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White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026 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 Twins at No. 3.

Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal 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.

Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal

Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit 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.

Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial Witnesses offer conflicting testimony in Skaggs trial

Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns.

Jays won't blame Kiner-Falefa for Game 7 loss Jays won't blame Kiner-Falefa for Game 7 loss

Speaking at the MLB winter meetings on Tuesday, Toronto manager John Schneider illustrated the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series, as well as the blame surrounding Isiah Kiner-Falefa, after he was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning.

Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension

The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs.

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