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Fantasy baseball: Will Carlos Rodon's fantasy value take a huge hit in his new home?

TEst 4 December 16, 2022 - 5:46am
Tristan H. Cockcroft explains why the expected ERA rise for Carlos Rodon isn't something to be all too concerned about.

How long will the Padres' Big 4 stay together?

TEst 4 December 16, 2022 - 4:07am
Soto. Machado. Tatis. And now Bogaerts. San Diego enters 2023 positively stacked. But there's no guarantee the Pads will still have their superstar core intact a year from now.

Yanks land an ace in Carlos Rodon -- and take another step toward ending their World Series drought

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 6:44pm
After re-signing the top free agent position player in Aaron Judge, New York has added one of the winter's best starting pitchers.

Sources: Rodon goes to Yanks for 6 years, $162M

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 6:04pm
The New York Yankees and free agent left-hander Carlos Rodon have agreed on a six-year, $162 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Dodgers acquire INF Hernandez from Athletics

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 3:48pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday acquired infielder Yonny Hernández from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash.

Orioles reach 1-year deal with versatile Frazier

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 2:31pm
Adam Frazier, who set career highs in games played (156) and steals (11) while playing five positions, has reached a deal with the Orioles.

Reports: Tigers adding Lorenzen on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 2:16pm
Michael Lorenzen reportedly will make $8.5 million and can earn $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched as part of his new deal with the Tigers.

McLaughlin leaving Cards booth after DWI arrest

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 1:40pm
Dan McLaughlin, the longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster who was arrested this month on a DWI charge, said he will not return after more than two decades in the booth.

Sources: Cubs, Boxberger agree to 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 8:51am
Right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger and the Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $2.8 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Paying players in their 30s rarely works out. Here's why Judge, Turner and Bogaerts will or won't be different

TEst 4 December 15, 2022 - 3:51am
Do big players really age poorly? Are long-term contracts for 30-year-olds actually risky? We look at recent history ... and this year's big signings.

Brewers acquire infielder Miller from Guardians

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 4:42pm
The Brewers acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Guardians for a player to be named and cash.

Sources: Syndergaard to Dodgers on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 3:55pm
RHP Noah Syndergaard and the Dodgers have agreed to a one-year contract, sources told ESPN, as the 30-year-old hopes to be the latest pitcher to find a midcareer renaissance with a Los Angeles team well-known for extracting the best from talented arms.

Nationals bring back Adams on minor league deal

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 2:32pm
First baseman Matt Adams returned to the Nationals on Wednesday via a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training after being out of baseball since July 2021.

Can Carlos Correa reach his potential with Giants?

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 7:24am
Carlos Correa landing with the Giants might be great for San Francisco, but Tristan H. Cockcroft explains why the fit might not be ideal for fantasy.

High marks for a 13-year contract? Grading Carlos Correa's $350 million deal with Giants

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 6:12am
San Francisco paid big to bring in a franchise cornerstone for a very, very long time. Was the deal a home run?

'Is this real?' How 10 months of negotiations -- and one eleventh-hour phone call -- kept Aaron Judge in New York

TEst 4 December 14, 2022 - 4:19am
All season and throughout free agency, Judge's suitors wondered what he really wanted. Only at the last moment did he finally make that clear.

Source: SS Correa to Giants on 13 years, $350M

TEst 4 December 13, 2022 - 8:53pm
The San Francisco Giants and Carlos Correa agreed to a 13-year deal worth $350 million, a source told ESPN.

LHP Yarbrough joining Royals on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 13, 2022 - 6:55pm
Free agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Tuesday after spending the past five seasons with Tampa Bay.

A's reach two-year deals with Diaz, Peterson

TEst 4 December 13, 2022 - 5:31pm
Aledmys Díaz and Jace Peterson, who both can play the infield and outfield, reached agreements with the Oakland Athletics on two-year contracts through the 2024 season.

Red Sox welcome Jansen, address unhappy fans

TEst 4 December 13, 2022 - 3:40pm
The Red Sox welcomed new closer Kenley Jansen on Tuesday at a time of near-revolt among the fandom, which watched shortstop Xander Bogaerts depart in free agency.

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