Catcher Will Smith is selling the ball through his Catching Hope Foundation, in partnership with the Buehler Family Foundation and the Dodgers, with proceeds benefitting wildfire recovery efforts.

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The Texas Rangers have added veteran reliever Hunter Strickland on a minor league deal. His contract includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training, per Texas Rangers PR. Strickland, 36, last pitched for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024.

NL Cy Young Award Favorite Will Make Less Than $1 Million This Year: Report In 2018, Lynn signed with the Texas Rangers. He made 46 starts for the Rangers over the next two seasons. In 2020, he led Major League Baseball in starts (13) and innings (84) when the COVID-19 pandemic limited the regular season to 60 games.

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt to strengthen their starting rotation and have set their sights on a veteran MLB All-Star. According to the ever-reliable Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have begun negotiations with Lance Lynn for a one-year Major League contract.