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Sources: Machado, Padres reach $300M deal
Manny Machado, a four-time All-Star who had a .297 batting average with 37 home runs, 107 RBIs and a career-high .905 OPS last season, has reached a deal with the Padres, sources told ESPN.
Winners and losers from Machado's megadeal
We break down what the deal means for the infielder, the Padres and a certain other available star.
Why Manny Machado's record deal makes sense
By signing the biggest free-agent deal in sports history, both the player and the Padres knew exactly what they were doing.
Former Dodgers pitching great Newcombe dies
Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at the age of 92, the team announced.
Law: Machado deal accelerates Padres' path back to the postseason
A team spending to win? The third baseman's move to San Diego changes the prospect-packed Friars' timetable for a return to contention.
Manny Machado timeline: Big talent with a little attitude
An undeniable talent, Manny Machado also has been called out for dirty play and a bad attitude. Here's a look at what the Padres are getting into.
Think Bryce and Manny are hot commodities? They can't touch Mike Trout
The biggest contract decision yet to be made isn't about this winter's top free agents. It's about baseball's biggest star.
Why each remaining suitor will (or won't) sign Harper, Machado
As rumors swirl for both superstar free agents, we examine each team believed to be interested.
How Patrick Corbin won the winter
With a stagnant market turning free agents into freeze agents, the lefty's six-year, $140 million pact with the Nats sticks out like a sore thumb.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best outfielders
Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.
Blue Jays' Vlad Jr. hopes to learn from Morales
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his Hall of Fame father advised him to seek out DH Kendrys Morales as a mentor in the same fashion Morales did with Guerrero Jr. as a rookie with the Angels nearly 15 years ago.
Cabrera faces pitcher for 1st time since injury
Miguel Cabrera says he is fully healthy and ready to get back on the field and play. The two-time AL MVP hit against a pitcher Monday for the first time since rupturing a tendon in his left biceps on June 12.
Red Sox owner: 'Spending more money helps'
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry said Monday that, while there is not a perfect correlation between a bigger payroll and winning, "spending more money helps."
Brewers excited to have Moustakas back
The Milwaukee Brewers were excited to know Mike Moustakas likely is sticking around for 2019.
MLBPA's Clark: Some teams don't justify tickets
Players' union head Tony Clark took the extraordinary step of saying baseball fans should question whether it makes sense to purchase tickets for some teams, responding to Commissioner Rob Manfred's assertion that free-agent players have failed to...
Rockies moving All-Star Blackmon to right field
It may not seem right, but Charlie Blackmon will be in right field for Colorado this season after playing center field since 2015.
Owner: Angels have talked about new Trout deal
Mike Trout isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season, but Angels owner Arte Moreno says a new deal for the franchise player has already been discussed internally.
Stanton growing more comfortable playing in AL
Giancarlo Stanton says he's looking forward to getting more experience playing in the American League and playing games that matter from May through October in his second year in pinstripes.
Posada on re-teaming with Jeter: 'Perfect timing'
A black cap with the Miami Marlins' new neon logo sat atop Jorge Posada's graying hair Monday, a jarring sight for fans who recall he spent his entire playing career with the New York Yankees.
Ricketts: Cubs' quiet offseason due to low cash
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the team was quiet on this year's free-agent market because the team doesn't "have any more" money to spend.