3 months ago

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Paul Sewald on $1.5M Deal Pending Physical

Nick Piecoro reported Arizona is bringing back Sewald on a one-year, $1.5M contract, pending a physical. The veteran reliever split 2025 between Cleveland and Detroit, recording a 4.69 ERA, 20 strikeouts and a 1.22 WHIP. Sewald gives the D-backs a familiar late-inning arm as they shape their bullpen mix for 2026 and seek more stability at the back end.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

MLB Owners Approve New Rule to Keep Base Coaches Boxed In Until Pitch

Owners voted to require base coaches to stay in their boxes until the pitch is thrown, per Jesse Rogers. The league aims to curb pitch tipping and sign relays that have become more common in recent years. The change targets subtle positioning and movement used to pass information, tightening enforcement without altering on-field strategy once the ball is in motion.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

Dodgers Bring Back Kike Hernandez on $4.5M Deal Despite Being Doubtful for Opening Day

Fabian Ardaya reported Hernandez and the Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $4.5M deal. The 34-year-old had offseason surgery on his left, non-throwing elbow and said in December he didn’t expect to be ready for Opening Day. Hernandez posted a career-worst .621 OPS in 2025 while playing through discomfort, but he again delivered October heroics for the two-time reigning champs.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

Phillies Eat $20M and Release Nick Castellanos After Down Year

The Phillies will release Castellanos, who’s owed $20M in the final year of his five-year, $100M deal. His play dipped last season, and he fell out of favor, including a one-game benching after a clash with Rob Thomson. The Phillies signed Adolis García on a one-year deal to take right field. If he clears waivers, Philly will have to pay.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

Brewers Avoid Arbitration, Lock Up William Contreras at $9.4M

Milwaukee avoided an arbitration hearing by signing Contreras on Thursday. The one-year deal pays $9.4M with a $14.5M club option for 2027 and award incentives. Manager Pat Murphy said, “I’m really excited William will sleep well tonight,” adding that the process “can be really difficult on players.” The Brewers declined his $12M 2026 option in November, paying $100K.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

Cade Cunningham Buys Minority Stake in Texas Rangers

Shams Charania reported Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Rangers. The Pistons All-Star is an Arlington, Texas native and has become one of the few active NBA players with a Major League Baseball ownership stake. The Rangers, World Series champs in 2023, add a new high-profile local investor to their ownership group.

By Tanish Chachra

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