Free agent Jack Flaherty, a right-handed pitcher, announced on Twitter his two-year, $35 million contract pending a physical with the Detroit Tigers, his former team from last season where he had a 13-7 record and started Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Flaherty expressed his desire to return to Detroit, praising his previous time with the team and mentioning conversations with other teams. The Tigers now boast a strong starting rotation with Flaherty joining Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Alex Cobb, Casey Mize, Reese Olson, and Jackson Jobe, as two top free agent pitchers have found new homes in the last week.
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Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Panama's president vows to end a development deal with China after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and facing criticism from President Donald Trump over the Panama Canal. Rubio emphasizes the U.S. cannot allow Chinese control of the canal area and supports efforts to repurchase the waterway. House Republicans introduce a bill to give the president authority to negotiate with Panama to reacquire the Panama Canal, citing concerns about China's influence. Full Article
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