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The Mariners are downsizing, and that's a bad sign for all of MLB
Maybe GM Jerry Dipoto is trying to make that 54 percent a real challenge. ...

Brewers bring back LHP Wade Miley on one-year deal
Veteran left-hander Wade Miley agreed Monday to a one-year, $8.5 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Brewers....

Dodgers to make Mookie Betts everyday second baseman
Looking for stability on the infield, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday he plans on making All-Star right fielder Mookie Betts his primary second baseman....

Former KBO MVP Jung Hoo Lee available to MLB clubs
One of Korea's top stars is expected to play a key role in the major leagues next season after outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was posted Monday and now has 30 days to come to terms on a free-agent deal....

Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson through 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2025 season Monday....

Brewers reach historic $82M deal with Jackson Chourio
The Milwaukee Brewers announced a record-breaking eight-year, $82 million contract on Monday with Jackson Chourio, a 19-year-old outfielder who has yet to make his major league debut....

Do the Miami Marlins have Google?
Back in October, we learned that highly respected baseball mind and glass ceiling-smasher Kim Ng stepped down from her GM role because the Marlins, whom Ng had improved from a record of 57-105 to 84-78 and an NL Wild Card berth, insisted on hiring a president of baseball operations to be Ng’s boss. ...

Reports: Shohei Ohtani decision expected 'within the week'
Shohei Ohtani plans to decide where to sign "within the week," MLB Network reported on Monday as the Winter Meetings began in Nashville, Tenn....

Mets retain pitching coach, name John Gibbons bench coach
The New York Mets announced their coaching staff under new manager Carlos Mendoza on Monday, including the retention of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the hire of former big league manager John Gibbons as bench coach....

Mariners send Jarred Kelenic to Braves in 5-player deal
With Major League Baseball's winter meetings underway in Nashville, the Mariners and Braves announced a five-player trade late Sunday night that sends three players to Atlanta and a pair of prospects to Seattle....

Jim Leyland voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Leyland, who managed for 22 seasons and won 1,769 games and a World Series title in 1997, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday....

Report: Brewers, OF Jackson Chourio agree to historic deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to an eight-year, $82 million contract with outfielder Jackson Chourio, the deal coming even before the 19-year-old has made his major league debut, ESPN reported Sunday....

Reports: P Joe Kelly on verge of return to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a deal with free-agent reliever Joe Kelly, multiple outlets reported Saturday....

The week in MLB: Cody Bellinger's free agency twist, Luis Severino changes boroughs, Nelson Cruz lands role with Dodgers
On the surface, Cody Bellinger’s life is about to get better no matter what. He was a down-ballot MVP candidate last season who’s heading into free agency, as well as a former MVP and Rookie of the Year. He would have been labeled a unicorn back in the day, given his ability to play Gold Glove-level...

Yankees claim OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Guardians
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday....

Report: Blue Jays among 4 teams in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes
The bidding for coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is down to four teams, with the winner expected to pay more than $500 million for the services of the two-time American League Most Valuable Player, ESPN reported Friday....

Mets sign INF Joey Wendle to 1-year contract
The New York Mets increased the position versatility of their roster with the signing of infielder Joey Wendle to a one-year contract on Thursday....

Report: Pirates hire Sarah Gelles as assistant GM
Sarah Gelles, who began her career as a baseball operations intern with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009, is returning to the team as an assistant general manager, per The Athletic....

Report: Brewers nearing record deal with top OF prospect
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to announce a record-setting contract with 19-year-old outfield prospect Jackson Chourio, MLB Network reported Thursday....

Reports: Reds set to sign RHP Nick Martinez to 2-year, $26M deal
The Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Nick Martinez are close to a two-year, $26 million contract agreement, per reports....