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What I'm hearing on the MLB free-agent market with the Padres, Astros and more — A three-year, $58.5 million contract seemed high for free-agent first baseman José Abreu, who turns 36 on Jan. 29. The Athletic's Keith Law criticized the Astros for paying him that much.
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Agent Scott Boras says Xander Bogaerts has not closed the door on Red Sox — By all indications, the free agent market for Xander Bogaerts is a robust one. Reports in recent days have suggested a wide swath of interest in the 30-year-old shortstop from a variety of teams …
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What 2022-23 MLB free agency so far means for the winter meetings — Just one year and one day ago, the wildest 24 hours in the history of baseball free agency unfolded. With the inevitability of a lockout by the league placing an artificial deadline on transactions, teams rushed to sign free agents …

Astros sign slugger Jose Abreu to 3-year deal — Slugging first baseman José Abreu signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, it was announced on Monday. — Abreu, who turns 36 in January, won the American League MVP award in 2020 and is second in baseball with 863 RBIs since …
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José Abreu says Chicago White Sox made him a ‘really good offer’ as Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf praises his legacy — Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf summed up José Abreu's legacy with the team as belonging “among the roster of White Sox franchise all-time greats.”
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Fresh off World Series championship, Astros set to add former MVP Jose Abreu to lineup
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Dolphins LT Terron Armstead showing encouraging signs in recovery from pectoral strain — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel updates injury status of offensive tackles Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson leading up to game against San Francisco 49ers. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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NFL moves upcoming Dolphins' road game to prime time
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Grading Dolphins' win over Texans; plus stock up, stock down
Grading Dolphins' win over Texans; plus stock up, stock down
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With Justin Fields still feeling out if he can play with a left shoulder injury, Chicago Bears add fourth QB as a precaution — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 171 — Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before the game against the New York Jets on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford …
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Hot stove survey: Where will deGrom and Judge sign? Who will get traded? MLB execs weigh in — Nearly a month into the MLB offseason, we're still awaiting the first big splash. — While we wait for the movement to pick up entering next week's winter meetings in San Diego …
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Bulls signed coach Billy Donovan to extension before season: Sources — The Chicago Bulls signed head coach Billy Donovan to a contract extension before the start of the season, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know: — Donovan, who last season guided …
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Brady to Patriots? Rodgers to Jets? Let's explore what could be another wild NFL offseason at QB — It's been believed the NFL quarterback carousel could never spin as wildly as it did last offseason when Tom Brady briefly retired, Aaron Rodgers toyed with retirement …
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Julius Randle scores season-high 36 points, Knicks embarrass Pistons 140-110 in Detroit — Julius Randle threw himself quite the birthday party. — On the same day he turned 28, the Knicks forward dropped a season-high 36 points as the Knicks steamrolled the terrible Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, 140-110.
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Disney pays MLB $900 million for remainder of BAMTech, money to be dispersed among 30 teams — Disney has bought 15 percent of BAMTech from Major League Baseball for $900 million and that will be dispersed among the 30 baseball teams, $30 million apiece, reports Eric Fisher of SportBusiness Group.
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