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Tom Browning, Longtime Reds Pitcher, Dies at 62

In addition to winning a World Series in Cincinnati, he threw the 12th perfect game in MLB history back in 1988.

Sports Illustrated

Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy

The superteam with seemingly infinite resources has been noticeably absent from the hottest market in years. What gives?

Sports Illustrated

Cardinals pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo hopes to prove big-league potential in spring

Once the possibility of a career in baseball became a realistic path for Gordon Graceffo, a new mentality was forged around the time the New Jersey native was in high school. It's a mentality that the 22-year-old has carried with him into the minor leagues and one that has kept…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Aaron Judge’s historic 62nd home run ball sells for $1.5M at auction

Major league ballplayers aren’t the only ones securing big paydays.

Tribune News Service

Former Dodgers standout Justin Turner reportedly agrees to deal with Red Sox

After nine years, two All-Star selections and a World Series title, Justin Turner's tenure with the Dodgers appears to be ending.

Los Angeles Times

Report: Red Sox Add Justin Turner on Two-Year Deal

The veteran third baseman and two-time All-Star has spent the past nine seasons with the Dodgers.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball sells for $1.5 million

The highest price paid at auction for a baseball is $3 million. It was for one hit by Mark McGwire on Sept. 27, 1998, to reach 70 for the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Sells for $1.5 Million at Auction

The Yankees slugger hit the record-breaking homer on Oct. 4 against the Rangers.

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Marcus Hayes: With Taijuan Walker, Phillies are ready for possible exits of Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first responsibility is to win the next World Series. His second is to win the ones that follow. His third is to stay within a reasonable budget.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Larry Stone: Mariners sat out MLB's free-agent frenzy, and now must deal with fallout

SEATTLE — Way back in 1990, San Francisco Giants general manager Al Rosen raged that MLB was headed for "Armageddon" based on the outrageous free-agent contracts being handed out. What really piqued Rosen's ire was the four-year, $10 million contract given to middling left-handed pitcher Bud Black (given to him…

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: Mets, Yankees spreading holiday joy in Big Apple with free-spending offseason

NEW YORK — When the dust began settling on what had been the wildest two weeks of spending in baseball history, Steve Cohen had emerged with a payroll of over $340 million and Hal Steinbrenner had shelled out $522 million on two players alone in Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon.

Tribune News Service

White Sox sign Billy Hamilton, Victor Reyes to minor-league deals

The outfielders have invites to spring training.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Swanson Signing Pries Open New Contention Window

Chicago may not yet have enough to qualify for the playoffs, but adding Dansby Swanson provides a clue as to how this team can succeed in the near future.

Sports Illustrated

J.D. Martinez agrees to one-year, $10 million deal with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers added more veteran depth to their lineup Saturday, agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who are unauthorized to speak publicly.

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Shortstop Dansby Swanson and Cubs reportedly agree to 7-year, $177 million contract

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs landed their new shortstop.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs agree to 7-year deal with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson

Swanson’s signing sends a message about the Cubs’ trajectory in 2023.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs Add SS Dansby Swanson on Seven-Year Deal, per Reports

Chicago lands the final big shortstop name on the market.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Cubs individualized one-knee stances — for current catchers and any they may add

Catching has been in the headlines this week, thanks to free-agent signings and a three-team trade.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: They’re more than just numbers

Just as Harwell told Hughes, the Quizmaster tries to turn stats into stories. So give these a read.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘No bad feelings’ about not getting White Sox job, Ozzie Guillen says

White Sox’ World Series champion manager says he wanted job but is content having more time for family.

Los Angeles Times

How four rule changes will impact Major League Baseball in 2023

LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's hot stove has been all the way turned up over the last two weeks, melting expectations as free agents enjoy the richest market in history. But roster construction is far from complete for most clubs. Two months remain before pitchers and catchers report for…

Tribune News Service

Twins add Joey Gallo, a slugging former All-Star

MINNEAPOLIS — Two months after saying goodbye to their own all-or-nothing slugger, the Twins found another on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

Tribune News Service

Now with Orioles, Adam Frazier hoping to help another ‘exciting young team’ reach playoffs

BALTIMORE — Growing up in Georgia, Adam Frazier envisioned nights like the ones he had last fall with the Seattle Mariners, pushing for the first playoff berth of his career.

Chicago Tribune

Outfielder Andrew Benintendi and White Sox reportedly agree to 5-year, $75 million deal

CHICAGO — Andrew Benintendi did damage against the Chicago White Sox in 2022 while with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .313 with five RBIs in eight games.

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