What I'm hearing in MLB free agency about potential Juan Soto dominoes and more  —  Call them the Soto Dominoes, the free agents that will fall once free-agent outfielder Juan Soto picks his next team.  The impact of the Soto signing will be profound and far-reaching not only for the bidding clubs …

What signing Frankie Montas says about how the Mets will approach the pitching market  —  The Mets' pitching strategy is taking shape  —  Knicks reach season's three-quarter pole with potential clear — and we'll quickly learn more  —  Jets keep finding more pathetic ways to lose in dumpster fire of season

Sources: Mets, Frankie Montas agree to 2-year, $34M deal  —  Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday night, adding a veteran to a thinned-out rotation in the team's first free agent signing of what's bound to be a busy winter.

Sources: Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation on 2-year, $29M deal  —  CHICAGO — The Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.

Violent hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ‘has no business being in our league,’ coach says  —  Trevor Lawrence walked out of EverBank Stadium with his wife by his side and a smile on his face, a positive sign for the oft-injured Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback.

Looking for relief: What Rangers can do to address bullpen this winter  —  With the budget already expected to be tight, the Texas Rangers have the difficult task of rebuilding their bullpen nearly from scratch this offseason.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — As baseball enters the final month of the year …

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 …

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.

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 …