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Chris Sale Inks One-Year, $27 Million Contract Extension With Braves
Southpaw Chris Sale has agreed to a $27 million contract extension with the Braves for the 2027 season, featuring a 2028 club option.
Guardians Sign Rhys Hoskins to Minor League Deal with $1.5M Roster Incentive
First baseman Rhys Hoskins joins the Cleveland Guardians on a minor league contract following a 12-homer season with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada to Minor League Deal Following Westburg Injury
The Baltimore Orioles signed 30-year-old Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation to address depth needs.
Cubs Sign Michael Conforto to Minor League Deal After .199 Dodgers Season
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract following his stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Brewers Sign Pat Murphy to 3-Year Extension After Record 97-65 Season
Pat Murphy has secured a new three-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers following a franchise-record 97-65 campaign and a National League Championship Series appearance.
San Diego Padres Finalize Multiyear Extension for A.J. Preller
The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain with the club.
Manny Machado: Dodgers Spending 'Great for the Game' Despite Padres Inactivity
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado endorsed the Los Angeles Dodgers' aggressive free agency spending, labeling the financial moves as beneficial for professional baseball.
Phillies Cut Nick Castellanos Following $100M Deal and Dugout Beer Incident
The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Castellanos, who still has $20 million remaining on his contract, following his admission of bringing a beer into the dugout.
Justin Verlander Returns to Detroit Tigers on $13 Million One-Year Contract
Justin Verlander has signed a $13 million, one-year contract to return to the Detroit Tigers after last pitching for the franchise in 2017.
Dodgers Finalize $10M Max Muncy Extension and $4.5M Enrique Hernandez Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured third baseman Max Muncy with a $10 million guaranteed extension and re-signed utilityman Enrique Hernandez to a one-year contract.
Phillies Release Nick Castellanos; Outfielder Owed $20M After .250 Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, who hit 17 home runs last season and is still owed $20 million on his contract.
Chris Bassitt Joins Orioles Rotation on One-Year, $18.5 Million Contract
The Baltimore Orioles have fortified their starting rotation by reaching an agreement with veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt on a one-year deal worth $18.5 million.
Rockies Sign Tomoyuki Sugano to $5.1M Deal; Kris Bryant Moved to 60-Day IL
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million contract on Tuesday in Scottsdale.
Justin Verlander Rejoins Detroit Tigers on One-Year Deal for 21st Season
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers after recording 137 strikeouts in 2025.
Phillies Pursue Nick Castellanos Trade; Zack Wheeler Sidelined for Opening Day
Dave Dombrowski confirms the Philadelphia Phillies are seeking a Nick Castellanos trade following the outfielder's .250 batting average and 17 home runs last season.
Ketel Marte Trade Talks Cease as 32-Year-Old Star Reports to Diamondbacks Camp
All-Star Ketel Marte remains with the Arizona Diamondbacks after hitting .283 with 28 home runs and 72 RBIs during the previous season.
Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin for Kyle Harrison and Two Others in Brewers Trade
The Boston Red Sox have acquired 25-year-old third baseman Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for a three-player package headlined by Kyle Harrison.
Marcell Ozuna Pirates Agree to $12 Million Contract with 2027 Mutual Option
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna on a one-year, $12 million deal to bolster an offense that hit a league-low 117 home runs.
MLB Spring Training Opens: Kyle Tucker Inks $220M Deal as Dodgers Seek Three-Peat
MLB spring training kicks off in Arizona and Florida with Kyle Tucker joining the Dodgers on a four-year, $220 million contract.
Spring Training Shake-Up: 3 Blockbuster MLB Trade Rumors to Watch
As teams report to camp, fresh MLB trade rumors suggest that several contenders are looking to finalize blockbuster deals to fix roster imbalances.
Orioles Acquire Blaze Alexander from Diamondbacks in Multi-Player Trade
The Baltimore Orioles have finalized a Blaze Alexander trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to add versatile depth to their infield rotation.
Padres Bolster Outfield Depth: Miguel Andujar Signs One-Year, $4 Million Deal
San Diego has officially strengthened their roster by reaching an agreement with Miguel Andujar. The Padres signed the former Yankees star to a one-year contract worth $4 million.
Framber Valdez Joins Tigers: Historic $115M Deal Reshapes Detroit Rotation
The Detroit Tigers have made a massive splash in free agency, signing Framber Valdez to a record-breaking three-year, $115 million contract.
Pirates Bolster Rotation Depth: Mike Clevinger Signs Minor League Contract
The Mike Clevinger Pirates partnership is official as the veteran right-hander joins Pittsburgh on a minor league deal with a big-league camp invitation.