While we wait for the next big moves, here’s which offseason areas are red-hot — and which are ice-cold.
Category: Baseball
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McClanahan, Rays avoid arbitration, reach deal
Shane McClanahan, a two-time All-Star who last pitched in the major leagues in August 2023, avoided arbitration when he agreed Wednesday to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Rays.
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Sources: Nationals turning to Kilambi, 31, as GM
The Nationals are hiring Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
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Guardians add reliever Bruihl from Jays, cut Noel
The Guardians acquired left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl in a trade with the Blue Jays and designated 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel for assignment.
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GM: Up to Hinch if signee Jansen is Tigers’ closer
The Tigers have added one of baseball’s most accomplished closers, but it will be up to manager A.J. Hinch whether Kenley Jansen takes on that role in Detroit.
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Cubs bring back left-handed reliever Thielbar
The Cubs re-signed left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar on Wednesday.
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Twins name Tom Pohlad new controlling owner
Twins ownership has finalized the purchase of portions of the franchise by three different investors, limited partnerships the Pohlad family sought for a fresh infusion of cash and strategy after deciding earlier this year to retain control of the club.
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Sources: Phillies, reliever Keller reach 2-year deal
After reliever Brad Keller had a resurgent season in 2025 with the Cubs, he and the Phillies agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, sources said Wednesday.
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Source: Weaver latest ex-Yankee to join Mets
The Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN.
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Jurors hear closing arguments in Skaggs civil trial
Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ fatal overdose in 2019.