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MLB teams drop big money on star players in chase for playoffs, revenue

CNBCDecember 15, 2019December 15, 2019

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As teams shell out big money on single players in hopes of a postseason run, baseball organizations have increasingly turned toward a school of financial analysts to determine the monetary value of a player, and the financial benefits of a successful postseason. Source link: Click here for more

Sports agent Scott Boras says huge MLB contracts prove ‘Moneyball’ model doesn’t work

CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 13, 2019

by CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 13, 201908

Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Alley, MLB super-agent Scott Boras said baseball’s attendance was proof the Moneyball model “didn’t work.” Source link: Click here for more

Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat is expected to fetch more than $1 million at auction

CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 14, 2019

by CNBCDecember 13, 2019December 14, 201907

A piece of Babe Ruth memorabilia that was given to a friend 75 years ago could sell for a record price when it gets auctioned off this weekend , according to a California-based auction house. Source link: Click here for more

MLB banned substance list: MLB will test for opioids following the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, marijuana is no longer a “drug of abuse”

CBS NewsDecember 12, 2019December 13, 2019

by CBS NewsDecember 12, 2019December 13, 201903

Major League Baseball is making major updates to its drug testing policies. The league announced Thursday it will starting testing for opioids and cocaine, but has removed marijuana from its list of banned substances. Until now, tests have been limited to performance-enhancing substances and banned stimulants. The new program calls...

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Astros: MLB sign-stealing investigation expands

Sports IllustratedDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019

by Sports IllustratedDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019010

http://www.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Ch_1200%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTY4OTYwMzYzNzc2MTg5OTI4/aj-hinch-winter-meetings.jpg Tom Verducci Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sport SAN DIEGO — The Major League Baseball investigation into the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal has expanded to include the 2018 season, while investigators comb through more than 70,000 e-mail correspondences and telephone records of Astros club personnel in addition to more than 70...

MLB

Nationals ask about Kris Bryant trade (sources)

MLBDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201907

Jon Paul Morosi SAN DIEGO — On Monday, the Nationals signed Stephen Strasburg to the richest pitching contract in Major League history. The reigning World Series champions likely aren’t done making major moves this winter — even if they don’t re-sign MVP finalist Anthony Rendon to play third base. •...

MLB

Rangers continue pursuit of Anthony Rendon

MLBDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201906

T.R. Sullivan SAN DIEGO — The Rangers’ chances of landing free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon may have received a huge boost Monday when the Nationals announced the signing of pitcher Stephen Strasburg. That could leave the Rangers as the strong favorites to sign Rendon if Nationals owner Mark Lerner holds...

MLB

Yankees courting Gerrit Cole at Winter Meetings

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019011

Bryan Hoch SAN DIEGO — The richest deal ever handed to a free agent pitcher in terms of total dollars and average annual value was handed out on Monday, with Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals shaking hands on a seven-year, $245 million pact. If the Yankees have their way, those...

MLB

Cubs begin Winter Meetings | MLB.com

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019014

Jordan Bastian SAN DIEGO — As Theo Epstein held court with reporters on Monday night at the Winter Meetings, a chalkboard stood behind his right shoulder. Any information that may have been scrawled across its black surface had been erased, though it seemed fitting that the board was blank at...

MLB

Farhan Zaidi reflects on career path, diversity

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201907

Maria Guardado SAN DIEGO — It’s been a little over a year since Farhan Zaidi became the Giants’ president of baseball operations, yet there are still occasions when he finds himself pining for the entry-level job in the A’s front office that launched his career in baseball. “I joke about...

MLB

Dodgers eyeing ‘narrow group’ of elite targets

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 201905

Ken Gurnick SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers didn’t get Stephen Strasburg, but they are believed to still be engaged in a battle with the Yankees and Angels to make Gerrit Cole rich beyond the imagination. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman wouldn’t name names at the Winter Meetings, but...

MLB

Rule 5 Draft names to watch

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019010

Jim Callis SAN DIEGO — There may not be high rate of return on the Rule 5 Draft, but the annual event has yielded Hall of Famers such as Hack Wilson and Roberto Clemente and more recent success stories such as Johan Santana and Josh Hamilton. This year’s Rule 5...

MLB

How does Strasburg affect Braves, Donaldson

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 201903

Mark Bowman SAN DIEGO — Asked about Stephen Strasburg’s decision to remain with the Nationals, Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos gave the standard “We really strictly focus on ourselves” response that has long been provided by executives in regard to significant moves made by division rivals. But the Strasburg deal...

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Giants, Madison Bumgarner to talk at Winter Meetings

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 201904

Maria Guardado SAN DIEGO — The Giants were relatively quiet at last year’s Winter Meetings, saving their biggest splash for the Rule 5 Draft, when they selected two players during the Major League phase for the first time in recent history. But with a free-agent market that has been moving...

MLB

Gerrit Cole remains Angels’ top focus

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 201907

Rhett Bollinger SAN DIEGO — The market for a top-tier starter became much clearer on the first day of the Winter Meetings on Monday, as right-hander Stephen Strasburg agreed to a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Nationals. The Angels were interested in Strasburg, but more as a Plan B...

MLB

Francisco Lindor trade chances fading

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 201908

Mandy Bell SAN DIEGO — From the day the Indians’ season ended in September, the club’s front office has indicated it prefers to keep All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor in Cleveland until at least the 2020 season. And even with all the general managers together in San Diego for the Winter...

MLB

Nationals’ focus on Anthony Rendon after Stephen Strasburg signing

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201907

Alyson Footer SAN DIEGO — Now that Stephen Strasburg is locked in to a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Nationals, the attention pivots to Washington’s other prized free agent, third baseman Anthony Rendon. It’s anyone’s guess if the Nationals have a realistic chance to sign him after committing so...

MLB

Gerrit Cole free-agent market | MLB.com

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 10, 2019012

Mark Feinsand SAN DIEGO — The first major domino of the Winter Meetings fell Monday when the Nationals inked Stephen Strasburg to a seven-year, $245 million contract. Will Gerrit Cole follow suit? According to industry insiders, there is an increasing expectation that Cole — the crown jewel of this year’s...

MLB

Trade possibilities that deserve more attention

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019010

Anthony Castrovince SAN DIEGO — As evidenced by Stephen Strasburg’s (temporarily) record-breaking pitching pact with the Nationals, the free-agent market is really coming to a head here at the Winter Meetings. A dramatic uptick in free-agent action this winter has been fun to follow, and there are plenty more dollars...

MLB

Padres, Rays working on ‘final details’ of Pham trade

MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019

by MLBDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201907

AJ Cassavell and Juan Toribio SAN DIEGO — Late Thursday night, the Padres and Rays agreed to a deal sending outfielder Tommy Pham to San Diego. A day later, both clubs announced the trade — with Hunter Renfroe and Xavier Edwards headed to Tampa Bay in exchange for Pham and...

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