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.

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' 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.

Source: Rangers, Irving native Trevor Story renew talk about free agent coming home  —  Story and the Rangers spoke about spot before Corey Seager signed in December  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Are the Rangers just into collecting All-Star shortstops?  —  After dubious Twitter reports surfaced Friday …

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 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.

MLB free-agency grades: New York Yankees bring familiar face back with Anthony Rizzo signing  —  The New York Yankees will bring a familiar face back to the Bronx this season after agreeing to a two-year, $32 million deal with first baseman Anthony Rizzo, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.