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MLB Sunday Notes: Kyle Tucker Joins Dodgers, Mets Land Bichette
The MLB Hot Stove explodes: Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers, the Mets pivot to Bo Bichette, and Elly De La Cruz turns down a record deal.
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The Hot Stove just reached a boiling point. 🔥
🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
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🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
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Per @Connor_J_Hughes:
🔷 Todd Monken is the favorite for the Offensive Coordinator job, if things shake out (he has his second HC interview with the Browns)
🔷 Anthony Weaver is the favorite for the Defensive Coordinator role. He, too, has HC interviews.
🔷 Todd Monken is the favorite for the Offensive Coordinator job, if things shake out (he has his second HC interview with the Browns)
🔷 Anthony Weaver is the favorite for the Defensive Coordinator role. He, too, has HC interviews.
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Per @Connor_J_Hughes:
🔷 Todd Monken is the favorite for the Offensive Coordinator job, if things shake out (he has his second HC interview with the Browns)
🔷 Anthony Weaver is the favorite for the Defensive Coordinator role. He, too, has HC interviews.
🔷 Todd Monken is the favorite for the Offensive Coordinator job, if things shake out (he has his second HC interview with the Browns)
🔷 Anthony Weaver is the favorite for the Defensive Coordinator role. He, too, has HC interviews.
Sherman: DJ LeMahieu was on the brink of signing an MLB deal with a team before another club pivoting.
He has been playing hockey this offseason to get his legs back.
He has been playing hockey this offseason to get his legs back.
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Sherman: DJ LeMahieu was on the brink of signing an MLB deal with a team before another club pivoting.
He has been playing hockey this offseason to get his legs back.
He has been playing hockey this offseason to get his legs back.
Sources Confirm: #49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh is finalizing a deal to become the next Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans.
First: @AdamSchefter
First: @AdamSchefter
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Sources Confirm: #49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh is finalizing a deal to become the next Head Coach of the Tennessee Titans.
First: @AdamSchefter
First: @AdamSchefter
THE INDIANA HOOSIERS ARE 16-0 AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY!!
FER-NAN-DO!
FER-NAN-DO!
January 20, 2026 at 4:17 AM
THE INDIANA HOOSIERS ARE 16-0 AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY!!
FER-NAN-DO!
FER-NAN-DO!
I fucking love Mendoza. And 🚬is an outstanding coach.
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 AM
I fucking love Mendoza. And 🚬is an outstanding coach.
NEW EPISODE!!
Discussed in this Episode:
🔷Cody Bellinger still on the Market
🔷Pivot Options for the Bombers
AND MORE!
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WATCH/LISTEN:
Discussed in this Episode:
🔷Cody Bellinger still on the Market
🔷Pivot Options for the Bombers
AND MORE!
@IBWAA.BSKY.SOCIAL
WATCH/LISTEN:
Time to Move on from Bellinger | Podcast Episode #70
In this podcast episode, I continue to discuss the Bellinger impasse. It's time for the Yankees to move on. I also provide some options for the Yankees to pivot to. YOUTUBE: SPOTIFY: APPLE PODCASTS: SUBSTACK:
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January 20, 2026 at 2:46 AM
NEW EPISODE!!
Discussed in this Episode:
🔷Cody Bellinger still on the Market
🔷Pivot Options for the Bombers
AND MORE!
@IBWAA.BSKY.SOCIAL
WATCH/LISTEN:
Discussed in this Episode:
🔷Cody Bellinger still on the Market
🔷Pivot Options for the Bombers
AND MORE!
@IBWAA.BSKY.SOCIAL
WATCH/LISTEN:
Puma on @MetsCastPod: “I guess the X factor might be the Blue Jays at this point cause they missed on Tucker, and same with the Mets, but the Mets would certainly do a short term, high AAV deal, even though it isn’t Bellinger or Boras’ first choice”
January 20, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Puma on @MetsCastPod: “I guess the X factor might be the Blue Jays at this point cause they missed on Tucker, and same with the Mets, but the Mets would certainly do a short term, high AAV deal, even though it isn’t Bellinger or Boras’ first choice”
The #Yankees and OF/1B Seth Brown have agreed to a minor league deal, per @AramLeighton8 .
The 33 year old journeyman has a career slash line of .226/.292/.419. Solid depth piece.
The 33 year old journeyman has a career slash line of .226/.292/.419. Solid depth piece.
January 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The #Yankees and OF/1B Seth Brown have agreed to a minor league deal, per @AramLeighton8 .
The 33 year old journeyman has a career slash line of .226/.292/.419. Solid depth piece.
The 33 year old journeyman has a career slash line of .226/.292/.419. Solid depth piece.
Rosenthal: The logical thing would be for Bellinger to end up back with the Yankees.
January 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Rosenthal: The logical thing would be for Bellinger to end up back with the Yankees.
Kuty: The Yankees have a 5 year, $160M offer with a signing bonus and opt outs after years 2 and 3.
Boras still wants 7 with a higher AAV.
Yankees are exploring pivots on the trade market.
Boras still wants 7 with a higher AAV.
Yankees are exploring pivots on the trade market.
January 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Kuty: The Yankees have a 5 year, $160M offer with a signing bonus and opt outs after years 2 and 3.
Boras still wants 7 with a higher AAV.
Yankees are exploring pivots on the trade market.
Boras still wants 7 with a higher AAV.
Yankees are exploring pivots on the trade market.
Sammon: The Mets are only interested in Bellinger on a short term deal. He notes it’s unknown if Bellinger is interested in one.
My educated guess is Bellinger wants years and the Mets do not want to offer them.
My educated guess is Bellinger wants years and the Mets do not want to offer them.
January 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Sammon: The Mets are only interested in Bellinger on a short term deal. He notes it’s unknown if Bellinger is interested in one.
My educated guess is Bellinger wants years and the Mets do not want to offer them.
My educated guess is Bellinger wants years and the Mets do not want to offer them.
i hate the pats. stroud sucks
January 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM
i hate the pats. stroud sucks
A Bellinger update:
January 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
A Bellinger update:
From the Atlanta Braves: INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand injury while in Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The procedure was performed by Dr. Gary Lourie today in Atlanta, and the expected recovery time is 4-5 months.
January 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
From the Atlanta Braves: INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand injury while in Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The procedure was performed by Dr. Gary Lourie today in Atlanta, and the expected recovery time is 4-5 months.
The Hot Stove just reached a boiling point. 🔥
🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202... via @LastWordonSport.bsky.social & @IBWAA.bsky.social
🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202... via @LastWordonSport.bsky.social & @IBWAA.bsky.social
MLB Sunday Notes: Kyle Tucker Joins Dodgers, Mets Land Bichette
The MLB Hot Stove explodes: Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers, the Mets pivot to Bo Bichette, and Elly De La Cruz turns down a record deal.
lastwordonsports.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The Hot Stove just reached a boiling point. 🔥
🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202... via @LastWordonSport.bsky.social & @IBWAA.bsky.social
🔹 Kyle Tucker ➡️ #Dodgers (The rich get richer!)
🔹 Bo Bichette ➡️ #Mets (The perfect pivot?)
🔹 Elly De La Cruz ➡️ Rejects record #Reds extension.
Full breakdown:
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202... via @LastWordonSport.bsky.social & @IBWAA.bsky.social
@RotoChamp project the 2026 AL East Standings. The #Yankees are projected to win the AL East and 91 games. Reminder: The Yankees have made no significant additions to the roster as of 4:07 on Jan. 17th.
January 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
@RotoChamp project the 2026 AL East Standings. The #Yankees are projected to win the AL East and 91 games. Reminder: The Yankees have made no significant additions to the roster as of 4:07 on Jan. 17th.
Story is updated with more information, and quotes (Via @AdamSchefter and @Ian_OConnor respectively) on the Harbaugh signing.
A Big Day for Big Blue! #NYGiants
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A Big Day for Big Blue! #NYGiants
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The New York Giants Hire John Harbaugh as Next Head Coach – Subway Sports Network
The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as their next head coach. The Giants hade one job -- and they let nothing get in their way of doing it.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Story is updated with more information, and quotes (Via @AdamSchefter and @Ian_OConnor respectively) on the Harbaugh signing.
A Big Day for Big Blue! #NYGiants
subwaysportsnetwork.blog/2026/01/15/t...
A Big Day for Big Blue! #NYGiants
subwaysportsnetwork.blog/2026/01/15/t...
Sources: The deal is done. Harbaugh is officially the Giants head coach
January 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Sources: The deal is done. Harbaugh is officially the Giants head coach
Did someone say #2016 Trend??
January 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Did someone say #2016 Trend??
Yesterday, #Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. announced he will play for Team Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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All-Star Second Baseman Joins WBC
Yankees Second Baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. commits to play for team Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Yesterday, #Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. announced he will play for Team Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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Great story by @ctrent.bsky.social
Scott Boras is De La Cruz’s agent. If he does not allow these small market teams to lock up their icons, the sport will be demolished.
I never thought I’d say it, but MLB needs a Salary Cap and Floor.
Scott Boras is De La Cruz’s agent. If he does not allow these small market teams to lock up their icons, the sport will be demolished.
I never thought I’d say it, but MLB needs a Salary Cap and Floor.
Last spring, the Cincinnati Reds made an offer to shortstop Elly De La Cruz that would have eclipsed Joey Votto’s club-record 10-year, $225M contract extension in 2012.
De La Cruz turned it down.
De La Cruz turned it down.
January 17, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Great story by @ctrent.bsky.social
Scott Boras is De La Cruz’s agent. If he does not allow these small market teams to lock up their icons, the sport will be demolished.
I never thought I’d say it, but MLB needs a Salary Cap and Floor.
Scott Boras is De La Cruz’s agent. If he does not allow these small market teams to lock up their icons, the sport will be demolished.
I never thought I’d say it, but MLB needs a Salary Cap and Floor.
