Report: Trey Mancini, Cubs Agree to Two-Year Deal The veteran hitter is reportedly taking his talents to the Windy City. Sports Illustrated · Jan 15, 2023
Cubs, Trey Mancini agree to two-year deal: reports Mancini adds a right-handed bat to the Cubs’ first-base mix. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2023
Charges dropped against man who threw cans of White Claw at Ted Cruz during World Series parade Joseph Arcidiacono, 33, told police after his arrest: ‘I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry’ The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023
In baseball, three truly is a magic number The quizmaster gives you one question per decade, ending in 2013. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023
Where might Trevor Bauer sign next? These teams might have interest. LOS ANGELES — A former Cy Young Award winner in his prime can probably be had for the bargain-basement price of $720,000, a steal of a deal for a team looking to fortify its rotation on the cheap and willing to ignore the fine print. Los Angeles Times · Jan 7, 2023
Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case. Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2023
Mattress Mack Places Massive TCU Moneyline Bet The furniture store chain owner is also a prolific bettor, winning $75 million on the Astros in November. Sports Illustrated · Jan 4, 2023
Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023
What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all. Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 30, 2022
Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for. Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022
Bobby Abreu’s Hall of Fame Case Is Gaining Steam—Slowly But Surely Underappreciated both during his career and in retirement, the former Phillies right fielder is worthy of Cooperstown. Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022
Jeff Kent Is in Danger of Being Snubbed From the Hall of Fame In his final year of eligibility, the all-time leader in home runs for second basemen deserves to be enshrined. Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022
Carlos Correa, Mets agree to $315 million, 12-year contract as Giants deal falls apart Correa’s pending contract with San Francisco came apart over an issue with his physical. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022 The Mets Must Win the World Series After Signing Justin Verlander New York has a new old ace for the second straight year. The organization can’t let him go to waste.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022 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 · Dec 16, 2022 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…
Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022 It’s World Series or Bust for Yankees After Splurging for Rodón New York didn’t make him the third most expensive lefthander in MLB history just to get bounced in the playoffs again.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022 Bill Shaikin: 'Booooooo!' Get ready, Carlos Correa. Dodger fans are going to boo you the loudest. LOS ANGELES — I could not help but think of Barry Bonds on Tuesday night. Bonds was not beloved in most ballparks outside San Francisco, and he took great pride in being particularly loathed in one.
Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022 Giants sign their superstar: Carlos Correa reportedly agrees to huge contract The Giants began this winter with the intention of finding a new face of their franchise. They thought it would be a mighty slugger who loved them growing up. Instead, it will be a superstar shortstop signing up for his third team in three years.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022 Carlos Correa Is Exactly Who the Giants Needed Missing out on Aaron Judge could end up being a blessing for San Francisco.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022 Carlos Correa agrees to $350 million, 13-year deal with Giants Correa’s guarantee will be the fourth-largest in baseball history.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022 Report: Carlos Correa Joins Giants on Massive 13-Year Deal One of the biggest names in MLB’s 2022 free agency pool has made his choice.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Baker's World Series title among best sports moments of 2022 Dusty Baker finally got his elusive championship with the Houston Astros, garnering his first World Series ring in 25 years as a manager in one of the most memorable moments of the year in sports
Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022 Twins Signing Catcher Christian Vazquez, per Report Vázquez, a two-time World Series champion, hit nine home runs across 119 games for the Red Sox and Astros in 2022.