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The 2022-23 MLB hot stove is heating up. Which teams will go all-in for a 2023 World Series push? Where will top free agents such as Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob deGrom and Carlos Correa sign? Who will make the trades that has everyone buzzing this offseason?

Below is a running list of notable transactions and updates from throughout the MLB offseason.

Key links: All transactions | Free agency grades

Top 50 free agents | Passan’s offseason preview

Key MLB offseason dates

Dec. 5-8: Winter meetings in San Diego

Dec. 7: Rule 5 draft

Jan. 13: Deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit salary figures

Jan. 30: Arbitration hearings begin

Feb. 24: 2023 spring training games begin

Notable MLB offseason transactions

Grades for every big signing and trade

Nov. 18

Dodgers part ways with Bellinger

Outfielder Cody Bellinger has been non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced Friday. Story »


Angels and Twins complete trade

The Los Angeles Angels are in agreement to acquire third baseman Gio Urshela from the Minnesota Twins for minor league RHP Alejandro Hidalgo, sources tell ESPN. Story »


Yankees bring back IKF

Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $6 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Story »


Mets add two righties in deal with Marlins

The New York Mets acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Miami receives minor league righty Franklin Sanchez and a player to be named or cash. Story »


Nov. 17

Mariners and Diamondbacks swap position players

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a trade that will send outfielder Kyle Lewis to Arizona and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel to Seattle, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN.


Nov. 16

Padres bring back Martinez

Pitcher Nick Martinez has returned to the San Diego Padres with a new three-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN. Story »


Mariners acquire All-Star Hernandez from Blue Jays

Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Story »


Nov. 15

Rizzo returning to Yankees on a multiyear deal

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is returning to New York on a deal worth $17 million per season with a $6 million buyout for a 2025 option, sources tell ESPN. Story »


Anderson turns down Dodgers to join Angels

Starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is headed to the Angels on a three-year deal and expected to be in the $39 million range, sources tell ESPN. Anderson turned down a qualifying offer from the Dodgers so the Angels will lose their second-round 2023 MLB draft pick while Dodgers get a pick after the fourth round. Story »


Pederson accepts qualifying offer

Outfielder Joc Pederson has accepted the qualifying offer and will return to the Giants on a $19.65 million deal for 2023. Story »


Perez accepts qualifying offer to return to Rangers

Starting pitcher Martin Perez is accepting the Rangers’ qualifying offer and will make $19.65 million for Texas in 2023. Story »


Nov. 12

Montero returns to Astros with a three-year deal

Reliever Rafael Montero agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million contract that will bring the right-hander back to the Houston Astros‘ dominant bullpen a week after the team rode its pitching staff to a World Series title, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN. Story »


Nov. 11

Rockies shore up bullpen with Urena

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year deal Friday night with right-hander Jose Urena. Story »


Braves sign reliever Nick Anderson to split deal

The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Nick Anderson to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract on Friday, earning Anderson $875,000 while he is in the majors and $185,000 if he is in the minors. Story »


Nov. 10

Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw to one-year deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are nearing agreement on a one-year deal Thursday, bringing the future Hall of Fame left-hander back to Los Angeles for a 16th season. Story »


Reliever Robert Suarez re-signs with Padres

Suarez agreed with the San Diego Padres for a $46 million, five-year contract. Story »


Rays trade Ji-Man Choi to Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 1B Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Hartman. Story »


Nov. 6

Edwin Diaz re-signs with Mets

Star closer Edwin Diaz and the New York Mets are in agreement on a five-year, $102 million contract. Story »

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Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires

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Tyler Johnson has announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Johnson called it a career in a lengthy message posted on social media Monday. Johnson had battled injuries in recent years and is set to turn 35 on July 29.

“As a short kid from a small town, I saw my chances of playing in the NHL as very slim,” Johnson wrote on Instagram. “But my family — my parents, Ken and Debbie, and my grandparents — believed in me when doubt clouded my mind. Their unwavering faith turned that dream into reality.”

Listed at 5-foot-8 and 191 pounds, Johnson won at just about ever level, capturing the Western Hockey League and Memorial Cup championships in 2008 with his hometown Spokane Chiefs and the Calder Cup championship with Norfolk of the American Hockey League in 2012.

The NHL brought more success, as he skated in 863 regular-season and playoff games since debuting in the league in 2013, putting up 498 points. Johnson was part of the Lightning’s core when they reached the final in 2015 and helped them hoist the Cup back to back in 2020 and ’21.

Johnson finished with Chicago, playing three seasons with the Blackhawks, and Boston, signing with the Bruins early last season following his training camp tryout.

“After a lifetime devoted to hockey, I’m ready for what’s next,” Johnson said. “This moment is bittersweet, but I leave the game with no regrets.”

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‘Gritty’ McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth

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'Gritty' McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday.

McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season, which was announced a little more than 24 hours since the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward.

“He is a big, strong, physical player who competes hard on a nightly basis and brings a gritty toughness to our group,” general manager Bill Armstrong said. “Jack is an important part of the championship-caliber team we are building, and we look forward to having him back on our roster for the foreseeable future.”

McBain, 25, is coming off setting a career high with 27 points and playing all 82 games. He was one of six players to skate in every game of the organization’s first season in Salt Lake City.

“Jack’s versatility as a player, his care for his teammates and his demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to win, are all critical elements to our future team success,” president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said.

McBain has 82 points in 241 games with the franchise, which moved to Utah from Arizona. Since debuting in April 2022, he ranks third in the league with 832 hits.

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‘Workhorse’ York nets five-year deal from Flyers

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'Workhorse' York nets five-year deal from Flyers

Cam York and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, with re-signing the restricted free agent defenseman completing perhaps the team’s last important piece of offseason business.

York, 25, will count $5.15 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season. That price could turn out to be a bargain with the upper limit rising from $88 million this past season to $113.5 million by 2027-28.

“Cam has been a workhorse for our team over the last few seasons,” general manager Danny Briere said. “We’re excited by his development and look forward to his continued growth and emergence as a young leader within our group.”

The Flyers are trying to shift from rebuilding to contending, and York was the final player on the roster without a contract. They acquired Trevor Zegras in a trade from Anaheim last month and signed fellow center Christian Dvorak and backup goaltender Dan Vladar on the first day of free agency.

York, the 14th pick in the 2019 draft, has skated nearly 21 minutes a game so far in his pro career, all with Philadelphia. He has 77 points in 235 games for the Flyers, who have not made the playoffs since 2020.

“I believe in this team, and I love the direction we are heading,” York said. “I couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey and build something special together.”

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