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Fernando Tatis Jr. expects to be a full participant when Padres begin spring training

SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s push to return from the long-awaited shoulder surgery and two wrist procedures began roughly a month ago, setting up the 24-year-old to be a full participant not only for the start of spring training but when he's able to return from his PED suspension…

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023

John Henry ruthlessly booed by Boston Red Sox fans over same problem Liverpool have

Boston Red Sox fans have savagely called out owner John W Henry while he attended a public panel discussion, and he could barely speak through the constant booing

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

What the shortstop aging curve means for the Phillies’ 11-year contract with Trea Turner

PHILADELPHIA — In stretching out Trea Turner’s $300 million contract over 11 years, the Phillies diluted the average annual salary for luxury-tax purposes and payroll flexibility. It’s the approach they took four years ago in signing Bryce Harper. The length of Turner’s deal, like Harper’s 13-year pact, was predicated on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 14, 2023

Extending Rafael Devers Gives the Aimless Red Sox a Direction

After a few years of frustrating cost-cutting and hesitant spending, Boston finally has a way forward.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 5, 2023

Red Sox to sign Rafael Devers to 11-year, $331 million extension

BOSTON — Rejoice, relief and rejuvenation will surely be felt on Jersey Street and across New England this week, as the Red Sox have finally, for the first time since Dustin Pedroia in 2013, retained a homegrown superstar on a long-term contract.

Boston Herald · Jan 5, 2023

Red Sox, Rafael Devers agree on one-year contract for 2023

BOSTON — It’s not the Rafael Devers news Red Sox fans were hoping for.

Boston Herald · Jan 3, 2023

Jason Mastrodonato: After Nathan Eovaldi’s departure, 2023 Red Sox roster looks worse than it was in 2022

The Red Sox have nearly completed their turnover of the 2018 World Series team.

Boston Herald · Dec 30, 2022

Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go

Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022

Bryce Miller: Offseason for Padres, Dodgers, Giants makes NL West ‘wild’ in new ways

SAN DIEGO — It’s interesting who did and didn’t put the “Wild Wild” in the NL West during free agency. The Padres made the big move. The Giants tried to make the big move … twice. The Dodgers nibbled around the edges.

Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why are baseball teams spending so much money?

It has been an epic holiday season already for several major league teams and players a year after baseball trudged through an ugly labor dispute

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022