Dodgers agree to 5-year, $74M extension with Tommy Edman  —  Superutilityman Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension that will keep the National League Championship Series MVP with the World Series champions through at least 2029.

Rays respond to Pinellas County ultimatum: Stadium agreements are ‘in effect’  —  The team says it continues to wait for bond vote decisions by St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.  —  The Tampa Bay Rays have declined the Pinellas County Commission's request to clarify whether the team …

Are D-backs About to Make a Move Prior to MLB Winter Meetings?  —  Mike Hazen's track record suggests a trade or signing might be imminent  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks under Mike Hazen have tended to make at least one significant off season move prior to thestart of the Winter Meetings.

Cubs promote Casey Jacobson after Daniel Moskos leaves to be Marlins lead pitching coach: Sources  —  Just as it seemed that Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was close to finalizing his staff, another organization poached his assistant pitching coach.  Daniel Moskos left to be the lead pitching coach …

What's next in MLB free agency?  Bowden on Soto, Burnes, Adames, Santander and more  —  On Monday, I answered your questions about the trade market.  In the second installment of our subscriber mailbag, I'll focus on free-agent questions.  —  Early on, the Angels were the most active team in free agency …

A's sign former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect in interesting addition  —  According to his player page, the Athletics have signed former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Drew Avans to a minor-league contract for the 2025 campaign.  —  Avans, 28, was originally selected by the Dodgers in the 33rd round …