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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Xabi Alonso Confirms Kylian Mbappe Status Ahead of Alaves Trip. Kylian Mbappé has traveled with the Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s meeting with Alavés, although manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal the extent of the role which will be afforded to the French superstar.

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and not much has changed for the Nationals since they traded Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners last weekend before heading to Orlando.We did, however, see some changes across baseball’s greater landscape,

A power hitter of Pete Alonso’s caliber had many suitors when free agency commenced at the end of the 2025 season. But right from the start, the five-time All-Star felt a connection building with the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Alonso arrives in Baltimore, bringing a palpable buzz to Orioles | The Baltimore Banner As this piece notes, the contract was a signal to everyone—the city of Baltimore, players around the league, and agents of those players—that the Orioles are stepping up. That’s a big deal.

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.

A person with knowledge of the agreement says the New York Mets have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran infielder Jorge Polanco

There were no press conferences at Citi Field on Friday. But as the Mets’ quiet offseason continued, there was activity elsewhere that likely got Mets fans’ attention.