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Houston Astros News
Astros GM dishes on ‘productive’ Alex Bregman contract talks (ClutchPoints)
Bregman the ‘biggest priority’ of Astros’ offseason
“Ex-Twins star wonders how Astros’ treatment of free agent veterans affects star 3B’s future (Sportskeeda)
Astros Notes: Bregman, Dezenzo, McCormick (MLBTR)
AL West News
A’s: Why Forst is eyeing trades over free agency to improve A’s roster (NBC)
Seattle: Seattle Mariners Hitting Coach Leaves to Take Same Job with American League Rival (SI)
Arlington: Rangers make bold hire and import likely Bruce Bochy successor (Nolan Writin)
Los Angeles: MLB rumors: Angels having dilemma with potential Mike Trout move (ClutchPoints)
MLB News
Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery, expected to be ready for spring
Cubs Expected To Pursue Help Near Top Of Rotation, Back Of Bullpen (MLBTR)
Dodgers Veteran Has Parting Shot For Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm on Social Media (Newsweek)
Special mud rubbed on MLB baseballs has ‘magical’ properties (NBC)
OMG, meet HOF: Mets’ celebratory sign comes to Cooperstown
Is it a two-horse race for Juan Soto? Executives think so
Acuña, Strider not expected to be ready by Opening Day
This veteran SP has ‘surprisingly strong’ market
Snell’s likely landing spots, contract projections, comps & more
Houston Astros Birthdays
OF Justin Maxwell (41)