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Twins plan to keep their stars. Story:
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Twins not planning to trade stars like Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan this winter: Sources
The Twins traded away several top players in 2025 but plan to build around their current core and compete for the AL Central title in 2026.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6866003/2025/12/05/minnesota-twins-offseason-plans-byron-buxton-joe-ryan
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Whatâs next for the Pirates after their first major transaction of the offseason?
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Whatâs next for the Pirates after their first major transaction of the offseason?
The Bucs now have "The Password," but are still looking for other answers.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6864039/2025/12/04/pittsburgh-pirates-offseason-trade-jhostynxon-garcia
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As Hall of Fame standards change, voters must recalibrate with them. Column:
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As Baseball Hall of Fame standards change, voters must recalibrate with them
Will more players with shorter career peaks find their way into Cooperstown over the next few years?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6860580/2025/12/04/baseball-hall-of-fame-evolution-mattingly-murphy
3 days ago
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Latest notes with Patrick Mooney *Imai open-minded *Would Dodgers trade Teo? *Why Marlins wanted Mullins *Rangers shopping modestly *Projected Blue Jays lineup ⊠with Kyle Tucker
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What weâre hearing about Tatsuya Imai. Plus, could Dodgers trade Teoscar HernĂĄndez?
Elsewhere, the Marlins' pursuit of Cedric Mullins, and Toronto's potential lineup if it were to sign All-Star free agent Kyle Tucker.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6860854/2025/12/04/mlb-offseason-notebook-tatsuya-imai-teoscar-hernandez/
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Emilio PagĂĄn back to Reds, pending physical. Story with C. Trent Rosecrans:
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Latest notes: *Redsâ interest in Schwarber *Brewers softening on trading Peralta *Bellingerâs defense *Bichetteâs offense *How Rockies handled transition
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What Iâm hearing about the Redsâ interest in Kyle Schwarber and more MLB offseason notes
The Phillies will almost certainly offer the slugger more money to return, but his hometown team is serious about getting him back to Cincy.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6857349/2025/12/03/cincinnati-reds-kyle-schwarber-free-agency
4 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Oriolesâ Helsley *Blue Jaysâ Cease *Interest in Raysâ B. Lowe *NL East action *Yankeesâ options *Rest of FA market *Your questions *More YouTube:
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Latest notes with Katie Woo: *Fairbanks market *Astrosâ Meyers in demand *Cody Ponce a potential $30M-$40M man *A fixture Rays might finally trade *Sign of progress for Marlins
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What weâre hearing about the MLB offseason: Pete Fairbanks, Cody Ponce and more
Plus details on the potential trade markets for the Astros' Jake Meyers and Rays' Brandon Lowe.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6850835/2025/12/01/mlb-offseason-free-agency-updates/
6 days ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Gray trade *Mets outfield *Brewers payroll *Cardinals moves *Tatis Jr. future *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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Dude of week: Tatsuya Imai
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11 days ago
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J.T. Realmuto: Another possibility for Red Sox? With @jcmccaffrey:
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12 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Semien-Nimmo trade *Helsley a SP? *Pirates-Marlins spending *Braves SS *Rangers next moves *More YouTube:
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The Pirates and Marlins have a sudden willingness to spend. Hereâs what could be behind it. With Evan Drellich:
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The Pirates and Marlins have a sudden willingness to spend. Hereâs what could be behind it
Both clubs say it's all about opportunity. Other factors, though, could be at play.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6832284/2025/11/24/miami-marlins-pittsburgh-pirates-spending-offseason-revenue-sharing
13 days ago
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Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter. With @katiejwoo and @CodyStavenhagen:
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Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter: Sources
MLB's leader in saves in 2024, Helsley hasn't started since 2019, when he was in Triple A with the St. Louis Cardinals.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6830980/2025/11/23/ryan-helsley-starter-detroit-tigers
14 days ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Bravesâ moves *Closer market *Astros parting with DubĂłn *Rodriguez-Ward trade *OF trade market *Cubsâ pursuit of RHH *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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Latest notes with Will Sammon: *Why Oâs still could pursue Tucker *Rodriguez trade potential boon for Angels *Braves caught short at SS? *Yankees/Devin Williams *Path for Mets to pursue big name
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Why the Orioles could still pursue Kyle Tucker and more MLB offseason notes
Even after acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward this week, Baltimore could make a run at the top hitter on the free-agent market.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6822236/2025/11/20/mlb-offseason-kyle-tucker-orioles-angels-braves/
17 days ago
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Latest on Brewers with Will Sammon:
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Brewers donât see Brandon Woodruffâs return as prelude to potential Freddy Peralta trade
Together, Woodruff and Peralta are set to make around $30 million in 2026.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6818897/2025/11/18/brewers-potential-freddy-peralta-trade/
19 days ago
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Latest notes with Will Sammon: *Next for Mariners *Case for Nats keeping Gore *Interest in Piratesâ Oviedo *Why Hart stayed with Padres *More
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MLB offseason notes: Will the Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco? Plus, MacKenzie Goreâs future
Regardless if Seattle signs Polanco, the Mariners are well-positioned, both in the short and long term. Also, interest in Johan Oviedo.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6816195/2025/11/18/seattle-mariners-jorge-polanco-market-mlb-notes/
19 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Naylor signing *Phillies choices *JosĂ© RamĂrez *Will anyone take QO? *Your questions on ATL, LAD, BOS, Ketel Marte, Tucker YouTube:
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20 days ago
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A perfect storm is brewing for the Mets to lose Edwin DĂaz. Column:
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23 days ago
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Latest notes with @WillSammon and @katiejwoo: *Who might take QO *BOS open to super âpen *BAL in closer market *STL, KC, TB plans *Jorge Polanco versatility *Phil Maton seeking early outcome
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
24 days ago
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Latest notes with @WillSammon: *SP trade market *Woodruff/MIL *What Edwin DĂaz wants *MIA, PIT opening wallets? *SD internal rotation options *Marte/AZ
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25 days ago
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Source: MLB prefers to discipline Guardiansâ Ortiz and Clase by spring training. With @ZackMeisel:
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MLB prefers to discipline Guardiansâ Ortiz and Clase by spring training: Source
Clase and Ortiz were indicted Sunday on a host of charges tied to allegedly rigging pitches during MLB games.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6799532/2025/11/11/mlb-prefers-to-discipline-guardians-ortiz-and-clase-by-spring-training-source/
26 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Guardians without Clase, Ortiz *My column on managers *Twins *Rangers *Shane Bieber *Your questions on Pirates, Yankees, more YouTube:
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26 days ago
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Latest notes: *Reasons for Twins to keep Ryan, LĂłpez *Rangers facing crossroads *The Raysâ call on Fairbanks *Why Bieberâs decision baffled execs
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MLB offseason notes: Which way for the Twins and Rangers?
Plus more details on Pete Fairbanks' market and Shane Bieber's surprising option decision.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6797413/2025/11/11/mlb-offseason-minnesota-twins-texas-rangers
26 days ago
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âI can still do this.â At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series.
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'I still can do this': At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6792645/2025/11/10/max-scherzer-world-series-blue-jays/
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In a MLB offseason with some outside-the-box hires, thereâs risk in getting too cute. Column:
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about 1 month ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @scottbraun! *Five teams to watch in the offseason *The Padresâ surprising hire *Mike Trout *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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about 1 month ago
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Fair Territory! *World Series recap *Thoughts on TOR, LAD *My top five Series *Remaining openings *Bellinger back to LAD? *Alonso future YouTube:
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about 1 month ago
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In their path to back-to-back titles, the Dodgers showcase passion, perseverance and grit.
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In their path to back-to-back titles, Dodgers showcase passion, perseverance and grit
Perhaps other teams canât spend as much money. But they sure can try to emulate the Dodgersâ other qualities.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6770381/2025/11/02/los-angeles-dodgers-world-series-champions
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In a career full of awe-inspiring moments, Shohei Ohtani faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet.
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In a career full of awe-inspiring moments, Shohei Ohtani faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet
Ohtani will pitch Game 7 of the World Series on three days rest while also serving in his customary spot as leadoff hitter and DH.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6768245/2025/11/01/shohei-ohtani-world-series-dodgers-starting-pitcher-game-7/
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As the Dodgers face elimination, their deficiencies are showing up everywhere.
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As the Dodgers face elimination, their deficiencies are showing up everywhere
Of the 31 teams that previously faced a three games to two deficit in the World Series, only eight came back to win.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6762468/2025/10/30/los-angeles-dodgers-world-series-elimination/
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As World Series pressure tightens, resilient Blue Jays insist on keeping things loose.
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As World Series pressure tightens, resilient Blue Jays insist on keeping things loose
Ahead of Game 4, Toronto's clubhouse showed no signs of the epic 18-inning loss the team had sustained the previous night.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6759351/2025/10/29/toronto-blue-jays-world-series-resilience/
about 1 month ago
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After 18-inning epic, what will the Dodgers and Blue Jays have left for Game 4?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
about 1 month ago
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Fair Territory! *Game 3 *Bichette back for Jays *Scherzer back in LA *Dodgersâ lineup decisions *Oriolesâ new manager *An inspiring remark from Freeman YouTube:
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In a brilliant Game 2, Yamamoto showed why he was worth all the fuss.
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In a brilliant Game 2, Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed why he was worth all the fuss
The Dodgers' $325 million pitcher dominated the Blue Jays in the first World Series complete game since 2015.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6750661/2025/10/26/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dodgers-world-series-complete-game
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The Blue Jays are at it again. âWeâre not easy outs. This entire game, we all proved it.â
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Like theyâve done all postseason, the Blue Jays keep piling up quality at-bats
âWeâre not easy outs,â outfielder Nathan Lukes said. âThis entire game, we all proved it.â
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6748838/2025/10/25/toronto-blue-jays-world-series-hitting
about 1 month ago
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Fair Territory! *The World Series *Manager merry-go-round *Giants/Vitello (in podcast version) *Springer and coming to terms with 2017 Astros *Loudest stadiums *More YouTube:
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about 2 months ago
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Gritting through the pain, George Springer gets his signature Blue Jays moment
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Gritting through the pain, George Springer gets his signature Blue Jays moment
Springer's go-ahead home run will stand as one of the biggest in Jays history, a Joe Carter-like landmark for a new generation of fans.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6735902/2025/10/21/blue-jays-world-series-george-springer-alcs
about 2 months ago
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Jaysâ $500 million man, is proving his value in October. Column:
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Jaysâ $500 million man, is proving his value in October
While some of the return Guerrero provides is unquantifiable, his impact â on his team, his city and an entire country â is undeniable.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6732537/2025/10/20/vladimir-guerrero-blue-jays-alcs/
about 2 months ago
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âSecond-guessing is part of it.â Choices of Blue Jays, Mariners managers shaped Game 5. Column:
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Blue Jays, Mariners managersâ choices shaped ALCS Game 5: âSecond-guessing is part of itâ
Dan Wilson's choice to life Bryce Miller seemed seismic, until the Mariners made John Schneider's life diffiicult.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6727635/2025/10/18/mlb-alcs-managers-decisions-mariners-blue-jays
about 2 months ago
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Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment.
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Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment
Blue Jays manager John Schneider stepped onto the field to pull Max Scherzer. The pitcher had other ideas.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6725495/2025/10/17/max-scherzer-blue-jays-alcs-mound-visit
about 2 months ago
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The Blue Jays, after taking a âfew more uppercutsâ in Game 3, have turned the ALCS into a fight.
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The Blue Jays took âa few more uppercutsâ in Game 3. Theyâve turned the ALCS into a fight
Toronto finished Game 3 with five homers, 18 hits and a 13-4 victory as they narrowed Seattle's series lead to two games to one.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721970/2025/10/16/toronto-blue-jays-alcs-offense
about 2 months ago
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Fair Territory! *LAD-MIL *SEA-TOR *What quick ends to each LCS could mean *Potential for Tigers to move Skubal *Managers accountable, GMs not *Risk of owners pushing for cap YouTube:
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about 2 months ago
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Blue Jaysâ struggling bullpen and stagnant offense puts manager John Schneider in a bind. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
about 2 months ago
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In ALCSâ opening salvo, Cal Raleigh â slugger, receiver, pitch whisperer â once again does it all. Column:
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Rosenthal: In ALCS' opening salvo, Cal Raleigh â slugger, receiver, pitch whisperer â once again does it all
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6712537/2025/10/13/cal-raleigh-seattle-mariners-alcs/
about 2 months ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Orion Kerkering *Phillies/Dodgers *Game 5 previews: DET/SEA, CHC/MIL *Philliesâ future *Yankeesâ exit *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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about 2 months ago
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Stu Sternberg awarded Rays employees with significant bonuses after selling the team: Sources:
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Stu Sternberg awarded Rays employees with significant bonuses after selling the team: Sources
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6707644/2025/10/10/tampa-bay-rays-stu-sternberg-employee-bonuses/
about 2 months ago
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Sometimes, you just lose. On the Yankees, Cashman and Boone.
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The Yankees need to make some changes, but Cashman and Boone shouldnât be among them
For the Yankees, getting eliminated by the Blue Jays was dispiriting, but not a disgrace.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6702908/2025/10/09/new-york-yankees-boone-cashman/
about 2 months ago
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How Aaron Judgeâs momentous home run was âbetter than a perfect swing.â
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How Aaron Judgeâs momentous home run was âbetter than a perfect swingâ
Judge has hit six home runs when facing elimination in the postseason. None resonated like this one.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6699321/2025/10/08/aaron-judge-yankees-alds-new-york/
2 months ago
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Fair Territory! *Dodgers, Brewers rolling *Phillies, Cubs reeling *Yankees-Blue Jays *Tigers-Mariners *Inside my interview with Yesavageâs parents *Your questions YouTube:
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2 months ago
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