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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Chiba Lotte Marines to post Japanese star Roki Sasaki to MLB — The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will begin the process of posting Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, paving the way for the 23-year-old to join Major League Baseball in 2025.
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
MLB free agency: How ace Roki Sasaki could rock offseason — Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB! In a decision sure to rock this offseason, the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Japan's NPB announced they plan to post their 23-year-old star pitcher, allowing the ace to join the majors for the 2025 season.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Kenta Maeda will get ‘every opportunity’ to win job in starting rotation — The Detroit Tigers aren't going to cut right-hander Kenta Maeda and eat the remaining $10 million of his two-year, $24 million contract, at least not before the 2025 spring training.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign Bligh Madris to minor league deal, acquiring him for 3rd year in a row — The Detroit Tigers called Bligh Madris to Cleveland before Game 5 of the ALDS as a contingency plan because Kerry Carpenter, a fellow left-handed hitter, suffered a hamstring injury.
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Sean McAdam / masslive.com:
Red Sox ‘right in the thick’ of Garrett Crochet trade talks (MLB Notebook) — There are elite starting pitchers on the free agent market to pursue, but all along, the prevailing wisdom in the industry has been that the Red Sox will seek a top-of-the-rotation solution on the trade market rather than via free agency.
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Matt Ehalt / New York Post:
White Sox reveal what they're seeking in potential blockbuster Garrett Crochet trade as Mets show interest — The White Sox are making it easy for their trade partners. — With a “ton of interest” in lefty Garrett Crochet, White Sox general manager Chris Getz outlined what his team …
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New York Post:
Hal Steinbrenner, Steve Cohen have dueling Juan Soto visits planned in Mets-Yankees showdown — Hal Steinbrenner will not go down without a flight. — It is not just Mets owner Steve Cohen who is planning a trip to Southern California to see Juan Soto and Scott Boras, but the Yankees' owner, too.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets owner Steve Cohen is making his first big Juan Soto move with Scott Boras visit — SAN ANTONIO — The Mets' full court press on Juan Soto is about to begin. — With it appearing more and more the free-agent slugger is a priority for the team this offseason, Mets owner Steve Cohen plans …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How Cardinals seek to keep veterans, clear path for youth and raise a roster, not raze it — In today's 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses the potential role of Cards pitcher Matthew Liberatore! And a happy birthday shoutout to Sally Field!
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cardinals' Contreras moving from catcher to 1B permanently
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Craig Breslow claims that this offseason, the Red Sox are ready to pursue top pitching: ‘I think we have to’ — SAN ANTONIO - If nothing else, the Red Sox are playing a different game at the start of this offseason. — A year ago, the Red Sox were very much an organization in transition at the GM Meetings.
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Jen McCaffrey / New York Times:
Red Sox free agent options: A detailed look at which starters fit best — With free agency in full swing, it's time to start breaking down which players might fit the Red Sox's needs. — Since the end of the season, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has signaled on multiple occasions …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Cardinals, Diamond Sports Group reach new agreement — Diamond Sports Group, bankrupt operator of what was previously called Bally Sports, announced a new linear rights and digital rights agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. — The Cardinals have joined the Atlanta Braves …
