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PORT ST LUCIE, Fla. — Juan Soto, he of the largest contract in sports history, showed up to his new job on Sunday morning. Just over two months have elapsed since the broad-shouldered slugger inked that historic, 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. During that time, anticipation filled the void. Debates about
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Jorge CastilloFeb 16, 2025, 03:25 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.
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Alden GonzalezFeb 15, 2025, 05:21 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dozens of photographers, camera operators and reporters fixed their eyes on the bullpen mounds that reside directly behind
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their defense of their 2024 World Series championship, they appear to be heavy favorites again after an offseason during which they added Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki and left-hander Blake Snell, relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, infielder Hyeseong Kim and outfielder Michael Conforto. That’s pushed the team’s payroll up
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Field Level Media Feb 15, 2025, 01:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ plan to use a six-man rotation this season is on hold until star right-hander Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in May, according to team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Friedman told reporters Friday that five off days
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the 2025 World Series and
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Feb 12, 2025, 10:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home after agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The $40 million annual salary is $10 million-plus more per year than other teams were offering, sources
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Alden GonzalezFeb 11, 2025, 08:08 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Five years ago, Mookie Betts stood in the middle of a clubhouse here and introduced himself to new
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