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How the Mets will move forward after dealing Jeff McNeil, and more MLB notes — With their trade of Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on Monday, this offseason the New York Mets have parted with three homegrown fixtures — Pete Alonso in free agency and McNeil and Brandon Nimmo in trades.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals — The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, the second big deal between the teams this winter as the Cardinals rebuild and the Red Sox aim to stay competitive …
Martín Gallegos / MLB.com:
Former batting champ McNeil traded to A's from Mets — While pitching is the main area of focus for the Athletics this offseason, they shored up one of their few remaining needs on the position-player side on Monday by acquiring infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil from the Mets in exchange for right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Jeff McNeil — The Mets have traded infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics along with cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The Mets receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in return. The A's designated left-hander Ken Waldichuk …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Munetaka Murakami to join White Sox on 2-year deal — Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN on Sunday, landing the home run record-setter in Nippon Professional Baseball with a rebuilding team making …
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MLB.com:
Japanese slugger Murakami agrees to 2-year, $34 million deal with White Sox — CHICAGO — It takes a deal of great significance to carve out Windy City headline space next to a walk-off Bears win over the Packers. But the White Sox accomplished that feat Sunday, agreeing to terms on a two-year …
Detroit Free Press:
Lions fan says DK Metcalf swung at him after he used star's full name — Andrew Birkle Christian RomoDetroit Free Press — Editor's note: The NFL on Monday suspended Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for two games. — Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf took a swing …
Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
Red Sox trade for Willson Contreras, adding bat to lineup in deal with Cardinals — The Red Sox have been pursing a major lineup addition for weeks. On Sunday night, they landed one. — Boston acquired three-time All-Star Willson Contreras and cash from the Cardinals in a trade …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about the Blue Jays' interest in Bregman; plus more MLB offseason notes — Add the Toronto Blue Jays to the list of teams showing interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. — The Athletic's Mitch Bannon wrote at the winter meetings that Bregman was a …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal — The Phillies announced that they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a major league deal. Their 40-man roster count jumps to 39. Salary figures haven't been reported. — It's a bit surprising to see Pop command a big league deal.
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Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
Bobby Dalbec has new home — on new continent — a year after end of Red Sox tenure — Former Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec is taking his talents to Asia. — Dalbec, who spent time with three different organizations in 2025 after his nine-season run in the Red Sox organization concluded …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Orioles acquire Shane Baz from Rays for prospects, draft pick — The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Shane Baz in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, sending a four-prospect package and a draft pick in a rare intradivision deal. — Following a search all winter for starting pitching …
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