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Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers closing in on one-year deal

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw is nearing a one-year deal with the Dodgers that is similar to the $17 million contract he signed before last season, according to two people familiar with negotiations but not authorized to speak publicly about them. The deal is expected to be finalized over the…

Los Angeles Times

Report: Clayton Kershaw Is ‘Nearing’ New Deal With Dodgers

The pitcher has spent his entire 15-year career in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

Marcus Hayes: Trading Rhys Hoskins, Phillies World Series goat (not really), would be dumb

PHILADELPHIA — A Phillies slugger committed 51 errors in his first six seasons playing first base in the majors. He also hit 148 home runs in his first 2,887 plate appearances.

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Here’s what to know as Kansas City Royals head into MLB offseason

Major League Baseball’s annual “hot stove” season officially fired up on Thursday afternoon with the start of free agency. More than 160 free agents hit the open market and became eligible to sign with any team, including the Kansas City Royals.

Tribune News Service

Silver Slugger Award Winners Include 10 First-Time Recipients

The Padres had the most Silver Sluggers with three—though all three came to the team in midseason trades.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto win Silver Slugger awards

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Phillies made an autumn run to the World Series, they survived a summer without Bryce Harper. And now, the players who most helped them overcome losing their best hitter are reaping the rewards.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pirates hedge unexpected bet by acquiring Ji-Man Choi from Rays amid flurry of roster moves

TORONTO — With free agency opening across Major League Baseball on Thursday evening, the Pirates finally had the opportunity to address what was a black hole in their lineup this past season: first base.

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Angels' Mike Trout wins ninth Silver Slugger Award

LOS ANGELES — Angels outfielder Mike Trout added some hardware to his personal collection of accolades Thursday, winning his ninth Silver Slugger Award.

Los Angeles Times

Mets exercise Carlos Carrasco’s club option

NEW YORK — The Mets have picked up the option for 2023 on right-hander Carlos Carrasco, giving them two starting pitchers for next season. Carrasco, a 35-year-old Venezuela native, remains under contract through next season and will earn $14 million.

Tribune News Service

Chris McCosky: Are Tigers in position to make fairy-tale ending come true for Verlander? Unlikely.

DETROIT — Here we go again.

Tribune News Service

Clayton Kershaw doesn't receive qualifying offer from Dodgers, Justin Turner's option declined

LOS ANGELES — Just like last winter, the Dodgers are giving Clayton Kershaw plenty of time to contemplate his future.

Los Angeles Times

Justin Verlander becomes free agent after declining $25 million option from Astros

Verlander was among four players who became free agents Thursday, raising the total to 165.

Chicago Sun-Times

The 20 biggest MLB contracts of all time: Where Aaron Judge will reportedly land

The highest-paid players in MLB history.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB GMs Weighing Effects of Rule Changes on Roster Construction

Every rule change instituted for the 2023 season, from the pitch clock to the shift ban, has two sides to it. And executives need to consider everything when building a team.

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Chicago Sun-Times

How Cubs are approaching free-agent shortstop market

The Cubs are expected to increase their player payroll for next year.

Tribune News Service

Braves trade Jake Odorizzi, reacquire Kolby Allard

The Braves are bringing Kolby Allard back to their organization, reacquiring him in a trade Wednesday that sent pitcher Jake Odorizzi and cash to the Texas Rangers.

Chicago Tribune

With manager Pedro Grifol in place, Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn gets to work addressing other needs

LAS VEGAS — Rick Hahn saw a common reaction in regard to new Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol while walking around the GM meetings this week at Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox starting rotation needs attention this offseason

Free agent Johnny Cueto is gone, and question marks remain from 2022 rotation.

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Padres begin a different kind of offseason looking for starting pitching

Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller and his staff are here to find out what is possible.

Los Angeles Times

Andrew Friedman says Dodgers want Clayton Kershaw and Justin Turner to return

LOS ANGELES — They are the two longest-tenured players in the Dodgers organization.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dusty Baker proves that nice guys — and good managers — do indeed finish first

The former Cubs manager rises above the haters in Chicago who booed him out of town.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dusty Baker agrees to return to Astros for 2023 season

The 73-year-old Baker earned his first World Series championship as a manager in his 25th season as a skipper when the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.

Sports Illustrated

Astros Announce Dusty Baker Will Return As Manager in 2023

He is fresh off of his first World Series victory as manager.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking MLB’s Top 50 Free Agents, With Signing Predictions

The offseason is officially here, and this year’s free-agency class features a record-setting slugger alongside star shortstops. See how they stack up.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Which MLB team should Aaron Judge sign with? Ranking 6 franchises by desirability

Which contenders make the most sense for Judge?

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