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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
As mentioned earlier, the Yankees are still seeking to re-sign OF/1B Cody Bellinger. According to the New York Times/The Athletic, the Yankees are prepared to include opt-outs in their five-year contract offer to Bellinger, such opt-outs occurring after the second and third seasons. It was...- Words: 120
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- Post #489
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The Atlanta Braves signed utility player Jorge Mateo to a one-year contract with a $1 million guarantee. The Braves opened a 40-man roster spot last week when they lost Jose Suarez to the Orioles via a waiver claim. Their roster is now full. It seems likely that the move to sign Mateo is in...- Words: 170
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- Post #488
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The New York Yankees are in agreement with 1B/OF Seth Brown on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Brown achieved his greatest success in the league with the Athletics, hitting .222/.294/.457 across 2021-2022, for a 111 wRC+. However, his production fell off a cliff...- Words: 250
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- Post #487
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
Free agent utility player Miguel Andujar remains unsigned after finishing the 2025 season with the Cincinnati Reds (having been traded to the Reds by the Athletics ahead of the 2025 trade deadline). According to The New York Post, Andujar has no shortage of interest around the league, with the...- Words: 220
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- Post #486
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
It hasn't taken long for former MLB reliever Ryan Pressly to find a job following his retirement announcement. According to The New York Post and SKOR North, the Minnesota Twins have hired Pressly to work in player development straddling both the major and minor leagues. Pressly joins Michael A...- Words: 66
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- Post #485
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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What are you listening to right now? Pt VI
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- Post #9,784
- Forum: Music
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
Two-time All-Star, RHP Ryan Pressly has announced his retirement from professional baseball after 13 seasons in the big show. According to a statement made to The Athletic, Pressly said that his decision is "bittersweet" and that he will "miss the banter in the pen, the inside jokes that kept us...- Words: 350
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- Post #477
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The Washington Nationals announced that they have avoided arbitration with RHP Cade Cavalli, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract for 2026 with a club option for 2027. According to reports, Cavalli agreed to a salary of $862,500 in 2026, and the club option is worth $4 million, with a $7,500...- Words: 55
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- Post #476
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The Atlanta Braves announced that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss 4-5 months following surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger he suffered when he slipped on ice in Korea recently. The Braves made Kim their major position player signing of the off-season so far after they...- Words: 170
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- Post #475
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The Chicago White Sox announced that they have signed LHP Ryan Borucki to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Borucki has previously pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays, and comes to Chicago with 256 1/3 innings under his belt for a 4.28 ERA. He is...- Words: 77
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- Post #474
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
According to The Athletic, the Texas Rangers have inked RHP Jakob Junis to a one-year, $4 million contract. According to the Dallas Morning News, the contract contains a mutual option for 2027. The Rangers have a full 40-man roster, so must make a move to open a roster spot for Junis. The...- Words: 89
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- Post #473
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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What are you listening to right now? Pt VI
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- Post #9,783
- Forum: Music
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
Free agent right handed pitcher Griffin Canning is drawing interest from at least three clubs, including the St Louis Cardinals, the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox. Canning spent 2025 with the Mets after signing a one-year, bounceback deal last off-season. He started the season well...- Words: 160
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- Post #472
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
The Minnesota Twins and switch-hitting catcher Victor Caratini are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $14 million contract. The Twins have a full 40-man roster, so they will need to make a move in order to finalise the contract. Caratini signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the...- Words: 170
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- Post #471
- Forum: Major League Baseball
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Mega Thread 2025-2026 MLB Hot Stove
It was overshadowed by the news of Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers, but as noted last week, the Angels, Reds and Rays engaged in a three-team trade that saw outfielder Josh Lowe go to the Angels. According to general manager Perry Minasian in a conference call with reporters, the Angels are...- Words: 220
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- Post #470
- Forum: Major League Baseball