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Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.

What Padres' aggressive trades means for the state of MLB


PADRES GO ALL-IN
What Yu Darvish, Blake Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays
From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.

First Snell, then Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild and what's next for MLB offseason
A blockbuster with the Cubs followed by a major trade with the Rays? Examining San Diego's holiday spree.

Top Headlines
Meet Clyde Sukeforth, the Forrest Gump of baseball


SANCHEZ OPENS UP
'I didn't know why I wasn't playing': Gary Sanchez on getting benched in the playoffs -- and his future with the Yankees
The Bombers backstop opens up about communication, coaching, fans, trade rumors and whether he still feels like his team's No. 1 catcher.


THE WAITING GAME
Olney: Why the Giants could be MLB's biggest offseason winner -- next winter
If the Mets are the most dangerous team of this hot stove season, the Giants might be after next season ... at exactly the right time.


ANSWERING QUESTIONS
When will MLB actually start in 2021? Passan answers 20 burning questions on state of the season
Was a road map to Opening Day on your holiday wish list? Sorry, that's not happening now. Here's where everything from spring training to the vaccine's impact stands.


'WE'VE GOT TO GET THROUGH THIS'
'Give this award to your wife': Inside NL MVP Freddie Freeman and his family's COVID-19 nightmare
A fever of 104.5. Two baby boys on the way. The Braves' first baseman was hit so hard by the coronavirus, one of his healthy teammates initially opted out of the season.


FREE AGENCY
Hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
While we wait for baseball's offseason to pick up, we asked around the game for answers on big free agents and next season's pressing questions.


MLB OFFSEASON
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: New homes for George Springer, Nolan Arenado?
Two teams have emerged as the front-runners for Springer, while a possible twist could open a road for Arenado out of Colorado. Here's the latest buzz.

Olney: No salary cap? Tell that to this year's free agents
As much as the union fights it, baseball essentially has a salary cap. Here's how it's affecting this winter's market.

Top Headlines
- Emotional Darvish caught off guard by Cubs trade
- Hoyer made Darvish deal to kick-start Cubs reset
- Snell excited to join 'swaggy' Padres as deal done
- Sources: Smoak nears deal with Yomiuri Giants
- Twins reach deal with ex-Angels closer Robles
- Phillies get lefty Alvarado in three-team trade
- Padres reach 4-year deal with KBO star Kim
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Exposing MLB's biggest problems
Dylan Buell/Getty Images Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.
How will the offseason play out?
ESPN MLB hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
While we wait for baseball's offseason to pick up, we asked around the game for answers on big free agents and next season's pressing questions.

















