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Spring training preview: Dodgers are favored to be MLB’s first repeat champion in a quarter-centuryFeb 07, 2025 11:08 pm - Spring training workouts start Sunday with the Los Angeles Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
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Los Angeles Angels sign 3B Yoán Moncada to a 1-year deal for $5 million, AP source saysFeb 07, 2025 11:48 am - The Los Angeles Angels are signing third baseman Yoán Moncada to a $5 million, one-year contract for the upcoming season. That's according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Angels hadn't announced it. Moncada spent the past eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, who acquired him in a trade after his major league debut with Boston in 2016.
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Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysFeb 05, 2025 10:10 pm - A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
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Cubs acquire Ryan Brasier in a trade with the DodgersFeb 04, 2025 9:15 pm - The Chicago Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series c...
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Not much good news in Chicago sports, but here are 3 encouraging signsFeb 01, 2025 6:38 pm - One month into 2025, Mike McGraw found three reasons to be optimistic about Chicago sports finding a way to bust out of its current futility. Leading the way is the impressive potential of Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis.
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Report: Cubs set to take chance on Astros’ reliever PresslyJan 26, 2025 6:49 pm - According to multiple reports, Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly agreed to waive his no-trade clause and is headed to the Cubs. Should Cub fans celebrate this move?
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Buehrle humbled by statue, attention at SoxFestJan 25, 2025 8:04 pm - When chairman Jerry Reinsdorf called to share the idea of building a statue, former White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle was sitting on his lawn mower and didn’t take the call. He talked about the honor and life in retirement Friday on the South Side.
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White Sox announce statue for Buehrle to be unveiled in JulyJan 24, 2025 7:44 pm - One highlight of Day 1 of SoxFest was the announcement of a Mark Buehrle statue, which will be unveiled this summer during the 20-year anniversary celebration of the 2005 World Series champs.
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Still growing, Schultz works to live up to top billing for White SoxJan 24, 2025 6:51 pm - Oswego native Noah Schultz, the top-rated White Sox prospect, has grown to 6-feet-10. When the left-handed pitcher makes it to the majors is to be determined. Schultz and others were on the South Side for Friday’s opening night of SoxFest.
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Without much to celebrate, White Sox ready to take stage for fan festJan 23, 2025 6:54 pm - Ahead of this weekend’s SoxFest on the South Side, White Sox general manager Chris Getz talked about the state of the team Thursday. The future seems brighter, but 2025 might be another rough one.