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 …

Mets trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics for minor league pitcher  —  The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's offseason roster overhaul and adds a veteran presence to the Athletics' deep lineup.  —  The Mets, who will receive minor …

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.

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 …

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 …