Brewers did serious damage in Corbin Burnes’ arbitration
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Brewers did serious damage in Corbin Burnes’ arbitration

The relationship between All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers appears permanently damaged. Burnes lost his salary arbitration case against the Brewers — he’ll make $10.01 million this season instead of the $10.75 million he was aiming for — and in the process, the righty felt disrespected by the…

Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani spring plans set despite unknown future
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani spring plans set despite unknown future

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Though Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Los Angeles Angels is decidedly uncertain as he heads into the final season under contract, the two-way superstar’s plans for the spring are all set. Ohtani will make one start on the Cactus League mound this month for the Angels…

Yankees eye Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds amid ‘unrealistic asks’
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Yankees eye Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds amid ‘unrealistic asks’

The Yankees, still needing an outfielder, are among teams consistently interested in Pirates star Bryan Reynolds, who seeks a trade. One interested team exec summed up the Pirates requests in two words: “unrealistic asks.” Another team’s exec says there’s nothing happening now but they hold hope for spring. It’s not…