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Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

Orioles add Ryan Helsley to their bullpen with 2-year deal, AP source says

The Baltimore Orioles have added Ryan Helsley to their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with the free agent reliever.

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 told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

Red Sox acquire right-hander Sonny Gray from the Cardinals

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals.

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.

Brandon Nimmo thought he'd be a Met for life before trade to Rangers for Marcus Semien

A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and the Mets have agreed on a trade that will send Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

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

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.

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.

Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo'ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women's Pro Baseball League draft

Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft.

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, pitcher Kona Takahashi posted and can sign with MLB teams

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available for teams to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.

MLB will comply with Senate's request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says

Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee's request for documents on gambling investigations.

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.

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

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal, benefiting both parties.