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.
Eflin re-signs with Orioles on one-year, $10M deal
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 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
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 ESTLeft fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131 million, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Cubs, RHP Harvey agree to 1-year deal
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 ESTThe Cubs and free agent reliever Hunter Harvey have agreed to a 1-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Reds, OF Bleday reach agreement on 1-year deal
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 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.
Marlins, reliever Fairbanks finalize 1-year deal
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 ESTPete Fairbanks, who had a career-high 27 saves for the Rays last season, has finalized a one-year deal with the Marlins. It is for $13 million, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Pirates, O'Hearn agree to 2-year deal
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 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
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 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.
Phillies' Harper commits to Team USA for '26 WBC
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:51:39 ESTTeam USA has its first baseman as Phillies star Bryce Harper announced he has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic.
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