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MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Parks

The new policy is a win for advocates who have long warned of the dangers of foul balls.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

Tribune News Service

Red Sox Make Free Agency Splash With Coveted Japanese League Star

The two-time batting champion of Japan’s Pacific League is getting a record-breaking deal.

Sports Illustrated

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

Cubs add right-hander Jameson Taillon to their rotation with a 4-year, $68 million deal

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ upgrades at the winter meetings aren’t stopping in center field.

Chicago Tribune

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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

Sport's highest earners including MLB and NFL stars as Aaron Judge inks massive contract

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge was given a nine-year extension on Wednesday after a legendary season in which he set the new single-season American League home run record with 62

Daily Mirror

White Sox select pitcher in Rule 5 Draft

White Sox tab righty Nick Avila from Giants AAA roster

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Pat Hughes, longtime Cubs radio voice, wins the Ford C. Frick Award — the Baseball Hall of Fame’s top broadcasting honor

CHICAGO — Longtime Chicago Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes was named the winner of the Ford C. Frick Award on Wednesday, joining Jack Brickhouse and Harry Caray among the all-time broadcasting greats.

Chicago Tribune

SF Giants reportedly lose out on Aaron Judge to Yankees: Where do they turn now?

SAN DIEGO — The Giants identified Aaron Judge as their top free-agent target, and he gave them enough consideration to visit for a long set of in-person meetings, but like past high-profile pursuits, it appears San Francisco has finished runners-up.

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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

Padres made late run at Aaron Judge, who remains with Yankees

The Padres were a surprise entrant in the pursuit of Aaron Judge. But is anything like that really a surprise anymore?

Boston Herald

Red Sox to sign All-Star closer Kenley Jansen to two-year, $32 million deal, per report

SAN DIEGO — In the middle of an offseason in which they’ve come up short signing several targets, the Red Sox landed an important one on Wednesday morning.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sources: Cardinals complete deal for Willson Contreras

SAN DIEGO — The St. Louis Cardinals have reached a deal with veteran free agent catcher Willson Contreras, sources confirm to the Post-Dispatch. The deal is valued at $87.5 million over a term of five years. This marks the largest free agent deal by the franchise for a player who…

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Daily Mirror

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred provides update on Los Angeles Angels sale

The Los Angeles Angels could be sold by March 30 in time for the new MLB season, according to league commissioner Rob Manfred who offered a new update on their status

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Cub Willson Contreras will sign with NL Central rival Cardinals

Contreras reportedly agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million contract with St. Louis.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Arson’ Judge set fire to World Series futures before Aaron Judge officially re-signing with the Yankees

Reporters aren't the only ones trying to be first on player signings. Oddsmakers are right there with them.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Contreras, Cardinals Agree on $87.5 Million Contract

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

Daily Mirror

New York Yankees slammed as "just another team" in brutal rant after Aaron Judge signing

The New York Yankees pulled off the blockbuster move of MLB free agency so far by securing the signing of Aaron Judge on a nine-year contract after the outfielder hit free agency

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