Houston Chronicle

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo … [Read more...] about Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12. Soto met with the Yankees, Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with the negotiations said last week, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details were not announced. Soto’s … [Read more...] about Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball’s winter meetings

The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal. That's what Kathleen Peters, chair of the Pinellas County Commission, said in a letter to top Rays executives setting a Sunday deadline for the team to reply. The letter came after the Rays said the plan was in jeopardy … [Read more...] about County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday