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Why Rizzo returning to the Yankees makes sense (0:47)

Anthony Rizzo's return to the Yankees is a win for both sides. There is a time and a place for this.

There is a hot stove. Which teams will play in the World Series in 2023? Where will the best free agents sign? Everyone is talking about the trades that have been made this off-season.

There are a number of notable transactions and updates from the MLB off-season.

There are links to all transactions.

Passan previews the top 50 free agents.

Key MLB offseason dates

The non-tender deadline is November 18.

The winter meetings are in San DIEGO.

There is a rule 5 draft.

The deadline for teams to submit salary figures is January 13th.

The hearings start on January 30.

The spring training games start in 2023.

Notable MLB offseason transactions

Every big signing and trade is graded.

Nov. 17

The position players of the two teams were swapped.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Kyle Lewis will be going to Arizona and Cooper Hummel will be going to Seattle in a deal between the two teams.

Nov. 16

The Padres brought backMartinez.

The Padres have a new three-year contract with pitcher Nick Martinez. There is a story.

The All-Star was acquired by the Blue Jay's.

According to sources familiar with the deal, TeoscarHernandez has been traded to the SeattleMariners. There is a story.

Nov. 15

The Yankees agreed to a multiyear contract with Rizzo.

According to sources, the first baseman is returning to New York on a deal worth $17 million per season with a $6 million buy out in 25 years. There is a story.

Anderson turned down the Dodgers and joined the Angels.

According to sources, starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is going to the Angels on a three-year deal. The Angels will lose their second-round 2023 MLB draft pick because Anderson turned down the Dodgers' offer. There is a story.

Pederson accepted a qualification offer.

Pederson accepted the offer and will return to the Giants on a $19.65 million deal. There is a story.

Perez accepted the offer to come back to Rangers.

Perez will make $19.65 million for Texas in three years, if he accepts the Rangers' offer. There is a story.

Nov. 12

A three-year deal has been signed by Montero.

According to sources, the Astros have agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million contract with right-handed relief pitcher Rafael Montero. There is a story.

Nov. 11

The Rockies shored up their relief team.

The Rockies agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Jose U rena. There is a story.

The Braves signed Nick Anderson.

The Atlanta Braves signed right-handed pitcher Nick Anderson to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract on Friday, earning him $825,000 while he is in the majors and $185,000 if he is in the minor leagues. There is a story.

Nov. 10

The Dodgers re-signed their ace pitcher to a one year deal.

The future Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher is close to agreeing on a one-year contract with the Dodgers. There is a story.

The Padres have re-signed relief pitcher Robert Suarez.

The Padres agreed to a $46 million five-year contract with Suarez. There is a story.

The Pirates got Ji-Man Choi.

In exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Hartman, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired 1B Ji-Man Choi. There is a story.

Nov. 6

The Mets have a new player.

A five-year, $102 million contract has been reached between the New York Mets and their star closer, EdwinDiaz. There is a story.