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Sources: Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, Astros agree to 3-year deal  —  Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.  —  Sources confirmed to ESPN that Imai is getting a three-year contract …

What I'm hearing about the NFL coaching carousel and the changes coming in Vegas  —  The Athletic has live coverage of Panthers vs. Buccaneers and Seahawks vs. 49ers from NFL Week 18 action.  —  Sprinting the 25 feet from my front door to the car to escape the freezing air Saturday morning …

Where things stand with top 6 free agents  —  Tatsuya Imai became the first free agent to secure a deal in 2026, but there are some high-profile names still out there to be had.  —  With Spring Training only six weeks away, here's the latest on six available players who will have a huge impact on the 2026 season.