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Padres reach 4-year deal with KBO star Kim
The Padres have agreed to a contract with Korean infielder Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Emotional Darvish caught off guard by Cubs trade
An emotional Yu Darvish said he "wasn't thinking about being traded" and that he thought the Cubs "would be able to compete," but he's excited to land with a young, exciting Padres team that should contend in 2021.
Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.
Hoyer made Darvish deal to kick-start Cubs reset
The Chicago Cubs made the Yu Darvish trade in an effort to reset and avoid falling into the cellar, team president Jed Hoyer said. "There are teams that never had that opportunity or chose not to take it," he said.
The enduring bond between Jackie Robinson and the man who guided him to the majors
Clyde Sukeforth, who scouted Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente and Sandy Koufax and signaled to the Dodgers' dugout that Ralph Branca was ready to face Bobby Thomson, is in the Hall of Fame not as a player, but as a painting.
Passan: Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.
Padres acquire Darvish and Caratini from Cubs
The Padres made their second trade for a star pitcher in as many days, acquiring righty Yu Darvish from the Cubs, it was announced on Tuesday.
Snell excited to join 'swaggy' Padres as deal done
Blake Snell said Tuesday he was stunned to leave Tampa Bay so soon but is looking forward to joining the "super exciting" Padres with the trade complete.
What Yu Darvish, Blake Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays
From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.
First Snell, then Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild and what's next for MLB offseason
A blockbuster with the Cubs followed by a major trade with the Rays? Examining San Diego's holiday spree.
Sources: Smoak nears deal with Yomiuri Giants
Veteran first baseman Justin Smoak is finalizing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants that will guarantee him somewhere in the $6-7 million range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Twins reach deal with ex-Angels closer Robles
The Twins signed former Angels closer Hansel Robles to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
Phillies get lefty Alvarado in three-team trade
Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in a three-way trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers.
What Darvish, Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays
From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.
First Blake Snell, now Yu Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild and what's next for MLB offseason
A blockbuster deal with the Cubs hours after a major trade with the Rays? We break down every aspect of San Diego's holiday spree.
Padres on verge of deal for Darvish, sources say
The Padres are on the verge of making their second trade for a star pitcher in as many days, with the team expected to acquire righty Yu Darvish from the Cubs, sources said.
Source: Padres reach deal with KBO star Kim
The Padres have agreed to a contract with Korean infielder Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Why Blake Snell trade could be a win-win for Padres and Rays -- or a huge loss for one side
Two months after the controversial end to his final World Series start, the 2018 AL Cy Young is headed to San Diego. Here's what could make the deal a success -- or failure -- for both teams.
'I didn't know why I wasn't playing': Gary Sanchez on getting benched in the playoffs -- and his future with the Yankees
The Bombers backstop opens up about communication, coaching, fans, trade rumors and whether he still feels like his team's No. 1 catcher.
Sources: Padres near deal to acquire Rays' Snell
The San Diego Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire former Cy Young winner Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays for prospects, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.