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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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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:
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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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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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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:
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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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@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
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A Big Day for Big Blue! #NYGiants
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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.
Per The Athletic: "The Phillies were willing to readjust everything for Bichette, but absent him, they are now unlikely to add a meaningful position player."
Guess that answers the concerns about Philly swooping in on Bellinger.
Guess that answers the concerns about Philly swooping in on Bellinger.
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Per The Athletic: "The Phillies were willing to readjust everything for Bichette, but absent him, they are now unlikely to add a meaningful position player."
Guess that answers the concerns about Philly swooping in on Bellinger.
Guess that answers the concerns about Philly swooping in on Bellinger.
Onley on the Kay Show: "Given what the Blue Jays have with their outfield depth , I don't think there going to extend theirselves for Bellinger"
"They [Yankees] love him to the degree they have a 5 year deal, but do they love him for 7 years, no."
"They [Yankees] love him to the degree they have a 5 year deal, but do they love him for 7 years, no."
January 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Onley on the Kay Show: "Given what the Blue Jays have with their outfield depth , I don't think there going to extend theirselves for Bellinger"
"They [Yankees] love him to the degree they have a 5 year deal, but do they love him for 7 years, no."
"They [Yankees] love him to the degree they have a 5 year deal, but do they love him for 7 years, no."
With Kyle Tucker going to the Dodgers, the Cody Bellinger market could become more crowded. Given how outspoken the Yankees have been about wanting Bellinger back, the Yankees need to close this deal ASAP before other teams swoop in.
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The Yankees must get Bellinger signed ASAP
The Yankees and Cody Bellinger still have not reached an agreement. With Kyle Tucker coming off the board, it would be smart to get it done.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
With Kyle Tucker going to the Dodgers, the Cody Bellinger market could become more crowded. Given how outspoken the Yankees have been about wanting Bellinger back, the Yankees need to close this deal ASAP before other teams swoop in.
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This is a chart from @TJStats.BSKY.Social projecting each team's WAR based on FanGraphs Depth Chart.
The Yankees are in the top three, and are very close to the Blue Jays. If they add Bellinger back, and a starter like Peralta, they will jump them.
The Yankees are in the top three, and are very close to the Blue Jays. If they add Bellinger back, and a starter like Peralta, they will jump them.
January 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This is a chart from @TJStats.BSKY.Social projecting each team's WAR based on FanGraphs Depth Chart.
The Yankees are in the top three, and are very close to the Blue Jays. If they add Bellinger back, and a starter like Peralta, they will jump them.
The Yankees are in the top three, and are very close to the Blue Jays. If they add Bellinger back, and a starter like Peralta, they will jump them.
I said this a month ago. If you did not listen, fine. Joel Sherman said it the following morning.
The #Yankees were not going after Tucker because of the character concerns. They are haunted by the Ellsbury contract.
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The #Yankees were not going after Tucker because of the character concerns. They are haunted by the Ellsbury contract.
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Yankees GM Provides Early Winter Meetings Updates
Yankees GM Brian Cashman talks Winter Meetings needs: "Too left-handed," confirms Bellinger interest, calls rotation "vulnerable."
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January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I said this a month ago. If you did not listen, fine. Joel Sherman said it the following morning.
The #Yankees were not going after Tucker because of the character concerns. They are haunted by the Ellsbury contract.
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The #Yankees were not going after Tucker because of the character concerns. They are haunted by the Ellsbury contract.
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Tucker to LA!!
January 16, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Tucker to LA!!
New Grips and Better Health: Ryan Weathers Outlines His Plan for Success in his introductory press conference.
#Yankees #RepBX
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#Yankees #RepBX
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New Grips and Better Health: Ryan Weathers Outlines His Plan for Success
Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers met the media for the first time since being acquired on Thursday. He mentioned his father legacy and health.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
New Grips and Better Health: Ryan Weathers Outlines His Plan for Success in his introductory press conference.
#Yankees #RepBX
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#Yankees #RepBX
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The Foundation of Giants: Why John Harbaugh was the Only Choice for New York
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The Foundation of Giants: Why John Harbaugh was the Only Choice for New York
The New York Giants no choice but to hire John Harbaugh. Late Wednesday night, after the two sides spent the day together, the two sides agreed to a deal. The Giants now will loom to the future. For the first time, this franchise has a picture, and the foundation is Harbaugh. Culture Shift The Giants have not had the best culture in recent seasons.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The Foundation of Giants: Why John Harbaugh was the Only Choice for New York
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NEW EPISODE!
Giants Hire John Harbaugh as their next Head Coach!
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Giants Hire John Harbaugh as their next Head Coach!
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PODCAST: Giants Hire John Harbaugh as their next Head Coach
In this episode, I break down the Giants hiring John Harbaugh as their next head coach. I also break down how this gives direction to the franchise for the first time in years. YOUTUBE SPOTIFY: APPLE PODCASTS: SUBSTACK:
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
NEW EPISODE!
Giants Hire John Harbaugh as their next Head Coach!
WATCH/LISTEN:
Giants Hire John Harbaugh as their next Head Coach!
WATCH/LISTEN:
Early Thoughts on the hire:
January 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Early Thoughts on the hire: