Diaz picked Dodgers because 'I'm looking to win'

At his introductory press conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.

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Blue Jays acquire right-hander Lee from Tigers

Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.

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Source: Gray, Nats reach deal to avoid arbitration

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Hedman to undergo surgery, eyes Olympic return

Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.

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Pirate and bear imagery headline Bruins' and Lightning's 2026 NHL Stadium Series looks

The Tampa Bay Lightning's jersey for the 2026 Stadium Series will include pirate imagery and photo-realistic lightning.

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Devils' Meier taking leave for family health matter

The New Jersey Devils said Thursday that forward Timo Meier is taking a personal leave of absence from the team to attend to a family health matter.

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Panic or patience? Debating how concerned Mets should be after departures of Alonso, Diaz

Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?

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Rule 5: Yanks pick Winquest, Rockies get Petit

The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.

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Sharks' Celebrini dreams of playing for Canada

Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who is in the midst of a breakout second season in the NHL, says it would be a "huge honor" to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February.

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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.

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Angels acquire infielder Grissom from Red Sox

The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.

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Bettman: NHL revenue should hit $6.8B this season

At the NHL Board of Governor meetings on Tuesday, commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters is league projects that revenue for this season will be about $6.8 billion, which is on track with what was expected and should not change the salary cap figures.

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Binnington focused on Blues, not Olympics for now

Jordan Binnington, the goaltender who backstopped Canada to a 4 Nations Face-Off title, is aware some Canadians might be concerned about his game as the Olympics near, but the 32-year-old veteran is focusing on the here and now with the St. Louis Blues.

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D.R. to host Tigers for games ahead of WBC

The Dominican Republic will host the Tigers for a pair of exhibition games on March 3 and 4 ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Blackhawks defenseman Rinzel sent to AHL affiliate

The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel, 21, regarded as one of the team's best prospects who is in his second NHL season, to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday afternoon.

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Cashman: Gray put Yankees in mix to raise value

After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a desire to play in New York to raise his free-agency value.

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As Hall of Fame welcomes Kent, it prepares to slam door on Bonds and Clemens forever

Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.

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Jeff Kent elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens still out

Jeff Kent was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee on Sunday. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were named on fewer than five ballots.

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Short-handed Caps place Lindgren, Leonard on IR

The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve on Sunday night, before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Clay Stevenson from the AHL.

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Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79

Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.

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Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79

Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.

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Jets to host Canadiens in 2026 Heritage Classic

The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will play an outdoor game next season, with the NHL announcing on Saturday that the Canadian franchises will face off in the Heritage Classic at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25.

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