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Agent Scott Boras, from left, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler, Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo and Mets manager Buck Showalter attend a baseball press conference to announce Nimmo's 162 million, eight-year contract, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

EXPLAINER: Why are baseball teams spending so much money?

by Ronald Blum Associated Press, and Jay Cohen Associated PressDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

With the help of New York Mets baseball team general manager Billy Eppler, right, pitcher Justin Verlander puts on his new jersey during a news conference at Citi Field, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in New York. The team introduced Verlander after they agreed to a 86.7 million, two-year contract. It's part of an offseason spending spree in which the Mets have committed 476.7 million on seven free agents. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner

by Ronald Blum Associated PressDecember 20, 2022

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his solo home run ball during the second inning of Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series against the Cleveland Guardians, Oct. 18, 2022, in New York. Judge has agreed to return to the Yankees on a 360 million, nine-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, file)

AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal

by Ronald Blum Associated Press, and Jay Cohen Associated PressDecember 7, 2022

United States' Shaq Moore (18) and Yunus Musah celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years

by Ronald Blum Associated PressDecember 7, 2022

Weston McKennie of the United States leaves the pitch at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. The Netherlands won 3-1. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

American soccer success in men’s World Cup remains a dream

by Ronald Blum Associated PressDecember 4, 2022

head coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States celebrates after the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

US coach Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons at World Cup

by Ronald Blum Associated PressDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Christian Pulisic of the United States attends a press conference before a training session at Al-Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Hurt on goal, Pulisic hopes to face Netherlands at World Cup

by Ronald Blum Associated PressDecember 1, 2022December 1, 2022

Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States reacts during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest

by Ronald Blum Associated PressNovember 30, 2022November 30, 2022

The players of the United States celebrate at the end of the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. The United States won 1-0 to the advance in the tournament. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

by Ronald Blum Associated PressNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, sits down to watch the second half of the World Cup, group B soccer match between the United States and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Bale salvages 1-1 draw for Wales against US in World Cup

by Ronald Blum Associated PressNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022