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Sources: HR record-setter Murakami picks ChiSox

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, has agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.

Source: Yankees keep Blackburn on 1-year deal

The Yankees signed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million, a source told ESPN on Saturday.

Skaggs family settles lawsuit, asks MLB to act

The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

Dodgers lead MLB with record $169M luxury tax

The Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, with nine teams in all paying tax in 2025.

O's get P Baz from Rays in rare intradivision deal

Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.

Pirates get Rays 2B Brandon Lowe in 3-team trade

The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Super-rare Ohtani MVP card sells for record $3M

A Shohei Ohtani on-card autographed, one-of-one numbered card has sold for $3 million, including buyer's premium, via Fanatics Collect.

Royals reunite with Strahm in trade with Phillies

The Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm, acquiring the former All-Star left-hander from the Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.

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