Padres star Jackson Merrill reflects on his rapid rise in MLB and what's ahead in 2025: 'It was a process to get used to the new life'
San Diego's center fielder sat down with Yahoo Sports to talk about his breakout 2024, the NLDS vs. the Dodgers and his goals for this season.
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Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks reportedly agree to new 6-year, $116 million contract
Marte was named to his second National League All-Star team last season and finished in NL MVP voting.
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Jackson Merrill's extension with the Padres is a rare win-win for player and team
With the nine-year deal, the young center fielder gets attainable and guaranteed cash, and San Diego secures a young star to build around.
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Red Sox sign second baseman Kristian Campbell to 8-year extension through 2032 season
The Boston Red Sox have signed Kristian Campbell to an eight-year contract extension that goes through the 2032 season, and includes club options for 2033 and 2034.
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Dodgers acquire former AL stolen-base leader Esteury Ruiz in deal with Athletics
The Dodgers picked up a late-inning stolen-base threat in a deal with the A's.
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Fantasy Baseball: Torpedo bats this, torpedo bats that — the Pirates are more interested in stealing
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski looks at the running ways of the Pirates in the early goings of the 2025 season.
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Padres star Jackson Merrill agrees to nine-year, $135 million extension
The 21-year-old center fielder made the All-Star team as a rookie in 2024.
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