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Los Angeles Angels signs Japanese pitcher in a three year deal for a whopping $63 million

The Angels are entering the 2025 season with a sense of urgency, needing to rebound from their rough 2024 campaign.

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• Tue • 26 Nov 2024

MLB awards 2024: Full winners list for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and more

As the Winter Meetings approach, MLB is taking time to recognize the best players from the 2024 season. Awards, voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), are being handed out.

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• Sun • 24 Nov 2024

MLB Awards: 1st in 15th Season, Atlanta Braves veteran Chris Sale finally wins his first CY Young Award

Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher, Chris Sale, has been named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, capping off a remarkable comeback season.

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• Fri • 22 Nov 2024

MLB Awards schedule 2024: Channel, time, finalists and more

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are among the top MLB stars expected to take home major accolades this week, with the 2024 Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) awards set to be revealed.

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• Thu • 21 Nov 2024

Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia headline as MLB 2025 Hall of Fame ballot released, know all newcomers and returnees

The 2025 Hall of Fame ballot for the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) has been officially released.

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• Wed • 20 Nov 2024

Post 1998 Rays to play home games in this stadium after Tropicana Field destroyed by hurricane, Know Division Rivals Yankees connection

The Tampa Bay Rays won’t have to travel far for their home games in 2025 as Tropicana Field undergoes hurricane repairs, but they will be playing at a new venue.

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• Sun • 17 Nov 2024

Veteran broadcaster Dave Sims to join Yankees radio team, succeeding John Sterling

Veteran broadcaster Dave Sims will take over as the new play-by-play broadcaster for the New York Yankees. He will replace longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling

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• Fri • 15 Nov 2024

Tampa Bay Rays relocate to Yankees' Steinbrenner Field after Hurricane Milton damage

Tampa Bay Rays has announced that their entire 2025 home schedule will be played at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The move comes in response to substantial damage sustained by Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton struck the region in October.

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• Fri • 15 Nov 2024

Philadelphia Phillies hire Mark Lowy as new assistant pitching coach for 2025 season

Philadelphia Phillies announced that Mark Lowy would take over as the team’s new assistant pitching coach as he will replace Brian Kaplan, who has joined Arizona Diamondbacks

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• Fri • 15 Nov 2024

2024 MLB awards finalists announced, Dodgers and Yankees star headlines, check full list

On Monday, Major League Baseball revealed the three finalists for each of its major end-of-season awards, as determined by voting from the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA).

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• Wed • 13 Nov 2024

Red Sox to meet MLB's free agent Juan Soto this week, all set to reignite divison rivalry with Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are making waves with rumors of a potential pursuit of superstar outfielder Juan Soto, signaling a return to aggressive spending.

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• Wed • 13 Nov 2024

Wander Franco, awaiting trial in sex abuse case, arrested in armed dispute in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, currently awaiting trial on serious sexual abuse charges, was arrested Sunday in connection with an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic, according to local police reports.

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• Tue • 12 Nov 2024

Juan Soto Free Agency Odds: Which team can the Yankees star land into? know about 4 time all star odds

The biggest name in MLB currently is the Yankees star Juan Soto, Despite Yankees losing the five match World Series games against Los Angeles Dodgers Soto gained all the eyeballs.

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• Tue • 12 Nov 2024

26 year old MLB star that turned down $440 million deal in 2022, all set to sign whopping $700 million deal

The past few years have seen some of the largest contracts in baseball history. Aaron Judge's $360 million deal with the Yankees was a landmark moment. Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract dwarfed even that, setting a new benchmark.

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• Mon • 11 Nov 2024

Miami Marlins name Clayton McCullough as new manager amid rebuilding phase

The Miami Marlins have appointed Clayton McCullough as their new manager which marks a new chapter for the franchise as they continue their rebuilding efforts. McCullough becomes the 17th manager in Marlins history

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• Mon • 11 Nov 2024

All you need to know about Platinum Glove Award as Seattle Mariners catcher clinch historic award

This honor comes on the heels of his Gold Glove win, cementing his status as the top defensive catcher in the American League for 2024.

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• Mon • 11 Nov 2024

Cincinnati Reds honour Pete Rose’s legacy with emotional 14-hour visitation

Thousands of baseball fans braved steady rain on Sunday to pay their respects to Pete Rose, baseball's all-time leader in hits, who passed away on September 30 at the age of 83.

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• Mon • 11 Nov 2024

Lost his Father in 2011 earthquake, 23 year old Star Japanese pitcher all set to move MLB, will follow footsteps of Dodgers fame Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani who is the highest paid Athlete in the World has recently helped Los Angeles Dodgers win MLB World Series against New York Yankees.

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• Sat • 09 Nov 2024

Don Mattingly’s Son, Preston, takes over as General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies

Preston Mattingly, son of former MLB star and manager Don Mattingly, was officially promoted to General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, under the leadership of President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.

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• Sat • 09 Nov 2024

MLB Awards 2024: Schedule, finalists, and how the voting process works

As Major League Baseball teams shift into Hot Stove mode, the spotlight now turns to the annual awards that recognize the outstanding individual performances of the 2024 season.

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• Sat • 09 Nov 2024