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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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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Sources: Mets, Bo Bichette agree to 3-year, $126M contract — The New York Mets, in a quick pivot after failing to sign Kyle Tucker, have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with infielder Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday. — The deal, which is pending a physical …
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.
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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.
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Eric Mullin / NBC Los Angeles:
Here's an updated look at the best remaining MLB free agents
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in their Cody Bellinger pursuit — Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in pursuit to retain star — Boneheaded sports moments defy explanation — even when they shouldn't — John and Chris Mara did what their Giants forefathers only dreamed of
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning
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C. Trent Rosecrans / The Athletic:
Elly De La Cruz turned down largest contract in Reds history — CINCINNATI — Last spring, the Reds made an offer to shortstop Elly De La Cruz that would have eclipsed Joey Votto's club-record 10-year, $225 million contract extension that he signed in 2012. De La Cruz turned it down.
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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 …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about the Orioles' interest in Justin Verlander, and more MLB notes — Free-agent right-hander Justin Verlander is receiving interest from a number of clubs, according to people briefed on his market. One team, in particular, is intriguing: the Baltimore Orioles.
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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 …
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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.
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