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From clubs fresh off October runs to front offices looking to level up, here are the priorities for some of this winter's most intriguing teams.

Free agent pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who was limited to just seven games last season for the Dodgers, had foot and knee surgeries Thursday and intends to return for an 18th season in 2025.

Diamond Sports Group, bankrupt operator of what was previously called Bally Sports, reached a new linear-rights and digital-rights agreement with the Cardinals.

Tristan H. Cockcroft checks in from Arizona, reporting on the players that a majority of fantasy baseball experts are talking about this offseason.

Mookie Betts is likely to move back to the infield, manning second base or shortstop, for the Dodgers in 2025.

Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is making a permanent move to first base, with the goal partly being to prolong his career.

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he met with Jordan Montgomery after owner Ken Kendrick called the pitcher's $25 million deal "a horrible decision."

Jacob Waguespack, who missed a big chunk of the 2024 season with a shoulder injury, has agreed to return to the Rays on a one-year, $1.3 million deal.

Veteran catcher Austin Hedges, who helped mentor Bo Naylor for the AL Central champion Guardians last season, has re-signed a one-year deal to stay with the team.

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Fernando Valenzuela was remembered for "having the heart of a lion" throughout his stellar pitching career with the Dodgers during a Catholic funeral on Wednesday.

Free agent pitcher Kyle Hendricks has agreed to a one year, $2.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

One year into his tenure with the Padres, Mike Shildt has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension that ties the manager to San Diego through 2027.

The Rangers will give Bruce Bochy the latitude to continue managing beyond 2025, a source told ESPN.

Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow.

Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey was defeated by Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Tuesday in the race for the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to recover from injuries in time for Atlanta's season opener at San Diego on March 27.

Shohei Ohtani had surgery Tuesday to repair a labrum tear after partially dislocating his shoulder during the World Series, the Dodgers announced.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Tuesday praised manager Aaron Boone and defended his team from criticism by Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly over New York's sloppy World Series defensive play.