Red Sox ‘a preferred destination’ in Nolan Arenado trade talks  —  While it remains unclear whether or not the Red Sox are strongly interested in acquiring Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado, if they do mount a pursuit of the eight-time All-Star, he won't stand in the way.

Predicting where the top 15 remaining MLB free agents will sign: Who lands Sasaki?  —  The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking $765 million deal, the Yankees landed Max Fried with a $218 million deal, and the Diamondbacks once again shocked the baseball world, adding ace Corbin Burnes on a $210 million pact.

Teams winning MLB offseason and those in need of a move  —  Pitchers and catchers report to camp five weeks from today, and yet it seems like half of baseball has treated free agency as if it's optional to building a successful team.  Seven Major League Baseball teams have not signed a single big league free agent this winter.

Padres Family Fight: Seidler's Widow Sues Brothers for Control  —  Sheel Kamal Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, is taking legal action to gain control of the MLB team.  —  In a lawsuit filed Monday in Texas state probate court, Sheel Seidler claims that Bob and Matt Seidler …

Cincinnati Reds acquire Gavin Lux from Los Angeles Dodgers  —  The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a draft pick and an outfield prospect, the teams announced Monday, adding another prime-age hitter to a team that hopes to ascend in the National League Central this season.

Bears rally for 24-22 win in Green Bay as Packers lose Love and Watson to injuries  —  Caleb Williams drove Chicago to Cairo Santos' 51-yard field goal as time expired and the Bears snapped a 10-game skid with a 24-22 victory over the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers, who lost quarterback Jordan Love …

Walker Buehler Explains Why He Chose No. 0 Jersey Number With Red Sox  —  New team, new number.  —  Walker Buehler will have a new look when he takes the mound for the first time in 2025.  After spending the first eight seasons of his Major League Baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Orioles' tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites  —  The Baltimore Orioles began their offseason needing a front-of-the-rotation starter — either Corbin Burnes, whom they never appeared likely to re-sign, or a reasonable facsimile.  —  Their response thus far?

Sunday Best: All the latest on Jimmy Butler and more NBA trade topics  —  Cam Johnson updates are also featured in our usual around-the-league spin  —  Around-the-league NBA notes on a Sunday?  —  On a Sunday that falls with just four weeks and change to go until the league's Feb. 6 trade deadline?