Brandon Crawford announces his retirement

Spencer Bivens is hyped after striking out Shohei Ohtani for the second time today

Just your casual 1-6-5-4-3 quadruple play. Nothing to see here.

[Feinsand] According to sources, both the Dodgers and Padres have been calling teams with regard to trading for international bonus pool money with the hopes of bulking up the amount they can offer Roki Sasaki. @ByJackHarris was first to report the Dodgers’ interest in adding to their pool.

[Last Dive Bar] Via A’s email: “Join the Henderson family as we celebrate Rickey's remarkable contributions and enduring legacy. This community event is open to all. Registration is required for this free event and will open on Jan. 20”

[SFGiants] OFFICIAL: The #SFGiants have signed three-time Cy Young Award winner and nine-time All-Star, Justin Verlander, to a one-year contract for the 2025 season

[Rosenthal] Free-agent reliever Jorge Lopez in agreement with Nationals, source tells @TheAthletic.

[Blue Jays] OFFICIAL: We’ve signed All-Star RHP Jeff Hoffman to a 3-year deal ⭐️

[Feinsand] Arbitration exchange update: William Contreras filed at $6.5 million; the Brewers filed at $5.6 million.

[Rogers] The Cubs and newly acquired OF Kyle Tucker could not come to an agreement on a salary for 2025, per a source. The Cubs filed at $15 mil. Tucker's camp at $17.5 mil.

[Foolish Baseball] Justin Verlander is four years older than Buster Posey

[Rosenthal] Designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker in agreement with A’s on five-year, $60M extension, source tells @TheAthletic. Vesting option can take the deal to six years, $90M.

[Lin] Some non-ownership news: The Padres are adding former major leaguers Nick Punto and Robby Hammock to their coaching staff, sources tell @TheAthletic. Roles TBA. Ryan Barba, Mike Shildt's field coordinator last season, recently left the organization to join the Cardinals.

[McCalvy] Jake Bauers is back with the Brewers. It's a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp.

Fire finds at Half Price Books

What’s something from 3-5 years ago that a baseball fan wouldn’t have believed if someone told you?

[Langs] Johnny Cueto in 3 appearances this winter for Escogido: 15 innings, 1 earned run. Uniform number: 100

[MLBTR] Red Sox Considering Six-Man Rotation

[OC] Every 2024 Grand Slam hit down by 3 or 4 runs in the 7th inning or later

[OC] All 17 first pitch leadoff home runs by the very first hitter (road team) of the game in 2024

[OC] Top 10 2024 Non-Home Run Plays With Highest Win Probability Added

[Fletcher] This is not true, as it applies to the Angels. The Angels were one of the teams to make Kim an offer, but the figure of 5yr/$28M is inaccurate, per source. It was not higher than the Dodgers offer.

[OC] Top 10 2024 Plays With Highest Win Probability Added

[MLBTR] Jeff Hoffman Reportedly Seeking Deal In Same Range As Clay Holmes’s

[Feinsand] The White Sox have acquired LHP Tyler Gilbert from the Phillies for minor-league RHP Aaron Combs. Chicago has also designated INF Braden Shewmake for assignment.