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Why has Craig Kimbrel's free agent market been so quiet? Numbers show his days as a lockdown closer are likely over
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
There's a reason why the once-elite closer is still unsigned Time was when a decorated, frontline closer like Craig Kimbrel would have long ago been …
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MLB rumors: Phillies ramping up negotiations with Bryce Harper; Mets' Noah Syndergaard not interested in extension
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
Let's look at what is buzzing around baseball on Thursday As we close in on games in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, Manny Machado is finally off …
New York Yankees
MLB rumors: Bryce Harper turned down multiple $300M offers; Yankees' range for Manny Machado was near $240M
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
Let's round up the latest in the MLB rumor mill Tuesday was great because baseball had big news with Manny Machado agreeing to sign with the Padres …
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MLB Free Agent Tracker: Padres sign Machado, latest hot stove signings, ranking 50 best players available for 2019
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
Here's how you can keep tabs on the top 50 free agents on the market For the sake of keeping you, the baseball enthusiast, informed of the latest free …
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World Series odds: How Manny Machado's deal with the Padres impacts the field
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
The Dodgers, and not the Padres with Manny Machado, are the NL favorite according to Vegas oddsmakers The latest World Series odds from Westgate show …
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How Manny Machado's deal impacts Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel and other big names on the MLB free agent market
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
Who will sign next? Let's speculate away Finally, Manny Machado has agreed to sign and it is with the Padres for 10 years and $300 million. The …
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Pirates owner Bob Nutting says his team's payroll isn't 'controllable' following dormant offseason
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
The answer was as nonsensical as it was bad The Pirates were a playoff team for three straight seasons from 2013-15, but they've now missed the …
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MLB reportedly plans to crack down on sign stealing with new rules in 2019 season
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
It is in the name of, you guessed it, pace of play Major League Baseball will be implementing new rules -- or, really, firming them up to adapt to …
Baseball
Manny Machado's deal with the Padres is splashy, but it doesn't move the needle much for MLB
CBS Sports - by Kanell and Bell
Danny Kanell and Raja Bell break down Machado's $300 million deal to join the Padres Manny Machado's big-money contract with the San Diego Padres did …
Baseball
MLB spring training 2019: One player from each team with the most to prove in camp
CBS Sports - by Mike Axisa
Some are youngsters fighting for a roster spot and others are veterans looking to show they still have something in the tank Spring training has …
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What Manny Machado's numbers tell us about how he'll perform at Padres' Petco Park
CBS Sports - by Mike Axisa
Machado is moving into a ballpark with a reputation for being pitcher friendly After an offseason of waiting, a big money team finally stepped up to …
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Bryce Harper is still a free agent, and there's no reason why the Cardinals and Cubs shouldn't join the sweepstakes
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
Before these two compete for the NL Central title, they should be competing for a certain free agent The National League Central may wind up being one …
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Don Newcombe, former Dodgers great and inaugural Cy Young Award winner, dead at 92
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
The Dodgers announced that Newcombe died on Tuesday after a lengthy illness Right-hander Don Newcombe, who was the third African-American pitcher to …
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2019 MLB win totals, odds, predictions: Advanced computer model picks under 67 for Detroit Tigers
CBS Sports - by CBS Sports Staff
SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated the entire 2019 MLB season 10,000 times We're just over one month away from MLB Opening Day 2019. The …
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Manny Machado signs with Padres: Winners and losers of the MLB offseason's biggest move to date
CBS Sports - by Mike Axisa
The big winner? Machado, of course At long last, Manny Machado has a new home. A new home with a new team in a new city. Tuesday afternoon, Machado …
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Manny Machado could be a more valuable player, but here's why Bryce Harper will get the larger free-agent contract
CBS Sports - by R.J. Anderson
The expectation is that Harper will top Machado's $300M deal After a tedious offseason, we are nearing the end of free agency. Manny Machado …
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MLB rumors: White Sox offered $250 million to Manny Machado; Scooter Gennett frustrated by lack of contract talks
CBS Sports - by Mike Axisa
Here are the latest hot stove rumblings from the world of baseball At long last, Manny Machado's free agency has come to an end. Machado has …
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As Phillies chase Bryce Harper, GM Matt Klentak says team wasn't prepared to offer $300M for Manny Machado
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
After all this, will it wind up a disappointing offseason in Philly? Coming into the offseason of 2018-19, the Philadelphia Phillies' designs on …
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MLB rumors: Phillies likely to offer Bryce Harper bigger deal than Manny Machado and even Giancarlo Stanton
CBS Sports - by Cody Benjamin
CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden reports on the fallout of Manny Machado's $300 million deal with the Padres Manny Machado has finally found a new home, and …
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There's only one way for Phillies to have a successful offseason with Manny Machado reportedly joining Padres
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
Machado is off the table after signing a record deal with the Padres; can the Phillies land Harper? The news Tuesday that Manny Machado has agreed to …
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The Yankees missed out on Manny Machado, and they reportedly never made him a formal offer
CBS Sports - by R.J. Anderson
Machado met with the Yankees in the Bronx, but they never got close to a deal The San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to terms with Manny Machado …
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Manny Machado, San Diego Padres agree to record-breaking 10-year deal, reports say
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
The Padres have reportedly landed one of the most coveted free agents ever The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Manny …
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Red Sox owner John Henry says Adam Wainwright's concern over a midseason strike is 'crazy'
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
The Red Sox owner thinks a midseason player strike would be a drastic measure Before Manny Machado and the Padres agreed to a monster $300 million …
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Padres have a bright future with the addition of Manny Machado, but they're still projected to finish last in NL West
CBS Sports - by Dayn Perry
Now that the Padres have landed one of the biggest free agents ever, how does that change things in the NL West? The San Diego Padres on Tuesday …
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By adding Manny Machado, the Padres' infield has potential to become baseball's best
CBS Sports - by Matt Snyder
An infield with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. will be hard to top The improbable has happened. The San Diego Padres have landed arguably the …
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Fantasy Baseball Reaction: San Diego isn't perfect landing spot for Manny Machado
CBS Sports - by Chris Towers
Manny Machado finally gets his huge contract, and it might prove to be a big win for the Padres if not for Fantasy. Want to get a jump on the …
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Manny Machado signs monster $300 million contract with Padres, MLB fans on Twitter rejoice
CBS Sports - by Kevin Skiver
It feels like MLB is coming out of the longest winter It finally happened. Of the two biggest dominoes in baseball free agency, Manny Machado was the …
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Biggest MLB contracts in history: How Manny Machado's reported deal ranks all-time
CBS Sports - by Cody Benjamin
The Padres aren't just landing one of baseball's top free agents; they're also paying historic money The Manny Machado free agency tour has reached …
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How will Manny Machado change the Padres' 2019 season? Projections show it will still be a rebuilding year
CBS Sports - by R.J. Anderson
The Padres' future just got brighter -- even if they don't contend in 2019 Manny Machado has a team -- finally. Machado reportedly agreed to a …