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Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.
White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.
Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.
Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal
The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN.
Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Sources: Pirates, LHP Soto agree to 1-year deal
Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
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