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Sources: Carlos Correa finalizing with Twin after Mets talks fizzle
Correa hit .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs and high-level defense, leaving the Twins hopeful he would consider returning after he filed for free agency.

RHP Johnny Cueto reaches 1-year deal with Marlins, sources say
Cueto, 36, spent last season with the Chicago White Sox, going 8-10 with a 3.35 ERA in 158 1/3 innings (24 starts).

 

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Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with embattled pitcher Trevor Bauer​

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties Friday with starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, the embattled former Cy Young Award winner who was previously handed an unprecedented suspension following allegations of sexual assault. Bauer was designated for assignment, which means the Dodgers have until 2 p.m. ET on Thursday to find a trade partner. If they can't, Bauer will be placed on unconditional release waivers. If he clears those, which is considered the likely scenario, he'll become a free agent the following day. The Dodgers' decision came two weeks after an independent arbitrator trimmed Bauer's suspension from 324 games to 194, reinstating him immediately but docking his pay for the remaining 50 games to begin the 2023 season. The ruling triggered a 14-day window for the Dodgers to decide whether to add him to their 40-man roster.

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Trevor Bauer becomes free agent after clearing waivers
Any team could sign the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner for the major league minimum of $720,000. That would be offset against the $22,537,635 owed to Bauer by the Dodgers.

 

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Padres gives Salas, 16, $5.6M in international signing period
According to scouting reports, Ethan Salas has raw power at the plate and strong defensive skills.

Cubs, first baseman Mancini agree on 2-year deal, sources say
Mancini has 125 home runs and a .787 OPS in 752 career games.

 

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Minnesota Twins acquire OF Michael A. Taylor from Royals for 2 prospects
The 31-year-old Taylor batted .254 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 414 at-bats last season for the Royals.

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The Twins sent 23-year-old right-hander Steven Cruz and 25-year-old left-hander Evan Sisk to the Royals.

Sources: Red Sox aquire Adalberto Mondesi in trade with Royals
The 27-year-old Mondesi inability to stay healthy has limited him to 358 games in seven seasons, is recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee.

 

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Eight-time Gold Glove 3B Scott Rolen makes Baseball Hall of Fame
Rolen, one of the game's great third basemen, was named on 76.3% of ballots cast in his sixth year of eligibility to earn enshrinement. Rolen was a seven-time All-Star during his 17-year career with the Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Reds.

 

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Royals, Zack Greinke finalize $8.5M for 2023 season
He made $13 million with the Royals last season, when he went 3-9 with a 3.68 ERA while allowing two runs or fewer in 17 of 26 starts.

 

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Cleveland Guardians hire team's first female on-field coach
Amanda Kamekona, 36, will be based at the team's year-round complex in Goodyear, Arizona, where she'll work with the team's developmental players. The Guardians have an Arizona Rookie League team.

 

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Reports: Jays Bichette avoids arbitration, gets 3-year deal
Bichette, 24, hit .290 for Toronto last season, finishing with 24 home runs and 93 RBIs as the Blue Jays advanced to the American League postseason.

Cardinals acquire LHP Anthony Misiewicz from Royals for cash
The 28-year-old Misiewicz, who was expected to compete for a spot in the Royals bullpen, split last season between the Mariners and Kansas City. He went 1-2 with a 4.34 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 29 innings.

 

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Phillies Jose Alvarado reach $3.5M deal, avoid arbitration
Alvarado went 4-2 with a 3.18 ERA and two saves in 59 relief appearances. He had a 5.56 ERA in 12 postseason appearances for the National League champs, getting the win in the Game 5 pennant clincher against San Diego.

Astros reward series hero Christian Javier with extension through 2027
A 25-year-old right-hander, Javier went 11-9 with a 2.54 ERA in 25 starts and five relief appearances last year, striking out 198 and walking 52 in 148⅔ innings. He set career bests for wins, ERA, strikeouts and innings.

 

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MLB Spring Training 2023: Schedule, highlites, updates and more
Everything you need to know to watch ESPN's spring training games, catch up on your team's offseason and be ready for Opening Day. The fun officially begins on Feb. 24[size]

 

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Reliever Michael Fulmer finalizes 1-year, $4M deal with Cubs
Fulmer played for the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins last season, going 5-6 with 3.39 ERA in a career-high 67 appearances. He began the season with the Tigers and was traded to the Twins in August.

 

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MLBPA Tony Clark vows effort to implement salary cap
"A salary cap is the ultimate restriction on player value and player salary," Clark added later. "We believe in a market system."

 

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Jackie Robinson name misspelled on New York City road sign
The road formerly known as the Interboro Parkway was renamed for Robinson in 1997, the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking rookie season.

 

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MLB Spring Training 2023: Schedule, highlites, updates and more
ESPN will broadcast four exciting spring training matchups from Feb. 27 to March 1 to kick off a month chock-full of baseball, including the World Baseball Classic from March 8 to March 21.

 

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MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 as season approaches
Where does every team stand heading into spring training? Despite not being at the center of this year's free agency, are the reigning World Series champions atop our rankings? Did the Mets' and Padres' offseason acquisitions help push them to the No. 1 spot? And where do Aaron Judge and the Yankees sit?

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No.1: Houston
No.2: Atlanta
No.3: New York Yankees
No.4: New York Mets
No.5: San Diego

 

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2023 MLB predictions: Cubs, Rangers and other rising teams
It's that time of year: The projection systems for the 2023 MLB season have been released and baseball analysts are divulging their secret-sauce prophecies, so let's dig into the five teams that are most likely to take a step forward and possibly emerge as playoff surprises in 2023.

 

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Longtime major leaguer Jesus Alou dies at 80
Alou spent 15 seasons in the majors with the Houston Astros, Oakland Athletes, New York Mets and Giants. He won both of his World Series titles as a bench player for the Athletics.

 

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