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Source: Dodgers fortify bullpen with Diaz deal

The Dodgers have reached a deal with former Mets closer Edwin Diaz, a source told ESPN's Jorge Castillo. ... 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

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: What will follow huge deals for Schwarber, Diaz?

Here's everything you need from Orlando as big signings by the Dodgers and Phillies rock the winter meetings. ... Continue Reading

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

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

Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time. ... Continue Reading

Boone lauds Jays, but gap with Yanks not that far

Speaking to reporters at the MLB winter meetings Monday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lauded the Toronto Blue Jays for defeating his club in the playoffs, but he doesn't believe the gap between the AL East rivals is as wide as the matchup showed. ... Continue Reading

Mets' Mendoza: Reports of clubhouse issues 'a lie'

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza disputed recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen. ... Continue Reading

HOF chair 'not surprised' Bonds, Clemens still out

Baseball Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark told reporters on Monday that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds weren't voted into the Hall this year because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers. ... Continue Reading

Agent: Yanks GM nonsensical about Gray's stay

After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free agency value. ... 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

Tigers prez: No 'untouchables,' including Skubal

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young Awards, is not "untouchable" when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Veteran LHP Matz, Rays agree to deal

Left-hander Steven Matz and the Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending a physical, sources said. ... Continue Reading

Roberts: WBC roles for Ohtani, others 'delicate'

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wasn't sure whether any limits would be put on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the World Baseball Classic. ... Continue Reading

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions: The latest buzz from Orlando

Here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up. ... Continue Reading

Cubs prez sees team 'definitely' adding pitching

The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB's winter meetings on Monday. ... Continue Reading