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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Báez nearing a deal with Tigers (source)  —  DETROIT — The Tigers' long-running search for a shortstop is finally nearing a conclusion.  The team spent Monday night closing in on a long-term deal with former Cubs and Mets star Javier Báez, a source told MLB.com's Jon Morosi.
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Gary Sanchez returning to Yankees as team will tender him contract  —  Earlier this offseason, general manager Brian Cashman said he was “exploring” options to upgrade at catcher.  —  And if he didn't find anything, the GM said, “We'll come back with what we have.”
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
The Yankees' free agent inactivity could signal a new era in the Bronx  —  In the span of one holiday weekend, the entire tone of the MLB offseason shifted.  —  The lockout is about to burst through the door like Kramer, and in anticipation of that, general managers, players and agents answered …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 16-10 win over the Cleveland Browns  —  The Ravens survived another ragged offensive performance thanks to a heroic effort from their defense in a 16-10 win over the Browns.  Here are five things we learned Sunday night.
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Grades for Dolphins' dominant victory over Panthers; plus stock up and stock down  —  During the month of November the Miami Dolphins turned a dreadful start to the season into something that should be admired.  —  Miami's four straight wins, which became a reality with Sunday's 33-10 domination …
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Sun-Sentinel:   20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 33-10 win over to Carolina Panthers
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:   Jaylen Waddle waddles to career day as Dolphins dominate Carolina
Dennis Young / New York Daily News:
Brian Kelly demands 7 a.m. meeting with Notre Dame players after he suddenly left them for LSU  —  Brian Kelly's now-former players at Notre Dame willingly signed up to play for a coach who has a long track record of throwing people under the bus.  They probably just wish Tuesday morning's bus had a slightly later departure.
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Ralph D. Russo / Associated Press:
Brian Kelly is leaving Notre Dame after 12 seasons to become LSU's football coach.  No previous coach has left the Irish to take a job at another school.  —  LSU is hiring Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame, a stunning move by one of the most accomplished coaches in college football jumping …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Expanded playoffs, draft lottery proposals in CBA negotiations  —  Major League Baseball's expanded playoff proposal, as part of a new collective bargaining agreement between owners and players, includes the ability for division winners to pick their wild-card opponent, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
ESPN:
Sources - Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, Seattle Mariners finalizing $115 million contract  —  Reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out after the third season, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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ESPN:
Kevin Gausman finds new home, agrees with Toronto Blue Jays on $110 million contract, sources say
Discussion: Washington Post and NESN.com
Chris Bumbaca / USA Today:
MLB free agency roundup: Marcus Semien heads to Rangers; Kevin Gausman to Blue Jays
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Is an MLB lockout coming?  Will free agency freeze?  Jeff Passan answers 20 burning questions  —  IRVING, Texas — The free-agency frenzy of Sunday, which saw $407 million guaranteed to players, was the latest sign that a labor stoppage in Major League Baseball is upon us.
Discussion: Boston.com and Bleacher Nation
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ESPN:
Avisail Garcia reaches deal with Miami Marlins, who reportedly are finalizing extension with Sandy Alcantara
Discussion: Associated Press and NESN.com
ESPN:
Texas Rangers reach deals with Marcus Semien, Jon Gray, sources say
Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Where MLB's free-agent frenzy leaves the (so far) quiet Phillies as a lockout looms  —  There can be multiple things true about the free-agent frenzy that percolated on the brink of a Major League Baseball lockout and barely included the Phillies.  Players who would have helped them are no longer available.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB lockout inevitable on Dec. 1: What is in dispute and how long will it last?  —  Baseball is about to go dark, perhaps for an entire, contentious winter.  —  Come 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 1, Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement with the MLB Players' Association expires …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
MLB.com:
Transactions … Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Locke St. John to a minor league contract.  —  Chicago Cubs signed free agent CF Narciso Crook to a minor league contract.  —  Cleveland Guardians traded RF Harold Ramirez to Chicago Cubs for cash.  —  Chicago Cubs selected the contract …
 
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