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Jim Crane is comfortable with franchise execs making big moves this offseason. … [Read more...] about Report: Astros owner will approve potential superstar trade

Juan Soto will be introduced by the New York Mets at Citi Field, a day after his record $765 million, 15-year contract was finalized. Soto chose the Mets’ offer on Sunday, deciding to leave the Yankees after helping them reach the World Series in his only season in the Bronx. The 26-year-old’s contract value eclipsed Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los … [Read more...] about Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15-year deal

The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the amateur draft next summer for the first time since picking 17-year-old Bryce Harper in 2010. The Nationals won the draft lottery Tuesday through a drawing of ping-pong balls at the winter meetings in Dallas. Unlike last year, when the Nationals were ineligible after initially coming out with the top spot, they … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals win lottery for first No. 1 overall draft pick since teen Bryce Harper in 2010

The Lone Star State rivalry should return to prominence in 2025. … [Read more...] about Astros’ AL West rival already reloading roster at Winter Meetings