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• What Alex Bregman's Cubs deal means for Bo Bichette, the Red Sox, Matt Shaw, Nico Hoerner and more

  11-01-2026 17:57 via cbssports.com
  
  Bregman's five-year, $175 million contract will shift the MLB offseason landscape with two months to go
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees at an 'impasse' with Cody Bellinger; where Red Sox turn after losing Alex Bregman

  11-01-2026 17:54 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove on Sunday, Jan. 11
  
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• MLB free agent tracker: Alex Bregman finally lands with Cubs on five-year deal

  11-01-2026 05:16 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the latest signings from baseball's hot stove
  
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• Alex Bregman signing with Cubs: Third baseman inks five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago, per report

  11-01-2026 05:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Bregman opted out of the final two years of his Red Sox deal to become a free agent again this winter
  
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• MLB rumors: Brewers have specific desire for Freddy Peralta trade; Cardinals add veteran reliever

  10-01-2026 17:03 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the MLB murmurs and moves for Saturday, Jan. 10
  
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• Ex-Phillies outfielder Max Kepler gets 80-game PED suspension

  09-01-2026 21:31 via cbssports.com
  
  Kepler had a down season in 2025, his lone year in Philly, and is currently a free agent
  
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• Everything to know about Tarik Skubal's contract dispute with Tigers, including impact for potential trade

  09-01-2026 19:49 via cbssports.com
  
  The Tigers and their star pitcher failed to agree to 2026 salary figure ahead of Thursday's deadline
  
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• Ketel Marte won't be traded by Diamondbacks as Arizona chooses to keep one of MLB's most underrated players

  09-01-2026 17:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Marte has put up big numbers and is on a team-friendly deal, but he irked some teammates during the 2025 season
  
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• MLB rumors: Phillies, J.T. Realmuto remain in standoff, plus latest on Red Sox, Brewers, more

  09-01-2026 16:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's the latest buzz from baseball's hot stove on Friday, Jan. 9
  
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• MLB arbitration: Tarik Skubal, Tigers unable to reach deal as Anthony Volpe, Gunnar Henderson, more get raises

  09-01-2026 03:28 via cbssports.com
  
  Dozens of other players agreed to 2026 contracts ahead of Thursday's deadline
  
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• MLB rumors: Phillies set meeting with Bo Bichette; Yankees' offer to Cody Bellinger revealed, plus his ask

  09-01-2026 03:08 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8
  
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• MLB arbitration: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Gunnar Henderson, more get raises as Tarik Skubal waits for his big payday

  09-01-2026 02:34 via cbssports.com
  
  Follow along as we track all the arbitration day deals ahead of Thursday's deadline
  
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• Yankees and Mets in the same division? How Rob Manfred envisions MLB realignment post-expansion

  09-01-2026 01:06 via cbssports.com
  
  Manfred has long said he wants two more expansion teams selected before he leaves office
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees eye Bo Bichette as Phillies set meeting; frontrunners emerge for Kyle Tucker

  08-01-2026 21:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8
  
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• MLB arbitration: MacKenzie Gore, Gunnar Henderson, more get raises as Tarik Skubal waits for his big payday

  08-01-2026 20:48 via cbssports.com
  
  Follow along as we track all the arbitration day deals ahead of Thursday's deadline
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees eye Bo Bichette as Cody Bellinger negotiations drag; frontrunners emerge for Kyle Tucker

  08-01-2026 20:08 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8
  
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• Batting Around: Will the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta? Where will he land?

  08-01-2026 20:00 via cbssports.com
  
  The Brewers ace has one more year before hitting free agency
  
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• MLB rumors: Frontrunners emerge in Kyle Tucker sweepstakes; Yankees eye trade market; Rockies add vet pitcher

  08-01-2026 18:41 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8
  
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• MLB rumors: Frontrunners emerge in Kyle Tucker sweepstakes; Rockies add veteran pitcher

  08-01-2026 16:39 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 8
  
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• Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Ryan Braun, Edwin Encarnación, Alex Gordon and the other one-and-done candidates

  08-01-2026 16:30 via cbssports.com
  
  Let's break down all the players in their first -- and almost certainly last -- time on the ballot
  
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• What would a short-term deal look like for Kyle Tucker? Why MLB's top free agent could have options

  08-01-2026 15:58 via cbssports.com
  
  Would Tucker consider a shorter deal with a higher AAV? Let's break down the pros and cons
  
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• Edward Cabrera trade: Cubs acquire Marlins frontline starter for top outfield prospect

  07-01-2026 23:11 via cbssports.com
  
  The Cubs will add Cabrera to the front of their rotation
  
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• Edward Cabrera trade grades: Cubs nail deal for frontline starter, Marlins get 'B' compared to prior returns

  07-01-2026 23:09 via cbssports.com
  
  Three prospects, including Owen Caissie, are headed back to Miami
  
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• After Edward Cabrera trade, where do Cubs go next? Chicago still in need of a big bat

  07-01-2026 22:55 via cbssports.com
  
  The Cubs finally made a big rotation move. Now what?
  
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• Edward Cabrera trade: Cubs acquire Marlins frontline starter for top outfield prospect, per report

  07-01-2026 22:49 via cbssports.com
  
  The Cubs will add Cabrera to the front of their rotation
  
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• Edward Cabrera trade: Cubs close to acquiring Marlins ace to shore up strong rotation, per report

  07-01-2026 18:14 via cbssports.com
  
  The Cubs are looking to add Cabrera toward the top of their rotation
  
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• MLB rumors: Blue Jays focusing on Kyle Tucker, Cubs eye IF help, Mets prioritizing trades for rotation upgrade

  07-01-2026 17:39 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the latest rumors from the MLB hot stove on Wednesday, Jan. 7
  
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• MLB offseason grades (so far): Why most of the league deserves an incomplete, plus the only team to get an 'A'

  07-01-2026 15:15 via cbssports.com
  
  Only four of CBS Sports' top 10 free agents have signed so far this winter
  
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• Baseball Hall of Fame: Should closers like Francisco Rodríguez get more support just for saves?

  06-01-2026 16:30 via cbssports.com
  
  K-Rod sits sixth all-time in saves, but he appeared on just 10.2% of Hall of Fame ballots last cycle
  
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• MLB rumors: A favorite for Kyle Tucker still holding strong; Dodgers 'hovering' on top free agents

  06-01-2026 16:10 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are Tuesday's MLB rumors and transactions
  
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• Top 10 MLB storylines for 2026: World Baseball Classic, Dodgers' shot at history, a looming lockout and more

  06-01-2026 15:29 via cbssports.com
  
  What's in store for 2026 as the calendar flips?
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees make a second offer to Cody Bellinger, Freddy Peralta trade talks heat up

  05-01-2026 16:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 5
  
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• Three reasons why NPB stars got paid so much less than expected in MLB free agency this offseason

  05-01-2026 15:30 via cbssports.com
  
  There was a significant gap between contract predictions and actual deals signed by Murakami, Imai and Okamoto
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees eye top trade targets, a new suitor for Bo Bichette, an 'aggressive' offer to Alex Bregman

  04-01-2026 19:06 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 4
  
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• MLB rumors: New suitor for Bo Bichette, an 'aggressive' offer for Alex Bregman, plus what's next for Blue Jays

  04-01-2026 16:47 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 4
  
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• MLB free agent tracker: Astros kick off 2026 with NPB's Tatsuya Imai, Blue Jays grab fellow Japanese star

  03-01-2026 22:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the latest signings from baseball's hot stove
  
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• Blue Jays continue active offseason, agree with Kazuma Okamoto on four-year, $60 million deal, per reports

  03-01-2026 21:07 via cbssports.com
  
  The 29-year-old Japanese third baseman is coming to MLB after 11 years with Tokyo's Yomiuri Giants
  
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• Blue Jays continue active offseason, agree with Kazuma Okamoto on free agent contract, per report

  03-01-2026 20:07 via cbssports.com
  
  The 29-year-old Japanese third baseman is coming to MLB after 11 years with Tokyo's Yomiuri Giants
  
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• MLB rumors: Yankees make Cody Bellinger an offer, check in on Bo Bichette, Angels after former All-Star

  02-01-2026 16:09 via cbssports.com
  
  Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove on Jan. 2
  
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• Batting Around: Where will Framber Valdez sign -- and which team needs him most?

  02-01-2026 15:24 via cbssports.com
  
  Valdez remains the top available pitcher on the market and plenty of teams could use his services
  
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• MLB free agent tracker: Astros kick off 2026 by landing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai

  01-01-2026 18:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are the latest signings from baseball's hot stove
  
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• Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros: NPB ace agrees to uncommon contract with Houston

  01-01-2026 18:34 via cbssports.com
  
  Imai's deal could be worth up to $63 million over three years, but he can opt out after the 2026 or 2027 seasons
  
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• MLB rumors: Giants bulk up rotation; Angels add veteran relief help; White Sox pick up former top prospect

  31-12-2025 19:52 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for New Year's Eve
  
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• MLB rumors: Angels add veteran relief help, White Sox pick up former top prospect

  31-12-2025 16:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for New Year's Eve
  
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• Reasons for hope in 2026 for MLB's worst teams: Light at the end of the tunnel for Nationals, White Sox, more

  31-12-2025 15:15 via cbssports.com
  
  What is the new year for if not dreaming of a brighter tomorrow?
  
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• MLB rumors: Why Ketel Marte trade talks could end 'shortly,' plus NPB star meets with teams as deadline looms

  30-12-2025 22:49 via cbssports.com
  
  Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Dec. 30
  
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• Anthony Rendon reportedly agrees to contract buyout, ending disastrous Angels tenure

  30-12-2025 20:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Rendon signed a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels before the 2020 season
  
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• Snyder's Soapbox: There are no 'meaningless' professional sports games

  30-12-2025 17:45 via cbssports.com
  
  Forget playoff contention, forget the calendar and show up
  
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