MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
Yankees Eye One Free Agent as Contingency in Quiet Offseason
The New York Yankees are approaching the midpoint of January with a cautious strategy, focusing primarily on re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger while monitoring alternatives in a slow-moving free agent market. Reports indicate that if negotiations with Bellinger stall further or he signs with another team, the Yankees could pivot to pursuing star infielder Bo Bichette, one of … [Read more...] about Yankees Eye One Free Agent as Contingency in Quiet Offseason
The Yankees’ All-In Gamble: Why the 2026 Season Hinges on Cody Bellinger
The New York Yankees are coming of their second consecutive 94 win season, making the playoffs. They were able to advance past the Red Sox in the Wild Card series and got curb stomped by the AL Champion Blue Jays in the Divisional series. The Yankees have added just $29 million in salary this offseason. $22.5 of that came due to Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer. The … [Read more...] about The Yankees’ All-In Gamble: Why the 2026 Season Hinges on Cody Bellinger
One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes
January is typically a quiet month for baseball news and transactions, but this offseason’s slow pace has stood out. Teams across MLB are showing increased reluctance to meet initial asking prices, instead waiting for markets to settle at figures they deem more reasonable. That patience has slowed movement at the top of the market, even as high-end talent remains … [Read more...] about One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes
Mets 2026 Roster Projection: Depth Chart, Lineup & Pitching Outlook
40 days until pitchers and catchers meet, six weeks until spring training, and 66 days until the World Baseball Classic kicks off. The offseason has been a slow process, but baseball is around the corner. For the Mets, it’s been a disappointing offseason. Losing four of their core players in efforts to shake things up around their lineup, finally. Still, there are two months … [Read more...] about Mets 2026 Roster Projection: Depth Chart, Lineup & Pitching Outlook