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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Leaning on running game and defense, Ravens overcome another QB injury to hold off Steelers, 16-14 — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 28 — PITTSBURGH — Led by a resurgent running game and an opportunistic defense, the Ravens held on for a 16-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers …
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
With Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson sidelined, Ravens rookie QB Anthony Brown could start vs. Browns — The Ravens could be down to their third-string quarterback Saturday when they visit the Cleveland Browns. — With Lamar Jackson out Sunday after suffering a knee injury last week …
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
Kicker Justin Tucker passes Matt Stover for most points in Ravens history, ties him for most field goals: ‘It is really special’ — The most accurate kicker in NFL history is now the Ravens' all-time leader in points scored. — Justin Tucker lined up for a 42-yard field goal Sunday in Pittsburgh …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75 million contract, sources say — Right-hander Kodai Senga and the New York Mets agreed on a five-year, $75 million contract Saturday night, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN, confirming reports, adding the prized pitcher from Japan as part …
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about how the MLB free-agent market is evolving — The sudden generosity teams are showing with star free agents in their 30s will prompt some players to adjust their approach to the open market. In fact, it's happening already. — Take Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mets, Senga reach 5-year, $75M deal (source) — NEW YORK - An offseason unlike any other for the Mets continued late Saturday night, when they agreed to terms on a five-year, $75 million deal with Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga, a source told MLB.com. The Mets have not confirmed the deal …
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bulls set a franchise record with 82 first-half points. 6 takeaways from their rout of the Dallas Mavericks. — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 28 — Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, right, makes a pass to teammate Andre Drummond (3) in the second half against the Mavericks on Saturday at the United Center.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 115-111 win over the Washington Wizards, including a powerful finish from their Big Three — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 29 — Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) claps after forward DeMar DeRozan (11) was fouled in the final minutes of the fourth quarter on Wednesday at the United Center.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins drop back-to-back games on West Coast after frustrating loss to Chargers, Herbert — LOS ANGELES — It was a night of frustration in prime time for the Miami Dolphins. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, amid all the constant comparisons with the Dolphins quarterback taken …
Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Other teams showing more interest in Nathan Eovaldi than Red Sox — IS XANDER BOGAERTS IN FOR A CULTURE SHOCK IN SAN DIEGO? — The Red Sox are zeroed in on adding to their starting rotation, but all indications is that they don't view Nathan Eovaldi has a top priority to fill the void.
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Associated Press:
LHP Cole Hamels feels healthy after surgeries, eyes comeback — PHILADELPHIA — Former Philadelphia Phillies ace and 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels is plotting a comeback for 2023. — Hamels, who turns 39 this month, hasn't pitched since he made one start for the Atlanta Braves in 2020.
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Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
Red Sox's Chaim Bloom on losing Xander Bogaerts: 'It got to a point we weren't going to' — As the Winter Meetings wound down at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego on Wednesday, the lobby was buzzing with rumors that the Red Sox were getting close to re-signing star shortstop Xander Bogaerts.
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