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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
2025 MLB International Signings Tracker — International signing day is finally here. — While many of these players have agreed to sign with their respective clubs years in advance, Jan. 15 is the official opening of the signing period for 2025, marking the first date players can sign contracts.
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Eric Longenhagen / FanGraphs Baseball:
2025 International Prospect Rankings and Scouting Reports — Wednesday is the first day of the new international signing period, so it's time for me to share expanded and updated evaluations of the players from the class. An overview of the rules that govern signing international amateurs …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Roki Sasaki's Most Likely Landing Spots, Latest Free Agency Buzz — UPDATE #1: YES Network's Jack Curry reports that the Yankees have been informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them. — UPDATE #2: Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports tat the Rangers have been informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them.
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SNY:
Mets holding the line on Pete Alonso — and time is getting short — Steve Cohen fully supports David Stearns' approach. Among many alternatives, they've checked in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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New York Post:
Mets pushing for Pete Alonso resolution with time of the essence — The Mets and Pete Alonso continue to talk about a possible deal that could potentially keep him in Queens, at least in the short term — although there was still thought to be a gap between offer and counteroffer and, thus, plenty of work left to do as time runs short.
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Associated Press:
2-way player Shotaro Morii, 18, bypasses Japan baseball to sign with A's — Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed Wednesday …
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New York Post:
Karl-Anthony Towns misses Knicks' game vs. 76ers as new injury concern emerges — PHILADELPHIA — Tests on Karl-Anthony Towns' thumb revealed more than a sprain. — The Knicks center, who officially was ruled out of Wednesday's 125-119 overtime win over the 76ers before the tip …
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers to join Dallas Stars on Victory+ for 2025 season, but it'll cost you — The Rangers' monthslong search for a TV home has reached a resolution. … The Texas Rangers have secured a Victory in their monthslong search for a direct-to-consumer TV broadcast model.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays finalists for Sasaki — Star Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki plans to sign with either the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays at some point over the next week or so, sources told ESPN on Monday, with a cadre of big-name teams informed …
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Bruce Levine / audacy.com:
Alex Bregman could be a fit for the Cubs if he shifts his focus to a shorter-term deal — (670 The Score) As third baseman Alex Bregman's free agency continues with his destination unknown, there could be a union with the Cubs down the road if he's willing to accept a shorter-term contract.
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ESPN:
Reds' games to air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio — CINCINNATI — The Reds announced Monday they reached an agreement to return to their former regional sports network partner for the upcoming season. — The Reds will have their games air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.
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New York Times:
What would a Jonas Valančiūnas trade look like for the Washington Wizards? — WASHINGTON — Jonas Valančiūnas has provided everything the Washington Wizards have asked for since he unexpectedly signed with the team in July. — As the Feb. 6 trade deadline nears …
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Madison Williams / Sports Illustrated:
Pete Alonso's Contract Situation Prompting Two Players to Seek Shorter Deals — Alonso could be signing a shorter three-year deal with the Mets. — After not garnering much interest in free agency, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso told his incumbent team he'd be willing to accept …
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