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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Why the Padres Sold for $3.9 Billion—and Why It Won’t Reset MLB’s Market

Several unique factors led to the Padres’ sale shattering the previous MLB record. Don’t expect their sale to reset the market.

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Chelsea Co-Owner Closes on ‘Record-Shattering’ MLB Purchase

Todd Boehly won’t be the only Chelsea co-owner to have a stake in Major League Baseball anymore.

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Inside the Subtle Swing Change That Powered Mike Trout’s Historic Home Run Binge

Trout was mired in a 2-for-33 slump. Two weeks later, he belted five home runs in four days at Yankee Stadium. Here's what changed.

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LA to pay $11.8 million to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration

The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a 27-year-old who was blinded by a projectile fired by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win

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Garret Anderson Exemplified the Immense Value of Extraordinary Consistency

The late outfielder was remarkably dependable in almost every aspect, from his uncanny hitting ability to his even-keeled nature.

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Garret Anderson Was Quietly One of the Greatest Angels Ever

The understated Anderson, whose death was announced Friday, was by some measures the best hitter in Angels history, and leaves a legacy that speaks for itself.

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New Padres Owner Has Some Enormous Shoes to Fill

San Diego’s MLB franchise is reportedly being sold for a record sum to José Feliciano, a private equity mogul who has a mixed record with sports team ownership.

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San Diego Padres reportedly set for MLB-record $3.9bn sale to Chelsea co-owner

Clearlake Capital co-founder José E Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones are said to have the winning bid, which would end a contentious sale process

The Guardian - US

Angels Great Garret Anderson Dies at 53

Anderson was an underrated and prolific hitter for the franchise over 15 seasons.

Sports Illustrated

When Is the Last Time Each MLB Team Threw a No-Hitter: Surprising Droughts and Forgotten Names

No-hitters remain a mysterious entity.

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SI:AM | A Power Surge in New York

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a home run show during a memorable three-game series.

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Aaron Boone Accuses Umpires of Being Overly Sensitive After Yet Another Ejection

Boone has led the American League in ejections in five straight seasons.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Trout Is Back Where He Belongs, and It Shows

The three-time MVP looks like his old self at the plate. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki thinks it may be because Trout is back in center field.

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Drone sightings in restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompts warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

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Explaining Why the Benches Cleared After the Final Pitch of the Reds-Giants Game

Things got heated between the Reds and Giants on Thursday, culminating in the benches clearing after the game’s final pitch.

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Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Make Yankees History Not Seen Since Lou Gehrig

Two of MLB’s biggest stars combined to make some impressive Yankees history.

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Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Earned a $150M Contract After Just 17 Games. What Took So Long?

The record deal features a gaudy number, but the upside explains why Detroit is taking a risk.

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Every NL Team’s Most Surprising Performer So Far

The early part of the 2026 MLB season has already delivered its fair share of plot twists for each club.

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We Need a Name for What Padres' Jackson Merrill Did Last Night In Case It Happens Again

San Diego's young star ended a game he previously saved with a spectacular catch.

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MLB Scores and Standings: New Teams Enjoy View from First Place

Mets are plummeting, Reds are surging and Dodgers are as good as ever.

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How Pete Crow-Armstrong Fell Into the Worst Slump in Baseball

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been baseball’s worst hitter since the beginning of August. What happened to the player the Cubs gave a $115 million extension in the offseason?

The Independent UK

MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself

The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself

The Independent UK

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is set to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, when every player, coach and umpire will wear his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier

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Mike Trout Is Once Again Demanding Your Attention

The future Hall of Famer is resembling his vintage self during a productive start to the season.

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Steve Cohen Finds the Bright Side With Late-Night Post Amid Mets' 7-Game Losing Streak

New York suffered yet another loss to the Dodgers, but the Mets’ owner insists there were some positives.

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