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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Biggest MLB questions right now: Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman drama, trade rumors swirl — There has been $2.6 billion spent in these first 69 days of free agency, but with five weeks remaining until spring training, everyone but the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers still have Dunkin' Donut-sized holes left to be filled.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
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.
Jim Bowden / New York Times:
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.
John Denton / MLB.com:
Arenado willing to waive no-trade clause for Red Sox (source) — This story was excerpted from John Denton's Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. — While it looked for a time that Nolan Arenado could be headed …
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Mark W. Sanchez / New York Post:
Yankees have checked in on Jorge Polanco in search for infield help — The Yankees' ongoing search for infield help appears to be thorough and includes an interesting bounce-back candidate. — As they sort through options following the departure of Gleyber Torres, the Yankees have checked …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
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.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Justin Verlander signing one-year deal with San Francisco Giants — Justin Verlander will celebrate his 42nd birthday in a largely unfamiliar place — in a Cactus League training camp for a club leaning on his veteran chops to galvanize a young and emerging staff.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants To Sign Justin Verlander
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Will Sammon / New York Times:
What's next for the Mets after meeting with top reliever Tanner Scott — The New York Mets' pursuit of bullpen reinforcements differs somewhat from how they navigated the starting pitcher market. With relievers, they're exploring the most expensive options available, and have met …
Sportico:
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 …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler sues for control of team
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Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
As Red Sox pursue bullpen help, a look at Tanner Scott + 13 other options — With five weeks until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, adding a right-handed bat remains the top priority for a Red Sox team that has beefed up its pitching staff with the additions of Garrett Crochet …
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Chad Graff / New York Times:
Inside Jerod Mayo's disastrous season with the Patriots: 'I just don't think he was ready' — The New England Patriots' coaching staff came out of its Week 14 bye feeling good. Sure, the team had suffered through a six-game losing streak and had a 3-10 record, but there was optimism that the final stretch of the season would go well.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Brent Rooker reaches 5-year, $60M extension with A's — Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN late Monday night, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a long-term deal for the late-blooming slugger.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds promote Simon Mathews to complete Tito Francona's MLB coaching staff — The Cincinnati Reds announced Monday a change to what was expected to be the most stable part of the coaching staff as they transition to a new manager this season. — After losing assistant pitching …
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Steve Megargee / Associated Press:
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 …
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Schuyler Dixon / Associated Press:
Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels
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