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Sustainable? Manny Machado and Padres Agree on $350 Million Contract

Amid doubt that San Diego could maintain its enormous payroll, the team gave Manny Machado a $350 million extension. “There is a risk in doing nothing, too.”

By Scott Miller

Baseball Clark, Tony (1972- ) Henry, John W Major League Baseball Major League Baseball Players Assn Manfred, Robert D San Diego Padres

MLB and Union Disagree on Salary Cap as Cable Networks Crumble

The head of the players’ union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport’s economic model as cable networks struggle.

By James Wagner

Baseball Bellinger, Cody (1995- ) Chicago Cubs Hosmer, Eric Hoyer, Jed Swanson, Dansby (1994- ) Taillon, Jameson (1991- )

With Dansby Swanson, Cubs Start to Rebuild

After their World Series curse was lifted, the Cubs faded away and jettisoned their stars. The brutal process of starting over took a turn this off-season thanks to $310 million in free agents.

By Scott Miller

Baseball Chisholm, Jazz Cueto, Johnny Miami Marlins Ng, Kim Segura, Jean

The Marlins Go All-In on Baseball’s New Rules

Putting the ball in play, stealing bases and having pitchers work quickly? Sounds good to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his new teammates: Johnny Cueto and Luis Arraez.

By Tyler Kepner