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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 …
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 …
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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New York Times:
Cubs have discussed signing Justin Turner if Alex Bregman goes elsewhere: Sources
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Bulls have no urgent plans to make front-office changes  —  It's not the news Bulls fans want to hear to start All-Star Weekend, but it shouldn't come as much of a surprise.  —  A Bulls source told the Sun-Times on Thursday that there were no plans to sack vice president Arturas Karnisovas …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Way-Too-Early 2025 MLB All-Stars: AL, NL roster predictions  —  Good news, baseball fans: For this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta, players will return to wearing their primary home and road uniforms, the long-standing tradition that MLB went away from for the past four contests.
Discussion: NESN.com
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' Marcus Stroman not at camp for first two workouts  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman, the subject of trade rumors in recent months and currently the odd man out of the team's rotation, did not participate in the first two spring training workouts.
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 …
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.
Discussion: MLB.com and Federal Baseball
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 …
 
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