Blake Snell

2024 - 11 - 26

Blake Snell Hits the Jackpot with Dodgers: Is This a Match Made in Baseball Heaven?

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Blake Snell just traded the Giants for the Dodgers and a $182M backing – is he winning at the off-season game?

In a surprising turn of events this offseason, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell has agreed to a staggering five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a competitive run among teams, the left-handed pitcher is officially leaving the San Francisco Giants behind and is now set to bolster the Dodgers’ already star-studded roster. This bold move solidifies Los Angeles’s position as a formidable force in Major League Baseball (MLB) as they continue to chase glory following their recent championship victory.

Blake Snell isn’t just any pitcher; he has earned a reputation for his electrifying performances on the mound, capturing the hearts of baseball enthusiasts nationwide. With such an impressive track record, the Dodgers' investment may very well pay off. According to sources, this five-year deal includes a whopping $52 million signing bonus, making Snell one of the highest-paid pitchers in baseball. There’s no denying that his arrival adds even more excitement to an already thrilling Dodgers lineup, which now features pitching luminaries like Shohei Ohtani.

As if making sense of Snell's transition wasn't enough, this deal has sparked a frenzy of speculation among fans and experts alike—what does this mean for the Dodgers' chances in the upcoming season? Snell's arrival may just be the ingredient needed for the team to successfully defend their title. The combination of his outstanding strikeout ability and experience could create fireworks on the field, tantalizing fans and keeping opponents on their toes.

Interestingly, Blake Snell's career took off right after he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. A few years later, his prowess on the mound helped the Rays reach the World Series in 2020. Now, as he joins the defending champions, one can’t help but ponder, is this the start of a new dynasty? With the MLB season heating up and teams making big moves, one thing is certain—Baseball fans are in for one wild ride!

Fun fact: Blake Snell was named the American League's Cy Young Award winner twice, showcasing his exceptional talent and making him one of the most sought-after pitchers in recent history! Additionally, the Dodgers signed fellow superstar Shohei Ohtani earlier this offseason, making this partnership of power pitchers an exciting prospect for fans and a challenge for opponents.

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Snell agrees to 5-year deal with Dodgers (source) (MLB.com)

Blake Snell, the two-time Cy Young Award winner and one of the top free-agent pitchers on the market this offseason, has agreed to a five-year, $182 million ...

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MLB Rumors: Blake Snell, Dodgers Agree to 5-Year, $182M ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan ...

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Blake Snell, Dodgers reach agreement on $182 million, five-year ... (FOXSports.com)

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge ...

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Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-Time Cy Young Blake Snell Agree to ... (Sports Illustrated)

Blake Snell will continue his trip around the NL West by joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the defending World Series champions yet another dangerous ...

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Blake Snell to sign with Dodgers: World Series champs add Cy ... (CBS sports.com)

The left-hander has agreed to a five-year contract worth $182 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, CBS Sports HQ has confirmed. Snell's deal includes a $52 ...

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Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (Los Angeles Times)

The Dodgers made a major move Tuesday night, agreeing to a five-year, $182-million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher Blake Snell.

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Report: Ex-Giant Snell agrees to five-year, $182M Dodgers contract (NBC Sports)

Ex-San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell reportedly has joined his former team's biggest rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Sources -- Dodgers, free agent Snell reach 5-year, $182M deal ... (ESPN)

Left-hander Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, sources told ESPN.

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Blake Snell reportedly agrees to 5-year, $182 million deal with ... (Yahoo Sports)

The two-time Cy Young winner agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Left- ...

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Blake Snell and Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million, 5-year ... (NBC News)

Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in a star-studded rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani's ...

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Dodgers, Blake Snell agree to $182 million deal for MLB offseason's ... (Fox News)

After a tumultuous free agency last year, Blake Snell has reportedly signed a massive deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who continue their wild spending.

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Dodgers, pitcher Blake Snell agree on 5-year, $182 million contract ... (ABC7 Los Angeles)

Pitcher Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN.

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Blake Snell agrees to 5-year, $182 million deal with Dodgers (The Athletic)

Snell, who will be 32 on Opening Day, is one of seven pitchers in major league history to win a Cy Young Award in both leagues.

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Dodgers payroll 2025: How Blake Snell contract adds to stacked ... (Sporting News)

Los Angeles' bill for the 2025 MLB season just got a bit bigger with the Blake Snell signing.

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Blake Snell to sign with Dodgers: World Series champs add Cy ... (CBS sports.com)

The left-hander has agreed to a five-year contract worth $182 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, CBS Sports HQ has confirmed. Snell's deal includes a $52 ...

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Dodgers 2025 pitching rotation with Blake Snell: How 'fourth No. 1 ... (Sporting News)

Yamamoto flashed ace-level stuff when he was healthy in his rookie season, while Glasnow can't be forgotten despite his injury history. The former Rays ace had ...

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Dodgers flex spending power in adding Blake Snell to ... (FOXSports.com)

Seeking rotation help, the Dodgers sprung for upside with the best strikeout stuff on the market. Here's why adding Blake Snell is just the beginning for ...

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LA Dodgers add Blake Snell on $182m contract in first megadeal of ... (The Guardian)

Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster.

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Former Padre Blake Snell headed to Dodgers (NBC 7 San Diego)

The absurdly rich get richer. On the heels of a World Series the Dodgers are back to their spending ways, this time dishing out a reported $182 million ...

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Dodgers llegan a acuerdo con Blake Snell, dicen fuentes - ESPN (ESPN Deportes)

El zurdo Blake Snell y Los Ángeles Dodgers llegaron a un acuerdo sobre un contrato de cinco años, dijeron fuentes a ESPN.

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MLB rumors: What Blake Snell's deal means for Jack Flaherty ... (CBS sports.com)

In the wake of the Snell signing, I wouldn't count the Dodgers out on Sasaki. Given the situation, the door will still be open. For veteran free agents Jack ...

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¿Cómo impacta la firma de Snell el mercado de pitcheo abridor? (MLB.com)

Blake Snell no perdió tiempo en este receso de temporada. Hace un año, la agencia libre del monticular llegó hasta el 19 de marzo cuando el zurdo acordó por ...

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Dodgers de Los Angeles firman a Blake Snell por 5 años y 182 ... (Fansided ES)

Los Dodgers de Los Angeles están demostrando que su objetivo de revalidar su corona en 2025 es su prioridad, firmando este miércoles al ganador del Cy Young ...

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Breaking down the Blake Snell deal from all angles (MLB.com)

The defending World Series champions are improving their roster in a big way. The Dodgers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell agreed on a ...

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Giants may sign $180 million free agent after losing Blake Snell (Sporting News)

After losing their ace to their most hated rival, the San Francisco Giants may counter by signing a four-time All-Star to lead their staff.

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Giants Predicted to Sign Blake Snell Replacement to $115 Million ... (Newsweek)

The San Francisco Giants have to fill a Blake Snell-sized hole in their starting rotation this winter. Could they lure hurler Jack Flaherty to the Bay?

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With Blake Snell joining the L.A. Dodgers, the rich just got richer (Yahoo Sports)

Any team could have used Blake Snell, and Los Angeles is an obvious fit for the two-time Cy Young winner.

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