MLB Winter Meetings return with prospect of pandemonium on the horizon  —  SAN DIEGO — It's another gorgeous, serene day in San Diego, but stroll inside the Manchester Grand Hyatt, there is turbulence and a lobby full of folks running for cover.  —  It's the annual MLB Winter Meetings …

Aaron Judge's contract likely to be for nine years, sources say  —  The way the free-agent market for Aaron Judge is developing, it appears increasingly likely the winning bid will be for nine guaranteed years, sources involved in the negotiations say.  —  A nine-year deal for Judge …

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits game vs. Broncos with knee injury; ‘not season-ending,’ John Harbaugh says  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 33  —  Ravens' Broderick Washington (#96) celebrates after Broncos kicker (#8) Brandon McManus' 63-yards field goal attempt came up short in the fourth quarter.

Sources: Bryan Reynolds requests trade as his situation takes odd turn before Winter Meetings.  —  Bryan Reynolds' standing with the Pirates took an odd an expected turn on Saturday afternoon, as sources confirmed to the Post-Gazette that the outfielder has requested a trade.

What to watch for from the Mets at MLB's Winter Meetings  —  The Winter Meetings begin Sunday in San Diego and it may finally bring some clarity to the Mets' ongoing roster retool.  With Jacob deGrom still unsigned it could provide an opportunity to finally get him signed.

How Jacob deGrom decided to ditch New York and become a Texas Ranger  —  Chris Young, the head of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers, called Bruce Bochy on Thursday with news that stunned the new manager.  “Jacob wants to come with us,” Young said.  —  Bochy's response: “Are you kidding me?”

Hot Stove ignites with return of MLB Winter Meetings; Cardinals seek their first spark  —  SAN DIEGO — Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak, like so many of his industry peers, often remarks how deadlines spur action.  Trade talks can idle or yo-yo, simmer or dwindle …

Sources: Rangers, Jacob deGrom agree to 5-year, $185M deal  —  MLB, Texas Rangers, New York Mets  —  Two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom agreed to a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, sources told ESPN, bringing the most talented pitcher in baseball …

Jets likely without Michael Carter vs. Vikings as RB listed as doubtful with ankle injury  —  Heading into a critical game against the Vikings, the Jets will likely be without their starting running back.  —  Michael Carter, who has missed practice all week, is doubtful to play against Minnesota.

Former Red Kyle Farmer, named 2022 team MVP, reflects on an era gone by  —  As former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer reflected on the trade that sent him last month to the Minnesota Twins, he got a FaceTime call from former Reds outfielder Jesse Winker.

Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin reach agreement on 3-year, $40M deal  —  Right-hander Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a three-year contract worth $40 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.  —  The deal, which is pending a physical, is the largest free-agent contract in Rays history …