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How MLB stars allegedly traded million-dollar careers for $2,000 payoffs
In the end, the fear of being busted is about the only universal deterrent. Prison is a powerful disincentive.

What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?
Breaking down the details of the indictments, what's next for those involved and what this means for MLB.

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Passan's perfect move for 21 MLB teams that could go big this offseason
Who most needs Alex Bregman? Which contender should sign Kyle Tucker? Jeff Passan digs in.


HANDING OUT HARDWARE
MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Who will be named Managers of the Year tonight?
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Next up: the 2025 Managers of the Year.


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Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class.

Jeff Passan on Tarik Skubal’s future: He wants to stay in Detroit


A WILD 30 YEARS
MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.

How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers


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Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs
After seven games and plenty of drama, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.

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- Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to manage Padres
- Bochy returns to Giants in special adviser role
- Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays
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