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Coming off a last-place finish, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be at a crossroads

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For a team hoping to rebound after a last-place finish in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays have had a relatively quiet off-season.

Sunday, Dec 29

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‘I will always stand up for my guys’: Raptors’ Rajaković on ejection

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković speaks with media after practice about being ejected in the team’s latest loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Shohei Ohtani to become a father for first time in 2025

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Shohei Ohtani posted on his Instagram account Saturday that he and his 28-year-old wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting a baby in 2025.

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Diamondbacks ink Burnes in surprise move that leaves Blue Jays searching

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Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks? If you woke up on Saturday morning and were shocked to see that on your phone, you weren’t the only one.

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Dodgers nab Teoscar Hernandez, forcing Blue Jays, other teams to pivot

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With Teoscar Hernandez signing back with the Dodgers, yet another sweepstakes have come to a close, forcing teams like the Blue Jays to once again pivot.

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Boston Red sox finalize one-year deal with RHP Walker Buehler

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Walker Buehler’s one-year show me contract with the Boston Red Sox is official.

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Reports: Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks agree to six-year, $210M contract

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Corbin Burnes’ payday has arrived. The 30-year-old right-hander and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year, $210-million contract, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Report: Teoscar Hernandez agrees to return to Dodgers on three-year deal

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The All-Star outfielder signed a three-year, $66 million contract with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.

Friday, Dec 27

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Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in coming days

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Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization’s planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

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Gleyber Torres signs with Tigers, leaving Yankees after seven seasons

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After seven seasons with the Yankees, Torres signed a one-year, $15-million contract with the Detroit Tigers, the team announced on Friday.

Thursday, Dec 26

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Loaisiga guaranteed $5 million by Yankees in return from Tommy John surgery

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Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga is guaranteed $5 million in his one-year contract from the New York Yankees as he returns from Tommy John surgery and could earn up to $10.5 million over two seasons.

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Red Sox acquire LHP Moran from Twins for C/INF Gasper

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The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán on Tuesday from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Red Sox finalize two-year deal with Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery

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The Red Sox finalized a two-year contract on Monday with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow ligament surgery.

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Carlos Santana returns to Cleveland on $12M, one-year deal

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Santana signed a one-year, $12 million contract and returned Monday for his third stint with the Guardians.

Major League Baseball, umpires reach five-year collective bargaining agreement

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Major League Baseball and its umpires reached a tentative agreement on a five-year collective bargaining agreement.

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Phillies add depth to bullpen with one-year deal for reliever Joe Ross

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The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday.

Monday, Dec 23

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says Blue Jays ‘not even close’ on extension talks, sets deadline

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said the Toronto Blue Jays recently made him an offer in the area of $340 million that “is not even close to what we are looking for,” and added during an interview Sunday on the Spanish Abriendo El Podcast that he’ll…

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Mets continue massive off-season splurge with deal for lefty Sean Manaea

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The left-hander joined the club as a free agent ahead of last season and made himself an integral piece during the Mets’ surprise run to the National League Championship Series.

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McCutchen signs one-year, $5M deal to stay with Pirates

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Andrew McCutchen will continue to build his Pittsburgh Pirates legacy.

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Report: RHP Walker Buehler agrees to one-year contract with Red Sox

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The Boston Red Sox and right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler have agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Shohei Ohtani wins third AP Male Athlete of the Year award

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Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance…

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AP Source: Outfielder Joc Pederson agrees to two-year deal with Rangers

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Free agent outfielder Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletics reports.

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Report: Sean Manaea sticking with Mets on three-year, $75 million contract

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Manaea and the New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported early Monday.

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Nationals trade for Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe, send LHP Robert Garcia in return

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The Washington Nationals are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire the first baseman from the Texas Rangers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Sunday.

Sunday, Dec 22

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Phillies acquire LHP Jesus Luzardo from Marlins for two prospects

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The Philadelphia Phillies have bolstered their starting rotation.

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Report: Guardians in agreement with Carlos Santana on one-year deal

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According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Guardians are in agreement with 38-year-old switch-hitter Carlos Santana on a one-year, $12 million contract.

Diamondbacks acquire Canadian 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians

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According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a trade that would send Mississauga, Ont.’s Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi and competitive balance Round B…

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson passes away at age 65

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Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star, two-time World Series champ, one-time MVP, Hall of Famer and overall legend of the game, passed away on Friday at age 65.

Saturday, Dec 21

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Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson, Jets’ Eric Comrie form formidable pitcher-catcher duo

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Who needs spring training when you have winter training in Winnipeg?

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Report: Yankees, Paul Goldschmidt agree to one-year, $12.5M deal

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The New York Yankees are signing free agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million deal as they continue their post-Soto sweepstakes splurge, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday.