Where MLB free agency, trades stand entering 2024  —  Every MLB offseason evolves at its own pace, and this winter, that tempo is slow.  It's not just slow for a specific subset of free agents.  It's slow for the nine-figure guys, slow for outfield bats, slow for relief pitchers.

D.R. prosecutors present Wander Franco case; judge to rule Friday  —  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican prosecutors on Wednesday accused Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship …

The inside story of the Patriots' fall to rock bottom in the Bill Belichick era  —  In the wake of their 2022 season, the Patriots believed they were rebounding.  —  The days of dysfunction, an ill-conceived offense, players questioning coaches' tactics and quarterbacks melting down were over.

Yamamoto's contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health  —  Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have two opportunities to opt out of his record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although the timing is tied to his pitching elbow's health.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham's standing in question amid locker room disconnect: Sources  —  LOS ANGELES - Following their ninth loss in 12 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have hit a new nadir in their season, amplifying concerns about the direction of the season from both inside and outside the organization.

The Best Places to Sip Booze-Free Mocktails During Dry January  —  Skip the tonic water with lime. … We've made it through the holidays, and the time known as Dry January is upon us.  Whether or not you partake in the month-long reprieve from alcohol, the rise of zero-proof spirits …

2024 MLB International Prospects: Top 50 Bonus Board  —  Baseball America's International Bonus Board lines up the players expected to sign for the top 50 bonuses in the 2024 class, with scouting reports and the expected signing team for every player.  —  Players on the board are sorted in order of their expected signing bonus.

A stroke took Charlie Manuel's words away.  Baseball is giving them back  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Charlie Manuel began to speak again, he could not talk.  It had been five days since his stroke.  His heart was better.  He'd regain the feeling in his right side with time.

Padres Announce 2024 Major League Coaching Staff  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres today announced the members of Manager Mike Shildt's coaching staff for the 2024 campaign.  — Ruben Niebla — Pitching Coach  — Ben Fritz — Bullpen Coach  — Tim Leiper — Third Base Coach, Infield & Base Running Instructor

‘That [expletive] was terrible’: Jayson Tatum agrees with Gordon Hayward that winning was not Celtics' primary focus in 2018-19  —  OKLAHOMA CITY — The Celtics entered the 2018-19 season as championship contenders, with a stacked and healthy roster featuring former All-Stars Kyrie Irving …

Why the Braves concluded Chris Sale is worth the risk  —  Charlie Morton, that's the upside the Braves envision for Chris Sale.  It is a lot to ask.  But as Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos weighed two powerful forces - the acquisition cost for starting pitching …

Yankee Swap!  Flawed, Revamped Estevan Florial Dealt to Guardians for Oft-Injured Cody Morris  —  On December 26, the New York Yankees sent 26-year-old outfielder Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for 27-year-old reliever Cody Morris.  —  Florial has appeared in parts …