MLB

Houston Astros and catcher Victor Caratini agree to $12 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

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Marco Gonzales traded to Pirates, 2 days after he was acquired by Braves from Mariners

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Yankees get outfielder Alex Verdugo from Red Sox for pitcher Greg Weissert, 2 minor leaguers

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New Padres manager Mike Shildt to meet with Juan Soto in Miami on Dec. 17

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Dodgers acknowledge meeting with Ohtani. Yankees covet Yamamoto

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Chicago White Sox and RHP Erick Fedde agree to $15 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

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The Yankees hope chance meeting, scouting helps land Japanese pitcher Yamamoto

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Cleveland wins MLB draft lottery, will have top pick for 1st time

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Rays sign RHP Chris Devenski to 1-year deal with 2025 club option

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Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

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