Examining where biggest MLB star free agents stand as offseason begins  —  MORE FROM:  —  LAS VEGAS — With four star free-agent shortstops providing excellent but somewhat comparable choices for the nine or so teams in play for them, the new American League single-season home run record …

Astros GM James Click out after turning down 1-year offer  —  The Houston Astros announced Friday that they “will not enter into a renewal for the 2023 season” with general manager James Click, a bizarre conclusion to a three-year run that culminated in a championship and somehow ended in divorce.

2022-23 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions  —  It's one of our biggest days of the year!  MLB Trade Rumors is proud to present our 17th annual Top 50 free agent list!  Bear in mind that these are just the top 50 names, in our estimation, but you can check out a list of the entire free-agent class here.

Reports: Robert Suarez to stick with Padres for 5 years, $46M  —  SAN DIEGO — Reliever Robert Suarez agreed Thursday to remain with the San Diego Padres under a $46 million, five-year contract, according to multiple reports.  —  The deal, which is pending a physical, was first reported by MLB Network.

GM Hazen: Diamondbacks will have ‘room to move’ with 2023 payroll  —  LAS VEGAS — Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen said he is not operating with a “firm” payroll number for next season, but he did indicate the team's ownership is willing to increase spending for 2023.

Kyrie Irving Is Not Antisemitic, N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver Says  —  Irving, the Nets guard, met with Silver this week after promoting an antisemitic film on social media last month.  Silver said Irving's actions were damaging.  —  WASHINGTON — N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver …

Justin Verlander declines player option, becomes free agent  —  The MLBPA announced that Justin Verlander, Mychal Givens, Tommy Pham and Jordan Lyles resolved option decisions in their contracts and are now free agents.  —  Verlander opted out of the last year of his deal with the Houston Astros …

Red Sox rotation starting to take shape as James Paxton, Garrett Whitlock join the group  —  LAS VEGAS — The Red Sox rotation remains unsettled, but it is perhaps not the blank slate it appeared to be a few days ago.  —  On Wednesday, veteran lefty James Paxton accepted his $4 million player option …

Source: Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers on 1-year deal  —  The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw reached agreement on a one-year deal Thursday, bringing the future Hall of Fame left-hander back to Los Angeles for a 16th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.  —  The Athletic first reported the agreement.

Andre Drummond returns to the Chicago Bulls lineup after getting ‘very antsy’ recovering from a shoulder injury  —  Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond was eager to return to the court for the first time in six games Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Mets to move right field fences in as part of new Citi Field fan experience  —  LAS VEGAS — Hitters at Citi Field will receive a boost of just over 8 feet from a segment of right field beginning next season.  —  The Post previously reported the Mets' plan to bring in the fence for a new fan experience, but the scope was unclear.

Pirates acquire 1B Ji-man Choi in trade with Rays  —  MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Sam Hartman.  —  The move gives the Pirates a veteran bat …