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Versatile Polanco willing to move to 1B for Mets

Jorge Polanco's experience playing first base is all of one pitch, but it figures to be his primary position after signing a $40 million, two-year deal with the Mets.

Sources: Cardinals trade Contreras to Red Sox

The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and additional pitching, sources told ESPN.

Japan HR record-setter Murakami picks ChiSox

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, is joining the White Sox.

Song signs 4-year deal worth $15M with Padres

South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.

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.

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