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Greg Joyce / New York Post:
Yankees' margin for error with Cody Bellinger in free agency is growing slimmer — The music has not yet stopped, but it is certainly getting close to the final chorus in the game of musical chairs that is MLB free agency. — And while the Yankees and Cody Bellinger continue their dance around …
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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 …
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.
Mike Phillips / Sports Illustrated:
What's next for Brett Baty after Mets add Bo Bichette
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Will spring training be Cardinals' de facto deadline for trading Brendan Donovan? — Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom speaks with the media during the Cardinals' Winter Warm-up on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. — kAmr2C5:?2=D AC6D:56?
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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 …
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James Schiano / NBCSports.com:
Kyle Tucker signs with Dodgers for four years, $240 million: Contract details, fantasy fallout
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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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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Marte plan unchanged in face of Bregman, Suárez signings — This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. — It was sometime after the news of Alex Bregman signing …
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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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Victor Mather / New York Times:
Wilbur Wood, Ironman Knuckleballer for the White Sox, Is Dead at 84 — He threw more innings in a season than any player since 1917. A three-time All-Star, he also had four 20-win seasons. — Wilbur Wood, the Chicago White Sox knuckleballer who started more games and pitched more innings …
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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.
The Athletic:
Ryan Pressly to retire after 13 seasons as reliever for Twins, Astros and Cubs — Ryan Pressly, one of the most prolific postseason relievers of his era and a figurehead of the Houston Astros' ascension into an American League superteam, announced his retirement from baseball Saturday after a 13-year major-league career.
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Yoo Jee-ho / Yonhap News Agency:
New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source — San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-mun has suffered an oblique injury that will sideline him for about four weeks, a source privy to the matter said Saturday. — According to the source, Song sustained the injury during …
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs to unveil World Series archway monument at Gallagher Way — and Marquee reducing spring broadcasts — The Chicago Cubs' past and future World Series champions will soon have permanent recognition outside Wrigley Field. — To honor the franchise's three World Series championship teams …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning — The Cardinals and Mets both have some interest in free agent righty Griffin Canning, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Canning spent the 2025 season with the Mets after signing a one-year, make-good deal in free agency last year.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in their Cody Bellinger pursuit
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