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December 15, 2023

Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Bonilla, other insane deferred contracts throughout MLB history

Bobby Bonilla previously held the title for the most infamous deferred deal until Shohei Ohtani's, but there are plenty others that deserve recognition.

December 14, 2023

Dodgers agree to trade with Rays for Tyler Glasnow, Manuel Margot as massive offseason continues: reports

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for pitcher Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot.

December 14, 2023

Rays owner refuses to change 'Tampa Bay' name for new ballpark

After St. Petersburg's former mayor suggested changing the Rays' origin name for a new ballpark, team owner Brian Auld refused before the city council on Thursday.

December 14, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking contract features a quirk regarding front office

Shohei Ohtani's contract features a "safety net" allowing him to opt out if either owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman leave the organization.

December 14, 2023

Shohei Ohtani explains why he chose to defer majority of $700M contract

Shohei Ohtani made an unprecedented move when he deferred $680 million of his $700 million deal with the Dodgers until after his 10-year contract ends.

December 13, 2023

Maryland Gov. Moore calls Orioles lease deal 'imminent'

Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore expressed confidence Wednesday that the state would reach a new leasing agreement with the Baltimore Orioles.

December 13, 2023

Giants legend hints ‘crime,’ ‘drugs’ in Bay Area played role in Shohei Ohtani spurning them for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani was offered $700 million by both the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. He chose the former, and a Giants legend has an idea why.

December 12, 2023

Juan Soto tells Yankees where to direct contract talks: 'They know where to call'

Juan Soto spoke to the media for the first time as a New York Yankee on Tuesday, and he dodged the contract talk by pointing that toward his superagent, Scott Boras.

December 12, 2023

Dodgers weren't only team to offer Shohei Ohtani $700 million deal

Shohei Ohtani signed a $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they weren't the only team to offer him that much money in free agency.

December 11, 2023

Vic Davalillo, 2-time World Series champion, dies after emergency surgery

Vic Davalillo, a legendary Venezuelan baseball player who won two World Series titles during his MLB career, has died after he had emergency surgery.