Steve Cohen wasn't convinced Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes — until he got his ‘yes’  —  DALLAS — Mets owner Steve Cohen and his top baseball man, David Stearns, held a secret, last-minute lunch meeting with Juan Soto, Scott Boras and others in Soto's inner circle Friday at Cohen's home in Boca Raton …

Closer Jordan Romano signs one-year deal with Phillies  —  Closer Jordan Romano signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Monday, fortifying a bullpen that served as a strength during the regular season but crumbled in the playoffs.

Max Fried nearing free agency decision with Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays among teams in mix  —  DALLAS — The Max Fried sweepstakes appear set to conclude with an AL East tug of war between the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.  —  Fried, the top remaining left-handed starter …

2024 MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions  —  The MLB winter meetings begin Monday in Dallas and it figures to be an action-packed week of rumors, signings and trades.  —  We've got it all covered right here, from our predictions heading into the meetings to the latest updates …

Yankees, Mets among teams vying for White Sox starter Garrett Crochet: Sources  —  DALLAS — After engaging in a spirited bidding war for prized free agent Juan Soto, the New York Mets and New York Yankees are among the teams vying for the best starting pitcher available via trade …

Shohei Ohtani won't be ready to pitch when Dodgers open 2025 season in Japan  —  DALLAS − Shohei Ohtani, baseball's only two-way player, likely won't be ready to pitch by opening day in Japan after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder in November, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday at baseball's winter meetings.

Cards' Nolan Arenado willing to switch positions to facilitate trade  —  DALLAS — The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday there is “ongoing” discussion with the St. Louis front office as it relates to a potential trade of the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner …

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to begin meeting with teams  —  DALLAS — Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki will begin meeting with MLB teams next week as he begins the process of choosing where he wants to play next season, agent Joel Wolfe said on Tuesday morning at the winter meetings.

Twins focused on trade market during winter meetings with ‘high bar’ for any Carlos Correa talks  —  Given the continuing payroll restrictions, the Twins are unlikely to make a free-agent splash in the offseason, but Juan Soto megadeal may get things moving.