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Free-agent faceoff: Would you rather give a nine-figure deal to Eric Hosmer or J.D. Martinez?

January 10, 2018 - 4:15am
They're the two hitting stars of this free-agent class, but signing either slugger to a long-term contract comes with expensive risk.

Report: Morneau rejoining Twins as assistant

January 9, 2018 - 10:02pm
Justin Morneau, who hasn't played in the majors since 2016, will join the Minnesota Twins as a special assistant to the team's front office according to a report by the Canadian Baseball Network. He won the AL MVP with the Twins in 2006.

Slow MLB offseason? Blame Mike Trout!

January 9, 2018 - 12:28pm
The best player in the game would have been a free agent had he not signed an extension in 2014. What if he were available this winter? Buckle your seat belts, baseball fans. Here's the sizzling hot stove we can now only dream of.

Legacy of love and kindness perseveres as Rich Donnelly suffers another unfathomable tragedy

January 9, 2018 - 10:57am
No one laughs as much or as hard as Rich Donnelly, Tim Kurkjian says. But on Monday night, after Rich's son was killed helping a driver on a Dallas highway, there were more tears for the baseball family that inspired "The Chicken Runs at Midnight."

Buster Olney's top 10 left fielders: Superstar shakeup has big names left out to dry

January 9, 2018 - 5:05am
The Cards landed a big Fish for their outfield, while other top performers -- including last year's No. 1 -- sunk.

'Do better': With or without J.D. Martinez, these Red Sox need to step it up in 2018

January 9, 2018 - 4:30am
Even if Boston adds a big bat before spring training, it won't be enough unless its stars bounce back from down years in 2017.

Derby and me: Trenton's bat-fetching dog dies

January 8, 2018 - 5:37pm
Derby, the bat-fetching dog that served as a mascot for the minor league Trenton Thunder, has died of cancer.

Smith, Wright agree to deals with Red Sox

January 8, 2018 - 3:40pm
Pitchers Carson Smith and Steven Wright, both coming off injuries, agreed to one-year contracts with the Red Sox that avoided salary arbitration.

Indiana bill includes 'integrity fee' for NBA, MLB

January 8, 2018 - 3:09pm
An Indiana House bill introduced Monday includes a 1 percent "integrity fee" that would be distributed to the NBA and Major League Baseball if federal law legalizes sports wagering and the state passes the legislation.

Assault charge against Knight is dropped

January 8, 2018 - 2:32pm
Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor assault charge against former major leaguer Ray Knight.

Duke guaranteed $2.15M, can earn $1.5M more

January 8, 2018 - 12:11pm
Left-hander Zach Duke is guaranteed $2.15 million as part of his one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins and can earn an additional $1.5 million based on pitching appearances.

Buster Olney's top 10 shortstops: Are Lindor and Correa MLB's Magic and Bird?

January 8, 2018 - 5:00am
These young franchise shortstops have begun a rivalry that will last for years. But who's better?

Real or not? Reasons for the sloooow hot stove season

January 8, 2018 - 4:30am
This winter's freeze-out of top free agents isn't an accident, but what's keeping the best available talents on the market well into January?

Buster Olney's top 10 third basemen: Stars sizzle at the hot corner

January 7, 2018 - 6:10am
Starting with guys such as Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant, third is stocked with top performers, but they can't all be No. 1. And where's Manny Machado?

What would happen if a baseball game went 50 innings?

January 6, 2018 - 3:46pm
Since baseball has no clock, a game could last forever ... or could it? We test September's 19-inning Boston-Toronto epic to see how much players -- and fans -- could endure.

Reports: Padres trade 2B Solarte to Blue Jays

January 6, 2018 - 1:48pm
The Blue Jays are acquiring second baseman Yangervis Solarte in a trade with the Padres, according to multiple reports.

Buster Olney's top 10 second basemen: Trust us, it's not just Jose Altuve 10 times

January 6, 2018 - 5:00am
The Astros' all-world infielder is the clear choice for No. 1. But beyond him, the competition gets fierce.

Rangers, Nippon Ham Fighters begin new deal

January 5, 2018 - 7:16pm
The Texas Rangers and Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are starting a multiyear agreement this year that will involve baseball and business operations.

Winter league play begins in Puerto Rico

January 5, 2018 - 12:50pm
The 80th version of the Puerto Rican winter league returned on Friday, albeit under difficult circumstances, with a doubleheader in the western city of Mayaguez: Santurce vs. Carolina in the opener and Caguas vs. Mayaguez in the nightcap.

Buster Olney's top 10 first basemen: Make way for a new generation of sluggers

January 5, 2018 - 4:55am
Where future Hall of Famers used to dominate, a younger group of power hitters has pushed its way into the ranks of baseball's best.

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