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The Dodgers may lose Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty in MLB free agency after agreeing to a contract with Blake Snell.

It’s just not fair” was a phrase that was probably said a lot Tuesday night after Blake Snell agreed to a massive five-year, $182 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Coming off a dominant World Series win,

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

Indeed, the Dodgers have become such a desirable location that players are structuring contracts to ensure the team remains one. Shohei Ohtani famously took a salary of $2 million annually while deferring the rest of the biggest contract in the history of North American sports.

Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday. Snell,

Just days after signing a $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Blake Snell is saying hello to the fans on social media. “What up, Dodger fans? It’s Blake Snell here. Really excited to be a Dodger.