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“Fair Territory” with @alannarizzo!

*Gray trade

*Mets outfield

*Brewers payroll

*Cardinals moves

*Tatis Jr. future

*Dudes, dorks

*More

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Dude of week: Tatsuya Imai
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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J.T. Realmuto: Another possibility for Red Sox? With @jcmccaffrey: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Fair Territory!

*Semien-Nimmo trade

*Helsley a SP?

*Pirates-Marlins spending

*Braves SS

*Rangers next moves

*More

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November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The Pirates and Marlins have a sudden willingness to spend. Here’s what could be behind it. With Evan Drellich: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
The Pirates and Marlins have a sudden willingness to spend. Here’s what could be behind it
Both clubs say it's all about opportunity. Other factors, though, could be at play.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter. With @katiejwoo and @CodyStavenhagen: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter: Sources
MLB's leader in saves in 2024, Helsley hasn't started since 2019, when he was in Triple A with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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“Fair Territory” with @alannarizzo!

*Braves’ moves

*Closer market

*Astros parting with Dubón

*Rodriguez-Ward trade

*OF trade market

*Cubs’ pursuit of RHH

*Dudes, dorks

*More

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November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Latest notes with Will Sammon:

*Why O’s still could pursue Tucker

*Rodriguez trade potential boon for Angels

*Braves caught short at SS?

*Yankees/Devin Williams

*Path for Mets to pursue big name

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Why the Orioles could still pursue Kyle Tucker and more MLB offseason notes
Even after acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward this week, Baltimore could make a run at the top hitter on the free-agent market.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Latest on Brewers with Will Sammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Brewers don’t see Brandon Woodruff’s return as prelude to potential Freddy Peralta trade
Together, Woodruff and Peralta are set to make around $30 million in 2026.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Latest notes with Will Sammon:

*Next for Mariners

*Case for Nats keeping Gore

*Interest in Pirates’ Oviedo

*Why Hart stayed with Padres

*More

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MLB offseason notes: Will the Mariners re-sign Jorge Polanco? Plus, MacKenzie Gore’s future
Regardless if Seattle signs Polanco, the Mariners are well-positioned, both in the short and long term. Also, interest in Johan Oviedo.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Fair Territory!

*Naylor signing

*Phillies choices

*José Ramírez

*Will anyone take QO?

*Your questions on ATL, LAD, BOS, Ketel Marte, Tucker

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November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A perfect storm is brewing for the Mets to lose Edwin Díaz. Column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Latest notes with @WillSammon and @katiejwoo:

*Who might take QO

*BOS open to super ‘pen

*BAL in closer market

*STL, KC, TB plans

*Jorge Polanco versatility

*Phil Maton seeking early outcome

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November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Latest notes with @WillSammon:

*SP trade market

*Woodruff/MIL

*What Edwin Díaz wants

*MIA, PIT opening wallets?

*SD internal rotation options

*Marte/AZ

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November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Source: MLB prefers to discipline Guardians’ Ortiz and Clase by spring training. With @ZackMeisel: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
MLB prefers to discipline Guardians’ Ortiz and Clase by spring training: Source
Clase and Ortiz were indicted Sunday on a host of charges tied to allegedly rigging pitches during MLB games.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Fair Territory!

*Guardians without Clase, Ortiz

*My column on managers

*Twins

*Rangers

*Shane Bieber

*Your questions on Pirates, Yankees, more

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November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Latest notes:

*Reasons for Twins to keep Ryan, López

*Rangers facing crossroads

*The Rays’ call on Fairbanks

*Why Bieber’s decision baffled execs

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MLB offseason notes: Which way for the Twins and Rangers?
Plus more details on Pete Fairbanks' market and Shane Bieber's surprising option decision.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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“I can still do this.” At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
'I still can do this': At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series
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November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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In a MLB offseason with some outside-the-box hires, there’s risk in getting too cute. Column:
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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“Fair Territory” with @scottbraun!

*Five teams to watch in the offseason

*The Padres’ surprising hire

*Mike Trout

*Dudes, dorks

*More

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November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Fair Territory!

*World Series recap

*Thoughts on TOR, LAD

*My top five Series

*Remaining openings

*Bellinger back to LAD?

*Alonso future

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On the Jays:
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In their path to back-to-back titles, the Dodgers showcase passion, perseverance and grit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In their path to back-to-back titles, Dodgers showcase passion, perseverance and grit
Perhaps other teams can’t spend as much money. But they sure can try to emulate the Dodgers’ other qualities.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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In a career full of awe-inspiring moments, Shohei Ohtani faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
In a career full of awe-inspiring moments, Shohei Ohtani faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet
Ohtani will pitch Game 7 of the World Series on three days rest while also serving in his customary spot as leadoff hitter and DH.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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As the Dodgers face elimination, their deficiencies are showing up everywhere. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
As the Dodgers face elimination, their deficiencies are showing up everywhere
Of the 31 teams that previously faced a three games to two deficit in the World Series, only eight came back to win.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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As World Series pressure tightens, resilient Blue Jays insist on keeping things loose. www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
As World Series pressure tightens, resilient Blue Jays insist on keeping things loose
Ahead of Game 4, Toronto's clubhouse showed no signs of the epic 18-inning loss the team had sustained the previous night.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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After 18-inning epic, what will the Dodgers and Blue Jays have left for Game 4? www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM