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My 100th article for ⁦‪ Forbes Sports‬⁩ this year is about the ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ going into a BILLION dollars of deferred money with the signing of Edwin Díaz. Enjoy!!

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December 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The ⁦‪Mets‬⁩ have gone from “OMG” back to “LOL” - David Stearns better do something quick, and even that may be too little too late for the fans.

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What Is Happening With And To The New York Mets?
After losing Brandon Nimmo (to trade), and Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso to free agency, the Mets have a lot of work to do to improve the team and placate their fans.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Will the ⁦‪Angels‬⁩ and Anthony Rendon finally part ways and end the now six-year saga that has netted pretty much nothing?

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Anthony Rendon And The Angels Are Discussing A Buyout Of His Contract
After six unproductive seasons, the Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks to settle out the final year and $38 million owed to the oft-injured third baseman.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The ⁦‪RedSox‬⁩ got their #2 starter by trading Richard Fitts and a minor leaguer to the ⁦‪⁦‪Cardinals‬⁩ for righty Sonny Gray. Then they did some cool contract machinations.

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Red Sox Acquire Pitcher Sonny Gray In A Trade With The Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals for two pitchers, bolstering Boston's pitching staff.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The ⁦‪Rangers non-tendered outfielder‬⁩ Adolis García just two years after he was a post-season hero. Then they traded Marcus Semien to the ⁦‪Mets‬⁩. Fire sale?

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The Texas Rangers Non-Tendered Former Playoff Hero Adolis García
The Texas Rangers elected not to tender a contract to outfielder Adolis García, cutting ties with a player who was a post-season hero for the club in 2023.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
When the ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ lost an August game to the ⁦‪BlueJays‬⁩, it turned into a $23M loss of revenue two months later.

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The Dodgers Lost A Game And Lost $23 Million In Revenue
A loss to the Blue Jays on a random Sunday in August was the difference between hosting three or four games in the World Series, costing the Dodgers about $23 million.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM
If you like complicated deals with lots of moving parts, check out Shota Imanaga’s deal with the ⁦‪Cubs‬⁩. Both sides declined their options and then the team made a Qualifying Offer.

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Cubs And Shota Imanaga Decline Options, Team Makes A Qualifying Offer
Shota Imanaga's deal included a three-year option for the Cubs and a one-year option for the pitcher; and then he received a Qualifying Offer. Everything was rejected.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Sliding doors and countless “what ifs” were all over Game 7 of the World Series for both the ⁦‪BlueJays‬⁩ and the ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩. I tried to find them all (I’m sure I failed).

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The “What Ifs” That Changed The Fate Of Game 7 Of The World Series
In an instant classic Game 7of the World Series, there were too many "what if" moments to count, plays that could have changed the fates of either team.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It took a minute to process what I watched and then read everything that was written for me to add to the canon. The ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ and ⁦‪BlueJays‬⁩ arguably played the greatest game of all time. We will talking about it for years. Enjoy!!

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Dodgers Win World Series In Arguably The Greatest Game Of All Time
The Dodgers won what was arguably the greatest World Series game ever in eleven innings, hitting home runs in the eighth, ninth, and eleventh innings to win the game.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ will need to be more clutch and tack on additional runs if they want to beat the ⁦‪BlueJays‬⁩ and win their second consecutive World Series. If they don’t, I’m calling Jays in 7.

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Dodgers Need To Tack On Runs If They Want To Win The World Series
The Dodgers repeatedly failed to move runners up and left runners in scoring position during the NLCS, but they won anyway; can they keep that up in the World Series?
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October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Nearly every baseball writer has weighed in on Shohei Ohtani’s historic performance last night. I was there and it was incredible. So, I’ll add to the canon.
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Shohei Ohtani Has A Game For The Ages As The Dodgers Win The Pennant
Shohei Ohtani added to his lore Friday night by hitting three homers while striking out 10, winning the NLCS MVP, and leading the Dodgers to the National League pennant.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The ⁦‪⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ won Game 1 of the NLCS over the ⁦‪Brewers‬⁩, but they made their life much harder because they didn’t know the sacrifice fly rules. “Chaos on the bases” cost them at least 1 huge run.

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The Dodgers Hit Into A 404-Foot DP Because They Didn’t Know The Rules
Because the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't know when they could run on a sacrifice fly, they hit into a 404-foot double play that ended bases loaded rally.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Aaron Judge answered the call in the biggest moment of a must-win game. Does this change his postseason narrative? He’s been raking since the middle of the 2024 WS.

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Aaron Judge Answered The Call And Kept The Yankees’ Season Alive
Aaron Judge finally performed as everyone has hoped when the lights are brightest and the Yankees desperately needed him.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Now that ⁦‪MLB‬⁩ post-season has begun, ⁦‪Kiké Hernández‬⁩ is back at it (4 hits over 2 games vs. ⁦‪Reds‬⁩). The guy is built for October and the ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ will need him to keep coming through.

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The Post-Season Has Begun, It’s Time For Enrique Hernández To Shine
Kiké Hernández has shown that he is at his best when the post-season begins; and after getting four hits in two games against the Reds, he is ready to shine.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sad that ⁦‪Anthony Rizzo - a Stoneman HS grad - announced his retirement on the same day as two horrible shootings. His career should be celebrated and it will be by the ⁦‪Cubs‬⁩ this weekend.

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Anthony Rizzo Announces His Retirement From Baseball After 14 Seasons
Anthony Rizzo, who was instrumental in the Cubs 2016 World Series title, is retiring after 14 seasons, which included four Gold Gloves and countless other awards.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Last night’s game between the Yankees and the Astros proves the adage that baseball is a game of inches. The Yankees may look back with anger and regret at losing this one.

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The Yankees May Look Back At This Game Against The Astros With Regrets
A bunch of calls went against the Yankees on Wednesday night as they blew a lead, a game, and a chance to make up ground on the Toronto Blue Jays.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
For the first time since 2023, Clayton Kershaw won 5 games in a calendar month. It was the 8th time he has done that, but this time was markedly different.

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Clayton Kershaw Turns Back The Clock Winning 5 Games In August
For only the second time since 2017, in August Clayton Kershaw won five games in a single calendar month; and he did it by throwing way fewer pitches.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The ⁦‪Orioles‬⁩ have a chance to play spoiler over the final 6 weeks. They failed against the ⁦‪RedSox‬⁩, but they still play the ⁦‪Yankees‬⁩, Dodgers‬⁩, Padres‬⁩ and, BlueJays.

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The Baltimore Orioles Can Play Spoiler Over The Final Six Weeks
A lost season for the Baltimore Orioles still gives them a chance to impact the playoff race in both leagues over the final six weeks.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ swept the ⁦‪Padres‬⁩, but then lost to the ⁦‪Rockies‬⁩. Not all is right with them, and their lack of hustle may be hurting their chances.

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The Dodgers Swept The Padres To Regain First Place, But All Is Not OK
The Dodgers swept the Padres to retake first place, but a lack of hustle and some poor defense is keeping the Dodgers from reaching their full potential.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The ⁦‪Padres‬⁩ start a 3-game series against the ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ tomorrow night, leading their rival to the north for the first time since April. Things could get very interesting over the next 10 days.

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The San Diego Padres Have Caught And Passed The Dodgers For First Place
The Padres have not been alone in first place since April, and have not been in first place this late in the season since 2010, and yet they lead the Dodgers by one game.
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August 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Friday night at Dodger Stadium, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer faced off 17 years after doing so as rookies. A lot has happened since that first meeting.

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Clayton Kershaw And Max Scherzer Face Off 17 Years Later
On Friday night, Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer faced each at Dodger Stadium 17 years after they filled in for Greg Maddux and Randy Johnson in their rookie seasons.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The ⁦‪RedSox‬⁩ locked up future franchise stalwart Roman Anthony for 8 years, giving him a $130M deal that could escalate by nearly another $100M. Good on him/them.

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Roman Anthony Signs An 8-Year $130 Million Extension With The Red Sox
In keeping with a theme, the Boston Red Sox have signed another one of their young stars to a long-term extension, locking up Roman Anthony for 8 years and $130 million.
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August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The ⁦‪RedSox‬⁩ didn’t have an active deadline, but not for a “lack of effort.” Whatever they did and are doing seems to be working

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The Red Sox Didn’t Do Much At The Deadline, But Not For A “Lack Of Effort”
Craig Breslow claimed he had more money to spend at the deadline after trading Rafael Devers, but he only acquired two players, to the dismay of Red Sox fans.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The ⁦‪Dodgers‬⁩ had a quiet‬⁩ trade deadline, getting only 2 proven big leaguers. With players getting healthy & others starting to hit, it may be enough. Or not. If the latter, critics & fan will pounce.

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The Dodgers Stand Pat At The MLB Trade Deadline And Hope For The Best
The Dodgers had needs to fill at the trade deadline, but elected to essentially go with their existing roster, adding only pitcher Brock Stewart and outfielder Alex Call.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The ⁦‪Twins‬⁩ tore it all down with a massive fire sale at the ⁦‪MLB‬⁩ trade deadline. They even shipped Carlos Correa back to the ⁦‪Astros. Enjoy.

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The Minnesota Twins Traded 10 Players At The Deadline Including Carlos Correa
The Minnesota Twins conducted a fire sale this week, trading 10 players - nearly 40% of their active roster - including shortstop Carlos Correa.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM