions Sign Denyi Reyes

The Samsung Lions sign right-hander Denyi Reyes for $800K, including incentives.

Reyes is a former Red Sox prospect who has had limited success in the majors and minors. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Contracts, DFA Limbo, Rodriguez

Unofficial contracts from free agent signings may become official this week.

Players who have been designated for assignment (DFA) will likely receive clarity on their status by the end of this week. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: New Year, Pirates, Red Sox

2023 saw various rule changes in baseball and notable achievements by players.

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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #35 Dave Winfield

Dave Winfield was a highly talented athlete and excelled in multiple sports.

He had a successful career playing for the New York Yankees. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #36 Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson had a successful career as an outfielder for the New York Yankees, contributing to three pennants and two World Series championships.

Jackson was born with natural talent and self-confidence, and his father played a significant role in encouraging his athletic pursuits. [ more ]

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How our perspectives of baseball evolve as we grow up

As we grow older, our understanding of sports and its players becomes more complex, potentially dampening our connection with the game.

When we were kids, we formed opinions about players based on simple characteristics, distilling down information to the things we liked best about our team. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

2023 Braves Season in Review: Ronald Acuna Jr.

Ronald AcuÃ±a Jr. wins National League MVP award while wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform.

AcuÃ±a signed an eight-year, $100 million extension with the Braves that retains him through 2026, with club options for 2027 and 2028 seasons. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #39 Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill was a highly successful right fielder for the New York Yankees from 1993-2001.

O'Neill was known for his fiery and hard-nosed playing style and was a key contributor to the Yankees' success in the late 90s. [ more ]

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Yankees Book Club, Part One: "The Last Boy" by Jane Leavy

Mickey Mantle embodies the American Dream, rising from humble beginnings to achieve great success.

Fame and wealth had a profound impact on Mantle's personal life, leading to self-destructive behavior. [ more ]

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