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How is WAR calculated, really? Breaking down a single play to find out
In the age of analytics, an ordinary play isn't so ordinary anymore.
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PHILLIES' BIG PRIZE
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Why Zack Wheeler could be the next Gerrit Cole
A good pitcher with elite upside? Sounds familiar. Here's why the new Phillies starter might be this offseason's biggest score.
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Braves
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Adding Cole Hamels latest sign Braves mean business this offseason
Landing the lefty is another aggressive move on the hot stove, but Atlanta still has a major hole to fill.
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One blockbuster move for all 30 teams
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
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TRADE TIERS
Breaking down which MLB stars could actually be traded this winter
Mookie, Lindor, Arenado? We examine the stars who will (or should) be in offseason trade talks.
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MLB HOT STOVE
Hot stove survey: Betts on the block? Cole to crack $300M? GMs weigh in
From franchise-altering trades to free-agent jackpots, we polled baseball's brain trust on this offseason.
Phillies
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Passan: Phillies banking on more from Wheeler
Jeff Passan explains how the Phillies singing Zack Wheeler to a 5 year/$118M deal is based more on expectations than performance.
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- Wilpons in talks to sell controlling stake in Mets
- Carrasco, Donaldson win Comeback POY awards
- Angels GM after Bundy trade: 'Work not done'
- Player treatment, not discipline, likely for opioids
- Sources: Wheeler joins Phillies with $118M deal
- St. Pete, Rays halt idea of shared Montreal home
- Angels get deal to stay in Anaheim through 2050
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Everything you need to know
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MLB free agency, trade news and hot stove analysis
From players set to cash in to who might be part of a blockbuster trade, keep up with all the latest during the hot stove season.
On the move?
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10 players (not named Mookie Betts or Francisco Lindor) who could get traded this winter
Some intriguing players might change teams this offseason -- if the right deal comes along.
Top of the class
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Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Anthony Rendon, Gerrit Cole headline class
This winter's free-agent class offers the kind of aces contenders need, plus several solid hitters also worth top dollar.
