
Washington Nationals Sign Veteran Miles Mikolas to One-Year, $2.25 Million Deal
The Washington Nationals have bolstered their starting rotation by signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas to a one-year, $2.25 million contract for the 2026 season.
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The Washington Nationals have bolstered their starting rotation by signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas to a one-year, $2.25 million contract for the 2026 season.
Chris Bassitt has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, pushing the team's offseason spending past $200 million.
Free-agent right-hander Chris Bassitt has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Right-hander Chris Bassitt has agreed to a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, according to ESPN.
Veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Baltimore Orioles that includes a $3 million signing bonus.

Astros closer Josh Hader resumed throwing Wednesday after dealing with biceps tendinitis, but his availability for Opening Day remains uncertain.

The Baltimore Orioles have bolstered their starting rotation by reaching an agreement with veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt on a one-year, $18.5 million deal.

The Miami Marlins have bolstered their bullpen by signing left-handed reliever John King to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. King, a groundball specialist formerly with the Cardinals, brings veteran experience to Miami's relief corps.

Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals for $5.15M, while Eric Lauer lost his hearing with the Blue Jays and will receive $4.4M for the 2025 season.
Left-handed reliever John King has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million guaranteed contract with the Miami Marlins.

The Colorado Rockies have placed veteran outfielder Kris Bryant on the 60-day IL due to recurring back problems, sidelining him for the start of the season.

Gary Sánchez is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $1.75 million deal after an injury-shortened 2025 season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has officially named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day 2026, opting for high-velocity talent in the ninth inning.

Mets star Francisco Lindor will undergo surgery to repair a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. The move shifts Bo Bichette back to shortstop as the Mets rely on new additions Juan Soto and Marcus Semien.

Reliever Evan Phillips has re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year, $6.5 million deal as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, with an expected return in July.

Jordan Montgomery has signed a one-year deal to return to the Texas Rangers for the 2026 season as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Reliever Evan Phillips and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll will undergo surgery for a broken hamate bone, forcing him to miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic and putting his Opening Day status in doubt.

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is set to undergo surgery for a broken hamate bone in his right hand. The injury, sustained during batting practice, will force him to miss Opening Day.

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The Colorado Rockies have signed veteran left-hander Jose Quintana to a one-year deal for the 2026 season, adding a reliable 15-year MLB veteran to their starting rotation.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa addressed his conservative base-running in the 9th inning of World Series Game 7, revealing he was following strict Blue Jays' policy despite wishing he had been more aggressive against the Dodgers.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington confirms the team is still open to a role for Andrew McCutchen in 2026, despite the recent signing of Marcell Ozuna complicating the roster.
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