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1. Mayfield claimed off waivers by QB-needy Rams

   Quarterback Baker Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Rams on Tuesday after being cut by the Panthers a day earlier.

2. Sources: Cubs, Taillon reach 4-year, $68M deal

   The Cubs bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday night, reaching agreement with Jameson Taillon, who was among the top pitchers remaining in free agency.

3. Sources: Phils keep spending, ink Walker, Strahm

   The Phillies and right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker have reached agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

4. Sources: Garoppolo avoids Lisfranc, could return

   Niners QB Jimmy Garoppolo doesn't need surgery on his broken foot and could return in seven to eight weeks, opening the door to a possible playoff return, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

5. Sources: Bellinger, Cubs reach 1-yr., $17.5M deal

   Outfielder Cody Bellinger, who has struggled for the Dodgers since his 2019 MVP season, has reached a $17.5 million deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.

6. Pirates win 1st MLB draft lottery, right to pick first

   The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday won the MLB's first-ever draft lottery and the right to the No. 1 pick in the draft next year.

7. Source: Cowboys have concerns after OBJ visit

   Odell Beckham Jr.'s physical with the Dallas Cowboys has left the team concerned about his availability to play before mid-January, a source tells ESPN's Ed Werder.

8. Haniger to Giants; 3 years, $43.5M, sources say

   The San Francisco Giants agreed to terms with outfielder Mitch Haniger, with sources telling ESPN it's a three-year, $43.5 million deal.

9. Will Judge sign? Which NL West team could make a huge move? What we're hearing at the winter meetings

   From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from San Diego, we've got you covered as baseball's hot stove season heats up.

10. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup

    How will the US player pool take shape for the 2026 World Cup? Here is a position-by-position breakdown.