Not a big surprise here. Right-hander Jack Flaherty has exercised his player option with the Tigers and will return for $20 million in 2026. The Tigers initially signed him to a two-year, $35 million deal last offseason, with the second year being a player option with an incentive attached if Flaherty spent most of the year in the rotation and off the injured list. Flaherty made $25 million in 2025, and because he did his ... Read more
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Novak Djokovic breaks down after victory that signals Greece’s powerful tennis comeback.NN
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Novak Djokovic battled through a tough opening set before pulling away to defeat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 7-6 (3), 6-1 at the Hellenic Championship on Tuesday, the first top-tier tournament held in Greece in more than 30 years. Both players held their serve under pressure in the first set until Djokovic edged out the tiebreaker. The momentum shifted in the second set, where the top seed broke ... Read more
Stephen Colbert Addresses Real Reason CBS Axed ‘The Late Show’ .DV
Stephen Colbert expressed surprise at CBS canceling The Late Show despite its top ratings, acknowledging that show business decisions are often beyond his control. He addressed theories that the cancellation was politically motivated to appease Donald Trump, saying he understands why people might think that given CBS’s recent $16 million settlement with Trump. Colbert emphasized his intention to end the show on a high ... Read more
No hesitation from Chicago: White Sox lock in Luis Robert with a bold $20 million move for the future. DD
November 4 - The Chicago White Sox picked up center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option for 2026 on Tuesday. The team also announced that left-hander Martin Perez declined his $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5 million buyout. Robert, 28, was limited to 110 games in 2025 and hit .223 with 14 home runs, 53 RBIs and a career-high 33 stolen bases. He has played more than 110 games in ... Read more
Jacob Wilson back in the cage — A’s shortstop takes batting practice and signals a long-awaited return after hand injury .MH
By The Associated PressJuly 11, 2025 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, who has not played since getting hit by a pitch on his left hand Tuesday against Atlanta, took batting practice on Friday for the first time since the injury and is expected to be in the lineup soon. “He looked good,” manager Mark Kotsay said before the series opener against Toronto. “There was some thought to make his way ... Read more