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Shohei Ohtani already sets one record with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani already has set one record with the Los Angeles Dodgers, even before his new team introduces him as an official team member....

Mets sign RHP Jorge Lopez to 1-year deal
The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday....

Reports: Shohei Ohtani can opt out if Dodgers brass exits
Shohei Ohtani will have the option to opt out of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team's owner or general manager leave the club, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday....

Angels add RHPs Luis Garcia, Adam Cimber to bullpen
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen with a pair of right-handers on Wednesday, signing veterans Luis Garcia and Adam Cimber....

What does $700M get the Dodgers? Not the NL MVP favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain tied to rumors they are seeking to add a marquis pitcher even after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million contract this week....

White Sox sign RHP Erick Fedde to 2-year, $15M deal
The Chicago White Sox signed right-hander Erick Fedde to a two-year, $15 million contract on Wednesday....

Braves outright INF David Fletcher to Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves outrighted newly acquired infielder David Fletcher to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday in a procedural move....

Reports: Dodgers trying to pry RHP Tyler Glasnow from Rays
Tampa Bay Rays ace right-hander Tyler Glasnow is the subject of trade discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports....

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...