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Jeff Passan

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Sources: MLBPA elevates Meyer to replace Clark
The Major League Baseball Players Association elected Bruce Meyer as its interim executive director Wednesday, sources told ESPN.
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No union president -- in a CBA year? What's next for MLBPA after Clark shocker
With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.
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Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?
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Sources: Bassitt joins O's rotation on $18.5M deal
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: D-backs' Carroll to have hand surgery
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, sources told ESPN, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question f...
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Sources: Skubal wins arbitration, to make $32M
Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case over the Tigers and will make $32 million this year, sources told ESPN, giving the ace $13 million more than Detroit offered.
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Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
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Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal
The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.
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Mets continue overhaul, land OF Robert in trade
Luis Robert Jr., a former Gold Glover who hit 38 home runs two seasons ago, is headed to the Mets in a trade that sends infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley to the White Sox.
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Passan's teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
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Sources: Royals to move in fences at Kauffman
The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Bregman to Cubs on 5-year, $175M deal
Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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The bizarre world of MLB arbitration -- and the ace whose record raise could rock the system
Baseball's unique offseason contract process is built on comps. Enter the pitcher who is beyond comparison.
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Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Jays, Japanese 3B Okamoto reach deal
The Blue Jays and Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Soderstrom, A's agree for 7 years, $86M
Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131 million, sources tol...
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Sources: HR record-setter Murakami picks ChiSox
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, has agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.
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O's acquire P Baz from Rays for prospects, pick
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
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Passan's hot stove temperature check: What's next in MLB free agency and on the trade market
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
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Sources: Cardinals agree to deal with RHP May
Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
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Sources: Royals keeping Garcia on five-year deal
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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As responsibilities evolve, MLB manager salaries still lag behind top coaches in other sports
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?
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Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Orioles, Helsley agree to 2-year deal
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.
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