The Philadelphia Phillies hired former Dodgers and Marlins manager Don Mattingly as a bench coach on Rob Thomson’s staff.
Category: Baseball
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From the Pope to the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025
You win some, you lose some … or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets sportsbooks took last year.
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Offseason grades: Blue Jays make another splash by signing Japanese 3B Okamoto
We’ve got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Bold MLB predictions for 2026: The World Series champion Orioles? A Skubal blockbuster?
From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the year ahead could play out.
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Posting period expires for Japan’s Takahashi
Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with an MLB team before his posting period expired, so his rights remain with the Saitama Seibu Lions.
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Jays sign Japan’s Okamoto to 4-year, $60M deal
Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, who has hit 248 home runs since entering Japan’s NPB in 2015, has signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays.
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Royals extend manager Quatraro through 2029
Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City through 2029.
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Royals extend manager Quatraro though 2029
Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City though 2029.
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Source: Yanks, DeJong agree to minor league deal
The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, these are the moments we’ll remember for decades to come.