The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:17:54 ESTWe did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.
One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:17:54 ESTHere are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
Marlins add speed, acquire OF Ruiz from Dodgers
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTVeteran outfielder Esteury Ruiz, 26, who led the American League with 67 stolen bases for the Athletics in 2023, was acquired by the Miami Marlins Monday night, in a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who added minor league right-hander Adriano Marrero.
Eflin re-signs with Orioles on one-year, $10M deal
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTThe Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin agreed on a one-year contract, reuniting the two sides as Baltimore continues investing in its roster after a disappointing 2025 season.
Sources: Soderstrom, A's agree to $86M deal
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTTyler Soderstrom and the A's agreed to a seven-year, $86M deal with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131M, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Cubs, RHP Harvey agree to 1-year deal
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTThe Cubs and free agent reliever Hunter Harvey have agreed to a 1-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Veteran lefty Heaney retires after 12-year career
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTVeteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement after 12 seasons. The 34-year-old won a World Series with the Texas Rangers.
Reds, OF Bleday reach agreement on 1-year deal
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTThe Reds and outfielder JJ Bleday have reached agreement on a one-year contract. The former No. 4 overall pick spent the past three seasons with the Athletics.
Sources: Pirates, O'Hearn agree to 2-year deal
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTFirst baseman Ryan O'Hearn, who earned his first All-Star selection last season, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Pirates, sources told ESPN.
McNeil dealt to A's amid Mets' offseason overhaul
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:48:53 ESTThe Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.
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