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4:30 PM ET, December 15, 2022

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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Giants, Carlos Correa agree to 13-year, $350M deal, sources say  —  Shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a 13-year, $350 million contract, a record-long deal that is the richest ever for the position and gives the team a franchise-type player around which it plans to build …
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants reach a 13-year, $350 million deal, taking another top shortstop off the market  —  Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley practices again, but QB Lamar Jackson still sidelined  —  Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley practiced for the second straight day Wednesday and was listed as a full participant on the team's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Browns approaches.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees face sizable Carlos Rodon gap after initial offer  —  The Yankees have made their initial offer to top new free agent target Carlos Rodon, and word is there's a sizable gap between the sides and still plenty of work to do.  —  The star left-hander is said to be seeking seven-plus years …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Source: Diamondbacks to sign reliever Scott McGough  —  The Diamondbacks have agreed to sign right-hander Scott McGough to a two-year, major-league contract, according to sources, a deal that brings the veteran reliever back to the majors after a successful stint in Japan.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Herro's late jumper, Heat 3-pointers avert OKC disaster in 110-108 victory in Butler's absence  —  OKLAHOMA CITY — Based on the trend, the Heat will blow a 23-point lead on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets.  —  Because on Monday night, there was a blown 19-point lead …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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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
Discussion: Denver Post and Boston Herald
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins, while downplaying the cold, prepare for elements in Buffalo; Jeff Wilson, Terron Armstead updates  —  The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the Miami Dolphins' game against the Buffalo Bills and give their predictions for the game.  (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Discussion: Mercury News, USA Today and Denver Post
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Noah Syndergaard, Dodgers reach deal, sources say  —  Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN, as the 30-year-old hopes to be the latest pitcher to find a midcareer renaissance with the team well-known for extracting the best from talented arms.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
San Francisco Giants, Ross Stripling reach 2-year, $25M deal  —  Right-hander Ross Stripling and San Francisco on Tuesday agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, enriching a Giants rotation with another free agent acquisition.
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson at risk of missing first game of season, status for Bulls game ‘questionable’  —  Jalen Brunson's injury changed but his status for playing remains up in the air.  —  Tom Thibodeau clarified that Brunson suffered a contused right foot — not the sprained ankle the coach originally announced …
 
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