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Sources: Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins agree to 3-year, $105.3 million deal with opt-outs — Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a three-year, $105.3 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first two seasons, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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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.
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
In contacting Braves, other clubs, about Carlos Correa, Scott Boras was looking beyond 2022 — In conducting his due diligence for free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, agent Scott Boras contacted perhaps half the major-league clubs. One of them was particularly intriguing, if not for 2022 …
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MLB Trade Rumors, The Athletic, Houston Chronicle and Bleacher Nation
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves
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The Athletic, Los Angeles Times and Battery Power
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
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.
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Lonzo Ball — 7 weeks after undergoing knee surgery — is at a standstill for a return to the Chicago Bulls — PHOENIX — Seven weeks after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee, Lonzo Ball is still stuck in limbo. — The Chicago Bulls were hopeful the guard would be back on the court …
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
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.
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
‘Everything we are looking for:’ How DT Larry Ogunjobi became the 1st big-splash signing for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles — Chip Smith keeps the videos in his smartphone with a sense of fulfillment. Every so often he'll pull one up and watch Larry Ogunjobi, a 305-pound package of eagerness …
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Bob Hohler / The Boston Globe:
David Ortiz was targeted by drug kingpin in 2019 shooting, according to Ed Davis's findings — Red Sox great David Ortiz was shot point-blank in the back in his native Dominican Republic in 2019 because a notorious international drug kingpin whose path he crossed multiple times wanted him dead …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Seth Curry returns to help Nets avoid devastating loss to Trail Blazers — There was no way the Nets were giving away another game. — After Spencer Dinwiddie hit the buzzer-beating shot to win it at Barclays Center on Wednesday, the Nets stared another disappointing defeat in the face …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees' catching depth takes blow with Ben Rortvedt injury — SARASOTA - The Yankees' already thin catching situation has taken another hit this spring, as newly acquired Ben Rortvedt has been sidelined with an oblique injury, according to Aaron Boone. — The 24-year-old is still doing …
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Why the Yankees were willing to take on all $50 million owed to Josh Donaldson
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets starting third baseman Eduardo Escobar ready to take on leadership role in clubhouse — PORT ST. LUCIE — Almost every morning, Eduardo Escobar begins his day by spreading positivity. — Escobar posts a supportive message on Instagram, encouraging his fans to work hard and follow their dreams.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
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 …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
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.
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens reunite with OLB Za'Darius Smith, bolster pass rush with reported 4-year, $35 million deal
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