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Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigation

Wander Franco will receive a bonus from Major League Baseball of more than $700,000 despite being placed on administrative leave in August while under investigation for an alleged relationship with a minor

The Independent UK

Cubs Convention: Owners and business operations sessions cut in 2024

The Cubs cited a lack of fan interest in the two panels. New this year will be sessions with members from the storied 1984 and 2016 Cubs teams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Orioles Secure 30-Year Lease Extension for Camden Yards

The Maryland Stadium Authority greenlights a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, marking a victorious inning in the long game.

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Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk

Once the intial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, details about the contract emerged that were nearly as stunning

The Independent UK

Jung Hoo Lee Introduced Himself As ‘Grandson of the Wind’ at Giants Presser

The outfielder had plenty of jokes during his first press conference.

Sports Illustrated

How a personal Kobe Bryant video helped Shohei Ohtani sign with the Dodgers

Kobe recorded a video for Ohtani in 2017.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Trade Grades: Dodgers, Rays Both Get What They Want

Los Angeles and Tampa Bay stuck with their individual team-building philosophies in the deal.

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Shohei Ohtani's contract with the Dodgers could come with bonus of mostly avoiding California taxes

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's new contract could have the added benefit of avoiding most of California's income tax

The Independent UK

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a vote

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says a long-term agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority for a new lease at Camden Yards is moving forward for a vote by state officials next week

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani Keeps the Curtain Up in His Grand Dodgers Unveiling

The reigning MVP’s first public words as a Dodger revealed more about his new team and their future than how his highly discussed free agency played out.

Sports Illustrated

MLB fans were thrilled to finally learn the name of Shohei Ohtani’s very good dog

Honestly, that's so perfect.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shohei Ohtani’s First Pictures in Dodger Blue Left MLB Fans Bewildered

The two-way star was introduced as a Dodger on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

New White Sox starter Erick Fedde wasn’t afraid of change

Right-hander signed to $15 million, two-year contract confident his second in tour in major leagues will be better than first

Chicago Sun-Times

Home of Tampa Bay Rays eyes name change, but team says it would threaten stadium deal

They began as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998, then shortened their name in 2007 to simply Tampa Bay Rays

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Jason Benetti’s departure tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2023

After losing 101 games, White Sox fans lost a beloved broadcaster who was a lifelong Sox fan himself.

Chicago Sun-Times

With MLB’s front office diversity still lagging, Cubs benefiting from examination of hiring processes

The Cubs promoted Meghan Jones to vice president of baseball strategy, making her the first woman VP in Cubs baseball operations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tony’s Place: A healthier La Russa is back, wants to state where he fits with White Sox

The Hall of Famer is a senior adviser but is adamant that he is not a decision-maker.

The Independent UK

The Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to welcome Shohei Ohtani to Hollywood

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Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says

Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox announce signing of righty Erick Fedde

“He more or less dominated in the KBO,” Sox GM Chris Getz said.

Sports Illustrated

Arguments Over Ohtani-Like Deferred Contracts Are Nothing New

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal with the Dodgers will be mostly deferred, a practice that has stirred up baseball conversations since the 1980s.

Sports Illustrated

Randy Arozarena Posts a Cryptic Photo With Shohei Ohtani and Stirs MLB Trade Speculation

The Rays slugger ignited speculation of a blockbuster trade after posting a photo of himself with Shohei Ohtani.

Evening Standard

Two US baseball games at Olympic stadium delivered £53m economy boost, research finds

110,000 fans attended the Major League Baseball games between the St Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs in June

Sports Illustrated

Former Mets Exec Who Arranged Bobby Bonilla Pact Jokes He’s Thrilled With Shohei Ohtani Deal

The new Dodgers star will reportedly be getting paid until 2043.

Latin Times

Where Do Latinos Rank Among the Best-Paid Players Across the Major League Baseball?

Out of the top 20 best contracts in the league, eight of them belong to players of Latino heritage

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