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MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press

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2025 MLB Division Previews: National League West

Could the Dodgers actually break MLB’s wins record? Here’s our predicted record for each team, along with best- and worst-case scenarios.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Opening Day 2025 Schedule: Every Team's First Game, Probable Pitching Matchups

Here's a look at the full schedule of MLB Opening Day 2025 games, including probable pitching matchups.

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Faces in New Places: The Biggest Names on New Teams in 2025 MLB Season

Along with Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger, here's a refresher on the biggest names on new teams for the 2025 season with MLB Opening Day around the corner.

Sports Illustrated

Blake Snell Was Surprised Giants Didn't Reply to Him Before Signing With Dodgers

Blake Snell reveals he was surprised the Giants didn't speak with him in free agency before he signed with the Dodgers.

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MLB Players React To Dodgers' Big Spending

Explore the discussion around the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, financial gap, and competitive dynamics in Major League Baseball.

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Manny Machado Candidly Addresses Padres' Lack of Moves This Offseason

Manny Machado gets candid on the San Diego Padres lack of moves this offseason.

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Could the Dodgers Be MLB's Version of the Chiefs? It's Complicated.

The defending World Series champions have restocked this offseason and boast the makings of a juggernaut. To reach the dynastic level of the Chiefs, though, they'll need to master baseball's more chaotic postseason structure.

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Roki Sasaki Explains Decision to Sign With Dodgers Over Other MLB Teams

The Japanese star addressed the elephant in the room on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball’s Top-Heavy Food Chain Is Nearing a Tipping Point

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a mockery of a salary system that needs to be fixed.

Sports Illustrated

Roki Sasaki Reinforces Dodgers As the Ultimate Free Agent Destination

Money was a nonfactor in Sasaki’s decision—and he still chose to join Los Angeles because of everything else that puts the Dodgers on top.

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Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers makes their rotation unfathomably talented

This Dodgers rotation is disgusting.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Diamondbacks Keep Pace in Loaded NL West With Corbin Burnes Signing

The four-time All-Star's arrival in Arizona bolsters a rotation that was statistically one of the worst in MLB last year.

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The Art of Avoiding the Elephant in the Room

The Mets have yet to announce they’ve signed Juan Soto, so team officials delivered a master class on evading reporters’ questions at Monday’s winter meetings.

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Brian Cashman Says Juan Soto Talks Prevented Yankees From Bidding for Blake Snell

Brian Cashman said the Yankees' pursuit of Juan Soto ultimately prevented the team from bidding on Blake Snell.

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Blake Snell Signs With World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Blake Snell signs lucrative deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to contribute to the team's success and quest for another championship.

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Blake Snell Names What Intrigued Him Most About Signing With Dodgers

Aside from the superstar roster, that is.

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Someone needs to tell Dan Hurley to relax

Have you seen that guy when he's mad?

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Blake Snell Signing With Dodgers Has MLB Fans in Sheer Disbelief

No way.

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Blake Snell Signs Massive Five-Year Deal With Dodgers

The Dodgers gave Snell a five-year, $182 million contract.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Free Agency Big Board: Player Rankings, Signing Predictions and Analysis

Baseball's free agency period is well underway. Here’s where you can find our reactions to what’s unfolded so far and our predictions for what’s to come.

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Handing Out Alternative MLB Awards for the 2024 Season

Forget your MVP and Cy Young Award debates. When it comes to telling the story of the 2024 campaign, these are the accolades that really matter.

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Blake Snell Fires Back at Jordan Montgomery’s Criticism of Scott Boras

The Giants pitcher didn't like what Montgomery had to say about his MLB agent.

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Braves' Chris Sale Showed Off Incredible Reflexes With Catch of 104-mph Batted Ball

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale made an incredible catch of a 104.mph batted ball during the club's win over the San Francisco Giants.

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