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The New York Yankees have previously seemed interested in signing free agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. However, it appears that the interest isn't exactly mutual.
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Marc Roca pushing to leave Bayern Munich in January
Bavarian Football Works
According to a report from Sky Sport Germany, the overtures that Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca will push to leave Germany are getting louder.
Borussia Dortmund hop off the Hudson-Odoi train, hop on the Hakim Ziyech train
We Ain’t Got No History CONTINUE TO SITE
Mets finalizing deal to hire Billy Eppler as GM
The Score
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as their next general manager, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports.
Yankees met with free agent Freddie Freeman
Larry Brown Sports
Freddie Freeman is one of the most intriguing free agents this offseason. The lifelong Atlanta Braves first baseman wants to return to the only team he has played for. But he is keeping all options open.
Randy Arozarena wins AL Rookie of the Year award
Sportsnet Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, who first debuted in 2019 before shining in the 2020 playoffs and then compiling an excellent first season in 2021,…
If not Cristiano Ronaldo, who can save Manchester United?
Clutch Points
Manchester United will be coming back hoping to turn the tables. However, the club would need to identify who could help Cristiano Ronaldo in the process.
Man United stars frustrated over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s broken promises on playing time
ESPN
Frustration within the Manchester United squad has grown because of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reluctance to rotate, sources have told ESPN, with some squad players feeling they have been misled about their prospects of playing this season.
MLB free agent predictions: Landing spots for top 20 players
CBS Sports
Major League Baseball's offseason is now officially underway, with free agents able to sign wherever they please. Some players, like left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney, have already found new homes; others are certain to follow between now and Dec. 1, when the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires. The owners are expected to lock out the players at that point, bringing the offseason to a halt.
Ranking the Top 10 Landing Spots for Astros’ Justin Verlander in MLB Free Agency
Bleacher Report
Now more than a year removed from having Tommy John surgery in October 2020, Justin Verlander is looking to get back to work in 2022.
Potential Match for Matt Chapman in Trade
MLB Trade Rumors
The tea leaves in Oakland aren’t painting a pretty picture of what is to come. A few weeks ago, they let manager Bob Melvin depart and join the Padres, seemingly just to save themselves a few million in salary. Then they declined a $4MM option on Jake Diekman, a fair enough price for a solid lefty reliever. Then there were the recent comments of general manager David Forst, who said that they are willing to listen to trade offers for any of their players. “This is the cycle for the A’s. We have to listen and be open to whatever comes out of this. This is our lot in Oakland until it’s not.” Everything seems to be pointing towards a big sell-off in Oakland, with their arbitration-eligible players likely to be exchanged for younger and cheaper alternatives.
Man Utd ready to sell Jesse Lingard for just £10MILLION in January – months after pricing West Ham out of transfer
The Sun
JESSE LINGARD could leave Manchester United for £10million in January – less than half the price they valued him at in the summer.
Jules Koundé has now ‘digested’ failed Chelsea transfer
We Ain’t Got No History
For most of August, we had assumed that Jules Koundé would become a Chelsea player, and even as things dragged on, it still certainly looked like he would join the Blues before the end of the transfer window. Clearly, that didn’t happen, for whatever reason or reasons, and the 23-year-old stayed with Sevilla.
Aaron Judge’s message on future will please Yankees fans
Clutch Points
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has proven to be a cornerstone piece of the franchise over the last number of seasons. With just one year of arbitration remaining before he becomes a free agent, Judge has made it very clear: He wants to stay with the Yankees for his entire career.
Big-Name MLB Players Who Could Get Traded This Offseason
Bleacher Report
Baseball fans need to brace themselves for a 2021 MLB offseason that features a robust free-agent class and a bitter labor dispute, in which a work stoppage seems imminent.
Execs say the most-coveted free agent is …
MLB.com
Unlike some of the top-heavy groups we’ve seen in recent years, the free-agent class of 2021-22 is loaded. And with the GM Meetings having just wrapped up, this seemed like a good time to get a sense of how the industry views the top of the class.
Raheem Sterling ‘would consider’ joining Barcelona on loan in January
Barca Blaugranes
Speculation that Barcelona could move for Raheem Sterling in January considers to grow with an update claiming the England international “would consider” a Camp Nou move if he remains on the Manchester City bench.
Thomas Tuchel handed £33m blow as Borussia Dortmund consider January transfer raid
Mirror
Thomas Tuchel could be set to lose wantaway star Hakim Ziyech amid interest from Borussia Dortmund.
Cody Bellinger in danger of losing starting job with Dodgers?
Larry Brown Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very patient with Cody Bellinger all season, but it appears the outfielder may be running out of time to correct his struggles.
MLB Reportedly Places Marcell Ozuna On Administrative Leave
Yardbarker
Major League Baseball has placed Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna on administrative leave as it continues to investigate domestic violence allegations made against him, reports David O’Brien of The Athletic. MLB has not made a formal announcement.
Chelsea to reignite Jules Kounde interest if Sevilla lower demands to €50m
ESPN UK
Chelsea are set to revive their interest in Jules Kounde during the January transfer window if Sevilla lower their asking price back to around €50 million, where the two clubs almost found an agreement this summer, sources have told ESPN.
Guardiola tells Man City not to enter Ansu Fati bidding
Barca Blaugranes In what is certainly one of the more strange stories we’ve covered this week, Pep Guardiola has reportedly asked Manchester City not to enter any semblance of…
Freddie Freeman likely to test free agency?
Larry Brown Sports
Freddie Freeman has spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves, but his future beyond the 2021 season remains uncertain for now.
MLB Denies Hunter Renfroe’s ‘Completely Wrong’ Claim About Red Sox’s COVID-19 Testing
Bleacher Report
Major League Baseball quickly pushed back against claims made by Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe alleging the league told his club to stop testing for COVID-19 amid a recent outbreak.
Hunter Renfroe: MLB asked Red Sox to stop testing for COVID-19 amid outbreak
The Score
Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe says Major League Baseball asked the team to stop testing for COVID-19 during its recent outbreak.
Fernandinho Reveals What Happens To Man City Stars When ‘They Don’t Commit Themselves’ In Training
SI
City's club captain is gearing himself up for another month of intense football in three different competitions. However, the Brazilian is no stranger to hard work, becoming a stalwart in the midfield for over eight years now.
Where Ronaldo fits for Man United?
ESPN
Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Manchester United and ready to wear the club's No. 7 shirt for the first time since 2009 in Saturday's Premier League clash against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. But giving the Portugal forward his old number is the easy part for United; the big challenge now is where to play him.