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Why Cubs individualized one-knee stances — for current catchers and any they may add

Catching has been in the headlines this week, thanks to free-agent signings and a three-team trade.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘No bad feelings’ about not getting White Sox job, Ozzie Guillen says

White Sox’ World Series champion manager says he wanted job but is content having more time for family.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: They’re more than just numbers

Just as Harwell told Hughes, the Quizmaster tries to turn stats into stories. So give these a read.

Chicago Sun-Times

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How four rule changes will impact Major League Baseball in 2023

LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's hot stove has been all the way turned up over the last two weeks, melting expectations as free agents enjoy the richest market in history. But roster construction is far from complete for most clubs. Two months remain before pitchers and catchers report for…

Los Angeles Times

Twins add Joey Gallo, a slugging former All-Star

MINNEAPOLIS — Two months after saying goodbye to their own all-or-nothing slugger, the Twins found another on Friday.

Tribune News Service

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

Sports Illustrated

Now with Orioles, Adam Frazier hoping to help another ‘exciting young team’ reach playoffs

BALTIMORE — Growing up in Georgia, Adam Frazier envisioned nights like the ones he had last fall with the Seattle Mariners, pushing for the first playoff berth of his career.

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Outfielder Andrew Benintendi and White Sox reportedly agree to 5-year, $75 million deal

CHICAGO — Andrew Benintendi did damage against the Chicago White Sox in 2022 while with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .313 with five RBIs in eight games.

Chicago Tribune

White Sox land free agent left fielder Andrew Benintendi

Benintendi to receive $75 million over five seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Making Sense of a Surprisingly Frenetic MLB Free Agency

No, it’s not just you. This offseason’s market has moved at an unusually dizzying pace. What gives?

Sports Illustrated

Tom Krasovic: Xander Bogaerts' diligence, fundamentals bode well for Padres

SAN DIEGO — The Boston Red Sox were out of playoff contention, playing out the string this past September, when a veteran scout showed up several hours before first pitch and noticed their All-Star shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, a longtime favorite of this scout's.

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Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

Tribune News Service

It’s World Series or Bust for Yankees After Splurging for Rodón

New York didn’t make him the third most expensive lefthander in MLB history just to get bounced in the playoffs again.

Sports Illustrated

After one electric season, Carlos Rodón leaves Giants for Yankees

What appeared to be increasingly imminent with every Giants move and each morsel of information to emerge this offseason came to fruition Thursday evening: Carlos Rodón will, indeed, go down as a one-season wonder in San Francisco.

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Sports Illustrated

Yankees Reach Six-Year Deal With Carlos Rodon, per Reports

New York has reached an agreement with the two-time All-Star on a massive payday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boston’s Mookie Betts trade (and 2022 offseason overall) looks so much worse after Jeter Downs DFA

The Red Sox continue to pretend they're a serious baseball team

Sports Illustrated

A Four-Step Guide for the Dodgers to Resurrect Noah Syndergaard

The best organization at reviving starting pitchers is tasked with working its magic on Thor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs, reliever Brad Boxberger agree to one-year deal

Boxberger’s signing follows a pattern the Cubs are expected to embrace again this offseason.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Phillies have raised their floor in free agency. Their ceiling will depend on three familiar faces.

PHILADELPHIA — A lot of scouting directors will roll their eyes when you talk about Top 100 prospects. There’s a good reason for that. Back when Baseball America first popularized the genre, an organization could mostly take pride whenever one of its minor league hopefuls earned national accolades. It was…

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Joe Starkey: Please stop believing MLB's future is bleak. It's actually quite rich

PITTSBURGH — You know the drill. Every time Major League Baseball has a labor squabble, or another 3 1/2-hour game, or a dip in attendance, or a low-rated World Series game, the doomsayers do their thing.

Sports Illustrated

Noah Syndergaard Heads to Los Angeles to Find His Stolen Thunder

The Dodgers need a dependable arm in the midst of an offseason exodus. Syndergaard, who once struck fear into opposing hitters’ hearts, could be that and more.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: The Chicago Cubs’ front-office intrigue is much more interesting than their offseason

I’m admittedly a sucker for any story that includes the words “internal tensions between the business and baseball sides,” no matter what organization is being discussed.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: After losing Correa, Twins must now focus on trades

MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Falvey was sitting next to his wife on his couch at home on Tuesday night when he received a text from agent Scott Boras. Carlos Correa, Boras' client, was signing with the San Francisco Giants for 13 years and $350 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson’s free agency means for the Cubs’ offseason

Carlos Correa agreeing to a record-setting deal with the Giants made Swanson the last of the Big 4 free agent shortstops left on the market.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers agree to one-year contract with pitcher Noah Syndergaard

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers reached an agreement Wednesday with free-agent pitcher Noah Syndergaard on a one-year contract, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who weren't authorized to speak publicly.

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