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Arenado blocks potential trade to Astros (sources) — Talks between St. Louis, Houston continuing but 'it's definitely not close' — The Astros' pursuit of Nolan Arenado has hit a major roadblock. — According to sources, the Astros and Cardinals were in discussions on a potential trade involving …
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Cardinals' Nolan Arenado nixes trade to Astros, for now — Despite the St. Louis Cardinals' intentions to trade him, Nolan Arenado is not close to making a decision about his future. — The Athletic first reported Saturday that the Houston Astros had emerged as legitimate suitors for Arenado.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
MLB study identifies factors for rise in pitching injuries — Major League Baseball released a 62-page, yearlong study on pitching injuries Tuesday, identifying contributing factors to an increase in arm ailments — including players chasing higher velocity and better “stuff” …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Where the Rays' future in Tampa Bay and stadium deal stands — The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of funding $312.5 million worth of bonds Tuesday night. What sounds like a simple procedural move was far from it. Over the past six weeks …
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Florida county votes to OK financing for new $1.3B Rays ballpark — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in St. Petersburg for another 30 years.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Cubs trade Cody Bellinger, cash to Yankees for Cody Poteet — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, continuing to stock up on high-end talent in the wake of outfielder Juan Soto's free agent defection to the New York Mets.
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Christopher Rugaber / Associated Press:
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned …
New York Times:
Woody Johnson's Jets: ‘Madden’ ratings, a lost season and ‘the most dysfunctional place imaginable’ — Woody Johnson decided to do his own research. — The New York Jets' owner was at his house in Palm Beach, Fla., last February, discussing potential offseason acquisitions with team decision-makers as they watched game tape.
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Burnes favorite? Pair of 3B with fates intertwined? Your questions, answered — A flurry of trades and free agent signings gave fans plenty to talk about during Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings last week, but that doesn't mean the dealing is done.
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New York Times:
Nuggets searching for offensive help via trade, eyeing Bulls' Zach LaVine: Sources — As of Tuesday night, Nikola Jokić is on pace to become just the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. It would go down as one of the best individual seasons in NBA history …
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
New Met Clay Holmes eager for chance to return to a rotation — Clay Holmes did not enter free agency determined to transition back to becoming a starting pitcher again after spending three-plus seasons as one of baseball's best relievers with the New York Yankees.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sign RHP Ryan Miller, who made debut at Comerica Park, to MiLB deal — The Detroit Tigers have signed right-handed reliever Ryan Miller to a minor league contract. — Miller, who struck out Tigers catcher Jake Rogers for the first strikeout of his career in his MLB debut at Comerica Park …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves, Jordan Weems Agree To Minor League Deal — The Braves have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent righty Jordan Weems, per MLBTR's Tim Dierkes. He'll be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee in spring training. Weems is represented by O'Connell Sports Management.
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Valentina Martinez / Sports Illustrated:
Padres Linked to $76 Million Pitcher as Potential Blockbuster Free Agent Signing — The San Diego Padres could be in for a reunion with starting pitcher Sean Manaea. Manaea isn't an ace, but he's a solid third or fourth option. — San Diego's ace Joe Musgrove is set to miss the entire 2025 season …
