Top candidates for next long-term extension

February 10, 2024
by RJ Hamster

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Who’s next to commit for the long term?

The stretch just before a season starts is often when players sign extensions, as we just saw with Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve. Here’s a rundown of stars who might follow suit.

Why Ohtani plans to ‘act like I’m a rookie’ in first camp with LA

After arriving at Dodgers camp, two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani will have to adapt to new surroundings. It’s an opportunity he’s looking forward to.

Reds sign Ichiro Cano Hernandez — yes, you read that right

You’d probably expect to hear that Reds prospect Ichiro Cano Hernandez’s first name was chosen to honor a certain player of baseball royalty. But it’s not thatIchiro.

Blue Jays announce 5-year deal with Cuban righty Rodríguez

Yariel Rodríguez, one of this market’s biggest mysteries, brings considerable upside from his time in Cuba and Japan, but he has not pitched competitively since the 2023 World Baseball Classic in March.

Venezuela shuts out DR to win 8th Caribbean Series title

Before a raucous crowd of 36,677 at loanDepot park in Miami — the largest in Caribbean Series history — Venezuela celebrated its eighth championship and the nation’s first in 15 years.

Kluber, author of a no-hitter and 2 Cy Youngs, retires from MLB

Corey Kluber, a three-time All-Star and the only two-time Cy Young winner in Cleveland history, has called it a career after 13 big league seasons but left open the possibility of staying in baseball in a different capacity.

India avoids arbitration with 2-year deal with Reds

Viewed by the club and its players as a vocal team leader on and off the field, infielder Jonathan India, the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year, agreed to a two-year, $8.8 million contract.

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Looking under the radar for this year’s breakout relievers

One of the most important aspects of a winning season is also one of the least predictable: How’s the bullpen going to work out? It’s not just because of injuries or inconsistency, either. It’s also because of breakout relievers, who can turn into valuable arms seemingly out of nowhere.

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