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FILE – Japan’s Roki Sasak pitches during a Pool B game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome, Japan, Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here’s why.

January 15, 2025 at 7:10 a.m.

Roki Sasaki can sign with MLB teams starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his...

Japan's Roki Sasaki pitches during a Pool B game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome on March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Roki Sasaki won’t sign with New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco Giants

January 13, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them.

FILE – St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agree to a 1-year, $12.5 million deal

December 27, 2024 at 7:44 a.m.

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a one-year, $12.5 million contract.

FILE- Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the locker room after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

World Series champion LA Dodgers top MLB luxury tax at $103M as a record 9 teams — including the Chicago Cubs — owe penalty

December 20, 2024 at 6:43 p.m.

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball's luxury tax this year with a $103 million penalty.

FILE – Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs throws during the first inning of a baseball game Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries and rule changes should be considered

December 18, 2024 at 7:42 a.m.

A yearlong study by MLB has concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries.

Brewers’ Devin Williams reacts after recording a save during the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 22, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

New York Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Milwaukee Brewers for Nestor Cortes and Chad Durbin

December 13, 2024 at 1:34 p.m.

The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin.

Mets outfielder Juan Soto poses for photographs at Citi Field on Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. Soto finalized a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets a day earlier. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Juan Soto introduced at Citi Field after striking a record 15-year, $765M deal with the New York Mets

December 13, 2024 at 8:18 a.m.

Juan Soto put on a New York Mets jersey and cap for the first time Thursday after his record 15-year, $765 million contract was finalized.

ARCHIVO – Juan Soto de los Yankees de Nueva York celebra tras conectar un jonrón ante los Dodgers de Los Ángeles en el segundo juego de la Serie Mundial, el 26 de octubre de 2024, en Los Ángeles. (AP Foto/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Juan Soto firma contrato récord de 765 mdd por 15 años con New York Mets según fuente de AP

December 9, 2024 at 7:20 a.m.

El jardinero Juan Soto y los Mets de Nueva York acordaron un contrato récord de 765 millones de dólares por 15 años, según informó una persona familiarizada con el acuerdo...

FILE – New York Yankees’ Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets

December 9, 2024 at 6:59 a.m.

Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed Sunday to a record $765 million, 15-year contract — a deal that could escalate to $805 million and is believed...

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after a popout against the Yankees during Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani wins his 3rd MVP award — and 1st in the NL — while Aaron Judge earns 2nd AL honor in 3 years

November 21, 2024 at 6:17 p.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time. New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge also was a unanimous pick.

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