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Although he did not comment on Juan Soto's record-breaking deal since it's not yet official, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns did offer an opinion on another prominent free agent: first baseman Pete Alonso.

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Terry Francona, who was hired in October to run the Reds, said Monday that he feels he can once again do the work needed to improve a team.

Brian Cashman said he was "proud" of the Yankees' efforts to retain Juan Soto and that they will now pivot to other opportunities in free agency.

The Tigers have added Alex Cobb to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran right-hander, according to multiple reports.

Grady Sizemore is staying with the White Sox, serving as the offensive coordinator under first-year manager Will Venable.

Closer Jordan Romano and the Phillies are in agreement on a contract.

The Rays' opener against the Colorado Rockies was pushed back a day until March 28 on Monday to give Tampa Bay an extra day to adapt the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field.

The Mets vaulted up the odds to win the World Series at sportsbooks, leapfrogging the Yankees after landing Juan Soto.

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23.

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Right-hander Blake Treinen and the Dodgers are in agreement on a two-year, $22 million contract, sources told ESPN

Juan Soto and the Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, sources told ESPN, the largest deal in professional sports history.

In choosing the Mets, Soto flipped the script in New York -- and across the sport.

Dave Parker received 14 of 16 votes, while DIck Allen got 13 as both reached the 75% threshold to gain entrance to baseball's Hall of Fame from the classic era.

The Dodgers, in need of help in their outfield, reached agreement with Michael Conforto on a one-year, $17 million contract, a source told ESPN on Sunday night.

For Allen, Sunday's posthumous selection is bittersweet. But for both him and the Cobra, late is better than never.

Outfielder Tyler O'Neill and the Orioles have agreed to a 3-year, $49.5 million contract, a source told ESPN, filling a void created by the free agency of slugging outfielder Anthony Santander.

The San Francisco Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.