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Los Angeles TimesLeans left
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Los Angeles TimesLeans left

Dodgers offseason primer: Bullpen needs, Shohei Ohtani's health and a winter of uncertainty

The Dodgers hope to address their bullpen needs and pitching depth this offseason, but the threat of a lockout could complicate their free-agency plans.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Avg reliability80
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

A Jewish guide to the MLB offseason

Here’s a quick Jewish guide to the next month in the baseball world. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Private67%
Corporate33%
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United States67%
Israel33%
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Newsweek Media Group33%
Jerusalem Post Group33%
Gannett33%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter

MLB heads into offseason of uncertainty with lockout looming

At the heart of the negotiations is the issue of a salary cap that would limit how much MLB's 30 teams can spend on player salaries. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Corporate100%
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United States67%
Japan33%
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Gannett33%
News2u Holdings33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Truth score 55
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Yahoo NewsCenter

Red Sox Free Agents: Full List of Players Heading Into 2026 Offseason

Sonny Gray's mutual option with the Boston Red Sox has officially been declined, which means he is now a free agent. Not surprisingly, Sonny Gray is now a free agent. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

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  • Dose Sonny Gray has opted out of his contract: he is now a free agent

    Not surprisingly, Sonny Gray is now a free agent. The pitcher had a mutual option in his contract (which is rarely exercised in MLB), and he chose not to exercise it. Instead of receiving $30 million guaranteed, he...

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • Newsweek Red Sox Get Major Sonny Gray Update to Begin Offseason

    Sonny Gray's mutual option with the Boston Red Sox has officially been declined, which means he is now a free agent.

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Newsweek Media Group
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Corporate67%
Private33%
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United States67%
Canada33%
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Newsweek Media Group33%
Independent33%
Apollo Global Management33%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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CBS SportsCenter
Truth score 38
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CBS SportsCenter

Top 25 MLB trade candidates for 2026-27 offseason: Paul Skenes, Jeremy Peña and more who could move

The trade market could prove valuable thanks to an underwhelming free agent class, and these figure to be the biggest names available

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ESPNCenter

Sources: Missouri RB Hardy, shot in offseason, to return vs. Arkansas

Missouri All-America tailback Ahmad Hardy is set to make his season debut for the Tigers this weekend at Arkansas, sources told ESPN. Less than six months after being shot, All-American running back Ahmad Hardy is expected to play for...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Corporate80%
Private20%
Countries
United States80%
United Kingdom20%
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Independent20%
Walt Disney Company20%
DMGT20%
News Corp20%
Newsweek Media Group20%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
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Yahoo NewsCenter

Mets, Michael King Have Unfinished Business This Offseason

With Major League Baseball’s free agents able to sign with new teams beginning Monday, the New York Mets have another opportunity to pursue a familiar rotation target. Right-hander Michael King elected free agency Thursday after...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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USA TODAYLeans left

Who is Randy Flores? Astros pick Cardinals executive to fix 81-81 team

After a 68-day search, the Houston Astros have finally found their new general manager, Randy Flores. The Houston Astros hired St. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States60%
Canada40%
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Independent60%
Gannett20%
News Corp20%
Avg reliability67
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%
Fox NewsRight

Mets star Bo Bichette makes $42 million decision after uneven first season in New York: reports

New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette made a decision on his player option for the 2027 season after the World Series. New York Mets star third baseman Bo Bichette reportedly made a $42 million decision on his future with the team...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate67%
Private33%
Countries
United States67%
Canada33%
Media ownership
Newsweek Media Group33%
Independent33%
Fox Corporation33%
Avg reliability67
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left

MLB's 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1

While major league baseball awaits a potentially lengthy lockout, it’s not stopping some top Japanese players from making the leap this offseason. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Corporate100%
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United States67%
Canada33%
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Independent33%
Walt Disney Company33%
News Corp33%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The GuardianLeft

Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest

Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel song Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery charges last month Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Corporate83%
Nonprofit trust17%
Countries
United States67%
Canada17%
United Kingdom17%
Media ownership
Independent33%
Fox Corporation33%
Walt Disney Company17%
Scott Trust17%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -14Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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