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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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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 …
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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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 …
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees expected to make formal offer to Carlos Rodon very soon — The Yankees have opened talks with star left-hander Carlos Rodon, and a formal offer was expected to be delivered late Monday or possibly Tuesday for the team's big outside free-agent target.
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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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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Butler steps up late as Heat salvage 87-82 win in Indiana after blowing 19-point lead — INDIANAPOLIS — In a season when the Miami Heat apparently can't have good things, the 19-point second-quarter lead Monday night against the Indiana Pacers seemed illusory. — By the midpoint of the third quarter, it was a deficit.
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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 …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Twins agree to 3-year, $30M deal with Christian Vazquez — The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with free agent catcher Christian Vazquez on a three-year, $30 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN. — The agreement is pending a physical. — Vazquez, 32, was sought by a handful …
The Athletic:
What we learned about the Twins (and Carlos Correa) at the Winter Meetings — The Winter Meetings ended and the Twins' extensive shopping list isn't any shorter. — Aside from numerous meetings with agents and lengthy trade discussions with teams, little transpired for the Twins in Southern California.
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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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