Caleb Durbin is traded to the Red Sox in a 6-player deal with the Brewers. Justin Verlander is back to the Tigers with a $13 million contract for one year. Another one year contract is agreed on between the Pirates and Marcell Ozuna for $12 million. Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carrol are both expected to have surgery, but hopefully will be ready for opening day. Plus, a look into the World Baseball Classic previews including insurance issues and the best names in the tournament.

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Team chemistry isn’t just something players deal with on the field. It happens in their clubhouses and travel days. If the team chemistry in the clubhouse is off, there’s a good chance that reflects on the field. Many factors go into a strong and good clubhouse, but what makes an MLB clubhouse a winning clubhouse?

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Both Carlos Carrera and Jose Altuve were denied insurance to play in the World Baseball Classic. How does this impact the players and the teams? The Cleveland Guardians sign Jose Ramirez to a 7-year $175 million extension. Freddy Peralta is considering a multiyear deal with the Mets. And Max Scherzer STILL hasn’t signed and may wait until opening day to do so. 

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Being able to play a sport you love comes with perks and being a closer for said sport really has its perks. From having the best seat in the bullpen to being able to show up later, these are 14 of the top perks of being an MLB closer. 

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Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones recently got voted to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Even though Beltran was involved in a cheat scandal with the Astros, he was still brought into the HOF. Are the voters being more lenient when voting on players who have scandals, or does bias play into it? Will the voting process change at all and will it be for the better? 

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The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger finally agree on a five year, $162.5 million contract. The New York Mets get Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. The lockout is inevitable…but it could be a good thing! Plus, Ryan Pressly announces his retirement after 13 years. 

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Kyle Tucker, arguably the best player in free agency has officially signed a four year contract worth $240 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers acquiring Tucker, this makes the starting line up consist of seven players who have had multiple All-Star appearances. The Mets may have missed out on Kyle Tucker, but they got Bo Bichette on a 3 year, $126 million deal. Bichette is not only a strong hitter, but he will now be a 3rd baseman for the Mets. 

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Two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal is entering his last year of arbitration. The deadline for arbitration ended and Skubal and the Tigers have yet to come to a conclusion. Will they come to an understanding, or will one of them have to take a deal they don’t prefer?

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The Boston Red Sox lose Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs after a 5 year, $175 million deal is signed. The Diamondbacks get Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals. The Kansas City Royals bring in their outfield fences by ten feet. The Rockies are considering Michael Lorenzen as a hitter and the Giants are aggressively looking for a second baseman. 

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The offseason is notoriously known for being a slow season. There are no games, no deadlines, and it is in the middle of the holiday season. Plus, there are reasons that are out of the game’s control that cause the season to be so slow.

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