Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays fail to reach contract extension  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays failed to come to terms on a contract extension prior to his Monday night deadline, paving the way for the 25-year-old star to hit free agency in November.

Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive  —  A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto's Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport's chief executive said.

Spring games to feature automated ball-strike challenge system  —  PHOENIX — Thirteen spring stadiums and over 60% of Cactus and Grapefruit League games will feature an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system as MLB continues to inch closer to using it during the regular season — though that won't occur any earlier than 2026.

Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Inching Closer To Return  —  Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz has taken a positive step forward in his injury recovery.  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates were hit hard out of the gate when it was revealed that first baseman Spencer Horwitz had surgery …

Veteran Justin Turner finalizing 1-year, $6 million deal to join Chicago Cubs: Source  —  The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a one-year, $6 million deal with Justin Turner, a league source briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic on Tuesday, adding a highly accomplished right-handed hitter with extensive playoff experience.

Seth Jones talking with Blackhawks about trade possibility: ‘I would like to give myself a chance to win’  —  The 30-year-old defenseman knows his $9.5 million salary-cap hit will not be “an easy thing to move,” but if the Hawks can make a trade happen, it sounds like he might welcome it.

Chiefs' offseason to-do list: Protect Patrick Mahomes, retain Trey Smith and more  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Well before they left the field at the Caesars Superdome, several Chiefs players shared season-ending hugs.  Those hugs continued in the visitors' locker room, too.

Team USA and Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy admitted to Mass. General, sources say  —  The Yanks are hurting.  —  Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass. General Hospital Monday night as Team USA was battling Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden, two sources familiar with the situation confirmed.

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Alex Bregman could join Tigers in future after Detroit made ‘priority list’ in free agency  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Don't let anyone tell you the Alex Bregman saga with the Detroit Tigers is finished.  —  Maybe it's just getting started.  —  Agent Scott Boras — who has represented Bregman …

Arizona Diamondbacks, Geraldo Perdomo agree to extension: Source  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo are in agreement on a four-year, $45 million extension, a source confirmed, a contract that locks into place one of the team's more prominent clubhouse leaders to a deal …

Rockies' outfield renovation needs breakout player.  Jordan Beck will get the first shot.  —  Tennessee product ready to contribute after injury derailed 2024 season with Colorado.  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The rebuilding Rockies need another outfielder to pop in 2025.  —  Pop, meaning, burst onto the scene.