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The Chicago White Sox have won Major League Baseball’s amateur draft lottery. They will have the top selection for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977. Coming off a 102-loss season, Chicago had the highest odds to win the weighted lottery at 27.73%. The White Sox will have the No. 1 selection for the third time. Baines became a six-time All-Star and was inducted … [Read more...] about White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A three-time All-Star who turns 32 on March 22, Díaz joins a Dodgers bullpen that … [Read more...] about Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets

Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract. Schwarber set career bests this year with a National League-leading 56 homers and a major league-high 132 RBIs along with a .240 batting average and .928 OPS. He also scored a career-high 111 runs in leading the club to its second straight NL East title. Schwarber’s 23 … [Read more...] about Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract

Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at 2023 World Baseball Classic, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape. Manager Mark DeRosa said Tuesday that Trout is “in the mix” for one of the final spots, assuming he’s healthy and comfortable with his role. The three-time American League MVP remains in a complicated place for the U.S., scheduled to play … [Read more...] about Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger