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Rays sign starter Zach Eflin to 3-year, $40 million deal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays made their first big move of the offseason, agreeing to a three-year, $40 million contract with starting pitcher Zach Eflin.

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Where the Braves’ payroll stands, what it could mean for rest of offseason

A couple of months ago, Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his goal was for the organization to eventually have a top-five payroll – but did not specify when. Recently, Liberty Media President and CEO Greg Maffei echoed this sentiment.

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Gaylord Perry, famed spitball artist and baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 84

So long to the great spitball artist.

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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher, Dead at 84

The legendary spitball thrower was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.

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Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, a two-time Cy Young winner and master of the spitball, dies at 84

Perry pitched for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983. He won the Cy Young with Cleveland in 1972 and with San Diego in 1978 just after turning 40.

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The Secret of Baseball’s ‘Treehugger’ Pitcher: Fast Showers, Reusable Water Bottles ... and Don’t Be Weird

Reliever Brent Suter is one of the few professional athletes who speaks regularly about trying to combat climate change.

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Throwback Thursday: Washington picks up first franchise win vs. Giants in 1932

In 1932, the Washington Commanders, then known as the Boston Braves, defeated the New York Giants for the franchise's first-ever win.

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Paul Sullivan: José Abreu the latest White Sox great who will end his career elsewhere. But they never really leave ‘the family.’

CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made a stunning admission Tuesday during a Zoom session with the media.

Chicago Tribune

Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case

Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation

The Independent UK

What if the Phillies whiff on a shortstop? Exploring contingency plans to improve the roster.

PHILADELPHIA — Years ago, before John Middleton became the face of the Phillies’ ownership group, Jimmy Rollins equated him with George Steinbrenner. It’s a comparison that Middleton never minded. Because the late Yankees owner was notoriously obsessed with winning, a trait that is admirable to a former college wrestler-turned-billionaire baseball…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Yankees Have Offered Aaron Judge Deal Worth About $300 Million, per Report

New York has reportedly made a hefty offer to retain its star outfielder.

Sports Illustrated

Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig now says he is not guilty in sports betting case

LOS ANGELES — Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig has withdrawn from an agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal investigators in a sports betting probe and has changed his plea to not guilty, his representatives said Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

Mariners promote Andy McKay to assistant general manager

After overseeing a farm system that has developed into one of the best in baseball, Andy McKay has been rewarded for that success along with his loyalty and longterm commitment to the organization.

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Yankees offer to Aaron Judge around $300 million for eight years: report

NEW YORK — The Aaron Judge watch is expected to kick into high gear with the start of the MLB Winter Meetings on Sunday.

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Pondering Deshaun Watson’s Impact After Two-Year Layoff

It will have been 700 days since the former Texans quarterback played in an NFL game. Plus, answering your questions on the coaching futures of Sean Payton and Lovie Smith, Taylor Heinicke vs. Carson Wentz, the offensive prowess of Mike McDaniel and Kyle Shanahan and more.

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Passenger fined after being found with baseball bat down trousers at Byker Metro Station

Shawn-Lee Sutton was stopped and searched by officers after he was was reported to police by worried members of public

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Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame fate will be decided this week by 16-person panel

Barry Bonds was kept out of Cooperstown via the traditional route, but the Hall of Fame’s doors haven’t completely shut on baseball’s controversial home run king.

Chicago Sun-Times

By secretly extending Billy Donovan’s contract, Jerry Reinsdorf does Bulls coach a disservice

Why not come out during fall camp in September and capture the news cycle by celebrating the decision to keep Donovan beyond next season when his original four-year deal was set to expire?

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Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox to build new outdoor bar at Guaranteed Rate Field

A permit calls for construction “at two existing 500-level locations at Guaranteed Rate Field for a new outdoor bar with premium seating skybox.”

Chicago Tribune

José Abreu says Chicago White Sox made him a ‘really good offer’ as Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praises his legacy

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf thanked José Abreu and praised the former first baseman’s legacy with the team.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issues statement on Jose Abreu

“It was my fervent hope that José would never wear another uniform, as I told him many times throughout the years. Unfortunately, hope is not always translated into reality,” Reinsdorf said.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox finalize coaching staff

Jose Castro named hitting coach, Eddie Rodriguez third base coach; White Sox add five newcomers to manager Pedro Grifol’s first staff.

Sports Illustrated

José Abreu Signing Helps Astros Approach Evil Empire Status

Houston replacing MLB’s worst first baseman with the 2020 American League MVP gives the Astros a good shot at becoming a true dynasty.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: José Abreu will be missed, but his exit was necessary for the Chicago White Sox to get where they need to be

José Abreu surely knew he was gone on the final day of the 2022 season when he opted to sit and watch the last game of his Chicago White Sox career from the dugout.

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Taking a look at the Mets roster less than a week before Winter Meetings

The big dominoes have yet to fall, but with MLB winter meetings less than a week away, we might finally see more hot stove movement.

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