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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

The Latest N.F.L. Coaching Intel From Around the League  —  Happy 2025 to you and your family.  I'd like to officially (but “humbly") nominate myself for the coveted “MVP of Dragging the Christmas Tree All by Myself to the Curb Before New Year's Day” award.

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?

Wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler sues for control of team  —  Sheel Seidler, the widow of San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, sued two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to become the team's control person.  —  In a complaint filed in Texas probate court …

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?

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 …

Walker Buehler, poised for bounce-back year, adds veteran presence to Red Sox rotation  —  As the Red Sox sought to build out their rotation this winter, finding a top-of-the-rotation arm remained priority No. 1.  In trading for Garrett Crochet, they accomplished that objective.

5 free agent moves (on a budget) to help cost-conscious Cardinals ‘reset’ in new year  —  The Cardinals begin the New Year as they spent the final month of the previous one — talking trades and exploring offers for veterans that will help them trim salary.  —  They have not ruled out signing a free agent or two or a few.