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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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Andrew Baggarly / The Athletic:
Brandon Crawford reacts to the Carlos Correa signing, comes to terms with a position change — Brandon Crawford has played in 1,525 games in his major-league career. He has stood in the field for 12,872 innings. He has come set on the balls of his feet for hundreds of thousands of deliveries …
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NBCSports.com, NESN.com, McCovey Chronicles, Sports Info Solutions and Mercury News
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.
Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Top 25 remaining MLB free agents: Which teams will land Rodón, Swanson, Benintendi?
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NBCSports.com, Camden Chat, MLB Baseball News …, New Jersey Online, FanSided and Bleacher Nation
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees expected to make formal offer to Carlos Rodon very soon
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Yanks Go Yard, MLB Trade Rumors, New Jersey Online, Bleacher Nation, Call to the Pen and NESN.com
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson shakes off foot injury to shoot down Bulls in OT, Knicks win streak hits 5 — CHICAGO — Jalen Brunson went from a walking boot to carrying the Knicks to victory. — Three days after leaving a game with a contused foot that had Brunson in a walking boot …
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Boston Herald, New York Post, Chicago Sun-Times and Newsday
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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 …
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 …
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Boston Herald and Mercury News
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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
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.
Discussion:
ProFootballTalk, Denver Post, Boston Herald and New Jersey Online
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley limited in practice, remains in concussion protocol; QB Lamar Jackson still out
Discussion:
ProFootballTalk and Mercury News
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)
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Boston Herald, Mercury News, USA Today, ProFootballTalk and Denver Post
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:
AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic ride 50-point first quarter in win over Hawks to close out homestand — The Orlando Magic, riding the momentum of the season-best three-game win streak, already were feeling good about their five-game homestand ahead of Wednesday's matchup vs. the Atlanta Hawks.
Discussion:
Denver Post, Peachtree Hoops and USA Today
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.
