Mariners Make Bold $95M Bet on Top Prospect Colt Emerson

about 2 months ago

Mariners Make Bold $95M Bet on Top Prospect Colt Emerson

Seattle is betting big on Colt Emerson, agreeing to an 8-year, $95 million deal that includes a ninth-year club option, a full no-trade clause and escalators that can push the value past $130 million. The 20-year-old shortstop is the Mariners’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 9 overall, despite not yet making his major-league debut.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Anthony Volpe’s Rehab Clock Is Starting to Move for Yankees

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Anthony Volpe’s Rehab Clock Is Starting to Move for Yankees

Aaron Boone said Volpe will face live BP on Wednesday and could begin a rehab assignment in about two weeks, marking a key recovery step for the Yankees shortstop. Volpe hit .212 with 19 homers, 72 RBI, 18 steals and a .663 OPS in 153 games in 2025, giving New York a major piece to eventually plug back in.

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Yoshi Bobblehead Night Costs More Than Lakers-Cavaliers Tickets

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Yoshi Bobblehead Night Costs More Than Lakers-Cavaliers Tickets

One of baseball’s wildest ticket comparisons belongs to the Dodgers. The get-in price for Yoshi bobblehead night is $161, which is somehow higher than the $133 get-in price for Lakers vs. Cavaliers. It is another reminder of how intense Dodgers demand has become, especially when a major giveaway is attached to one of their home games.

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Colt Emerson Deal Could Push Conor Griffin’s Price Even Higher

“It does move the market some,” Ken Rosenthal said of Emerson’s nine-year, $130 million deal, arguing it could raise Conor Griffin’s value too. He added Griffin, whom evaluators project even higher, “is now worth $150 or $160 [million]” if he waits, saying the shift comes less from performance and more from how Emerson’s contract reset expectations.

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Brewers Set Return Windows for Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio

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Brewers Set Return Windows for Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio

The Brewers received two injury updates, with Vaughn undergoing surgery on Monday on his fractured hamate bone and targeting a return in mid-May. Chourio, meanwhile, is being treated conservatively for his fractured hand and is projected back in mid-to-late April. The timelines offer clearer recovery windows for two key Brewers bats after early-season setbacks.

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J.D. Martinez Returns to Mets in Front-Office Role

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J.D. Martinez Returns to Mets in Front-Office Role

The Mets are hiring J.D. Martinez as a special adviser to baseball operations, adding one of the game’s most respected veteran hitters to the organization. Martinez finished his career with 1,741 hits, 331 home runs, 1,071 RBI and an .864 OPS, giving New York a seasoned voice who can help hitters, young players and clubhouse culture.

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