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12:45 PM ET, December 29, 2023

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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery pursuits uncertain as Mets weigh pitching options  —  After striking out while bidding $325 million on superstar right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it's still uncertain if the Mets will pursue top remaining free-agent starters Jordan Montgomery and NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito as they mull Plan B free agency options  —  Kodai Senga showed last season that he's capable of leading a rotation, a positive development for the Mets given that the Japanese right-hander might need to wear that “ace” label in 2024.
Juan Arturo Recio / ESPN:
Rays' Wander Franco no-shows agency summons in D.R.  —  Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not respond to a summons filed in the Dominican Republic to address allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors, the agency director said Thursday.
Mark W. Sanchez / New York Post:
Mets interested in ex-Yankee Gio Urshela as possible third-base option  —  As they explore their options at third base, the Mets have checked in on a former Yankee.  —  David Stearns & Co. have expressed interest in free agent Gio Urshela, a source said.  —  Although no agreement …
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Journal Sentinel:
Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at age 88  —  Amy Rabideau Silvers, Craig Gilbert and Bill GlauberMilwaukee Journal Sentinel  —  Herb Kohl, the former U.S. senator, Milwaukee Bucks owner and retail shopping magnate, died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
The Athletic:
Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources  —  Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources.  The veteran quarterback was informed Wednesday of the team's decision to bench him for the final …
Associated Press:
Yankees trade outfielder Estevan Florial to Cleveland Guardians for right-hander Cody Morris  —  The Yankees traded former top prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Cody Morris for the 26-year-old outfielder.  Florial signed with the Yankees …
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Ben Krimmel / Yahoo Sports:
Yankees acquire RHP Cody Morris from Guardians for OF Estevan Florial  —  The Yankees announced Tuesday they have acquired right-handed pitcher Cody Morris in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for outfielder Estevan Florial.  —  Morris, 27, made six appearances in relief for Cleveland in 2023 …
Nick Deeds / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Sign Jonathan Arauz To Minor League Deal  —  The Dodgers have signed infielder Jonathan Arauz to a minor league deal, according to his player page on MLB.com.  The specifics of the deal aren't clear, but it's likely the contract comes with an invite to big league Spring Training.
Kim Hyatt / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Patient sues Eden Prairie dentist over visit that included eight crowns, four root canals and 20 fillings  —  The lawsuit alleges the dentist provided an unsafe dosage of anesthesia and falsified medical records to cover it up.  —  A patient is suing her Eden Prairie dentist …
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Kerry Breen / CBS News:
Pregnant Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto and boyfriend found dead, family says  —  Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, a family member confirmed Tuesday.
 
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