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Source: RHP Bieber staying with Blue Jays in '26
Pitcher Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency, according to multiple reports.
Perez agrees to 2-year deal to remain with Royals
Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.
Auction house collects WS HR balls from dad, son
SCP Auctions has collected two World Series home run baseballs that a father and son say they caught during Game 7 of the World Series.
Sources: Tigers' Flaherty stays put, to make $20M
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.
Shelton: Reflection time post-firing aided Twins hire
Derek Shelton used his sudden free time in the wake of his firing by the Pirates to take the notes that helped him land the manager job in Minnesota.
Brewers decline '26 options on Hoskins, Quintana
Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander Jose Quintana are headed for free agency after Milwaukee declined their 2026 mutual options on Tuesday.
Padres vet Darvish out for 2026 after UCL surgery
Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.
Sources: Story opts to stay with Red Sox in '26
Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and instead will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2026, sources told ESPN.
Red Sox, OF Duran agree to 1-year, $7.75M deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million contract with outfielder Jarren Duran to avoid arbitration for a second straight year.
O's introduce Albernaz, push big rebound in '26
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is hoping the potential of his roster is still very much there after the team fell to 75 wins and the AL East cellar this season.
Cubs trade Kittredge back to Orioles for cash
The Cubs have traded reliever Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles for cash considerations.
Reds, P Thompson agree to one-year, $1.3M deal
The Reds have signed RHP Keegan Thompson, 30, to a one-year deal that will pay him $1.3 million while in the major and $350,000 while in the minors.
Report: M's pick up $7M option on closer Munoz
The Mariners are picking up the $7 million club option on closer Andres Munoz for the 2026 season, according to a report. He has 60 saves over the past two seasons.
Braves focused outside before promoting Weiss
The Braves went league-wide in new manager search before promoting longtime bench coach Walt Weiss.
MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent
The Cubs and Shota Imanaga both rejected their contract options, making the left-hander a free agent.
Sources: ChiSox picking up Robert's $20M option
The White Sox are picking up the $20 million option on center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s contract for the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.
Braves promote bench coach Weiss to manager
The Braves on Monday hired Walt Weiss, who has been Atlanta's bench coach since 2018, as their new manager to replace Brian Snitker.
Ohtani, Judge up for consecutive MVP awards
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge were named as finalists for the National League and American League MVP honors, respectively, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Bregman, Bellinger, Diaz opt for MLB free agency
Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger and Edwin Diaz are among the more than 140 players so far to have opted out of their contracts and will become free agents.
