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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Astros sign slugger Jose Abreu to 3-year deal — Slugging first baseman José Abreu signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, it was announced on Monday. — Abreu, who turns 36 in January, won the American League MVP award in 2020 and is second in baseball with 863 RBIs since …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
José Abreu says Chicago White Sox made him a ‘really good offer’ as Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praises his legacy — Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf summed up José Abreu's legacy with the team as belonging “among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats.”
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
José Abreu, the longtime Chicago White Sox 1B and 2020 AL MVP, is signing with the Houston Astros
José Abreu, the longtime Chicago White Sox 1B and 2020 AL MVP, is signing with the Houston Astros
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Fresh off World Series championship, Astros set to add former MVP Jose Abreu to lineup
Fresh off World Series championship, Astros set to add former MVP Jose Abreu to lineup
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing on the MLB free-agent market with the Padres, Astros and more — A three-year, $58.5 million contract seemed high for free-agent first baseman José Abreu, who turns 36 on Jan. 29. The Athletic's Keith Law criticized the Astros for paying him that much.
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing on the MLB Hot Stove — As always, the market for free agents is difficult to read. But to this point, the Rangers seem more confident of landing left-hander Carlos Rodón and possibly Japanese righty Kodai Senga than they do of signing the best available starting pitcher …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What 2022-23 MLB free agency so far means for the winter meetings — Just one year and one day ago, the wildest 24 hours in the history of baseball free agency unfolded. With the inevitability of a lockout by the league placing an artificial deadline on transactions, teams rushed to sign free agents …
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The Athletic:
Bulls signed coach Billy Donovan to extension before season: Sources — The Chicago Bulls signed head coach Billy Donovan to a contract extension before the start of the season, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know: — Donovan, who last season guided …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets promote Eric Chavez to bench coach amid several changes to staff — The Mets are making a few big changes in the coaching staff, sources confirmed to The Post, notably promoting Eric Chavez to bench coach and Jeremy Barnes to hitting coach to replace Chavez.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets in play for another top pitcher in case Jacob deGrom bolts — MORE FROM: — Part of free agency is akin to musical chairs. Teams that can play at the top of the market — such as the Mets — want to pursue their No. 1 target (or targets) with diligence and vigor.
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Disney pays MLB $900 million for remainder of BAMTech, money to be dispersed among 30 teams — Disney has bought 15 percent of BAMTech from Major League Baseball for $900 million and that will be dispersed among the 30 baseball teams, $30 million apiece, reports Eric Fisher of SportBusiness Group.
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 28-27 loss to the Jaguars — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 39 — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (15) reacts to a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson lashes out at fan in vulgar tweet after loss to Jaguars
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson lashes out at fan in vulgar tweet after loss to Jaguars
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens' red-zone woes left the door open for the Jaguars. It cost them in another stunning collapse.
Ravens' red-zone woes left the door open for the Jaguars. It cost them in another stunning collapse.
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Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly on YES Network's wish list with eye on next season — MORE FROM: — The YES Network made changes to its broadcast booth last season and, as it looks to free agency, it is intrigued by two of the biggest names in Yankees history, The Post has learned.
Baseball America:
2022 Major League Baseball Rule 5 Draft Preview Version 1.0 — Welcome to our Rule 5 preview, which we will continue to update regularly in the lead-up to the Dec. 7 major league and minor league phases of the Rule 5 draft. — This will be the first MLB Rule 5 draft in two years …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds sign catcher Luke Maile, Covington Catholic product, to 1-year deal — Luke Maile was a part of the Cleveland Guardians' playoff run during the 2022 season and now he's returning home. — Maile signed a one-year, $1.175 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday …
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