Overview
- The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with third baseman Alex Bregman, according to Kyodo.
- Bregman reached the deal after entering free agency from the Boston Red Sox.
- Sportsnet reported that Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will not play in March’s World Baseball Classic for personal reasons.
- Freeman previously represented Canada in the past two WBC tournaments, making his absence notable for roster planning.
- Leeds United’s Ao Tanaka scored the go-ahead goal at Derby in the FA Cup third round and completed the full match.