Tag: MLB free agency
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Yankees Re-sign Cody Bellinger, Call Boras Bluff
New Season, New Terms: Bellinger Stays in Pinstripes The Yankees pulled off a rare negotiation win on Wednesday, re-signing Cody Bellinger on their terms and turning heads around MLB front offices. After a tense stretch of talks, the team secured the center fielder’s return without bending to the expectations typically set by one of the…
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Yankees Re-sign Cody Bellinger: Boras Bluff Shattered
Yankees Pull Off a Market Reset with Cody Bellinger The mood inside Yankee Stadium on a sunny Wednesday was noticeably buoyant as front-office leaders celebrated a bold, uncertain win: Cody Bellinger is back in pinstripes. After a tense negotiation period, the Yankees secured Bellinger on terms that signaled a swing of leverage away from the…
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Blue Jays Target Kyle Tucker Expected to Decide Soon in Free-Agent Pursuit
Blue Jays Eye a Big-Name Addition The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason with a clear objective: land a marquee free agent who can alter the trajectory of their lineup. After several years of near-misses on high-profile targets, Toronto reportedly has its sights set on a true impact bat. While many players swirl in the…
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Passan’s MLB Free Agency Insight: Tucker, Bregman, and Trade Talk
Overview: A Cautious, Data-Driven Free-Agent Landscape As Major League Baseball enters a pivotal off-season, MLB insiders are weighing how free agency and trade winds may shift teams’ rosters. ESPN’s Mark Passan has been tracking the numbers and the mood of clubs, highlighting a notable change in spending patterns from the previous year. Where teams previously…
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Passan’s MLB Free Agency Intel: Tucker, Bregman & More Trade Rumors Ahead of the Offseason
Overview: Free agency trends and the market gap As Passan’s latest notes suggest, the early offseason landscape in Major League Baseball is shaping up with a distinct split between spending in previous years and what teams are willing to commit this time around. On this date last year, MLB clubs had already spent around $2.1…
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Cubs Reach Two-Year Deal with Reliever Phil Maton
Chicago Cubs Sign Phil Maton to a Two-Year Reliever Deal The Chicago Cubs announced a two-year agreement with right-handed reliever Phil Maton on Friday, adding depth to their bullpen as they map out plans for the 2026 season. The deal, reported by ESPN and confirmed by multiple outlets, positions Maton as a key late-inning option…
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Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette: What It Means for Free Agency
Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Thursday that they have extended a qualifying offer to star infielder Bo Bichette. The move places Bichette, one of Toronto’s cornerstone players, in a familiar position: he can accept a one-year contract worth the standard salary for a qualifying offer or…
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The Opener: Tracking MLB’s Top 50 Free Agents, Qualifying Offers, and 40-Man Moves
The Opener: What to Watch on a Busy MLB Offseason Day The calendar is turning, and the baseball world is buzzing. On one of the busiest days of the offseason, three storylines will shape the market and set the stage for a marathon winter of signings, trades, and roster shuffles. Here’s what to watch as…