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Chase Burns Signs $105 Million Extension Following 11-1 Start to Season
The Cincinnati Reds secured right-hander Chase Burns with a $105 million, seven-year contract extension through the 2033 season.
MLB Trade Deadline: Giants’ Arraez Hits .330 as Dodgers Eye Tarik Skubal
With the MLB trade deadline set for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, Luis Arraez carries a .330 average into the market while the Dodgers loom as suitors for Tarik Skubal.
Brewers Finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. Trade for Long-Tenured Astros Right-Hander
The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a trade for 32-year-old right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who currently holds a 2-3 record and 6.51 ERA this season.
Roch Cholowsky Signs Record $10.35M Bonus as White Sox No. 1 Draft Pick
Shortstop Roch Cholowsky secured a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after being selected first overall by the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago Cubs Finalize David Peterson Trade to Bolster Injured Rotation
The Chicago Cubs have officially acquired left-handed starter David Peterson from the New York Mets to address immediate depth concerns in the starting rotation.
MLB Proposes 5-Year Free Agent Cap and 6-Year Cornerstone Provision
Major League Baseball has introduced a proposal for the next CBA that would restrict free agent contracts to five years for players switching organizations.
Brewers Shortstop Cooper Pratt Signs $50.75M Contract Through 2033 Season
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt has secured an eight-year, $50.75 million contract extension that includes club options for 2034 and 2035.
Brewers Sign Shortstop Cooper Pratt to Eight-Year, $50.75 Million Contract
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt has reportedly agreed to a $50.75 million contract extension spanning eight years before making his Major League debut.
Shane Baz, Orioles Finalizing 5-Year, $68 Million Contract Extension
Right-handed pitcher Shane Baz is finalizing a five-year, $68 million contract extension to remain with the Baltimore Orioles through the 2029 season.
Cubs Finalize Three-Year, $35 Million Extension With Nico Hoerner
The Chicago Cubs have secured second baseman Nico Hoerner with a three-year contract extension worth $35 million, covering his remaining arbitration years.
Yu Darvish Restricted List: Padres Veteran Forfeits $43M to Rehab Elbow
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, forfeiting the remaining $43 million on his contract to recover from surgery.
Mets Secure Tommy Pham on Minor League Agreement for 2024 Season
On Opening Day, the New York Mets bolstered their organizational depth by signing veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor league contract.
Cubs Secure Pete Crow-Armstrong with $115 Million Contract Extension
The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension that begins in the 2027 MLB season.
2026 MLB Offseason: Kyle Tucker Joins Dodgers as Pete Alonso Inks $155M Deal
The 2026 MLB offseason featured Pete Alonso signing a $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles while the Dodgers landed the market's top free agent.
Phillies Secure Cristopher Sanchez with $107 Million Six-Year Extension
Left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has finalized a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies worth $107 million after finishing second in Cy Young voting.
Washington Nationals Release Right-Handed Reliever Drew Smith
The Washington Nationals have officially parted ways with right-handed pitcher Drew Smith, terminating his minor league contract and making him a free agent.
Austin Slater Exercises Release Clause After Missing Tigers Opening Day Roster
Outfielder Austin Slater has opted out of his minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers after failing to secure a spot on the club's season-opening roster.
Tommy Kahnle Red Sox Deal: Righty Lands Minor League Contract with $1.5M Salary
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million salary if he joins the 40-man roster.
Nationals Secure Zack Littell on One-Year Deal with 2027 Mutual Option
Right-hander Zack Littell joins the Washington Nationals rotation following a 2025 season defined by 186.2 innings pitched and a 3.81 ERA.
Astros Sign Christian Vázquez to Minor League Deal with Spring Training Invite
Veteran catcher Christian Vázquez returns to the Houston Astros on a minor league contract following a 2022 World Series run with the franchise.
Tarik Skubal Confirms No Long-Term Tigers Offer After Record $32M Arbitration
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal revealed he received no long-term contract offers this offseason following his record-breaking $32 million arbitration victory.
Royals Sign Starling Marte to $1M Deal; Outfielder Dairon Blanco Designated
The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte to a $1 million contract while designating Dairon Blanco for assignment.
St. Louis Cardinals Finalize Two-Year Extension for Oliver Marmol Through 2028 Season
The St. Louis Cardinals have secured manager Oliver Marmol with a new contract extension including a 2029 club option as the franchise enters a rebuilding phase.
Yankees Sign Randal Grichuk to Minor League Deal with Spring Training Invite
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk joins the New York Yankees on a minor league contract following a 2024 season split between Arizona and Kansas City.