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11:25 AM ET, February 13, 2025

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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers strike out as Alex Bregman signs with Boston Red Sox  —  The Detroit Tigers missed out on third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency.  —  Bregman has signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple people with knowledge of the agreement told …
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Sources: Alex Bregman lands free agent deal with Red Sox  —  Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home after agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.  —  The $40 million annual salary is more than $10 million per year …
Chandler Rome / New York Times:
Red Sox, Alex Bregman agree to three-year, $120 million deal: Source  —  Alex Bregman, a cornerstone of the Houston Astros' ascension into an American League superpower, is departing the only franchise he's ever known.  —  Bregman is in agreement on a three-year, $120 million contract …
Maddie Lee / Chicago Sun Times:
As Cubs explore options behind Michael Busch, a surprise player may get a chance at first base  —  Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario took reps at first base on Tuesday.  —  MESA, Ariz. — Cubs first baseman Michael Busch smiled and put his hand up for Alexander Canario to slap as infielders converged post-workout Tuesday.
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Cubs have discussed signing Justin Turner if Alex Bregman goes elsewhere: Sources  —  MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs, continuing to explore options even after the start of their spring training, are considering free agent Justin Turner as a potential addition in case Alex Bregman signs with another team …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks open camp with big pitching questions, and more, in need of answers  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks' past couple of years have not offered much regarding spring training storylines.  This year feels like it could be different.  —  As with most teams that are expected to contend …
ESPN:
MLB spring training 2025: Teams, stars we can't wait to see  —  After a wild baseball winter, spring training is in the air.  —  The Mets inked Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history — and also brought back fan favorite Pete Alonso this week.  The Dodgers had another busy offseason …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Passan's MLB free agency update: Bregman, Arenado, more  —  Even though pitchers and catchers for all 30 Major League Baseball teams report to spring training this week, dozens of free agents who played significant big league roles in 2024 remain available.  The line between free agency ending …
Sam Connon / Sports Illustrated:
Key Dates for Every MLB Team's 2025 Spring Training Camp  —  Pitchers and catchers are set to report to Florida and Arizona this week, with full rosters following soon after for the official start of spring training.  —  Baseball season has officially arrived, with spring training finally getting underway in Florida and Arizona alike.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Re-Sign Drew Smith  —  February 13: The Smith signing is official, per Joe DeMayo of SNY.  Righty Christian Scott, who is also recovering from Tommy John surgery, was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.  Smith was himself then transferred to the 60-day IL …
Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' Evan Phillips still recovering from shoulder injury that kept him out of World Series  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Evan Phillips had a front row seat for the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees last October.  He never left that seat.  —  “Man, those feelings …
 
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