He's coming back!  Aaron Judge and Yankees agree on 9-year, $360M contract: sources  —  The Yankees couldn't let him go and Aaron Judge couldn't walk away from the Bronx.  —  After a historic year, the slugger earned himself a huge contract from the Bombers.

Here are the results of the inaugural MLB Draft Lottery  —  SAN DIEGO — Major League Baseball conducted its first Draft Lottery on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates walked away with the biggest prize: the No. 1 pick in the 2023 Draft.

Aaron Judge's decision getting close as Yankees and Giants anxiously await  —  SAN DIEGO — There were plenty of whispers, hints, gossip and false rumors Tuesday, but as the baseball world anxiously awaited Tuesday night, Aaron Judge has yet to decide whether he will spend the rest of his baseball career.

Phillies To Sign Taijuan Walker  —  One day after landing Trea Turner on a stunning 11-year contract, the Phillies have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a four-year deal with free-agent right-hander Taijuan Walker, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports (Twitter links).

Beloved Reno boxing icon Mills Lane dies at age 85  —  Mills Lane, who rose to fame first as a boxer, then referee, Washoe County district attorney and judge, died Tuesday morning in Reno.  —  Lane was 85 years old.  —  His son, Tommy Lane, told the RGJ that Lane died after being in hospice for the past week.

Yankees' interest in Brandon Nimmo may go beyond Aaron Judge insurance  —  SAN DIEGO — The Yankees are expected to meet with Brandon Nimmo here in San Diego.  They are seeking two outfielders, so theoretically, they could sign both Judge and Nimmo — though that could possibly bloat their budget.

Sources: Arizona Diamondbacks interested in Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy  —  SAN DIEGO — General Manager Mike Hazen has hinted in recent days about the possibility of making unexpected moves.  It appears one such move could involve the catcher's position.

What I'm hearing at MLB Winter Meetings on Sean Murphy, Carlos Rodón and more  —  The Athletics are seeking major leaguers rather than prospects for Sean Murphy, and telling interested clubs they will keep the catcher if they do not receive a satisfactory trade offer.

Sources: Free agent Andrew Heaney reaches deal with Rangers  —  SAN DIEGO — The Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a two-year deal with free agent starting pitcher Andrew Heaney on Tuesday, further bolstering a rotation that previously added Jacob deGrom, a source told ESPN.