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Anthony Santander agrees to a $92.5M, 5-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have finally landed a high-profile free agent, agreeing to a $92.5 million, five-year contract with Anthony Santander

ABC News - 8h

Blue Jays, Santander reach 5-year, $92.5M deal

Outfielder Anthony Santander, who set career highs with 44 home runs and 102 RBIs last season, has reached a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Blue Jays.

ESPN - 9h

With signing of Anthony Santander, the Blue Jays did what they needed to do

After missing out on other top free agents, Toronto gets an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

OF Anthony Santander signs 5-year deal with Blue Jays: Report

Santander put up career numbers as a pending free agent in 2024, slugging 44 home runs with Baltimore.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

McCarthy on Biden pardons: 'It raises doubt on what they did'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized President Biden's decision to pardon Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and other members of the House panel that ...

The Hill - 18h

The perfect storm: why did LA’s wildfires explode out of control?

A combustible combination of factors laid the groundwork for disaster. Will LA learn the lessons from the fires as it moves forward?. Dr Edith de Guzman watched the flames of the Palisades fire ...

The Guardian - 2d

How did Unrivaled do on opening night? Did new 3×3 league perform in the arena and on TV?

The newest domestic women’s basketball league tipped off Friday, as Unrivaled staged its first two games outside of Miami. The 3×3 league co-founded by stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What did America look like 100 years ago?

President Biden warned of the rise of an oligarchy in his farewell address, comparing influential billionaires of today to the "robber barons" of 100 years ago. American historian H.W. Brands ...

CBS News - 3d

Jays add Straw, cash for Sasaki in Guardians deal

The Blue Jays acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool money and outfielder Myles Straw in a trade with the Guardians on Friday.

ESPN - 3d

What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?

Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.

The New York Times - 3d

MLB rumors: Mets make 'last-ditch' offer to Pete Alonso, Blue Jays to restart Vlad Guerrero extension talks

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 16

CBS Sports - 4d

Batting Around: Of Roki Sasaki's three finalists, who needs him more, Dodgers, Padres or Blue Jays?

Sasaki has a week to make his decision

CBS Sports - 4d

What Did the 2011 Film ‘Her’ Get Right About Love in 2025?

Eleven years ago, Spike Jonze’s tech drama imagined a budding romance between a man and his virtual assistant. If anything, the film was holding back.

The New York Times - 5d

Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.

The sport’s most well-traveled fan started his obsession by accident.

The New York Times - 6d

Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the same day the New York Yankees were ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Sonic 3 Just Did An Extremely Rare Thing At The Box Office

After another successful weekend in theaters, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now crossed a major commercial milestone that puts the movie in an exclusive club. . Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now earned more ...

GameSpot - Jan. 13

Blue Jays add All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33 million, 3-year contract

All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contract

ABC News - Jan. 10

Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays: Toronto reunites with former first rounder on three-year, $33 million deal

Hoffman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

ESPN - Jan. 10

What did Plains, Georgia, mean to Jimmy Carter?

Former President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Thursday night. He will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, outside the home they lived in for ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?

The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?

Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Jay-Z files new motion to dismiss lawsuit accusing him of raping girl, 13

Rapper alleges inconsistencies in woman’s accusation that he and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulted her at 2000 afterparty. Jay-Z filed a new motion on Wednesday seeking to dismiss the lawsuit brought ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Toronto Blue Jays top prospects 2025: Patience, development needed for high-upside system

Two 2024 first-round draft picks highlight the list

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Why did Mark Zuckerberg end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program?

The social media giant enters a more partisan political era as its CEO pursues Donald Trump’s approval. Meta is shifting to the right, following the prevailing political winds blowing through the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Appreciation: Richard Foreman, an auteur of consciousness, did things his way

Playwright and director Richard Foreman, one of the pillars of New York's downtown theater scene, dies at 87.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Talk of future did not impact Alexander-Arnold - Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold's poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Did the US jobs market hold up?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?

Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with ...

CBS News - Jan. 5