
MLB Offseason Lessons: Dodgers Spending, Skubal Rumors, and Market Shifts
From the Los Angeles Dodgers' historic spending to the trade rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal, we break down the most important MLB offseason lessons from this winter.
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From the Los Angeles Dodgers' historic spending to the trade rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal, we break down the most important MLB offseason lessons from this winter.

The San Diego Padres have signed veteran Miguel Andujar to a one-year, $4 million contract for the 2026 season following his breakout .318 campaign in 2025.
Outfielder Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract, per Jeff Passan and Jon Heyman.

The Detroit Tigers have secured LHP Framber Valdez with a record-breaking three-year, $115 million contract, marking the highest AAV for a left-handed pitcher in MLB history.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, pending a physical.
Framber Valdez has agreed to a deal with Detroit worth $38.3 million annually with a second-year opt-out, according to sources.
Star left-hander Framber Valdez has agreed to a record-breaking three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, per ESPN.
Free-agent left-hander Framber Valdez has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year deal, adding a Gold Glove-caliber defender and versatile bat to their 2025 roster.
The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with free-agent infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, per Chris Cotillo.
The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with veteran utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa, per ESPN.

Trey Mancini is heading to Anaheim on a minor league deal for the 2026 season. After a resurgent 2025 campaign in Triple-A Reno, the veteran slugger looks to complete his MLB comeback.

Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers have completed their salary arbitration hearing, with a record $13 million gap between the two sides. A ruling on the $32 million versus $19 million figures is expected Thursday.

David Peralta, the veteran outfielder affectionately known as the "Freight Train," has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after an 11-year career.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their pitching depth by signing veteran right-hander Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Mickey Lolich, the Detroit Tigers legend who famously pitched three complete-game victories to win the 1968 World Series, has passed away at 85. Lolich remains the Tigers' all-time strikeout leader and a pillar of Detroit sports history.

Kiley McDaniel reveals the 2026 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, highlighting the rising stars and future impact players in every farm system.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $2 million deal for the 2026 season, adding a switch-hitting bat and defensive stability.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment in a series of roster moves.

The Houston Astros and All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract for the 2025 season.
Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, pending a physical.

Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish has won his salary arbitration case against the Baltimore Orioles, securing a $3.55 million salary for the 2026 season.

The Baseball Hall of Fame has officially announced the cap selections for its 2025 inductees. Carlos Beltrán will represent the Mets, Andruw Jones the Braves, and Jeff Kent the Giants in Cooperstown.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have officially voiced their support for a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa, marking a potential turning point in the team's long-term future.
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