Jeff Passan

Midnight trades rule.

Three-way trade, per ESPN sources: Dodgers receive: LHP Adam Serwinowski, RHP Paul Gervase, C Ben Rortvedt Rays receive: C Hunter Feduccia, RHP Brian Van Belle Reds receive: RHP Zack Littell

Midnight trades rule.

Three-way trade, per ESPN sources: Dodgers receive: LHP Adam Serwinowski, RHP Paul Gervase, C Ben Rortvedt Rays receive: C Hunter Feduccia, RHP Brian Van Belle Reds receive: RHP Zack Littell

Tonight at the Home Run Derby, the world gets to partake in what for the last few years has been Seattle’s little secret: The majesty of the Big Dumper. Free at ESPN: How Cal Raleigh ignored the doubts and made himself into one of baseball’s biggest stars: https://t.co/GD3zGqCywh https://t.co/9qKZgZQKoO

Late

Jurickson Profar's deal with the Braves is for three years and $42 million, sources said. He'll join Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuña Jr. to form one of the game's best outfields. Braves had been quiet all winter, but Profar is a big get. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the news.

BREAKING: Outfielder Jurickson Profar and the Atlanta Braves are finalizing a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.

When Tanner Scott’s deal is made official, the Dodgers’ luxury-tax payroll for 2025 will exceed $375 million. That is about $70 million more than the next-highest team, Philadelphia. The Yankees are the only other team with a CBT payroll projected to be over $300 million.

Closer Tanner Scott and the Los Angeles Dodgers in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Scott, 30, was the best free agent reliever available this winter and got paid an elite amount as part of a deep Dodgers bullpen. @Feinsand was on the news.

Catcher Carson Kelly's deal with the Chicago Cubs Is for two years and $11.5 million, sources tell ESPN. On a big day with the addition of Kyle Tucker, the Cubs also add to their catching depth.

The highest-paid players in the 2024 pre-arbitration bonus pool: Bobby Witt Jr.: $3.08M Paul Skenes: $2.15M Gunnar Henderson: $2M William Conteras: $1.72M Cole Ragans: $1.64M Jarren Duran: $1.32M Jackson Merrill: $1.19M Luis Gil: $1.1M Colton Cowser: $979K Jackson Chourio: $971K

Hopping on with @notthefakeSVP on ESPN to talk Juan Soto’s deal with the Mets.

The new New York Mets have arrived. And they did so by landing Juan Soto with the largest contract in sports history. Column, free and unlocked, at ESPN: https://t.co/Av6La7SMUJ

Right-hander Clay Holmes and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $38 million contract with an opt-out after the second year, sources tell ESPN. Mets plan to turn Holmes, who has spent his big league career as a RP, into a starter. On the news: @Joelsherman1.

Shane Bieber's deal with the Guardians will pay him a $10 million salary in 2025. The $16 million player option includes a $4 million buyout. If Bieber returns healthy, he will hit free agency again next winter as a 30-year-old and be in line for a significant long-term contract.

Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Montas, 31, threw 150.2 innings with a 4.84 ERA with Cincinnati and Milwaukee last year. He’s the first piece in the Mets’ new rotation.

News: Tommy Edman signed a five-year, $74 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Details on the deferrals, club option and other contract particulars, free and unlocked at ESPN: https://t.co/dIBGoq9Dav

Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal won the American League Cy Young Award, receiving all 30 first-place votes. Skubal, who turned 28 today, had a true breakout season and led Detroit to the playoffs. Kansas City’s Seth Lugo finished second and Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase third.

Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale won the National League Cy Young Award, receiving 26 of 30 first-place votes. Sale, 35, had finished second, third, fourth, fifth (twice) and sixth (twice) in past Cy Young voting. Zack Wheeler finished second and rookie Paul Skenes third.

FINAL: Dodgers 10, Mets 2 Another blowout. For the third time in four NLCS games, Los Angeles beat New York by at least eight runs. Mookie Betts went 4 for 5 with a home run and four RBIs. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer. The Dodgers can clinch a World Series berth Friday.

Max Muncy singled again. That's 12 consecutive plate appearances on base. And best of all: He continued the pattern! HR, BB, BB, BB, 1B, BB, BB, HR, BB, BB, BB, 1B.