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Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact

Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Pirates, LHP Soto agree to 1-year deal

Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Murphy says Peralta 'due to be a wealthy man'

Brewers manager Pat Murphy knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter. ... Continue Reading

Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial

Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs. ... Continue Reading

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026

The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal

The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal

Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. ... Continue Reading

U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns. ... Continue Reading

Peralta to Red Sox? Greene to Dodgers? Best fits for top potential pitching trade candidates

A number of teams have a need to trade for a starting pitcher. Here's how they match up with available hurlers. ... Continue Reading

Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery

With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down. ... Continue Reading

Jays won't blame Kiner-Falefa for Game 7 loss

Speaking at the MLB winter meetings on Tuesday, Toronto manager John Schneider illustrated the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series, as well as the blame surrounding Isiah Kiner-Falefa, after he was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning. ... Continue Reading

Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension

The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Angels acquire infielder Grissom from Red Sox

The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson. ... Continue Reading