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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:
What we learned about the Mets at the Winter Meetings — DALLAS — As staffers around him in the hotel suite packed up, David Stearns summed up the Winter Meetings on Wednesday. — “This was a very active Winter Meetings in terms of discussion,” the New York Mets president of baseball operations said.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso up next after $1.3 billion MLB Winter Meetings? — DALLAS − Scott Boras was fatigued Wednesday morning, his voice raspy, spending most of the night on the telephone negotiating with teams, and now addressing the media, with a flight scheduled Thursday morning …
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Every pick of this year's Rule 5 Draft, plus 1st — DALLAS - Arms were on the menu during Wednesday afternoon's Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings. A total of 15 players were taken in the Major League phase of this year's Rule 5 and 11 of them were pitchers.
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MiLB.com:
Latest Transactions — Miami Marlins purchased contract of C Liam Hicks from Detroit Tigers in the Rule 5 Draft. — Erie SeaWolves activated C Liam Hicks. — C Liam Hicks assigned to Erie SeaWolves. — Detroit Tigers traded C Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers for C Liam Hicks and RHP Tyler Owens.
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University of North Carolina Athletics:
Football Icon Bill Belichick Named Tar Heel Head Coach … Belichick, the second-winningest coach in NFL history, agreed to a five-year deal pending approval by the University's Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. A news conference will be held at a time to be determined to formally introduce the Tar Heels' new coach.
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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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Matt Gelb / New York Times:
Phillies miss out on Garrett Crochet after offering top prospects at trade deadline — DALLAS — The Phillies left these Winter Meetings with a surge; no team selected more players (six) in the minor-league phase of Wednesday's Rule 5 draft than they did. Someone has to play at Double A in 2025.
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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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Pat Ragazzo / Sports Illustrated:
Sources: Mets Open to Trading Starling Marte For Relief Pitching — The New York Mets are open to trading outfielder Starling Marte for relief pitching help this offseason, sources tell Mets On SI. — DALLAS - The hot stove is sizzling and it's safe to say the New York Mets have been busy …
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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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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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Ben Weinrib / MLB.com:
Nationals win Draft Lottery, securing top selection in 2025
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