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Aug 7, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference announcing the retirement of designated hitter Alex Rodriguez prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Rodriguez will play his last game on Friday August 12, 2016. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees And The Inevitability Of “The Kid” (This Year!)

MLB 2016 Winter Meetings Preview

MLB Free Agency: Why Edinson Volquez Is the Best Buy-Low Option

Japanese Baseball: Shohei Otani Named Best Pitcher and Best DH

Dec 7, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred answers question from the media after naming Cal Ripken Jr. (not pictured) Senior Advisor to the Commissioner on Youth Programs and Outreach during the MLB winter meetings at Gaylord Opryland Resort . Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Willing to Drop Draft Pick Forfeiture from Qualifying Offer

Oct 1, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (22) celebrate scoring during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. New York Yankees won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Four Moves to Make the Playoffs in 2017

New York Mets: Yoenis Cespedes is not a Superstar

Sep 21, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) walks back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Tanaka’s Opt-Out Looms Over this Offseason

Jul 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; American actress and model Kate Upton in attendance to watch a game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Let Fans Choose The Awards (Vote Now On Twitter)

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (left) holds the commissioner

MLB: Very Early 2017 Playoff Predictions

Oct 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A baseball sits on top of first base before game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Baseball Is Finally Learning How to Add and Subtract

Apr 1, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Former Montreal Expos player Tim Raines salutes the crowd during a ceremony before the game between teh Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

2017 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot: The Last Chance For Raines and Smith

Jul 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox Pitcher David Price Continues Philanthropic Ways

Sep 20, 2016; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow (15) walks to the field during his workout at the Mets Minor League Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets: Tim Tebow Making Team Clowns of AFL

MLB Journeyman Eric Thames May Return to MLB

Sep 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (11) is walked off the field between athletic trainer Ryan DiPanfilo and first base coach Dave McKay (39) in the first inning of the game after San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Injured Players That Will Make an Impact in 2017

Oct 2, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) hits a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. It was the 20th home run of the season for McCann. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Offseason Power Rankings: Braves, Astros Moving Up

May 16, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Steve Pearce (28) hits a single to score a run against Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. The Rays won 13-2. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Eyeing a Steve Pearce Return

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (R) shakes hands with manager Robin Ventura (L) prior to their game against the Minnesota Twins at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: To Trade for an Ace?

Baseball: A Game Built Around Coping With Failure

Oct 7, 2016; Washington, DC, USA;Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (30) after defeating the Washington Nationals during game one of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Nationals Park. The Dodgers won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Qualifying Offers: The Not-So-Curious Case of Justin Turner

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) reacts after getting the last out of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Three Players That Will Surely Shake Up the Trade Market

MLB Considering New Rules on Roster Size, September Call-Ups

Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The Tigers won 9-5. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Five Potential Destinations for Ian Kinsler

Oct 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Josh Reddick (11) scores on a double by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (not pictured) in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: More Reshaping to Come?

Sep 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN New York Yankees designated hitter Gary Sanchez (24) gestures as a ball hit by center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (not pictured) lands foul during a 3-0 loss to Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees: Loading up for the Future

Aug 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; baseball on pitchers mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Comparing MVPs Kris Bryant and Mike Trout

Oct 11, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco (7) jumps for Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) home run during the third inning of game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Three Playoff Teams That Won’t Repeat in 2017