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1:16 AM ET ESPN News Services MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack have agreed to a $12.5 million, three-year contract, according to multiple reports Friday night. The deal, which was first reported by The Athletic, was pending completion of a physical exam. Paddack is recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, the

4:24 PM ET ESPN News Services Trevor Bauer became a free agent Friday when he went unclaimed on waivers, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers responsible for about $22.5 million owed to the former Cy Young Award winner whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced by an arbitrator. Los Angeles designated Bauer for

7:00 AM ET The Carlos Correa saga that loomed over baseball’s offseason finally came to an end this week, meaning the top 25 players in this year’s free agent class have all found homes. That doesn’t mean the hot stove is done cooking this winter. With moves still left to be made before spring training

8:01 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Back as a World Series title contender, the Cleveland Guardians are moving forward with upgrades to Progressive Field. The team revealed on Thursday delayed final plans for a “reimagining” of its downtown home, which has aged well since opening in 1994 but is now the 11th oldest ballpark

3:42 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Eric Hinske is joining the New York Mets as assistant hitting coach on manager Buck Showalter’s staff, Eric Chavez is switching to bench coach and Dom Chiti is becoming bullpen coach. Glenn Sherlock is moving from bench coach to catching and strategy coach, and Jeremy Barnes from

7:00 AM ET Before free agency started, agents and executives around the league suspected that there would be plenty of spending with a fresh new CBA and the sport’s revenue spigot back at full blast. They (and I) understated that effect, to say the least, in our pre-hot stove calculations as it became clear around

9:06 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran infielder Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, adding some depth to a segment of their roster that experienced the loss of Trea Turner and Justin Turner to free agency this offseason. Rojas, scheduled to make $5 million in his final year under contract, was

4:12 PM ET ESPN News Services BOSTON — Third baseman Rafael Devers‘ new contract with the Boston Red Sox became official on Wednesday, culminating in a news conference at Fenway Park. “Rafael Devers isn’t a star,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said. “He’s our star.” And he will certainly be paid like one.

7:00 AM ET Today, we sit exactly six months out from the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle so instead of continuing to wait — and wait — on the final free agent news, it is a perfect time to look ahead to the upcoming season by picking our way-too-early All-Stars. We’ll pick the 32-man rosters

4:45 PM ET When Carlos Correa agreed to terms with the New York Mets, his agent called it Correamas Day, but for those who have been following the saga leading up to the shortstop agreeing to a six-year deal with a vesting option with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, it has felt more like Correahog

1:30 PM ET Carlos Correa‘s wild offseason adventure has taken another surprising twist: He’s going back to the Minnesota Twins, pending physical, of course. After initially agreeing to terms with the San Francisco Giants, the Giants backed out over concerns about Correa’s long-term health, reportedly related to a leg injury Correa suffered in the minor

6:24 AM ET Associated Press TOKYO — The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks have signed pitcher Kohei Arihara, who played last season for the Texas Rangers. The team did not disclose contract terms on Tuesday. “I am honored to be given a chance to play for this team,” Arihara said in a quote posted on the team’s

1:58 PM ET Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on an $11.5 million, two-year contract with right-hander Luke Jackson. The 31-year-old Jackson missed the entire 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on April 13. Jackson had a strong season in 2021 when he helped Atlanta win the

7:00 AM ET AARON JUDGE BEGINS 2023 as the 16th captain in the storied history of the New York Yankees. He joins a list that features icons like Babe Ruth (who served for just five days, but … it counts), Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly and, most recently, Derek Jeter. He’s the face of

7:33 PM ET CHICAGO — White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will begin treatment on Monday. “Hearing the word “Cancer” came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year. However, I am resolved to embrace the

Jan 6, 2023 Associated Press TOKYO — Japan officials on Friday named 12 members of their World Baseball Classic team who will represent the country later this year. They include three major leaguers: Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels), Yu Darvish (San Diego Padres) and Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs). The World Baseball Classic will be played

11:33 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Outfielder AJ Pollock and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN, adding a batter who crushes left-handed pitchers to a

3:59 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired hard-throwing lefty reliever Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens from the Detroit Tigers, the team announced Saturday. In return, Detroit received infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands. Soto, 27, was an All-Star the past two seasons, including 2022, when he went 2-11 for