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Why Manny Machado's record deal makes sense
By signing the biggest free-agent deal in sports history, both the player and the Padres knew exactly what they were doing.
Winners and losers from Machado's megadeal
We break down what the deal means for the infielder, the Padres and a certain other available star.
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Remembering Dodgers legend Newcombe
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon pay homage to Dodgers pitching great Don Newcombe, who died at 92.
White Sox
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White Sox GM disappointed Machado signed with Padres
White Sox executive VP Kenny Williams is 'very surprised' Manny Machado signed with the Padres and GM Rick Hahn is "pretty pissed off" about it.
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Manny Machado's Huge Payday Makes Sense For The Padres
Yankees
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Young Yankees fan really didn't want Machado in New York
A young Yankees fan expresses why he did not want Manny Machado in New York after he signed with the Padres.
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- Sources: Machado, Padres reach $300M deal
- Twins' Sano (cut foot) out for at least a week
- Manfred again downplays slow free-agent market
- Cards' Martinez (shoulder) shut down for 2 weeks
- Former Dodgers pitching great Newcombe dies
- Red Sox owner: 'Spending more money helps'
- Blue Jays' Vlad Jr. hopes to learn from Morales
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Spring storylines
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One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
Inside the comeback
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Dustin Pedroia determined as ever to contribute for Red Sox
With cartilage from a cadaver and his trademark attitude, the Red Sox second baseman is determined to be his old self in 2019.
Who has the best young talent?
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Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
