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Today: December 17, 2025
Today: December 17, 2025

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Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
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Lawyers clash over Angels' alleged role in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death

A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player

Lawyers clash over Angels' alleged role in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
Business|Sports

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
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Mets reach 2-year deal with infielder Jorge Polanco after losing Pete Alonso, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran infielder Jorge Polanco

Mets reach 2-year deal with infielder Jorge Polanco after losing Pete Alonso, AP source says
Arts|Crime|Health|Sports

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels’ president says the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the baseball club and he wished he knew sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team’s employees

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose
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Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings

Colorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters

Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
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Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Edwin Díaz has agreed to $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
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Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at 2023 World Baseball Classic, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape

Mike Trout remains in the mix for U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
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Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets

Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season

Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets
Sports

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach

Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello’s staff

Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
Sports

Mets and reliever Devin Williams finalize $51 million, 3-year contract

Devin Williams and the Mets have finalized a $51 million, three-year contract that locks in a critical late-inning reliever as New York rebuilds its bullpen this offseason

Mets and reliever Devin Williams finalize $51 million, 3-year contract
Sports

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise

The Colorado Rockies have hired Josh Byrnes as their new general manager

Colorado Rockies hire Josh Byrnes as general manager to turn around franchise
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Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
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Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic
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Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

The Colorado Rockies have made Warren Schaeffer the club's full-time manager

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he's opposed to it

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he regrets his initial support for legalizing sports betting

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he's opposed to it
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NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says

NCAA currently falling short to rescind rule that would allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, source says
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Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season

Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026

Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season
Sports

Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract

Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal
Sports

MLB signs three-year media deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal, ESPN

-Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced three-year media rights deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal and ESPN.

MLB signs three-year media deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal, ESPN
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MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually