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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’
Discussion: Mercury News and Denver Post
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
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' offense reeling as November Tua isn't December Tua
Discussion: Boston Herald and ProFootballTalk
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.
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 …
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Malcolm Bell, Diamond Bar  —  Bell won his second straight tournament MVP award and helped the Brahmas win the Glendora tournament  —  San Gabriel Valley Boys Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: Bell was named MVP of the Glendora tournament after the Brahmas …
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.
Discussion: Boston Herald and Denver Post
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 …
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks take care of Kings, 112-99, after Julius Randle's ejection  —  It was the good and bad of Julius Randle.  The Jekyll and Hyde that defined his previous two seasons with the Knicks.  —  After dominating most of Sunday's victory over the Kings, Randle lost his temper with the referees …
Discussion: New York Post
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks worry Jalen Brunson may miss time after injury
Discussion: Boston Herald and New York Post
Fred Robledo / SGV Tribune:
San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Reese Wong, La Salle  —  Wong led the way for La Salle as it won the Burroughs tournament  —  San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week  —  Noteworthy: The senior scored a game-high 21 points, which included six 3-pointers …
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.
The Athletic:
Mets showing interest in star free-agent Carlos Correa  —  A surprising new team has emerged in the Carlos Correa sweepstakes — or maybe not so surprising, considering the amount of money the New York Mets already have spent this offseason.  —  Yes, Steve Cohen might be at again.
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 …
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.
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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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mets, Senga reach 5-year, $75M deal (source)
 
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