Phillies will meet with Bo Bichette as they weigh other roster changes: Sources  —  As the Phillies reach a possible inflection point in their offseason, they have scheduled a meeting with free-agent infielder Bo Bichette and done extensive work on the various roster ripple effects of signing him …

All nine MLB teams cancel their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network  —  The nine Major League Baseball teams televised by FanDuel Sport Network have terminated their contracts with FanDuel SN and its struggling parent company, Main Street Sports Group, two people briefed on the contracts told The Athletic.

What we're hearing around MLB: Cubs in mix for Bregman and Bichette, Mets working trade market  —  Some team is going to sign Kyle Tucker.  Ditto for Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger.  But most of the teams pursuing those hitters are among the game's biggest spenders.

What Tarik Skubal's record arbitration case could mean for MLB  —  Major League Baseball's salary arbitration system occupies a fascinating space in the sport's larger labor landscape.  Starting this morning, agents will discuss with teams the salaries of around 170 players for the 2026 season.

What to make of the Mets' interest in Kyle Tucker  —  Unlike a vocal segment of the New York Mets fan base, club officials view their roster as strong.  Reeling in a star like free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, however, would dramatically boost the team's World Series odds.

Yankees offer Cody Bellinger more than $30M a year, but gap remains in talks: Sources  —  The New York Yankees' latest multi-year contract offer to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger featured an average annual value of more than $30 million a year as Bellinger's camp continued to push for seven years …

Detroit Tigers sign reliever Burch Smith to minor-league contract  —  The Detroit Tigers continue to add pitching depth.  —  Right-handed reliever Burch Smith signed a minor-league contract Dec. 23 with the Tigers.  —  The deal includes a non-roster invitation to MLB spring training …

Marlins trade Edward Cabrera to Cubs for Owen Caissie, 2 others  —  The Cubs on Wednesday acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins that sent top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and two other hitting prospects to Miami.  —  The Cubs also dealt away infield prospects Cristian Hernandez …

Sources: Rockies add Michael Lorenzen to rotation on $8M deal  —  Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, marking the first free agent signing under new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta.

Giannis says he will never ask for trade from Bucks: 'That's not in my nature'  —  SAN FRANCISCO — If anyone wondered whether Giannis Antetokounmpo was feeling bogged down by all the trade rumors that constantly surround him these days, the answer was there for all to see outside …