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Washington Nationals agree to terms with Jon Lester — The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with three-time World Series Champion and five-time All-Star left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on Wednesday. — Lester, 37, joins the Nationals after six seasons …
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ZACK SCOTT NAMED ACTING GENERAL MANAGER — The New York Mets today announced that Zack Scott will serve as the acting General Manager beginning immediately. Scott joined the organization as the club's Senior Vice President/Assistant General Manager on December 23, 2020.
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Rob Bradford / Listen to Free Radio:
Source: Red Sox sign former Mariners pitcher Matt Carasiti — The Red Sox continue to add to their pitching depth. — According to multiple major league sources, Connecticut native Matt Carasiti has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Red Sox with an invitation to major league camp.
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Union-News, Over the Monster and MLB Trade Rumors
Curt Schilling:
I want to share with everyone the letter I wrote to the folks at the Hall of Fame yesterday. They've been otherworldly kind and gracious in every way possible and I'll be forever grateful to them and for that. — This was written privately and for their eyes only but I have always been fine …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
No candidates elected to Hall of Fame for 2021 — For the ninth time in 77 years of balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, no candidate received the amount of votes necessary to gain election to the game's shrine.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
No one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Curt Schilling requests removal from writers' ballot — For the first time since 1960, the membership of the National Baseball Hall of Fame will remain frozen. — No player on the Hall's 2021 Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot reached …
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Mercury News, South Side Sox, USA Today, Newsday, Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Chicago Sun-Times, DRaysBay and Beyond the Box Score
Justin Toscano / NorthJersey.com:
Mets trade Steven Matz to Blue Jays as Trevor Bauer rumors heat up — Steven Matz, the Long Island kid, grew up a Mets fan. His dream came true when he debuted for the team in 2015 and, since, he's been part of the team's rotation. — That's why Wednesday night's news marks the end of an era.
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Maria Torres / Los Angeles Times:
Angels aren't in on Trevor Bauer but still expect to beef up starting rotation — The Angels have been searching for a rotation ace for years. Every attempt made to lure one in previous offseasons was rebuffed, forcing them to take one-year risks on pitchers who ultimately provided negative value on the mound.
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MLB.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Sports Illustrated and USA Today
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants talking to Dodgers postseason star Joc Pederson about a Bay Area homecoming — Among the free-agent outfielders the Giants are considering this winter, one appears to be a natural fit — even though he's spent his entire career with the Dodgers. — According to multiple sources …
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True Blue LA, NBCSports.com, McCovey Chronicles and MLB Trade Rumors
Ramona Shelburne / ESPN:
Candace Parker to play for hometown Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with Los Angeles Sparks, sources say — Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker has committed to play for the Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told ESPN. — Parker, who was drafted at No. 1 in 2008, is an unrestricted free agent.
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Reports: New York Yankees agree with reliever Darren O'Day on 1-year, $2.5 million deal — The New York Yankees quickly found a replacement for their bullpen, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with submarining right-hander Darren O'Day, according to multiple reports.
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New Jersey Online, MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Bruce Levine / Listen to Free Radio:
Seeking pitching help, Cubs will take a look at Carlos Rodon — The White Sox non-tendered Rodon in December. — (670 The Score) With four-fifths of their intended starting rotation for the 2020 campaign having departed this offseason, the Cubs are still seeking pitching help in free agency.
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Cubs Insider, Bleacher Nation, MLB Trade Rumors, NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
San Francisco Chronicle:
Free-agent starter Mike Fiers wants to return to A's, but it's complicated — A free agent after two-plus seasons with the A's, starting pitcher Mike Fiers is hoping to re-sign with Oakland, citing the team's camaraderie and culture and fans' support including last year after his role …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Cactus League executive: We'll be ready to host spring training, delay or no delay — After sending a letter to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred that suggested delaying spring training “to allow for the COVID-19 situation to improve here,” Cactus League executive director Bridget …
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