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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing on the MLB Hot Stove about the Dodgers, Brewers and more — The Dodgers are capable of pivoting in virtually any direction, which is just how they like it. — Including the return of Clayton Kershaw, whose deal is pending a physical, the Dodgers are about $45 million under …
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays To Sign Zach Eflin To Three-Year Deal — The Rays are dipping into the free agent pitching market, agreeing to terms with right-hander Zach Eflin on a three-year deal. It's reportedly a $40MM guarantee for the O'Connell Sports Management client. Eflin will make $11MM in each of the next …
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Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin reach agreement on 3-year, $40M deal — Right-hander Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a three-year contract worth $40 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. — The deal, which is pending a physical, is the largest free-agent contract in Rays history …
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
QB Justin Fields takes a step toward starting Sunday for the Chicago Bears versus the Green Bay Packers — 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, N.J. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
With Justin Fields still feeling out if he can play with a left shoulder injury, Chicago Bears add fourth QB as a precaution
With Justin Fields still feeling out if he can play with a left shoulder injury, Chicago Bears add fourth QB as a precaution
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Pete Thamel / ESPN:
Rose Bowl agrees to deal allowing early CFP expansion in '24 — The last remaining obstacle to expanding the College Football Playoff to 12 teams in the 2024 and 2025 seasons has been cleared. — The Rose Bowl reached an agreement that officially paves the way for the College Football Playoff …
Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
Former Red Kyle Farmer, named 2022 team MVP, reflects on an era gone by — As former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer reflected on the trade that sent him last month to the Minnesota Twins, he got a FaceTime call from former Reds outfielder Jesse Winker.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Astros' Justin Verlander reluctance could open door for other teams — Word is, the Astros and Justin Verlander are “far apart” in talks. Verlander seeks $130 million for three years (the Max Scherzer deal), and the Astros, with their deep rotation, seem pessimistic on Verlander …
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
State knocks $600,000 off Orioles' annual Camden Yards rent for team's reconstruction of left field wall — It's nearly impossible to quantify all the effects a deeper, taller left field wall at Camden Yards had on the Orioles' 2022 season. — The wall — which the team built …
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Pete Thamel / ESPN:
Notre Dame QB Drew Pyne decides to enter the transfer portal — Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne tweeted Friday that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. — Pyne, who will have three years of eligibility at his next destination, is not planning to play in the team's bowl game, sources told ESPN on Friday.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Predicting where top MLB free agents will land with winter meetings looming — MORE FROM: — The nine top free agents, all likely to command nine-figure deals, remain on the board. But if history is a guide, they may start signing soon — maybe at the winter meetings, beginning this weekend.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Edwin Diaz, Mets made contract happen with ease: ‘We know what they want, they know what we want’ — Edwin Diaz wanted the Mets to come to him “quick” to talk about a new contract. The Mets talked to him as soon as they could and the process went so smoothly that they were able to lock …
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Competitive Balance rounds set for '23 Draft — While the top of the 2023 Draft order is yet to be determined, with the first-ever Draft Lottery set for Tuesday, some things are starting to take shape later on in the Draft, particularly after the first and second rounds.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa prepares for challenge of possibly playing behind backup tackles vs. 49ers — The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss the Miami Dolphins' game against the San Francisco 49ers, and give their predictions for the game. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins LT Terron Armstead showing encouraging signs in recovery from pectoral strain
Dolphins LT Terron Armstead showing encouraging signs in recovery from pectoral strain
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