There’s nothing that excites a journalist quite like a deal coming together past its initial deadline. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 14-year, $500 million contract extension with […]
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The Cubs are one of MLB’s top revenue machines. So why aren’t they paying for more players?
By Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Sahadev Sharma CHICAGO — At first glance, the post from an X user named @Brooks_Gate seemed like something a […]
What we learned from MLB’s spring robot-umpire test: Players, managers, execs weigh in
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Do you miss those robots yet? We’ve spent the past five weeks watching them pop out of hiding, every time a catcher, […]
MLB’s most mind-blowing hitting, pitching feats of the year — plus the 5 most ridiculous games
There was a game in El Paso where even a two-touchdown lead wasn’t safe. … There was a game in Houston where a pitcher allowed […]
MLB’s weirdest injuries of 2024: Beware of water bottles, heating pads and walls
First prize — We tip our cap Here at Strange But True Injury Central, there’s only one thing we love more than a good Injury […]
MLB’s Strange But True 2024: The team, game, inning and homer of the year — plus The Ohtani Game
I swear this all happened in the Strange But True baseball year of 2024: A man played for both teams in the same game. … […]
Ranking MLB’s worst contracts: Not all megadeals are worth the cost
Stephen Strasburg retired, Patrick Corbin’s deal with the Washington Nationals finally expired and Chris Sale roared back to form in a major way. That means […]