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12:25 PM ET, December 17, 2022

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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about the Dodgers and Dansby Swanson  —  A path exists for the Dodgers to sign free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson.  Not an obvious path.  Not an especially likely path.  But the Dodgers could significantly alter their up-the-middle defense if they add Swanson and complete …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees struggling to unload Aaron Hicks, Josh Donaldson  —  The Yankees have been unable to find takers for Josh Donaldson and Aaron Hicks.  Donaldson played a great third base, but his patented bat speed is a question.  Donaldson's presence and pay were one reason Carlos Correa couldn't work for them.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Carlos Rodon joining Yankees on 6-year, $162M deal, sources say  —  Left-handed starter Carlos Rodon is in agreement with the New York Yankees on a six-year, $162 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.  —  Rodon, 30, was the top pitcher left on the market after he opted …
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Carlos Rodon, Yankees agree to 6-year, $162 million contract: reports  —  The Yankees continue offseason spending by locking down a lefty arm to bolster their starting rotation.  —  Left-handed starter Carlos Rodon and the Yankees are in agreement on a six-year, $162 million contract, according to reports.
Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Things to watch for in Dolphins-Bills Saturday night game  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & Dave Hyde discuss if these are the same 'ol Dolphins, or will the two game skid end against Buffalo on Saturday. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)  —  The Miami Dolphins (8-5) …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Who has the edge?  Dolphins (8-5) at Bills (10-3), on a short week in the cold  —  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)
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Tyler Herro outdoes himself with 41 as depleted Heat hold off Rockets 111-108 to get to .500  —  HOUSTON — The Miami Heat have been here before.  —  Quite literally here, as in location, predicament and time of year.  —  Last December, when COVID and injury ravaged the team's roster …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Herro's late jumper, Heat 3-pointers avert OKC disaster in 110-108 victory in Butler's absence
Discussion: Denver Post
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Andrew Benintendi agrees to 5-year, $75M deal with White Sox  —  Outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed on a five-year, $75 million contract Friday, sources told ESPN, linking one of the game's premier bat-to-ball hitters with a team whose contact-oriented approach is one of its offensive hallmarks.
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
In town for a Red Sox signing, agent Scott Boras happy to talk about how Xander Bogaerts got away  —  While at Fenway Park for Thursday afternoon's introduction of newly signed left fielder Masataka Yoshida, agent Scott Boras discussed another client's departure from the Red Sox.
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles sign second baseman Adam Frazier to one-year deal  —  The Orioles found the left-handed bat they were looking for.  —  Baltimore announced Thursday that it signed infielder Adam Frazier to a one-year contract.  The deal is worth $8 million, a source with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley on track to play vs. Browns after clearing concussion protocol; QB Lamar Jackson ruled out  —  Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley is on track to play in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Browns after practicing for the third straight day Thursday.
Discussion: Denver Post and ProFootballTalk
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley practices again, but QB Lamar Jackson still sidelined
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 …
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.
 
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