Jason Mastrodonato: Red Sox failing to find momentum heading into Spring Training Some scattered thoughts on the Red Sox as the truck pulls into JetBlue Park in Fort Myers… Boston Herald · Feb 5, 2023
Padres must engage Manny Machado to keep 2023 from being his final season in San Diego SAN DIEGO — The Padres have some work to do to keep their de facto captain beyond 2023. Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023
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
Jason Mastrodonato: Red Sox go all-in on Rafael Devers, but 2023 season still looks bleak One day after the Red Sox announced that Xander Bogaerts’ replacement, Trevor Story, would miss most of the 2023 season with an elbow injury, they turned their attention to the future. Boston Herald · Jan 13, 2023
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner speaks out on FSG criticism and 'boos' from fans Liverpool chairman Tom Werner says that team owners have to expect criticism from fans Liverpool Echo · Jan 12, 2023
Red Sox infielder Trevor Story underwent elbow surgery, out indefinitely BOSTON — The Red Sox have now lost two All-Star shortstops this winter and haven’t added any. Boston Herald · Jan 10, 2023
Jack Harris: No high-priced help is coming. Why the Dodgers are betting on themselves. LOS ANGELES — By not taking a gamble on any of this offseason's top free agents, the Dodgers instead placed one very big, very high-stakes bet on something else. Los Angeles Times · Jan 8, 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
Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 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
Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2022 Mets Owner Steve Cohen Is Embarrassing His Peers. And It’s Awesome. The Mets swooped in and signed Carlos Correa after his deal with the Giants fell apart.
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?
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Tom Krasovic: Xander Bogaerts' diligence, fundamentals bode well for Padres SAN DIEGO — The Boston Red Sox were out of playoff contention, playing out the string this past September, when a veteran scout showed up several hours before first pitch and noticed their All-Star shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, a longtime favorite of this scout's.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022 Boston’s Mookie Betts trade (and 2022 offseason overall) looks so much worse after Jeter Downs DFA The Red Sox continue to pretend they're a serious baseball team
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022 Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson’s free agency means for the Cubs’ offseason Carlos Correa agreeing to a record-setting deal with the Giants made Swanson the last of the Big 4 free agent shortstops left on the market.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2022 What We’re Hearing After the Carlos Correa Signing Here’s what his deal with the Giants means for Dansby Swanson and MLB free agency.
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.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 10, 2022 'That's why they're getting rid of Liverpool' - NBA prediction made for FSG Liverpool owners FSG have been heavily linked with the purchase of an NBA expansion franchise