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Within the last week, the New York Mets have added the frontline starter they needed, the big bat they needed and the center fielder they needed.
Offseasons are long. A slow November and December does not preclude a monster January. And that's exactly what the Mets unleashed.
Offseasons are long. A slow November and December does not preclude a monster January. And that's exactly what the Mets unleashed.
January 22, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Within the last week, the New York Mets have added the frontline starter they needed, the big bat they needed and the center fielder they needed.
Offseasons are long. A slow November and December does not preclude a monster January. And that's exactly what the Mets unleashed.
Offseasons are long. A slow November and December does not preclude a monster January. And that's exactly what the Mets unleashed.
BREAKING: The New York Mets have acquired All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done. Top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat are headed to Milwaukee. One more big league pitcher will head to the Mets.
January 22, 2026 at 2:49 AM
BREAKING: The New York Mets have acquired All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done. Top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat are headed to Milwaukee. One more big league pitcher will head to the Mets.
RT @jorgecastillo: Here’s our story on Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Yankees: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47682955/sources-yankees-cody-bellinger-end-stalemate-5-year-deal
Sources: Yankees, Cody Bellinger end stalemate with 5-year deal
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM
RT @jorgecastillo: Here’s our story on Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Yankees: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47682955/sources-yankees-cody-bellinger-end-stalemate-5-year-deal
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years, sources tell ESPN.
January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years, sources tell ESPN.
BREAKING: OF/1B Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.
January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
BREAKING: OF/1B Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.
Small overnight trade: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring catching prospect Nate Baez from the Minnesota Twins for utilityman Tristan Gray, sources tell ESPN.
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Small overnight trade: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring catching prospect Nate Baez from the Minnesota Twins for utilityman Tristan Gray, sources tell ESPN.
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
BREAKING: The New York Mets in agreement on a trade to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, sources tell ESPN. White Sox will receive two young players from the Mets.
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 AM
BREAKING: The New York Mets in agreement on a trade to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, sources tell ESPN. White Sox will receive two young players from the Mets.
Center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame today.
Since 1981, only two other center fielders had been elected: Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett. Rightful due for one of the most vital positions and two incredible players.
Since 1981, only two other center fielders had been elected: Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett. Rightful due for one of the most vital positions and two incredible players.
January 20, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame today.
Since 1981, only two other center fielders had been elected: Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett. Rightful due for one of the most vital positions and two incredible players.
Since 1981, only two other center fielders had been elected: Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett. Rightful due for one of the most vital positions and two incredible players.
Trade news: The Miami Marlins are acquiring right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies for a minor league pitcher, sources tell ESPN. Blalock was DFA'd by the Rockies last week and gives Miami additional pitching depth after it traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers.
January 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Trade news: The Miami Marlins are acquiring right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies for a minor league pitcher, sources tell ESPN. Blalock was DFA'd by the Rockies last week and gives Miami additional pitching depth after it traded Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers.
Tough news for the Braves. Their starting shortstop will miss Opening Day.
January 18, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Tough news for the Braves. Their starting shortstop will miss Opening Day.
RT @jorgecastillo: The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini are in agreement on a two-year contract, a source confirms to ESPN.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:18 AM
RT @jorgecastillo: The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini are in agreement on a two-year contract, a source confirms to ESPN.
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Bo Bichette's deal with the Mets contains no deferrals and opt-outs after the first and second seasons, as @Ken_Rosenthal said.
This is the second huge-dollar, short-term deal given out in the last 24 hours. Bo Bichette gets a huge guarantee -- and flexibility to do it again.
This is the second huge-dollar, short-term deal given out in the last 24 hours. Bo Bichette gets a huge guarantee -- and flexibility to do it again.
January 17, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Bo Bichette's deal with the Mets contains no deferrals and opt-outs after the first and second seasons, as @Ken_Rosenthal said.
This is the second huge-dollar, short-term deal given out in the last 24 hours. Bo Bichette gets a huge guarantee -- and flexibility to do it again.
This is the second huge-dollar, short-term deal given out in the last 24 hours. Bo Bichette gets a huge guarantee -- and flexibility to do it again.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
January 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
January 17, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
Full details on Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract, per ESPN sources:
- 4 years, $240 million guaranteed
- Opt-outs after Years 2 and 3
- $64M signing bonus
- $30M deferred
- $57.1M a year in net present value after factoring in deferrals -- a record by $6M+
A staggering deal.
- 4 years, $240 million guaranteed
- Opt-outs after Years 2 and 3
- $64M signing bonus
- $30M deferred
- $57.1M a year in net present value after factoring in deferrals -- a record by $6M+
A staggering deal.
January 16, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Full details on Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract, per ESPN sources:
- 4 years, $240 million guaranteed
- Opt-outs after Years 2 and 3
- $64M signing bonus
- $30M deferred
- $57.1M a year in net present value after factoring in deferrals -- a record by $6M+
A staggering deal.
- 4 years, $240 million guaranteed
- Opt-outs after Years 2 and 3
- $64M signing bonus
- $30M deferred
- $57.1M a year in net present value after factoring in deferrals -- a record by $6M+
A staggering deal.
Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, sources tell ESPN.
An enormous windfall for the best free agent available. And the champs get even better. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the money.
An enormous windfall for the best free agent available. And the champs get even better. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the money.
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, sources tell ESPN.
An enormous windfall for the best free agent available. And the champs get even better. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the money.
An enormous windfall for the best free agent available. And the champs get even better. @ByRobertMurray was on top of the money.
RT @JesseRogersESPN: Kyle Tucker's deal with the Dodgers is for 4 yrs/$240 million, sources tell ESPN
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
RT @JesseRogersESPN: Kyle Tucker's deal with the Dodgers is for 4 yrs/$240 million, sources tell ESPN
Three-way trade news: Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a deal that will send outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels, infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays and left-handed reliever Brock Burke to the Reds, sources tell ESPN.
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Three-way trade news: Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a deal that will send outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels, infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays and left-handed reliever Brock Burke to the Reds, sources tell ESPN.
BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
BREAKING: Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.
RT @jorgecastillo: The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro are in agreement on a two-year deal, sources tell ESPN.
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 AM
RT @jorgecastillo: The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro are in agreement on a two-year deal, sources tell ESPN.
The Red Sox's first signing of the winter is a big one -- $130 million for Ranger Suárez -- and gives them a ton of rotation depth with Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and others. Boston now will turn to adding another bat to its lineup, but that rotation is excellent.
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The Red Sox's first signing of the winter is a big one -- $130 million for Ranger Suárez -- and gives them a ton of rotation depth with Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and others. Boston now will turn to adding another bat to its lineup, but that rotation is excellent.
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: Source: The Red Sox, who recently missed out on Alex Bregman, are signing SP Ranger Suarez to a 5-year, $130 million co…
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
RT @Alden_Gonzalez: Source: The Red Sox, who recently missed out on Alex Bregman, are signing SP Ranger Suarez to a 5-year, $130 million co…
RT @jorgecastillo: The four prospects: Dillon Lewis, Brendan Jones, Dillon Jasso, and Juan Matheus, sources tell ESPN.
January 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM
RT @jorgecastillo: The four prospects: Dillon Lewis, Brendan Jones, Dillon Jasso, and Juan Matheus, sources tell ESPN.