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From Catfish Hunter's $3.2 million to Gerrit Cole's $324 million: The history of MLB's highest-paid pitcher
After two aces earned a combined $569 million in a two-day span, we look at the most lucrative pitching paydays in MLB history.
Next up for Yankees? A vacation for Brian Cashman
With Gerrit Cole signed, Cashman has already won the winter.
What will the Angels do now after missing out on Gerrit Cole?
Here's how the Angels can still put themselves in the playoff picture.
WINTER MEETINGS
Winter meetings live: Latest updates, rumors and buzz from Day 3 in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.
Top Headlines
Yankees
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Law: Yankees get their man in Gerrit Cole -- but 9 years is a looong time
Bringing a title back to the Bronx just got that much more likely, but a nine-year deal buys risks as well as rewards.
What risk? With Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are now THE team to beat
The Yankees now have baseball's best pitcher. It was worth the $324 million gamble.
gerrit cole to yankees
MLB
Yanks land Cole on record-setting deal for pitcher
Kurkjian: Cole to Yankees makes them the best team in baseball
offseason moves
Law: Evaluating Phillies' Gregorius deal, Giants' upgrades and Angels' money move
Philly banks on a bounce back, San Francisco places upside bets and watch out for an Angels club making room on the payroll.
Cracking the code: Why signing free agents is paying off like never before
Do free agents get worse when they sign with new teams? Turns out: Not anymore.
Dodgers
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Which stars are on the Dodgers' winter meetings shopping list?
Aiming to win a World Series, L.A. needs only top-end roster solutions. Which high-end players will it pursue?
Nationals
MLB
Winners and losers of Stephen Strasburg's $245 million return to Nationals
Washington brought back its ace at a record-setting price. Here's what it means for Strasburg, the Nats and the rest of the hot-stove market.
MLB
Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller finally get their due with Hall of Fame election
Cardinals catching great, revolutionary union leader get recognition they've long deserved.
Catcher Ted Simmons, ex-exec. Marvin Miller elected to HOF
Former players' union executive Marvin Miller and catcher Ted Simmons were both elected into the Hall of Fame.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Lindblom, Brewers agree on 3-year deal
- Sources: Roark, Blue Jays agree to 2-year deal
- Manfred: Nearly 60 interviewed in Astros probe
- Expanded netting at all parks by start of season
- Source: Wacha agrees to 1-year deal with Mets
- White Sox's Harrelson wins HOF Frick award
- Agent: Cubs aren't working on Rizzo extension
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Everything you need to know
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MLB free agency, trade news and hot stove analysis
From players set to cash in to who might be part of a blockbuster trade, keep up with all the latest during the hot stove season.
On the move?
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10 players (not named Mookie Betts or Francisco Lindor) who could get traded this winter
Some intriguing players might change teams this offseason -- if the right deal comes along.
Top of the class
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Keith Law's top 50 free agents: Anthony Rendon, Gerrit Cole headline class
This winter's free-agent class offers the kind of aces contenders need, plus several solid hitters also worth top dollar.
