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Mets GM: Lineup deep even after losing Correa

TEst 4 January 17, 2023 - 2:08pm
Having failed to land Carlos Correa, Mets general manager Billy Eppler says he is satisfied with New York's offense heading into spring training.

Fantasy baseball cheat sheet central

TEst 4 January 17, 2023 - 4:36am
Don't draft without a cheat sheet! Our fantasy baseball staff has provided their rankings in a convenient, printable format for you to take to your drafts.

The first $500 million superstar? What MLB insiders are saying about Shohei Ohtani

TEst 4 January 17, 2023 - 4:02am
We spoke to executives, agents and others around baseball about a player likely to be an earth-shaking free agent next winter.

Thomas, Pirates star and original Met, dies at 93

TEst 4 January 16, 2023 - 7:12pm
Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion Mets, died Monday.

Angelos says Orioles staying put, scolds reporter

TEst 4 January 16, 2023 - 4:14pm
Chair John Angelos was emphatic that the O's will stay in Baltimore, then reacted contentiously when asked for clarity on the future of the team's ownership during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event to announce a commitment to the CollegeBound Foundation.

White Sox agree to deals with 7 international FAs

TEst 4 January 16, 2023 - 3:18pm
The White Sox agreed to contracts with seven international free agents on Monday, including pitching prospect Luis Reyes and infielder Juan Uribe Jr.

Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M

TEst 4 January 15, 2023 - 2:43pm
Catcher Ethan Salas, 16, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, and the consensus top overall prospect in this year's international signing period class, received a $5.6 million bonus with the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Jays bullpen coach Buschmann stepping down

TEst 4 January 15, 2023 - 11:42am
Blue Jays bullpen coach Matt Buschmann has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities.

Sources: Cubs, 1B Mancini agree on 2-year deal

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 8:32pm
Free agent first baseman Trey Mancini, who finished last season with the Houston Astros, is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a two-year deal, which includes an opt-out clause, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Saturday night.

Alonso: Mets on the brink of something special

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 7:08pm
Pete Alonso says the Mets could be on the brink of something special and that the club doesn't "just want to win just one -- we want to win multiple championships."

Cubs to honor Sandberg, who sees issue for Sosa

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 2:38pm
The Chicago Cubs will honor Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg with a statue in 2024, but the team remains torn over what to do about fan favorite Sammy Sosa.

Cardinals president high on bench coach McEwing

TEst 4 January 14, 2023 - 11:21am
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak considers his team "fortunate" to have landed Joe McEwing as bench coach after the surprise resignation of Matt Holliday.

Reports: Twins, Paddack agree on 3-year contract

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 11:04pm
The Minnesota Twins and right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack have agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract, according to multiple reports Friday night.

Bauer becomes free agent after clearing waivers

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 2:03pm
No MLB teams put in a waiver claim for Trevor Bauer after the pitcher was released by the Dodgers, meaning that he'll be a free agent.

Soto ($23M) leads MLB stars avoiding arbitration

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 11:35am
Juan Soto and the Padres reached a one-year, $23 million deal on a day when hundreds of MLB players avoided arbitration by settling on 2023 salaries.

Sources: Ex-MVP McCutchen returning to Pirates

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 7:41am
Andrew McCutchen, who was named the 2013 NL MVP when he was playing in Pittsburgh, has agreed to a contract with the Pirates for the upcoming season, sources have confirmed.

Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 points leagues

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:49am
Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's official rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2023 fantasy baseball season.

Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:49am
Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues for the 2023 fantasy baseball season.

The Playbook, Inning 2: How to pick the right fantasy baseball format

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:43am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 2 goes over the benefits and drawbacks of the different league formats, including roto, H2H categories, points and "only" leagues.

The Playbook, Inning 1: How to play fantasy baseball

TEst 4 January 13, 2023 - 6:43am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part I: How to set up your league, covers everything from the various draft options and scoring systems to keeper settings.

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