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Sources: LHP Kay returning to MLB with ChiSox

Sources: LHP Kay returning to MLB with ChiSox by Jeff Passan

Left-hander Anthony Kay is returning to the majors after a successful two-year run in Japan, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.

Report: Rockies to hire Dodgers VP Byrnes as GM

Report: Rockies to hire Dodgers VP Byrnes as GM by

The Colorado Rockies are bringing in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Dodgers to become their general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday,

Our trade proposals that would rock MLB’s winter meetings

Our trade proposals that would rock MLB’s winter meetings by ESPN

Let’s spice up the offseason with some blockbusters that we want to see in Orlando next week.

Lineup production? Pitching? Just … more? Biggest needs for 10 MLB contenders

Lineup production? Pitching? Just … more? Biggest needs for 10 MLB contenders by Buster Olney

Here’s what some of the best teams in baseball will be targeting this offseason — and which players fit those needs.

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff by

Right-hander Cody Ponce, the KBO MVP, and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal, sources told ESPN.

Giants infielder Schmitt undergoes wrist surgery

Giants infielder Schmitt undergoes wrist surgery by

Giants infielder Casey Schmitt had surgery on his left wrist Tuesday and is expected to recover in eight to 10 weeks, putting his timetable right around the start of spring training in February.

Sources: RHP Weiss agrees to deal with Astros

Sources: RHP Weiss agrees to deal with Astros by Jesse Rogers

Former Korea Baseball Organization pitcher Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Astros on a 1-year contract which guarantees him $2.6 million, sources told ESPN.

Source: Angels agree to 1-year deal with Manoah

Source: Angels agree to 1-year deal with Manoah by

Right-hander Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

HOF reveals committee to mull Bonds, Clemens

HOF reveals committee to mull Bonds, Clemens by

Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among the committee that will consider a Hall ballot that includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy.

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch rigging scandal

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch rigging scandal by

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches.