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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Reds, Eugenio Suárez reach one-year, $15M deal — Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN, reuniting him with the team that helped him blossom into a consistent home run threat.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Suárez returns to Reds as Cincy lands free-agent bopper (source) — CINCINNATI - Once a fan favorite with the Reds, Eugenio Suárez and his former club are reuniting for a second act that will give it the power bat it has been seeking all offseason.
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Why MLB stars are being told they can't play in the World Baseball Classic — Share full article — Insurance concerns for players in the World Baseball Classic reached a fever pitch Saturday, when officials from Team Puerto Rico said they might withdraw the team from the tournament …
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
White Sox acquire righty Jordan Hicks in trade with Red Sox — CHICAGO — The White Sox wanted to acquire Minor League hurler David Sandlin from Boston for his high-level mound upside and his six years of control. — In fact, they had interest in the No. 8 prospect among the Red Sox Top 30 within …
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Jim Bowden / The Athletic:
Bowden's 2026 MLB report card: Offseason grades, takeaways, predictions for all 30 teams — Share full article — It was another wild MLB offseason that featured record-breaking deals, highlighted by the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers landing this year's top free agent, Kyle Tucker …
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Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Ernie Banks' most memorable moments — “Let's play two!” — Those immortal words belong to one man. And Ernie Banks meant it every time he said it. — The legendary Cubs slugger was a two-time MVP, a 14-time All-Star and hit 512 home runs (most all time by a Cubs player until Sammy Sosa hit 545 …
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Twins exec Falvey departs as organizational revamp continues — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday. — The 42-year-old Falvey spent nine seasons with the Twins …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Announce “Mutual” Parting Of Ways With President Of Baseball Ops Derek Falvey
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Multiple Teams Interested In Ty France — The Diamondbacks, Mets, Padres, and Yankees are among the teams who have shown interest in Ty France, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. The free agent first baseman won the AL Gold Glove Award last season, though he hit only .257/.320/.360 …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Why Vinnie Pasquantino feels confident entering key spring with Royals — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Pasquantino signed 2‑year, $11M deal with escalators to $15.7M; club control through 2028. — He aims to build on 2025 breakout: .264 average, 32 homers, 113 RBIs in 160 games.
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Maria Guardado / MLB.com:
Giants land another key piece in 3-time batting champ Arraez (source) — The Giants have been shopping around for second-base upgrades throughout the offseason. On Saturday, they finally got their guy. — The Giants have agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million with three …
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox look to be in command right from the start in 2026 with MLB's implementation of ABS challenge system — When it came to pitchers, it seemed as if the Red Sox had a type. The team seemingly coveted giants with mid-90s, upper-90s, and triple-digit power stuff that's typically associated with October dominance.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Carlos Estévez had career 2025 with Royals. What's next for KC's bullpen in 2026? — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals return closer Carlos Estévez and core relievers, cementing late-inning stability. — Team added veterans Alex Lange …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Athletics lock up All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson with 7-year, $70M deal — All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics reached agreement on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season, the team announced Friday, adding another premium young player …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Extend Jacob Wilson
Athletics Extend Jacob Wilson
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Joe Trezza / MLB.com:
These Yankees prospects could crack the Top 100 soon — The Yankees have four prospects on MLB Pipeline's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, released last week: shortstop George Lombard Jr. (No. 32), right-handers Carlos Lagrange (No. 79) and Elmer Rodríguez (No. 82) and shortstop Dax Kilby (No. 94).
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Maikel Garcia reaches decision about playing in World Baseball Classic — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Maikel Garcia will join Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. — Garcia, a 2025 All-Star and Gold Glove winner, signed a five-year contract.
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