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3:40 PM ET, January 16, 2026

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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Sources: Kyle Tucker, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $240M deal  —  LOS ANGELES — In the wake of another championship, which made them the first Major League Baseball team in a quarter century to repeat, the Los Angeles Dodgers mostly downplayed their ability to dominate another offseason.
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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Tucker picks Dodgers, agrees to four-year contract (source)  —  LOS ANGELES — When it comes to the best talent available in free agency, never count out the Dodgers.  Especially when they're stocking up for a three-peat bid.  —  The Dodgers and outfielder Kyle Tucker are in agreement on a four-year …
MLB.com:
Bichette to Mets on 3-year, $126 million deal (source)  —  The smoke was seen a little later than envisioned.  But there was still something for the Mets to celebrate Friday.  —  The Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with infielder Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Sign Kyle Tucker  —  The two-time defending champions have done it again.  The Dodgers are reportedly in agreement with Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240MM contract.  The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate $57.1MM annual value for luxury tax purposes.
James Schiano / NBCSports.com:
Kyle Tucker signs with Dodgers for four years, $240 million: Contract details, fantasy fallout  —  A shock wave reverberated through the baseball world late Thursday night when star free agent Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on an eye-popping four-year, $240 million contract.
Eric Mullin / NBC Los Angeles:
Here's an updated look at the best remaining MLB free agents … MLB free agency is much more like a marathon than a sprint.  —  In leagues like the NBA and NFL, the start of free agency typically coincides with a flurry of activity.  But the activity in MLB free agency tends to be spread out over the course of the winter.
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NBCSports.com:
Rotoworld  —  Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players  —  ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the Dodgers and Kyle Tucker are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract.  —  The two-time defending World Series champions have added another superstar to their fully-operational Death Star …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mets' pursuit of Tucker raises questions about defense, plus more MLB offseason notes  —  New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told the team's beat reporters Tuesday that after the season opposing coaches and executives shared with him a common sentiment:
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Robert Murray / FanSided:
Exclusive: Mets put a $50 million-per-year offer on the table for Kyle Tucker
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
2026 MLB International Signings Tracker  —  At last, the start of the 2026 international signing period is here.  —  While many international players agree to sign with their respective clubs years in advance, Jan. 15 is the official opening of the signing period for 2026, marking the first date players can sign contracts.
Michael Scotto / HoopsHype:
NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more  —  With three weeks until the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr, Mavericks stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks make veteran arm their 1st bullpen addition of offseason  —  The Diamondbacks signed right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.55 million deal on Thursday, Jan. 15, making the veteran reliever their first addition to the bullpen this offseason.
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets, Yankees inquire about Freddy Peralta as trade buzz grows  —  The Mets and Yankees have checked on Freddy Peralta, with the growing belief the Brewers will trade their ace.  —  Peralta's puny $8M salary makes him attractive to anyone, including small-market teams …
Discussion: NESN.com, SNY and Yahoo Sports
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Back so soon?:  Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic  —  Clayton Kershaw might not have thrown his last pitch after all.  Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Kershaw has committed to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the international tournament …
 
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