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Oct 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant (23) throws the ball to first base to record an out during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Seven MLB teams with opening day cash to spend

Bill Felber
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Joe Buck expected to leave FOX Sports, wouldn’t broadcast World Series

MiLB: Recent notable minor-league signings as the MLB lockout ends

Say goodbye to Game 163 for MLB playoffs

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 12:Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals high-fives Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels during the 2021 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

With MLB lockout over, when is the new Opening Day for 2022 season?

Kevin Henry
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 17: A detailed view of a Rawlings official Major League Baseball sitting on top of the dugout behind the protective netting during the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 17, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The Indians defeated the Tigers 10-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

International draft not needed if MLB plays by their rules

David Hill
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred looks on prior to Game One of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

It’s time for MLB to lose its antitrust exemption status

Noah Yingling
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LIMA, PERU - 2019/08/03: Basketball; Dominican Republic flag in a screen during the match between Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Granthon/Fotoholica Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

MLB lockout: What is the international draft and why does it matter?

Kevin Henry
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Sep 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (left) tosses his helmet after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB lockout: The logical flaw in the MLBPA negotiating stance

Bill Felber
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Apr 16, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players line up for the playing of the National Anthem before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. On this day all players are wearing number 42 celebrating "Jackie Robinson Day". Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

MLB lockout: Red Sox-Yankees among latest cancellations

Bill Felber
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Mar 5, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC cheer before the game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte FC MLS debut could bump city up MLB expansion list

Kevin Henry
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 04: David Fletcher #22 of the Los Angeles Angels at bat during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 04, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

MLB: 4 bounce back candidates for 2022 per ZiPS projections

Eric Treuden
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Sep 25, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) is tagged out at home by Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (7) trying to score on a ground ball during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Next round of MLB cancellations could include headline rivalries

Bill Felber
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Feb 28, 2022; Jupiter, FL, USA; Major League Baseball Players Association chief negotiator Bruce Meyer arrives for negotiations with the players union in an attempt to reach an agreement to salvage March 31 openers and a 162-game season, Feb. 28, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Greg Lovett-USA TODAY NETWORK

Why everyone is to blame for the failure to end the MLB lockout

Bill Felber
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred visits "Mornings With Maria" with Maria Bartiromo at Fox Business Network Studios on December 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

4 things Rob Manfred could have done to avoid this MLB mess

Jeff Mount
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Apr 16, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; A detailed view of the Jackie Robinson day logo on the video board prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the San Francisco Giants at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

MLB lockout putting Jackie Robinson Day in danger

David Hill
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 19: Patrick Kivlehan #3 of the Cincinnati Reds takes an at bat during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 19, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 8-7 in ten innings. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

MiLB: Recent notable minor-league signings around the league 03.03.22

Eric Treuden
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Feb 28, 2022; Jupiter, FL, USA; Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark, left, and New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer, center, arrive for negotiations with the players union in an attempt to reach an agreement to salvage March 31 openers and a 162-game season, Feb. 28, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Greg Lovett-USA TODAY NETWORK

Winners and losers from MLB cancellations

Bill Felber
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Jul 20, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Fans are silhouetted as the sun sets in the fifth inning between the Colorado Rockies and the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

MLB lockout gives the NFL a new way to think about things

Rick Soisson
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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred,center, walks after negotiations with the players association in an attempt to reach an agreement to salvage March 31 openers and a 162-game season, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.Mlb Lockout 07

Rob Manfred cements places as worst commish in MLB history

David Hill
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Feb 28, 2022; Jupiter, FL, USA; Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, center, walks after negotiations with the players association in an attempt to reach an agreement to salvage March 31 openers and a 162-game season, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Greg Lovett-USA TODAY NETWORK

With no deal reached, 2022 MLB season may end up with an asterisk

Sravan Gannavarapu
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Manfred addressed the ongoing lockout of players, which owners put in place after the league's collective bargaining agreement ended on December 1, 2021. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

MLB Network reporters powerless in reporting the truth

Tatiana Snedeker
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Manfred addressed the ongoing lockout of players, which owners put in place after the league's collective bargaining agreement ended on December 1, 2021. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

RIP: Major League Baseball in March 2022, MLB Opening Day postponed

Noah Yingling
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Oct 8, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Joc Pederson (22) celebrates he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during game one of the 2021 NLDS at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Joc Pederson teases what could be to come in MLB free agency

Kevin Henry
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 16: The New York Mets infield plays a defensive shift against Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 16, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. All uniformed team members are wearing jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

What the data says about defensive shifts in Major League Baseball

Jonas Thoms
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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 01: A detailed view of a pair of official Rawlings Major League Baseball baseballs with the imprinted signature of Robert D. Manfred Jr., the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, sitting in the dugout prior to the Spring Training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 10-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Dear MLB and owners: Regarding the lockout, it’s Hammer Time right now

Wilson Truong
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Detroit Tigers injured player Niko Goodrum watches the action against Cleveland at Comerica Park, Sunday, August 15, 2021.Tigers Clev3

Turning 30, Niko Goodrum unlikely MLB lockout poster child

Kevin Henry
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Wilmer Difo (15) is tagged out at the plate by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) attempting to score on a Phillip Evans double to right field in the fourth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The Reds led 8-0 in the sixth inning.Pittsburgh Pirates At Cincinnati Reds

Is Major League Baseball killing itself? Probably not

Bill Felber
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