Outfielder Harrison Bader has declined his end of a $10 million mutual option for 2026, the Phillies announced on Tuesday night. He’ll receive a $3 million buyout and become a free agent. Acquired by the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, Bader was productive in his two months Philadelphia. He batted .305 with five home runs and an .824 OPS while playing excellent defense in center field. 2025 was ... Read more
The Astros just made a surprising move — outfielder Chas McCormick hits outright waivers amid a flurry of changes. DD
HOUSTON — Chas McCormick, whose sprawling catch at Citizens Bank Park helped secure the second World Series title in Astros history, was one of five players put on outright waivers by the team on Tuesday, a league source told The Athletic. Minor-league outfielders Pedro León and Kenedy Corona joined McCormick on waivers, alongside injured pitchers John Rooney and Luis Garcia. Garcia and Rooney both underwent elbow ... Read more
The numbers are in — Bo Bichette’s post–World Series projection hits a jaw-dropping $212 million mark. DD
The Toronto Blue Jays just lost a heartbreaking World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Toronto is trying to keep the gang together, in order to make another championship run in 2026. The Athletic is putting together some projections on what free agent contracts will look like for several key players around Major League Baseball. One of those players is Blue Jays star Bo Bichette, who hit a ... Read more
How did this happen? Colson Montgomery overlooked in AL Rookie of the Year voting despite standout season. DD
Many Chicago White Sox rookies showed promise in 2025 and left fans with genuine reasons for optimism. But none stood out more than Colson Montgomery, whose rookie campaign truly defied the odds. Back in May, Montgomery was struggling mightily in the minor leagues. He’d fallen out of MLB’s Top 100 prospect rankings, and White Sox fans were beginning to wonder if he’d ever make his Major League debut. That’s when the ... Read more
The Mets are officially in the mix — analysts say this $72.5 million arm could be the perfect fit in Queens. DD
The New York Mets are continuing to see the market fill up with options to bolster their starting rotation this winter. As pitchers continue to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, the Mets know their options become more plentiful. That trend continued on Tuesday as more players hit the market. Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga is the latest name to be searching for a new ... Read more