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Ben Weinrib / MLB.com:
Nationals win Draft Lottery, securing top selection in 2025 — DALLAS — The Nationals are on the clock. — Washington was the big winner of Major League Baseball's Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, held at the Winter Meetings for the third straight season, winning the top overall pick in next summer's Draft.
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Nationals win MLB draft lottery, get No. 1 pick for third time — DALLAS — The Washington Nationals will have the first pick in the 2025 MLB draft for the third time in franchise history after winning the draft lottery Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings. — Washington had the fourth-best odds (10.8%) to land the top pick.
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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
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 …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
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 …
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New York Times:
Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen's Mets
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mets, Soto agree to record-breaking 15-yr, $765M deal (sources)
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Eric Samulski / NBCSports.com:
Fantasy Fallout: Juan Soto agrees to record deal with New York Mets
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John Denton / MLB.com:
‘Intention’ is to trade Arenado, per Cards front office — DALLAS — Successful rebuilds, ones that positively alter the direction of a franchise and offer hope of better tomorrows, often can't involve half-measures — and will likely come with requisite growing pains along the way.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
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 …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
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.
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres exploring offseason options, which could include trading Dylan Cease — DALLAS — The Padres still plan on contending for a championship, and the circumstances still seem conducive to that aim. — In a league where 12 teams make the postseason, their payroll will almost certainly fall somewhere near …
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masslive.com:
As Red Sox lose out to Yankees on Max Fried, team preps Corbin Burnes offer — DALLAS — Two days after losing a bidding war to the Mets on Juan Soto, the Red Sox lost another to the Yankees on Tuesday. And once again, they're prepared to pivot on the free agent market.
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New York Times:
What we're hearing about trade interest in Devin Williams and more from MLB's winter meetings — DALLAS - Devin Williams is attracting an overwhelming amount of interest on the trade market, with at least 10 teams contacting the Milwaukee Brewers about the star closer, league sources said.
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Jordan Ercit / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays add Gimenez, ship out Horwitz in 4-player trade with Guardians: Report — The Toronto Blue Jays are doubling down on defence. — STORY CONTINUES BELOW — This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. … RECOMMENDED VIDEOS — Play Video
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New York Times:
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 …
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Bobby Nightengale / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
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.
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