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New White Sox starter Erick Fedde wasn’t afraid of change

Right-hander signed to $15 million, two-year contract confident his second in tour in major leagues will be better than first

Chicago Sun-Times

Home of Tampa Bay Rays eyes name change, but team says it would threaten stadium deal

They began as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998, then shortened their name in 2007 to simply Tampa Bay Rays

The Independent UK

Jason Benetti’s departure tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2023

After losing 101 games, White Sox fans lost a beloved broadcaster who was a lifelong Sox fan himself.

Chicago Sun-Times

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With MLB’s front office diversity still lagging, Cubs benefiting from examination of hiring processes

The Cubs promoted Meghan Jones to vice president of baseball strategy, making her the first woman VP in Cubs baseball operations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tony’s Place: A healthier La Russa is back, wants to state where he fits with White Sox

The Hall of Famer is a senior adviser but is adamant that he is not a decision-maker.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood

The Independent UK

Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says

Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press

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White Sox announce signing of righty Erick Fedde

“He more or less dominated in the KBO,” Sox GM Chris Getz said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arguments Over Ohtani-Like Deferred Contracts Are Nothing New

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal with the Dodgers will be mostly deferred, a practice that has stirred up baseball conversations since the 1980s.

Sports Illustrated

Randy Arozarena Posts a Cryptic Photo With Shohei Ohtani and Stirs MLB Trade Speculation

The Rays slugger ignited speculation of a blockbuster trade after posting a photo of himself with Shohei Ohtani.

Sports Illustrated

Two US baseball games at Olympic stadium delivered £53m economy boost, research finds

110,000 fans attended the Major League Baseball games between the St Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs in June

Evening Standard

Former Mets Exec Who Arranged Bobby Bonilla Pact Jokes He’s Thrilled With Shohei Ohtani Deal

The new Dodgers star will reportedly be getting paid until 2043.

Sports Illustrated

Where Do Latinos Rank Among the Best-Paid Players Across the Major League Baseball?

Out of the top 20 best contracts in the league, eight of them belong to players of Latino heritage

Latin Times

Shohei Ohtani’s deviously brilliant deferred cash deal with the Dodgers should upset you to no end

Shohei Ohtani's deal is smart, but it's going to ruin baseball for everyone.

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The Independent UK

Todd Boehly’s Dodgers strike unprecedented deal with Shohei Ohtani to defer £541m of salary

The Japanese superstar said he wants to ‘bring World Series parades to the streets of Los Angeles’

Sports Illustrated

Exclusive: How Shohei Ohtani’s One-of-a-Kind Contract Came Together

Ohtani’s agent exclusively told Sports Illustrated why his client wanted so much of the money in his historic contract with the Dodgers to be deferred.

The Independent UK

Los Angeles Dodgers confirm record $700m deal for Shohei Ohtani

The Japanese superstar said he wants to ‘bring World Series parades to the streets of Los Angeles’

USA Today Sports Media Group

A mesmerizing video of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting monster HRs with a metal bat had MLB fans in awe

So, that's what happens when an MLB player gets a metal bat ...

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Sports Illustrated

What’s It Like to Be Mistaken for Shohei Ohtani? Robert Herjavec Knows

While the baseball world tracked his flight from California to Toronto, the ‘Shark Tank’ investor was blissfully unaware he was at the center of the biggest story in MLB free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vic Davalillo, the first Venezuelan-born MLB player to win a Gold Glove, dies

Davalillo won World Series titles with the 1971 Pirates and 1973 Athletics. He had a .323 average in 22 postseason games, including 4 for 20 in the World Series.

Sports Illustrated

Fantasy Football Last-Place Punishments Can Be Funny, Disgusting ... and Sometimes Both

While some fantasy managers are preparing for the playoffs this week, others are bracing for the creative booby prizes that come with a last-place finish.

The Guardian - US

The Dodgers see $700m Shohei Ohtani as an investment rather than an expense

Los Angeles are getting both a brilliant pitcher and hitter in the Japanese star. They’ll also reap an enormous boost in income

The Independent UK

The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell

Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the world’s biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers: Top 10 Reactions to Saturday’s Blockbuster News

The news surprised some, was celebrated by others and was mourned by many.

Sports Illustrated

Six Wild Facts That Show Just How Massive Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract Is

Shohei Ohtani's new contract is worth more than the entire payroll of several MLB teams.

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