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7:40 PM ET, March 20, 2022

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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.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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 …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves
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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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:   Chicago Bulls go 0-3 on their West Coast trip, falling to the Phoenix Suns 129-102 — their 8th loss in 10 games
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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 …
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 …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Jose Barrero sidelined; Vladimir Gutierrez not taking anything for granted … GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Jose Barrero, competing for the Cincinnati Reds' starting shortstop job, didn't participate in Saturday's workout and won't play in at least the first few spring training games because of a sore left wrist.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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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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 …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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.
Discussion: Denver Post
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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
Discussion: Packers Wire
 
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