Passan's MLB free agency, trade intel on Tucker, Bregman, more  —  On this date last year, Major League Baseball teams had spent around $2.1 billion on free agents.  So far this year, that number is shy of $1.4 billion.  And as big as that difference seems, it's impossible not to notice …

What I'm hearing about the Diamondbacks, Rays and Cardinals, plus more MLB notes  —  Here's some of the latest offseason information I'm hearing from major-league sources:  —  A scenario exists in which the Arizona Diamondbacks would both sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman and keep second baseman Ketel Marte.

MLB free agency reset: Predictions for top remaining targets  —  We've started to see some top free agents come off the board as the MLB offseason has gotten rolling: Kyle Schwarber back to the Philadelphia Phillies, Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles and Dylan Cease to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Twins finalize sales, name Tom Pohlad new controlling owner  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins ownership has finalized the purchase of portions of the franchise by three different investors, limited partnerships the Pohlad family sought for a fresh infusion of cash and strategy after deciding earlier …

Dustin May ‘excited’ to join rotation while Cardinals continue shopping for starter to add  —  Pitcher Dustin May talks about joining the St. Louis Cardinals on Dec. 18, 2025.  —  kAmu@C 2 e\7@@E\e C:89E\92?  56C H9@D6 42C66C :D 567:?  65 3J H92E 96 5@6D 2E 2 5:DE2?  46 @7 e_ 766E[ e :?  496D[ ?

Sources: Padres, RHP Michael King agree to 3-year deal  —  Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.  —  The deal allows King to opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Bichette open to 2B?  Plus: The latest on Bregman  —  When the offseason began, Bo Bichette was the consensus No. 1 choice among all available shortstops, setting him up for a potential bidding war between clubs in need at that position.  —  As we head toward January, things have changed a bit.

Man Utd hopeful of beating City to Semenyo amid Guardiola uncertainty  —  Exclusive: United to target Bournemouth winger in January, with doubts over future of Catalan coach potentially working in their favour  —  Manchester United will go all-out to sign Antoine Semenyo in January and hope …

Rox hire Jeff Pickler to serve as Schaeffer's bench coach  —  DENVER - Former Twins and Reds coach Jeff Pickler is joining the Rockies as bench coach under manager Warren Schaeffer, the club announced Wednesday.  —  “We are beyond excited to bring Jeff Pickler onto the staff,” said Schaeffer.

Reliever Brad Keller, Phillies agree to 2-year deal (source)  —  PHILADELPHIA - President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski indicated on Tuesday that the Phillies would pursue a reliever or two before Spring Training.  —  He got one less than 24 hours later.