In the span of one holiday weekend, the entire tone of the MLB offseason shifted. The lockout is about to burst through the door like Kramer, and in anticipation of that, general managers, players and agents answered one of the most compelling questions of the winter. Less than two weeks ago, Yankee general manager Brian Cashman said that he was under the impression that many free agents were …

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Jake DeBrusk’s career with the Bruins appears to be drawing to a close as his agent confirmed to TSN that the left winger has requested a trade.

Right-hander Alex Cobb is close to finalizing an agreement with the San Francisco Giants, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Monday. A 34-year-old free agent, Cobb would give the reigning NL West champions a key veteran near the front of the rotation after the departure of All-Star righty Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays on a $110 million, five-year contract. Cobb went 8-3 with a 3.76 ERA over 18 starts and 93 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Angels this year.

In an introductory media availability Monday, former Mets LHP Steven Matz opened up on his decision to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The coaching carousel in college football continues as Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly is headed to Baton Rouge. An announcment could be made as early as Tuesday.