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Why no leadoff hitter will ever top Rickey Henderson
For generations of baseball fans, the name Rickey evokes a man who did his job better than anyone in MLB history.
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Scott Van Pelt pays tribute to Henderson
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FREE AGENCY
MLB free agency grades: Yankees fill first-base hole with former MVP Goldschmidt
Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
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Free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
STACKING THE TOP TEAMS
Olney: Ranking the top 10 teams in MLB -- right now
Where do the Yankees land? Which typical AL powerhouse didn't make the cut? Here's where things currently stand almost two months into the offseason.
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LURING TALENT TO SACRAMENTO
How can A's persuade free agents to play in a minor league park? A dash of hope -- and a ton of cash
As his franchise heads to Sacramento for the next few years, GM David Forst needs to get creative -- and spend like never before.
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OFFSEASON ANALYSIS
Hot stove temperature check: What Passan is hearing is next in MLB free agency, trade markets
While we wait for the next run of movement, here's which offseason areas are red hot -- and which are ice cold.
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Who will sign next? Predictions for top MLB free agents
A former Cy Young winner, a World Series champ and more stars are still available. Where do they fit best?
FANTASY BASEBALL
News or noise: Cubs' hot corner, returning Rays pitcher, Pirates' catcher choice
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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WHERE DO RAYS GO FROM HERE?
Passan on the Rays' future in Tampa Bay -- or elsewhere: Latest on new stadium deal, status of the Trop
How soon could a new ballpark be ready? Will the Rays ever play at Tropicana Field again? Could they relocate? Here's what we know and what remains unknown.
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ADDRESSING THE ARM INJURIES
Five biggest takeaways from MLB's landmark pitching study
Pitchers are breaking down like never before. Baseball's 62-page report doesn't solve the problem -- but it provides a first step.
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MANAGERS SURVEY
'Get rid of that three-times-throwing-over-to-first-base junk': Managers talk new rules, the playoffs and more
We spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Phils acquire lefty Luzardo from Marlins
- 'Greatest of all time' Rickey Henderson dies at 65
- Guardians trade Naylor to D-backs, sign Santana
- Sources: Goldschmidt to Yankees on 1-year deal
- White Sox acquire reliever Booser from Red Sox
- Sources: Astros, 1B Walker reach 3-yr., $60M deal
- Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury tax
- Yankees ship Trevino to Reds for Cruz, Jackson
- Passan's latest free agency, trade intel
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2024-25 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis
Our report card for every MLB offseason signing and trade.
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Ranking MLB's best offenses, post-winter meetings edition
Here's where Juan Soto's Mets and the rest of baseball's most dynamic lineups stand -- and what they need to do next.
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Nationals win 2025 MLB draft lottery: Predicting top 5 picks
With Washington notching the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
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MLB free agency tracker: Latest 2024-25 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
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MLB managers survey: Skippers on rules, playoffs, each other
We spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.
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How Juan Soto's contract with the Mets transforms baseball
In choosing the Mets, Soto flipped the script in New York -- and across the sport.
