MLB's Growing Financial Disparity: A Looming Lockout?
Major League Baseball's 2024 luxury tax payrolls varied drastically, from the Dodgers' $353 million to the A's $83 million, highlighting a competitive imbalance driven by uneven local media rights revenue despite national revenue sharing; Commissioner Rob Manfred is exploring solutions including bun...
MLB's Growing Financial Disparity: A Looming Lockout?
Major League Baseball's 2024 luxury tax payrolls varied drastically, from the Dodgers' $353 million to the A's $83 million, highlighting a competitive imbalance driven by uneven local media rights revenue despite national revenue sharing; Commissioner Rob Manfred is exploring solutions including bun...
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48% Bias Score
Yankees Explore Stroman Trade, Seek Infield Solutions
The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for pitcher Marcus Stroman, and are actively searching for players to fill their second and third base positions for the upcoming season, with internal and external candidates being considered.
Yankees Explore Stroman Trade, Seek Infield Solutions
The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for pitcher Marcus Stroman, and are actively searching for players to fill their second and third base positions for the upcoming season, with internal and external candidates being considered.
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44% Bias Score
Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.
Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.
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20% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Averted, But Budget Battle Looms
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline, delaying budget negotiations until after President-elect Trump's inauguration, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in Washington.
US Government Shutdown Averted, But Budget Battle Looms
Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline, delaying budget negotiations until after President-elect Trump's inauguration, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in Washington.
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56% Bias Score
Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to Address Weak First Base
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract to address their team's weak first base position, which had the lowest OPS in the league in 2024; Goldschmidt is coming off a poor 2024 season, but his underlying metrics suggest potential for improvement and a possib...
Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to Address Weak First Base
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract to address their team's weak first base position, which had the lowest OPS in the league in 2024; Goldschmidt is coming off a poor 2024 season, but his underlying metrics suggest potential for improvement and a possib...
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36% Bias Score
Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to One-Year, $12.5 Million Contract
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Saturday, bolstering their roster with a four-time Gold Glove first baseman and seven-time All-Star after losing Juan Soto to the Mets and rejecting a $760 million offer to Soto.
Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to One-Year, $12.5 Million Contract
The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Saturday, bolstering their roster with a four-time Gold Glove first baseman and seven-time All-Star after losing Juan Soto to the Mets and rejecting a $760 million offer to Soto.
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36% Bias Score
White Sox's Drastically Reduced Payroll Reflects MLB Rebuilding Trend
The Chicago White Sox's Opening Day payroll is projected to be around $64.6 million, a drastic reduction from 2024, reflecting a cost-cutting strategy common among rebuilding MLB teams, with potential for future gains through player trades.
White Sox's Drastically Reduced Payroll Reflects MLB Rebuilding Trend
The Chicago White Sox's Opening Day payroll is projected to be around $64.6 million, a drastic reduction from 2024, reflecting a cost-cutting strategy common among rebuilding MLB teams, with potential for future gains through player trades.
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44% Bias Score
Burnes Signs $210M Deal with Diamondbacks
Corbin Burnes, a top starting pitcher, signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, prioritizing Arizona's favorable tax rates over larger offers from other teams, despite a recent decline in his strikeout rate.
Burnes Signs $210M Deal with Diamondbacks
Corbin Burnes, a top starting pitcher, signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, prioritizing Arizona's favorable tax rates over larger offers from other teams, despite a recent decline in his strikeout rate.
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40% Bias Score
Oakland A's President Dave Kaval to Resign, New Las Vegas Stadium Approved
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval will resign on December 31st, 2024, after eight years with the organization, to pursue business opportunities in California; Sandy Dean will serve as interim president. This follows the approval of the A's new $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium, expected to open in 2028...
Oakland A's President Dave Kaval to Resign, New Las Vegas Stadium Approved
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval will resign on December 31st, 2024, after eight years with the organization, to pursue business opportunities in California; Sandy Dean will serve as interim president. This follows the approval of the A's new $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium, expected to open in 2028...
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48% Bias Score
Phillies acquire Luzardo, fortifying starting rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, adding depth to their rotation in exchange for top prospect Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd; Luzardo, who had a 3.58 ERA in 178 2/3 innings in 2023, will likely slot fifth in the rotation an...
Phillies acquire Luzardo, fortifying starting rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, adding depth to their rotation in exchange for top prospect Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd; Luzardo, who had a 3.58 ERA in 178 2/3 innings in 2023, will likely slot fifth in the rotation an...
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36% Bias Score
Guardians Trade Naylor, Sign Santana in Surprise Moves
On December 21st, the Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a draft pick, then signed switch-hitting first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million contract, surprising many fans.
Guardians Trade Naylor, Sign Santana in Surprise Moves
On December 21st, the Cleveland Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Slade Cecconi and a draft pick, then signed switch-hitting first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million contract, surprising many fans.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidency
Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election with a decisive victory over Kamala Harris, securing all seven battleground states and the popular vote, despite a prior conviction, reflecting voter concerns about inflation and immigration.
Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidency
Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election with a decisive victory over Kamala Harris, securing all seven battleground states and the popular vote, despite a prior conviction, reflecting voter concerns about inflation and immigration.
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52% Bias Score