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.

Patrick Williams (wrist) is cleared for full contact — and the Chicago Bulls forward could return in the next 2 weeks  —  SALT LAKE CITY — After five months waiting on the sidelines, Patrick Williams is poised to make his return for the Chicago Bulls in the next two weeks.

Atlanta Braves sign closer Kenley Jansen to 1-year, $16 million deal  —  MLB, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers  —  The Atlanta Braves signed longtime Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $16 million contract, the team announced Friday.

Ravens' deal for OLB Za'Darius Smith falls through, complicating search for pass rush  —  When the Ravens introduced new safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses at the team's facility late Thursday morning, outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's contract still hadn't been finalized.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.