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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 11: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies d4i in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Braves insider continues to kill any optimism around Dansby Swanson

Cody Williams
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Yankees might double down on ruining Giants offseason with Carlos Correa

Mets keep Brandon Nimmo in New York on huge deal

Hal Steinbrenner’s negotiation with Aaron Judge was surprisingly simple

Aaron Judge attends an NFL game (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

How many NFL QBs make as much or more as Aaron Judge’s new contract?

Josh Wilson
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Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (Photo by Logan Riely/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

Cardinals among most interested in big-name free agent shortstop

Josh Wilson
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Apr 15, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen speaks during the Tom Seaver Statue unveiling ceremony prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

3 winners and 3 losers from a busy 2022 MLB Winter Meetings

Kevin Henry
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Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts. (James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports)

Red Sox fans in shambles after Xander Bogaerts leaves for Padres

Cody Williams
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Oct 5, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) waves to the crowd while leaving the game during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Padres snipe Xander Bogaerts from Red Sox with massive contract

Scott Rogust
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Oct 5, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) waves to the crowd while leaving the game during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox already in play for big-name Xander Bogaerts replacement

Scott Rogust
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 20: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Willson Contreras contract proves how direly Cardinals wanted catcher

Miranda Remaklus
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Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)

Braves GM’s latest comments should scare fans about Dansby Swanson

Scott Rogust
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Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Dark horse team to steal Dansby Swanson from Braves or Cubs lurking

Cody Williams
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Aaron Judge #99 and Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees look on from the bench during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on April 30, 2021 in New York City. Tonight’s game between the Tigers and Yankees in New York will be the first between teams that reached 85 percent or more of their Tier 1 personnel fully vaccinated, No masks will be required in the dugouts or bullpens. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Yankees follow up Aaron Judge deal by taking a massive L to Red Sox

Scott Rogust
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Oct 29, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) speaks to the media before game two of the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Astros missing on Willson Contreras could heighten pursuit of these targets

Scott Rogust
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Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Dansby Swanson’s asking price makes him attractive Cubs target

Scott Rogust
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)

Dodgers are out on Carlos Correa thanks to Astros sign-stealing scandal

Scott Rogust
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Aaron Judge, Yankees (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLB insider: Everything to know about Aaron Judge free-agent decision

Robert Murray
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs at bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Cardinals ‘closing in’ on perfect Yadier Molina replacement

Mark Powell
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Oct 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals lose Jose Quintana to Queens in a deal New York Mets fans will love

Kevin Henry
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Aaron Judge, Yankees (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

3 realistic Aaron Judge backup plans for the San Francisco Giants

Mark Powell
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees at bat during the first inning in the game against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

It’s official: Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees

Eric Treuden
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees at bat during the first inning in the game against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Former MLB player suggest Aaron Judge isn’t only superstar Giants could land

Rylie Smith
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 13: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 13, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Cardinals have huge competition for Willson Contreras

Rylie Smith
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Jun 16, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; The bat and batting helmet of San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) sit in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

SF Giants land coveted free agent OF (but sorry, it’s not Aaron Judge)

Cody Williams
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Oct 5, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pinch hitter Yadier Molina (4) steps to the plate for the final regular season at bat of his career against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals zeroing in on obvious Yadier Molina replacement, but is it a mistake?

Cody Williams
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Josh Bell, Padres (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Guardians fill void at first base in a big way with surprising signing

Mark Powell
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 04: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees watches his 62nd home run of the season against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in game two of a double header at Globe Life Field on October 4, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

Giants contract offer to Aaron Judge is revealed, and it’s enormous

David Salituro
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