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2:40 PM ET, January 2, 2025

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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
2025 ZiPS Projections: Cincinnati Reds  —  For the 21st consecutive season, the ZiPS projection system is unleashing a full set of prognostications.  For more information on the ZiPS projections, please consult this year's introduction and MLB's glossary entry.
John Melloy / CNBC:
NYSE to close on Jan. 9 in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter  —  WATCH NOW  —  The New York Stock Exchange will close trading on Thursday, Jan. 9, in accordance with a national day of mourning for the death of former President Jimmy Carter.  —  It is customary for the NYSE …
Discussion: BNN Bloomberg and Associated Press
Larry Brooks / New York Post:
Rangers' Zac Jones feels like he's ‘rotting away’ after losing spot: ‘It f-king sucks’  —  Rangers defenseman feels like he's ‘rotting away’ after losing spot: ‘It f—king sucks’  —  These top stars gave WWE the perfect springboard into Raw's Netflix Era  —  We'll find out how good Knicks really are as tough stretch begins
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Versatile Rojas agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox (source)  —  CHICAGO - The White Sox have agreed to terms with free agent infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas on a one-year-deal, a source told MLB.com on Thursday.  The club has not confirmed the deal.  —  Rojas, 30, was non-tendered …
Brady Farkas / Sports Illustrated:
Seattle Mariners Legend Felix Hernandez Will Stay on Hall of Fame Ballot For Another Year!  —  We don't know if King Felix will actually get to Cooperstown, but we know that he's going to get another chance in 2026.  —  The month of January is bound to be a big one for the Seattle Mariners and their fanbase.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers reach deal to remain with Diamond for TV broadcasts  —  The Brewers have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to produce and distribute telecasts in 2025, reversing a previous move to Major League Baseball Media handling those functions.  —  For Brewers fans …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Roki Sasaki to trim list, set potential visits after giving every free agent suitor ‘homework’  —  After meeting in the U.S. with representatives from MLB teams, Roki Sasaki has returned to Japan to decide his next move, the star pitcher's representative said Monday night.
New York Times:
MLB offseason notes: What we're hearing about Jack Flaherty's market and Nolan Arenado  —  Corbin Burnes' agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks early Saturday morning left the Baltimore Orioles without a bona fide ace, further emphasizing the need to look elsewhere for pitching help.
ESPN:
Reports: Nationals add Trevor Williams on 2-year, $14M deal  —  The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams.  —  The team agreed to terms with Williams on a two-year contract worth $14 million, according to multiple reports.  The deal is pending a successful physical exam.
Chris Kirschner / New York Times:
Yankees not ruling out DJ LeMahieu for everyday role in 2025 — but should they?  —  In early 2024, DJ LeMahieu was the talk of spring training.  Aaron Judge said he expected him to lead off for the New York Yankees.  Aaron Boone said LeMahieu came into camp more explosive than in previous seasons.
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
MLB offseason: Best, worst free agency, trade moves so far  —  Open Extended Reactions  —  As we enter the final days before the calendar flips to 2025 after a rush of free agent movement around the holidays, it's a perfect time to take stock of what we've seen so far.
Discussion: NESN.com
Richard Goldstein / New York Times:
Charlie Maxwell, Who Hit Homers in 4 Consecutive At-Bats, Dies at 97  —  An All-Star outfielder for the Tigers, he tied a major league record with that feat on a Sunday (what else?) in 1959 playing against the Yankees in Detroit.  —  Charlie Maxwell, a two-time All-Star outfielder who tied …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Maren Angus-Coombs / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Linked to Padres All-Star Free Agent in Potential Blockbuster Move  —  With only a few days remaining on the calendar for 2024, the San Diego Padres should be getting slightly worried with the status of outfielder Jurickson Profar.  —  Profar has yet to re-sign and the longer …
 
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