Team Rankings
Patriots and Bears top NFL standings in parity-filled season
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The New England Patriots (11-2) and Chicago Bears (9-3) lead their conferences amid an NFL season marked by unprecedented parity. Both teams, guided by second-year quarterbacks and new head coaches, have turned around from previous struggles to become top contenders.
Building on intensified trade rumors for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal from the MLB Winter Meetings—where insiders debated deals with teams like the Dodgers—no suitor has emerged yet. With one year of control left, here's a ranking of top destinations based on prospects, needs, and contention odds.
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Star Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami has been posted by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, entering MLB free agency for the 2026 season. The 25-year-old slugger, who set the NPB single-season home run record with 56 in 2022, brings elite power potential to Major League Baseball. His 45-day signing window closes on December 22.