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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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Martín Gallegos / MLB.com:
McNeil thrilled for opportunity to boost A's young lineup — Jeff McNeil was approaching the 14th hole of his golf outing at TPC Monterey on Monday morning when he checked his phone and saw a barrage of missed calls and text messages from Mets general manager David Stearns and his agent.
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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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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
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 …
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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 …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals
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ESPN:
Sources: Fairbanks agrees to 1-year, $13M deal with Marlins — Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. — Fairbanks, 32, had an $11 million option turned down by the Tampa Bay Rays and went into the open market and beat that number by $2 million.
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ESPN:
Sources: Pirates, Ryan O'Hearn reach 2-year, $29 million deal — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to terms with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn on a two-year, $29 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.
Delilah Bourque / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Have Surprising Edge Over Cubs in Tatsuya Imai Race — The New York Yankees could get Tatsuya Imai over the Chicago Cubs because of this one detail. … The New York Yankees might be in for the greatest Christmas gift of all: Star Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher Tatsuya Imai.
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Daniel Guerrero / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
What comes next for Cardinals after Willson Contreras trade? — St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom talks to the media about the Willson Contreras trade on Monday Dec. 22, 2025. — kAm#642==:? 8 E96 4@? G6CD2E:@? 96 925 H:E9 (:==D@? r@? EC6C2D 5FC:?
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David Brandt / Associated Press:
Bijan Robinson leads Falcons to 2nd straight win, 26-19 over woeful Cardinals — Bijan Robinson had another outstanding game running the ball and catching it, talented tight end Kyle Pitts caught a touchdown pass, and the Atlanta defense made a big play in a critical moment.
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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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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 …
