Farhan Zaidi Praises Dodgers For Use Of Deferrals
The New York Mets gave Juan Soto the largest contract in MLB history when the two sides agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal that broke the record Shohei Ohtani held when he signed his 10-year, $700 million contract with…
Rob Manfred Details MLB’s Progress With ABS Challenge System
While potential new changes like a golden at-bat and mandatory minimums for starting pitchers seem to be no more than fantasy at this point, there could be more tangible change on the horizon for MLB's rulebook. That process is going…
Walker Buehler: Free Agency ‘A Waiting Game’ Until After Holidays
MLB free agency got off to a fast start this offseason, with Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Willy Adames and Max Fried among the top players to sign contracts either before or during the Winter Meetings. There has been a flurry…
Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Part Of MLB’s Economic Reform Committee
While MLB has implemented significant changes to its on-field product over the past few years, there have also been events behind the scenes on the business side of the sport that could have ramifications when the current collective bargaining agreement…
Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Bill For 2024 Season
Although Major League Baseball does not have a hard salary cap, the competitive balance tax (CBT) is in place to both deter bigger market teams from consistently spending at higher rates while also benefiting the smaller market clubs. Commonly referred…
Roki Sasaki Posted & Negotiating Window Open For MLB Free Agency
Roki Sasaki was officially posted for MLB free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines after the application was approved by the league. Sasaki's posting window to begin negotiating with teams opened at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 10. All…
Rob Manfred Not In Favor Of MLB Adding Golden At-Bat Rule
Major League Baseball has implemented a number of different rule changes in recent years, including a pitch timer, defensive shift limits and larger bases. The door has been left open for additional rule changes to come to MLB, such as…
Roki Sasaki Has Been ‘Ready To Go’ For Jump To MLB
Roki Sasaki is set to become the next star player from Japan to make the jump to MLB with the Chiba Lotte Marines agreeing to post him as an international free agent, which is expected to happen during the Winter…
Rob Manfred: Golden At-Bat Rule Gained A ‘Little Buzz’ At MLB Owners Meetings
Major League Baseball is currently undergoing an era of change as it tries to revamp the sport for the modern age with rule changes and additions. The results have been very promising as MLB saw national viewership increase across ESPN,…
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Chiba Lotte Likely Posting After MLB Winter Meetings
The Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB have been waiting with bated breath for the Chiba Lotte Marines to officially post Roki Sasaki ever since the Nippon Professional Baseball team announced their intention to do so this offseason. The Marines' announcement…
Rob Manfred: MLB Willing To Investigate Dodgers For Potential Tampering With Roki Sasaki
MLB free agency got a jolt when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intention to post Roki Sasaki before the start of the 2025 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the early favorite to sign Sasaki, who is considered…
MLB Cancels 2025 World Tour Games In Mexico & Puerto Rico
In efforts to expand the sport internationally, Major League Baseball hosted games in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, South Korea and the United Kingdom this year. The league intended to return to Mexico for the 2025 season, as well as play…
