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11:45 AM ET, December 21, 2022

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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
AP sources: Giants postpone Correa intro for medical concern  —  The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Carlos Correa agrees to 12-year, $315 million contract with Mets after Giants deal falls through  —  Superstar Carlos Correa and the Mets worked out a middle-of-the-night deal after his Giants deal fell through, the New York Post has learned.  Correa's new deal with the Mets is for $315 million over 12 years, sources told The Post.
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Why J.D. Martinez took less from the Dodgers and the latest on the trade market  —  The free-agent market always produces certain oddities.  Consider this 2022 comparison of two right-handed hitters who recently reached switched teams, as if they were traded for one another.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers remain interested in free agent outfielder Michael Conforto  —  Conforto, 30, would give the Rangers an offensive boost in left field.  —  With the free agent outfield market starting to move in earnest over the last week, the Rangers may have started to hone in on their top target: Outfielder Michael Conforto.
Discussion: totumblr and MLB Trade Rumors
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Justin Verlander and the Mets are confident in the two-ace approach  —  The Mets are confident that a rotation anchored by two aces is a winning formula.  Free agent ace Justin Verlander was sold on the idea as well.  There are obvious questions that come with two pitchers in their late 30s …
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
How realistic is it that the Red Sox sign Rafael Devers to a contract extension this offseason?  —  Rafael Devers is 26 years old and one year from free agency.  In the wake of Xander Bogaerts's departure for the Padres on an 11-year, $280 million deal, the Red Sox face a tidal wave …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Another night of shorthanded Heat lacking at home; Miami falls 113-103 to Bulls  —  MIAMI — There have been many of these games this season, arguably too many.  —  When the Miami Heat aren't good enough because they don't have enough.  —  Tuesday night's 113-103 loss to the visiting Chicago Bulls …
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets bracing for tough upcoming stretch: 'We've got to raise our level of play'  —  The Nets have been able to turn their record around in large part due to a favorable schedule that included a seven-game home stand and a slew of matchups against non-playoff caliber opponents.  —  That is about to change.
Discussion: New York Post
Wall Street Journal:
Google's YouTube in Talks for Rights to NFL Sunday Ticket  —  DirecTV currently pays for rights to subscription package that allows football fans to watch most Sunday afternoon games  —  Created with sketchtool.  —  The National Football League is in advanced talks to give Google's YouTube exclusive rights …
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic complete comeback but drop game to Hawks in final seconds to end win streak  —  ATLANTA — The Orlando Magic have benefited from something that's been rare for them in recent years: continuity in their starting lineup.  —  Monday's 126-125 road loss against the Atlanta Hawks marked …
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Ronce Rajan / ESPN Press Room U.S.:
2023 ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch  —  Sunday Slate Begins April 2 When National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies Visit Texas Rangers; MLB Opening Night Exclusively on ESPN as World Series Champion Houston Astros Host Chicago White Sox March 30
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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
2023 ZiPS Projections: Chicago Cubs  —  For the 18th consecutive season, the ZiPS projection system is unleashing a full set of prognostications.  For more information on the ZiPS projections, please consult this year's introduction and MLB's glossary entry.
Discussion: Cubs Insider, CHGO and Bleacher Nation
Joe Doyle / Prospects Live:
Fernando Cruz, Leodalis “Leo” De Vries and Jose Perdomo highlight MLB's 2024 international amateur class  —  Front offices continue to pour more and more resources into their international scouting processes to gain a greater edge on the amateur evaluation front.
Discussion: Cubs Insider and Bleacher Nation
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
‘Highlight reel’ Justin Fields draws more praise — but Chicago Bears lose 7th straight.  Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the draft order, Cairo Santos and more.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 58  —  Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18, 2022 at Soldier Field.
Discussion: Denver Post and Bleacher Nation
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