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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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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 …
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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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 …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Grading the Dolphins' 23-17 loss to Chargers; plus stock up, stock down — Dave Hyde and David Furones reflect on a Miami Dolphins loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that creates more questions as Miami has dropped two games in a row. (, ) — LOS ANGELES — The Miami Dolphins have gone cold right as the schedule gets cold.
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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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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Blue Jays land Chris Bassitt with 3-year, $63M deal — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a three-year, $63 million contract pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN, fortifying a deep rotation with one of the most consistent starters …
Ben Silver / Sports Illustrated:
Report: Astros Engaged with Diamondbacks Regarding Daulton Varsho — Though he's just in the 69th percentile sprint speed, Varsho's defensive instincts are good enough to make him one of the best outfielders in game, which is why the Astros are so deeply interested in him.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Braves acquire star catcher Sean Murphy from Athletics — MLB, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics — The Atlanta Braves acquired star catcher Sean Murphy in a three-way trade with the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers that saw nine players switch teams, the organizations announced on Monday.
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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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Miami Herald:
Marlins make offer for veteran third baseman, inquire about catcher and reliever — The Marlins, looking to add an established hitter who can play both corner infield spots, have made an offer to third baseman Justin Turner, according to an industry source.
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