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We have a MAJOR development Tuesday in the pursuit of free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman.

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MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports the “Red Sox have joined the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes as things get more interesting.

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The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Tuesday that “Yes, the Rays are serious about signing free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman, major-league sources say.

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They’ve won the day before under similar circumstances (CC Sabathia). They remain in as do others.”

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The Atlanta Braves dropped of the running for Freeman on Monday when they traded for Oakland A’s slugger Matt Olson.

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The 32-year-old Freeman led the Braves to a World Series title last year. Freeman, a five-time All-Star, was the 2020 National League MVP.

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If the Yankees swing and miss on Freeman, expect general manager Brian Cashman to pivot to Anthony Rizzo.

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MLB rumors: AL East rival joins Yankees in Freddie Freeman sweepstake

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