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Reports: 1B Rowdy Tellez signs 1-year deal with Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal with first baseman Rowdy Tellez....

Juan Soto: Focused on bringing Yankees a title, not next contract
Did the New York Yankees trade several assets to the San Diego Padres to get Juan Soto as a one-year rental, or will Soto sign an extension?...

Reports: Giants sign Korean OF Jung Hoo Lee for 6 years, $113M
The San Francisco Giants made their offseason splash by signing Korean star outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million contract, several reports said Tuesday....

Nationals sign RHP Dylan Floro, 3B Nick Senzel
The Washington Nationals on Tuesday announced the signings of free-agent pitcher Dylan Floro and third baseman Nick Senzel, the second overall pick of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft....

Report: RHPs Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton joining Royals
Coming off a 106-loss season, the Kansas City Royals bolstered their pitching staff Tuesday, bringing in right-handed starter Seth Lugo on a three-year, $45 million deal and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton on a one-year, $3.5 contract, per MLB.com....

Mets INF Ronny Mauricio (torn ACL) to undergo surgery
New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio suffered a torn ACL in his right knee while playing in the Dominican Winter League on Sunday and will undergo surgery....

Report: Dodgers, Red Sox, Jays to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Highly coveted Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has already met with the New York Yankees, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, and per multiple media reports, he's slated to talk with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and a few other teams soon....

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....