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Tigers sign LHP Andrew Chafin to 1-year, $4.25M deal
The Detroit Tigers announced a one-year, $4.25 million contract with left-hander Andrew Chafin on Tuesday....
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Julio Urias won't face felony charges for allegedly assaulting wife [Update]
Updated Jan. 10: Free agent MLB pitcher Julio Urias will not face a felony charge for allegedly assaulting his wife at an MLS game in September, TMZ Sports is reporting....

Reports: Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal includes $680M deferred
Shohei Ohtani agreed to defer $680 million of his 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers until after the contract is completed, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday....

Ex-OF Vic Davalillo dies after emergency surgery
Longtime outfielder Vic Davalillo died last week in Caracas, Venezuela, his family announced....

So how much does Shohei Ohtani really improve the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024?
Much like Susie Izzard (Drink!) says chiropractors “LIVE FOR THE NOISE!” I too live for the noise of the offseason. We can’t get much more than Shohei Ohtani and his reps donated to us, or at least their methods of sending the baseball press into orbit did. There should be much more to come, but the...

Reports: Yankees trade SS Trey Sweeney to Dodgers
The New York Yankees traded shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB Network and ESPN reported Monday....

Reports: Guardians, C Austin Hedges agree on 1-year deal
The Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $4 million with journeyman catcher Austin Hedges, MLB Network and the New York Post reported....

Report: World Series ring collector Will Smith to sign with Royals
Veteran left-handed reliever Will Smith is finalizing a one-year, $5 million deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple reports on Sunday....

Report: Tigers reach deal with LHP Andrew Chafin
The Detroit Tigers reached a one-year, $4.25 million deal with veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin that includes a club option for 2025, the Detroit Free Press reported Sunday....

Report: Royals agree to deal with LHP Will Smith
Left-handed reliever Will Smith is set to return to where it all began by signing a one-year, $5 million deal with the Kansas City Royals, ESPN reported Sunday....

The MLB media had a very normal week
Ever watched an entire industry have an existential crisis? That was the baseball media around and during the MLB Winter Meetings....

White Sox acquire C Max Stassi from Braves
The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Max Stassi from the Braves on Saturday, 24 hours after he was moved from the Angels to Atlanta....

Shohei Ohtani vaults Dodgers to World Series favorites
The Los Angeles Dodgers immediately vaulted to the favorites to win the 2024 World Series after bestowing the largest contract in Major League Baseball history upon Shohei Ohtani on Saturday....

What could have been if Shohei Ohtani signed with the Blue Jays
Shohei Ohtani has just signed the largest contract in baseball history. 10 years for $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...

Shohei Ohtani reaches record deal with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers....

Shohei Ohtani will stay in SoCal after all
Baseball’s biggest star is officially staying in L.A., but he’ll be wearing a new jersey. Shohei Ohtani announced via his Instagram that he has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers....

This week in MLB: Shohei Ohtani stirs controversy; Mariners' tough spot is bad for game; Juan Soto takes NY
Maybe GM Jerry Dipoto is trying to make that 54 percent a real challenge. ...

Braves acquire INF David Fletcher, C Max Stassi from Angels
The Atlanta Braves landed infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi on Friday in exchange for infielder Evan White and minor league left-handed pitcher Tyler Thomas....

Report: Red Sox acquire OF Tyler O'Neill from Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox worked to reshape their outfield Friday when they acquired outfielder Tyler O'Neill in a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Post reported....

Shohei Ohtani signing affects more than his new team
As the sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani is starting to dwindle as the decision comes closer, there are a few things that are certain with his new contract. It will be the biggest in American sports history, the team that signs him gets the best player in the world on their roster, and reporters who cov...