Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team’s payroll range for the 2026 season, but he’d prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.
Category: Baseball
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Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, has reached a 7-year, $210M deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
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Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
The Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins.
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Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
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MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball’s hot stove heats up.
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MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get $400 million?
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball’s hot stove heats up.
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Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.
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Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards
The Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.
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MLB offseason grades: Boston bolsters rotation with swap for Sonny Gray
We’ve got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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They hired who? Making sense of MLB’s newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever … it’s been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?