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Braves sign lefty Smyly to one-year, $11M deal

Left-hander Drew Smyly signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Braves on Monday.

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Gausman returns to Giants, takes $18.9M offer

Kevin Gausman is returning to the Giants for the 2021 season after accepting the team's $18.9 million qualifying offer Wednesday.

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16dJesse Rogers

Ex-Giant Williamson suing park over concussion

Former Giants outfielder Mac Williamson is suing the owners of Oracle Park, saying bullpen mounds contributed to his concussion.

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20dDavid Schoenfield

Lindor AND Springer to the Mets? Ozuna to the Astros? Offseason predictions for all 30 MLB teams

We look at what every team could do -- and what we think they will do -- as baseball's offseason starts to get going.

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21dSam Miller

From silver linings to historically awesome: One great 2020 moment for all 30 MLB teams

Instead of judging a team's success -- or failure -- based on a shortened season, Sam Miller lists one positive memory each club can hold on to this winter.

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25dJesse Rogers

Springer, Bauer among 6 given qualifying offers

Six major league baseball players were given qualifying offers before free agency began Sunday afternoon, among them pitchers Trevor Bauer, Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman, and position players DJ LeMahieu, George Springer and J.T. Realmuto.

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27dSam Miller

Which World Series is the best ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics

The finale of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season goes up against the scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees of the past. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.

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30dDavid Schoenfield

Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams

Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway.

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Calif. to allow fans at outdoor pro sports events

California will allow fans to attend outdoor professional sporting events in areas at less risk for the coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Giants first baseman Belt has surgery on heel

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt underwent surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur from his right heel.

58d

Fantasy Focus Baseball: Ranking Trout, Pitchers In Points And Drafting In 2021

Eric and Tristan review the 2020 season and discuss how the results from 2020 will impact their 2021 rankings.

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60dDavid Schoenfield

2020 MLB playoffs: Why this could be the wildest postseason ... ever

Sixteen teams! A first round in which absolutely anything is possible. Buckle up: It's going to be a wild ride.

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60dMLB Insiders

MLB playoff push: See the bracket now that 16-team postseason field is set

It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clear. Here's how it looks.

60d

Giants lose to Padres, miss playoffs on season's final day

The San Francisco Giants had their postseason hopes dashed on the final day of the regular season, losing 5-4 to the playoff-bound San Diego Padres on Sunday.

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60dJeff Passan

Breaking down all 44 scenarios on the regular season's wild final (?) day

It's baseball bedlam as the fates of 12 teams hang in the balance in a postseason race that wraps up Sunday -- or not.

60d

Giants need win, help to reach playoffs after loss to Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 17th home run and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 6-2 on Saturday night, leaving the Giants in need of help to make the playoffs.