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10:35 AM ET, February 13, 2025

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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers strike out as Alex Bregman signs with Boston Red Sox  —  The Detroit Tigers missed out on third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency.  —  Bregman has signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple people with knowledge of the agreement told …
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Chandler Rome / New York Times:
Red Sox, Alex Bregman agree to three-year, $120 million deal: Source  —  Alex Bregman, a cornerstone of the Houston Astros' ascension into an American League superpower, is departing the only franchise he's ever known.  —  Bregman is in agreement on a three-year, $120 million contract …
Maddie Lee / Chicago Sun Times:
As Cubs explore options behind Michael Busch, a surprise player may get a chance at first base  —  Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario took reps at first base on Tuesday.  —  MESA, Ariz. — Cubs first baseman Michael Busch smiled and put his hand up for Alexander Canario to slap as infielders converged post-workout Tuesday.
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New York Times:
Cubs have discussed signing Justin Turner if Alex Bregman goes elsewhere: Sources  —  MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs, continuing to explore options even after the start of their spring training, are considering free agent Justin Turner as a potential addition in case Alex Bregman signs with another team …
ESPN:
MLB spring training 2025: Teams, stars we can't wait to see  —  After a wild baseball winter, spring training is in the air.  —  The Mets inked Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history — and also brought back fan favorite Pete Alonso this week.  The Dodgers had another busy offseason …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Passan's MLB free agency update: Bregman, Arenado, more  —  Even though pitchers and catchers for all 30 Major League Baseball teams report to spring training this week, dozens of free agents who played significant big league roles in 2024 remain available.  The line between free agency ending …
Sam Connon / Sports Illustrated:
Key Dates for Every MLB Team's 2025 Spring Training Camp  —  Pitchers and catchers are set to report to Florida and Arizona this week, with full rosters following soon after for the official start of spring training.  —  Baseball season has officially arrived, with spring training finally getting underway in Florida and Arizona alike.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Re-Sign Drew Smith  —  February 13: The Smith signing is official, per Joe DeMayo of SNY.  Righty Christian Scott, who is also recovering from Tommy John surgery, was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.  Smith was himself then transferred to the 60-day IL …
Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' Evan Phillips still recovering from shoulder injury that kept him out of World Series  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Evan Phillips had a front row seat for the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees last October.  He never left that seat.  —  “Man, those feelings …
ESPN:
Source: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers agree to new contract  —  Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a new one-year contract that will bring the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner back to the team for an 18th season, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Tuesday.
Natalie Haddad / WFAA-TV:
‘Limit 2’: Kroger among grocery stores limiting egg purchases amid nationwide shortage  —  Kroger on Cedar Springs in Dallas is limiting customers to two cartons of eggs per purchase.  —  DALLAS — Some Kroger locations are limiting the number of eggs customers can buy as a nationwide egg shortage continues …
Discussion: New York Post
DJourn / Battery Power:
Tyler Matzek to sign with New York Yankees, per report  —  The veteran left-hander could join Max Fried on the Yankees pitching staff.  —  Former Atlanta Braves reliever Tyler Matzek is set to join the New York Yankees on a minor league deal, according to a report from Chris Cotillo, a Boston Red Sox beat writer.
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout  —  Yo Philly: Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are world champions.  A ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense tormented and frustrated Patrick Mahomes while Hurts made all the plays the offense needed.
 
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