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The Playbook, Inning 6: Nine must-follow fantasy baseball tips

TEst 4 February 9, 2024 - 7:31am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 6 offers up nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers.

Dodgers' Kershaw happy with choices, eyes July

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 5:24pm
Clayton Kershaw, after being confronted with multiple decisions this offseason, feels "really good" about his choices, including re-signing with the Dodgers.

Bo Jackson gets $21M in blackmail, stalking case

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 5:24pm
Former MLB and NFL standout Bo Jackson won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.

Manfred 'disappointed' if no A's Vegas park by '28

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 1:53pm
As some uncertainty still hovers around the move of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is confident the plan will come together in time, both in the short and longer term.

Reports: ALCS MVP García, Rangers reach deal

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 10:38am
Adolis García and the Rangers have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing for the AL Championship Series MVP and the World Series champions.

The Playbook, Inning 5: Making the most of your fantasy baseball roster

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 8:03am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 5 explains how to best optimize your roster through trades and the waiver wire.

Rays sign Cash, Neander to contract extensions

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 6:34am
The Tampa Bay Rays have extended the contracts of manager Kevin Cash and president of baseball operations Erik Neander.

Leagues, White House partner to boost exercise

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 5:20am
More than a dozen sports leagues and players' associations, from the NFL to the PGA Tour, have promised the White House that they will provide more opportunities for people to be physically active and learn about nutrition and adopting healthy lifestyles.

In Oakland, a sense of loss over Las Vegas' rise as a sports town

TEst 4 February 8, 2024 - 5:02am
Super Bowl LVIII heralds Las Vegas's arrival as a sports capital, but Oakland fans feel a profound sense of loss for their beloved Raiders and A's.

White Sox release renderings for potential park

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 8:52pm
The Chicago White Sox's next home could be a modern stadium in a ballpark village type of setting in the city's South Loop, according to renderings released Wednesday by the team and the company that owns the land.

O's acquire utilityman Maton from Tigers for cash

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 6:10pm
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utilityman Nick Maton from the Detroit Tigers for cash Wednesday night.

Vlad Jr. wins record $19.9M in arbitration vs. Jays

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 4:36pm
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won a record $19.9 million in salary arbitration Wednesday when a three-person panel picked his request rather than the Blue Jays' $18.05 million offer.

Phils claim RHP Castillo off waivers from Red Sox

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 4:36pm
The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-hander Max Castillo off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

Altuve, 'heartbeat' of Astros, at 'home' with deal

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 12:58pm
José Altuve achieved his goal of staying "home" with the Astros by reaching a five-year, $125 million extension through 2029 -- his age-39 season.

Seattle siblings: OF Smith-Njigba claimed by M's

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 12:58pm
There will be another member of the Smith-Njigba family playing for a Seattle team after the Mariners claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers on Wednesday.

Netflix to create shows on 2004, 2024 Red Sox

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 7:44am
The Boston Red Sox will be the focus of a pair of new Netflix shows -- one on the 2004 team and one on the 2024 team.

The Playbook, Inning 4: Building the perfect cheat sheet

TEst 4 February 7, 2024 - 7:30am
Tristan H. Cockcroft's nine-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 4: Explaining the importance of the cheat sheet, how to build it and how to best use it.

O's Hays, 4 others sweep arbitration cases Tue.

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 6:46pm
Baltimore's Austin Hays and Jacob Webb, the Angels' Taylor Ward, Houston's Mauricio Dubón and the Mets' Phil Bickford won their salary arbitration cases on Tuesday, giving players a 5-2 advantage with 11 cases still pending.

'Astro for life': Altuve reaches $125M extension

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 5:17pm
Second baseman Jose Altuve, the leader of the Astros' two World Series titles, has reached a five-year extension. Sources told ESPN that it's worth $125 million.

Teachers' union sues over A's Vegas stadium plan

TEst 4 February 6, 2024 - 4:32pm
Strong Public Schools Nevada filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block Nevada from spending taxpayer funds to build a baseball stadium in Las Vegas for the relocated Oakland Athletics.

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