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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees in hot pursuit of Kyle Tucker trade — they'll have to beat out these teams — DALLAS — More and more, it is appearing as if the Astros are open to trading Kyle Tucker and the Yankees are among the teams most seriously pursuing the star outfielder, The Post has learned.
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New York Times:
Astros, Cubs discuss possible trade involving Kyle Tucker, Isaac Paredes — DALLAS — Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and corner infielder Isaac Paredes are two players the Houston Astros are targeting in a possible trade for right fielder Kyle Tucker, sources briefed on the discussions told The Athletic on Wednesday.
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New York Times:
Why Kyle Tucker fits what the Chicago Cubs are looking for — DALLAS — Kyle Tucker has emerged as an intriguing option for the Chicago Cubs as they pursue multiple avenues for improvement, league sources told The Athletic. With the Houston Astros looking to create payroll space …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado doesn't want to go ‘just anywhere,’ wants winning team, agent says — In today's 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, home of St. Louis Cardinals spring training — Ben Hochman discusses ex-Cardinal Dick Allen who was inducted into Cooperstown!
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cards' Nolan Arenado willing to switch positions to facilitate trade
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John Denton / MLB.com:
‘Intention’ is to trade Arenado, per Cards front office
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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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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Winter Meetings Rumors: Roki Sasaki Signing Timeline, Garrett Crochet Asking Price — Here's the latest intel from MLB's winter meetings in Dallas, where the action is heating up after the signing of Juan Soto. — Imagine all 30 teams getting the chance to sign Paul Skenes out of LSU as a free agent.
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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 Conahan / Sports Illustrated:
Baltimore Orioles Not Among ‘Most Aggressive Suitors’ for Garrett Crochet — The Baltimore Orioles weren't one of the four teams listed in the Garrett Crochet market by an MLB insider during the winter meetings. — Until Corbin Burnes makes a decision on his future, the Baltimore Orioles offseason might be on standby.
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Pat Saperstein / Variety:
Michael Cole, ‘Mod Squad’ Star, Dies at 84 — Michael Cole, who played Pete Cochran, one of the three hip young cops on “The Mod Squad,” died Tuesday. He was 84. — Cole's reps said he died “peacefully this morning, surrounded by loved ones, after living a full and vibrant life.”
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ESPN:
Rocky Colavito, Cleveland baseball great, dies at age 91 — CLEVELAND — Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved in one of the most debated trades in Cleveland sports history, has died. He was 91. — A nine-time All-Star, Colavito died at his home Tuesday in Bernville, Pennsylvania.
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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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Anne Rogers / MLB.com:
Royals hoping recent signings kick-start activity at Winter Meetings — As free agents sign, trade talks could heat up, with offense on KC's radar — DALLAS — General manager J.J. Picollo categorized the Royals' day at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday as quiet and slow.
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