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.

Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves  —  THE SPLIT OF Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves sent shock waves through the industry: It felt like the divorce of a seemingly happy couple, bringing to an end more than a decade of apparent joy and contentment.

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.

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.

Colorado Rockies continue to be perplexing with puzzling move to sign Kris Bryant … SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Go ahead, you try to make sense of it.  —  It was just seven months ago when the Chicago Cubs dumped Kris Bryant at the July trade deadline, knowing they weren't going to sign him as a free agent.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Unvaccinated Yankees, Mets won't be allowed to play in home games  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - If the major league season began today, any Met or Yankee who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19 would be unable to play home games in New York City, The Post has learned.