A new report indicates the Chicago Cubs were one of the top contenders for Tanner Scott before he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox were involved in the Tanner Scott free agency pursuit but pulled out and will look to add a different reliever this offseason.

Tanner Scott, the top reliever on the MLB free-agent market, got paid like it. The former San Diego Padres southpaw has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple media reports.

The Chicago Cubs could pivot to reliever Carlos Estévez after falling short of closer Tanner Scott this offseason.

And on Sunday, they agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with All-Star closer Tanner Scott — with the contract including a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money, according to ESPN — in free agency, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.

The MLB Tonight crew explores Tanner Scott's reported deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, exploring his potential impact on the team, his familiarity in the division and more

Going over some more rumors around the world of Major League Baseball, including the Padres' Sasaki offer and a new pivot for the Chicago Cubs.

After missing out on Roki Sasaki, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in agreement with Anthony Santander on a five-year deal worth more than $90 million, per multiple reports. Santander, 30, had a career season in 2024, smashing 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles while batting .235 with an .814 OPS.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a "tentative agreement" with free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates, pending a physical, per Bob Nightengale of USA

The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding to their ballyhooed pitching staff, agreeing to a deal with left-handed closer Tanner Scott, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off winning the 2024 World Series, and they have followed it up with another strong offseason of work that has seen them only get stronger. Even with several big name additions on board,