Chicago Bears say they will not sign Larry Ogunjobi — their top offseason acquisition — because of a failed physical  —  Friday was supposed to be a festive day at Halas Hall, a chance for the Chicago Bears to formally introduce three new additions to their roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Trevor Bauer has leave extended through April 16 by MLB, players' union  —  NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 on Thursday by Major League Baseball and the players' association.

Ravens reunite with OLB Za'Darius Smith, bolster pass rush with reported 4-year, $35 million deal  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 13  —  The Ravens have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $35 million deal with outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith, bolstering their pass rush with a widely hoped-for reunion.

Cardinals starter Flaherty has ‘small tear,’ inflammation in shoulder, will miss opening day  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty, almost a year removed from his opening day start for the club, will miss the start of this regular season after having treatment Friday for a small tear in his right shoulder.

Colorado Rockies, Kris Bryant reach seven-year, $182 million deal, sources say  —  Third baseman Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.  —  Bryant got off to a hot start in 2021 after a down and injured season in 2020.

Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran looking to have more fun, bring more energy after disappointing MLB debut: ‘I made it way bigger than it needed to be’  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jarren Duran didn't just change his batting stance during the winter.  He worked to change his outlook on baseball as a whole.

NEW: 2022 Top 100 Prospects list unveiled  —  At long last, we are ready to unveil MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects list.  And with a full Minor League season in 2021, there are sure to be plenty of changes in this year's list compared to a year ago.  —  With graduations …

Why the Yankees were willing to take on all $50 million owed to Josh Donaldson  —  Talk about a head-scratcher.  The Yankees didn't land first baseman Freddie Freeman, who seemingly preferred the Dodgers, and don't appear interested in Carlos Correa, who would be far more expensive than their two highly regarded shortstop prospects.

Blue Jays acquire All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman from the Athletics … The fire sale continues for the Oakland Athletics, who traded All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays, Toronto announced Wednesday.  —  In return, the A's will receive minor leaguers INF Kevin Smith …

1B Anthony Rizzo agrees to two-year, $32 million contract with New York Yankees, source says  —  First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a multiyear contract Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. has surgery on broken left wrist  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres had surgery on his broken left wrist Wednesday.  —  General manager A.J. Preller said earlier this week that the $340 million superstar is expected to miss three months.

Unvaccinated Yankees and Mets can't play at home under current NYC rules  —  Unvaccinated players on the Yankees and Mets are covered by the same private sector employer mandate that is keeping Kyrie Irving off the court in Brooklyn, a City Hall spokesperson told the Daily News.