Walking through the open door

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited C Ronaldo Hernández and LHP Jayvien Sandridge to 2025 Major League spring training.

Breaking: Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to return to the Jets in 2025, sources told @AdamSchefter.

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season. “It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said today. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.”

MLB rumors: Dodgers, Dave Roberts talking contract extension, plus the most likely Padres trade candidate