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Why Manny Machado's record deal makes sense
By signing the biggest free-agent deal in sports history, both the player and the Padres knew exactly what they were doing.
Winners and losers from Machado's megadeal
We break down what the deal means for the infielder, the Padres and a certain other available star.
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Law: Machado deal accelerates Padres' path back to the postseason
A team spending to win? The third baseman's move to San Diego changes the prospect-packed Friars' timetable for a return to contention.
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Few players have more talent than Machado
Tim Kurkjian reflects on Manny Machado's amazing skill set and his on-field controversies as he joins the Padres on a $300 million contract.
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Teixeira: Machado had no offers from big-market teams
Mark Teixeira says Manny Machado wanted to sign with a big-market team, but he had no offers on the table from a team like the Yankees.
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What does Machado's deal mean for Harper?
Buster Olney sees Manny Machado's $300 million contract as a win for Bryce Harper's free agency.
Top Headlines
- Former Dodgers pitching great Newcombe dies
- Sources: Machado, Padres reach $300M deal
- Red Sox owner: 'Spending more money helps'
- Blue Jays' Vlad Jr. hopes to learn from Morales
- Cabrera faces pitcher for 1st time since injury
- Brewers excited to have Moustakas back
- MLBPA's Clark: Some teams don't justify tickets
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Spring storylines
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One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
Inside the comeback
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Dustin Pedroia determined as ever to contribute for Red Sox
With cartilage from a cadaver and his trademark attitude, the Red Sox second baseman is determined to be his old self in 2019.
Who has the best young talent?
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Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
