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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees, Giants among big-market teams still active in free agency — Many excellent players are still searching for a landing spot — 19 of MLBtraderumors.com's top 50 free agents, in fact — so it stands to reason many teams remain incomplete. Exactly half the teams have spent $40 million or less …
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Corey Seidman / NBC Sports Philadelphia:
Hoskins finds new team, could be back on market in a year — Rhys Hoskins is officially a former Phillie. — The 30-year-old first baseman agreed Tuesday night to a two-year, $34 million contract with the Brewers, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. — Hoskins can opt out of the deal after a year and re-test free agency.
Jake Fischer / Yahoo Sports:
How the Terry Rozier trade has reset the point guard market — The NBA's marketplace works in cycles and precedents, with yesterday's price often setting today's. When Devin Vassell signed a five-year, $135 million extension with San Antonio this fall, agents and executives around …
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Michael Scotto / HoopsHype:
Lakers Rumors: Dejounte Murray, Trade Targets, D'Angelo Russell, LeBron James, Darvin Ham — HoopsHype's Michael Scotto and The Athletic's Jovan Buha report on trade talks for the Los Angeles Lakers surrounding D'Angelo Russell, Dejounte Murray, and more. Plus, the futures of LeBron James …
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ESPN:
Source: Diamondbacks, Joc Pederson agree to deal — Joc Pederson and the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million contract that includes a mutual option for 2025, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Thursday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks ‘very close’ to landing slugger Joc Pederson, source says — The Diamondbacks and free-agent slugger Joc Pederson are “very close” on a contract agreement, a source said on Thursday, an addition that would help fill the club's desire for a middle-of-the-lineup bat.
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees making low offers to solidify bullpen late in free agency — The Yankees, currently focused on bullpen pieces, have talked to Hector Neris, Phil Maton, Ryan Brasier and Wandy Peralta. But they are alleged to be making low offers, perhaps due to the calendar or a supply-demand perception.
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Brian Robb / masslive.com:
Jrue Holiday reveals free agency preference after Celtics trade — MIAMI — Jrue Holiday has only been in Boston for four months but he's hoping to stay a lot longer. In an exclusive interview, Holiday revealed his desire to stay in Boston over the long-term, highlighting the hope of reaching …
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ESPN:
Sources: Rangers reach 1-year deal with David Robertson — The Texas Rangers and free agent relief pitcher David Robertson, who has 175 career saves, reached a one-year deal in the $11 million-$12 million range, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday. — The deal is pending a physical, sources said.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Trade J.P. Martinez To Braves — The Rangers announced Friday that they've traded outfielder J.P. Martinez to the Braves in exchange for minor league right-hander Tyler Owens. Texas needed to open a spot on its 40-man roster in order to finalize yesterday's reported signing of David Robertson …
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Mark W. Sanchez / New York Post:
Ex-Yankee Domingo German has offers for MLB return after seeking alcohol abuse treatment — A healthier Domingo Germán expects to be back in Major League Baseball next season. — The former Yankee is in talks with six teams, a source familiar with Germán's situation said …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Luis Torrens Agree To Minor League Deal — The Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Luis Torrens, per the team's transaction log at MLB.com. Presumably, he'll be in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. — Torrens, 27, has spent time in the big leagues …
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OnlieNews:
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer into Baseball Hall of Fame — The 2024 Hall of Fame class will include two of the best pure hitters of their era and one of the greatest, most indelible third basemen in baseball history. — Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Adrian Beltre were elected …
