Bichette reportedly set to meet with Phils amid interest from Yanks, Cubs
As the chances of a reunion with the Blue Jays continue to fade, interest in Bo Bichette is picking up elsewhere, particularly from the Phillies, Yankees and Cubs. According to The Athletic's Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal, Phillies officials are expected to meet with Bichette on a video conference in
The 8 teams that need Kyle Tucker the most, ranked
It’s January, and the best all-around player on the free-agent market – Kyle Tucker – is still seeking his next team. That he’ll get a nice long contract isn’t in dispute, nor is the fact that he’ll help whichever team he ends up joining. (He’s never played on a team
10 teams that have been busy, while raising eyebrows at the same time
Most acquisitions are pretty straight-forward. If you don’t know what’s for dinner and then your spouse comes home with a pizza, boom: That’s dinner. But some acquisitions create more questions. If your spouse comes home with a Himalayan salt rock, it might lead you to wonder: What is a Himalayan
Hall of Famer's turn on 'The Masked Singer' was not a home run
You already know David Ortiz's favorite catchphrase: "Daaaa Yankees lose." But on Wednesday night, it was Big Papi doing some losing of his own. The Hall of Famer and Red Sox icon was revealed as a contestant on the premiere of a new season of "The Masked Singer" on FOX,
These prospects have the best tools in the Mets' farm system
From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Mets' farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level. Here’s a look at the Mets prospects with the best individual tools in the system:
Mariners avoid arbitration with Arozarena ($15.65M deal), Kirby ($6.55M): source
All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Mariners avoided arbitration on Thursday, agreeing to a $15.65 million deal for 2026, a source told MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The club also avoided arbitration with right-hander George Kirby, agreeing to a one-year, $6.55 million contract. The team has not confirmed either deal.
Yanks exploring SP trade market as they await Cole's return
NEW YORK -- When the Yankees look ahead to the upcoming season, they envision the day Gerrit Cole rejoins the rotation, returning from Tommy John surgery to throw his first big league pitches since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. That won’t happen in April, and possibly not in
Gunnar's $8.5M deal an O's record for 1st year of arb eligibility (sources)
BALTIMORE -- Having reached arbitration eligibility for the first time in his MLB career, Gunnar Henderson is set for a significant raise during the 2026 season. The Orioles avoided arbitration with their star shortstop on Thursday, as Henderson agreed to a 2026 contract worth $8.5 million, a source told MLB.com.
MLB pledges 250,000 volunteer hours as part of USA's 250th anniversary celebration
NEW YORK – Baseball is the national pastime, and as such, it is intertwined with the country’s history and the idea of America itself. That connection will be on full display this year, when Major League Baseball will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a wide-ranging series of initiatives. On
5 questions for Cubs after Cabrera trade
CHICAGO – The Cubs addressed the need for an impact rotation arm on Wednesday, swinging a deal with the Marlins for a pitcher with front-line potential in righty Edward Cabrera. The cost was three prospects, including Owen Caissie, MLB Pipeline’s top-rated Cubs prospect. Caissie – ranked No. 47 on the
Venable's senior thesis could be a boon to connect with Murakami
CHICAGO -- The time spent by Will Venable as a student and athlete at Princeton University isn’t really germane to his current White Sox managerial status, aside from preparing him to be a knowledgeable baseball man and a leader. But Venable’s senior thesis (under advisor Lawrence Rosen), titled, “The Game
Phillies reach deals with Luzardo, Duran, others to avoid arbitration
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies agreed to one-year contracts with seven players on Thursday, avoiding salary arbitration with each of their eligible candidates. That group was headlined by electric closer Jhoan Duran ($7.5 million), left-hander Jesús Luzardo ($11 million) and starting infielders Alec Bohm ($10.2 million) and Bryson Stott. The team
Peterson ($8.1 million) avoids arbitration with Mets (source)
Left-hander David Peterson and the Mets agreed to a one-year, $8.1 million deal to avoid arbitration, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the deal.
Royals avoid arbitration with 6, but Pasquantino and Bubic appear set for hearing
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals avoided salary arbitration with six of their eight remaining eligible players on Thursday, the deadline to exchange figures in anticipation of an arbitration hearing if a 2026 salary has not yet been agreed upon. They did not come to an agreement with first baseman Vinnie
Lee welcomes Giants to Korea, lends new manager a warmer coat
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Bo Bichette's fascinating, complicated free agency case
Just a few years ago, there was a debate about whether Blue Jays teammates Bo Bichette or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the better long-term investment for a club. They were both eligible to become free agents this offseason as under-30 stars. There's less debate now. Toronto chose to sign Guerrero
Red Sox reach agreements with 4 to avoid arbitration (source)
BOSTON – The Red Sox reached agreements with their four remaining arbitration-eligible players before Thursday’s deadline for teams and players to exchange figures. Right-hander Tanner Houck ($4.15 million), first baseman Triston Casas ($1.61 million), infielder Romy Gonzalez and righty Johan Oviedo ($1.55 million) all signed one-year contracts, a source told
Breaking down Cabrera deal's effect on the starting pitcher trade market
In the wake of the Cubs acquiring right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, we asked a trio of our reporters to weigh in on what this means for these clubs and the offseason market. 1. What does this trade mean for the other pitchers supposedly on the trade block, such
Steer, Lux, 2 others agree to 1-year deals to avoid arbitration (sources)
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures, the Reds reached an agreement with several players to avoid hearings. According to sources, infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer and the club agreed to a $4 million contract. Utility infielder Gavin Lux also agreed to a $5.525
Taillon intends to pitch for Canada in upcoming Classic
Jameson Taillon is set to return to Team Canada for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Bucs agree to deals with Cruz, 3 others to avoid arbitration
The Pirates agreed to contracts for the 2026 season with Dennis Santana, Joey Bart, Oneil Cruz and Justin Lawrence Thursday, meaning they will not need to go to arbitration with anyone this spring. Terms of the deal were not announced, but sources told MLB.com that Santana will make $3.5 million
Cubs get Cabrera from Marlins for No. 1 prospect Caissie, 2 others
CHICAGO – The Cubs have been looking for a way to add an impact arm to their rotation this offseason. Zeroing in on hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera of the Marlins was always an enticing possibility on the trade front, dating back to Chicago’s search for arms ahead of last summer’s
Rays agree with 9 arb-eligible players, likely headed to hearing with Uceta
ST. PETERSBURG -- Thursday was a busy day for the Rays, as a quarter of their 40-man roster was facing the annual deadline to exchange salary arbitration figures. But they handled nearly all of that business in a timely fashion, announcing nine agreements on Thursday afternoon while preparing for one
A's avoid arbitration with slugging catcher Langeliers
The Athletics on Thursday agreed to terms with catcher Shea Langeliers on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, avoiding arbitration. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the contract is for $5.25 million.
After trading for SP, is major FA addition next for Cubs?
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