Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager.
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Yahoo SportsJuan Soto free agency: Yankees and Mets reportedly up their offers to above $700 million
Juan Soto is about to get so, so much money.
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Rob Manfred walks back golden at-bat rule idea after widespread criticism
The proposed MLB rule change wound up being something akin to fool's gold.
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What's next for Justin Verlander? And what can we expect from his latest foray into free agency?
The almost 42-year-old is looking for his next team after an up-and-down season in 2024.
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Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math
Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder because of all the deferred money in Ohtani's deal. Ohtani agreed last December to a $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, easily exceeding the previous high set when Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels struck a $426.5 million, 12-year agreement through 2030. Ohtani’s deal includes $680 million in deferred money payable from 2034-43.
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5 trades we want to see this winter, featuring Garrett Crochet, Cody Bellinger and more
As the hot stove heats up and the winter meetings begin, here are 5 deals that make sense for both sides.
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Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, reportedly to be posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window will open once Sasaki is posted, and he is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15.
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Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. Holmes can earn $13 million for each of the first two seasons and $12 million for 2027. Holmes developed into a dominant closer with the New York Yankees after he was acquired from Pittsburgh in July 2021, becoming a two-time All-Star.
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A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract
Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club on Friday after finalizing a $67 million, three-year contract. The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings during his only season with the New York Mets.
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Mother and daughter who ‘terrorised’ neighbours with campaign of abuse jailed
Susan Chen, 61, and her solicitor daughter Linda Lu, 35, were jailed for five-and-a-half years on Friday for their ‘malicious’ behaviour.
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Actress Miho Nakayama found dead in bathtub aged 54 just hours before performance
Nakayama’s team said they were ‘shocked and saddened’ by her death
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Why Syria’s army collapsed so suddenly
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, as rebels said they had infiltrated the capital with no sign of army deployments.
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Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin won’t come to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
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This hidden Penang curry mee spot in Singapore operates just 4 hours a day
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Kendall Jenner is totally naked save for the sparkliest party tights we've ever seen
Kendall Jenner shared pics from her new Calzedonia campaign to IG where she's totally naked save for wearing sparkly party tights. Click here to shop her look.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, looks amazing in twinning look with husband Michael Douglas, 80
The Hollywood power couple walked the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia
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Cops Bust Notorious Hitwoman Known as ‘The Doll’
Police in Colombia have arrested a notorious alleged hitwoman nicknamed “The Doll” who is suspected of being involved in a string of killings, reportedly including one of her ex-boyfriends. The 23-year-old known to local authorities as La Muñeca, whose real name is Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodríguez, is considered one of the most feared women in the country and is accused of being the mastermind and perpetrator of several murders, according to El Espectador.
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Airport staff calmly escorts monkey invaders from Singapore airport
A pair of cheeky macaques caused a stir at Singapore's Changi Airport on December 3 after they were spotted wandering around the Terminal 2 concourse. Comical footage of the incident has gone viral, with users praising a female employee who appeared to be politely talking with one of the primate invaders as she calmly escorted it out of the building.
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Quan Ji Cooked Food: Wok hei-laden plates of char kway teow & Hokkien mee with crispy pork lard
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Migrant teen stabbed to death in NYC by group of men who asked if he spoke English
Mayor Eric Adams said the incident could be classified as a hate crime
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How Oct 7 led to the fall of Syria - and the retreat of Iran
They must be cursing the memory of Yahya Sinwar in Tehran’s corridors of power.