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The Latest Breaking News on Dodgers renegotiate contract with pitcher James Paxton, reducing guaranteed amount

Xander Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million

The Padres are adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million

The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts have agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup

The Independent UK

Billy Eppler plans to ‘stay working’ after adding four new pitchers at Winter Meetings

SAN DIEGO — The Mets are leaving the Winter Meetings with four new pitchers but have yet to find a center fielder or address the lack of power in the lineup.

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Tim Cowlishaw: Rangers’ spending spree may be a gamble, but that hasn’t made this offseason any less fun

DALLAS — Let’s just call this Rangers’ winter spending spree — apparently an annual event now — what it is. It’s a heck of a lot of fun. From a business standpoint, it could evolve into a nightmare but let’s not go all glass-half-empty while owner Ray Davis is throwing…

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Phillies dominated the winter meetings, and showed they plan on more Red Octobers

SAN DIEGO — As Dave Dombrowski packed his garment bag Wednesday and checked out of the Manchester Grand Hyatt, he might have considered borrowing a line from Michael Corleone near the end of The Godfather.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

White Sox stay quiet at winter meetings

White Sox sit back, wait to make moves. “We’ll remain patient. And diligent,” GM Rick Hahn says on last day.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mets ink veteran pitcher Jose Quintana to two-year deal, land lefty Brooks Raley in trade

SAN DIEGO — The Mets promised to remain active in the starting pitching market and they made good on their promise Wednesday morning, agreeing with veteran left-hander Jose Quintana on a two-year, $26 million contract, pending a physical.

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David Murphy: Breaking down the Phillies’ signings of Taijuan Walker and Matt Strahm, and what they do next

Those annoying dinging sounds that you hear are the push alerts from John Middleton’s online banking apps. Two more transactions have gone through. Taijuan Walker, Matt Strahm ... welcome to the club, and stay tuned.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What We’re Hearing About the Mets, Aaron Judge and the Red Sox

The winter meetings reached a new level of activity on Day 3. Here’s what could be next.

Sports Illustrated

Sources: Cardinals finalizing five-year deal with All-Star catcher Willson Contreras

SAN DIEGO — The catcher who wanted a chance to sell the Cardinals on his ability to follow Yadier Molina behind the plate at Busch Stadium will get that chance.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If Dansby Swanson leaves, Braves must answer this question

SAN DIEGO — If Dansby Swanson and the Braves can’t come to a contract agreement this offseason, the team’s shortstop situation still would not be resolved. The Braves would face a major question.

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: In bringing back Aaron Judge for nine years, Hal Steinbrenner signs off on a dumb deal

NEW YORK — In the wee hours of Wednesday morning a beleaguered and resigned Hal Steinbrenner firmly cemented his membership in baseball’s One Dumb Owner club by re-signing soon-to-be 31-year-old Aaron Judge for an astounding nine years and $360 million.

Tribune News Service

The 10 Biggest Contracts in MLB History

Here’s where Mike Trout and Aaron Judge rank in the top 10 list of the most paid MLB players in history.

Sports Illustrated

When will the Cubs and White Sox act like major-market teams? How about never?

Neither gave much thought to going after Aaron Judge, who re-signed with the Yankees for $360 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Report: Contreras, Cardinals Agree on $87.5 Million Contract

The former Cubs star is reportedly heading for St. Louis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jose Quintana agrees to $26 million, 2-year deal with Mets

New York has been rebuilding its pitching staff following a playoff loss to San Diego in the wild-card round.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Padres Made Last-Ditch Effort to Land Aaron Judge

The team emerged as a dark horse in the final hours of the American League MVP’s free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge’s New Contract Ranks Third in MLB

With Wednesday’s contract news, here’s where the slugger ranks in the league.

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Report: Cubs to Sign Pitcher Jameson Taillon

Taillon joins Chicago after two quality seasons with the Yankees, adding to the Cubs’ offseason overhaul.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: Mets, Phillies spend big. Will Braves do same for Dansby Swanson?

The Phillies committed $300 million to shortstop Trea Turner. The Mets are set to splurge on ace pitcher Justin Verlander. Meanwhile, the Braves have signed no free agents of note while their top priority, shortstop Dansby Swanson, remains on the market.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘These are the guys we want, so go get them’: How owner John Middleton pushed the Phillies to land Trea Turner

SAN DIEGO — Four years ago, John Middleton gassed up his private jet — the white Bombardier Challenger with a Phillies “P” on the tail — and flew to Las Vegas twice to meet with Bryce Harper and help close the largest deal in franchise history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs agree to four-year deal with right-hander Jameson Taillon: reports

Taillon joins a largely youthful Cubs rotation.

Tribune News Service

Larry Stone: Have Mariners kept pace with AL West foes this offseason?

SAN DIEGO — The Rangers hired a manager, Bruce Bochy, with three World Series titles and a burning desire for more. Then they signed All-World pitcher Jacob deGrom. The Angels have been steadily adding pieces this offseason in an attempt to build a team worthy of Mike Trout and Shohei…

Sports Illustrated

Giants, Mitch Haniger Agree on Three-Year Contract

Haniger was an All-Star in 2018 and hit 39 home runs in 2021 for the Mariners.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Rangers to Sign LHP Andrew Heaney

The veteran recorded a 3.10 ERA in 2022 while playing for the Dodgers.

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