MLB News
Source: Braves keep Sale in fold with $18M option
The Braves have exercised their club option on Chris Sale, who had 165 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings last season and will make $18 million in 2026, a source told ESPN.
Yankees pick up Hill's option, decline Loaisiga's
The Yankees have exercised left-hander Tim Hill's $3 million club option for next season and declined right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's $5 million club option, the team announced Wednesday.
MLB sets opening date for spring training slate
MLB's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the Yankees against the Orioles in Florida, and the Cubs vs. the White Sox in Arizona.
RHP Bieber stays with Blue Jays on $16M option
Pitcher Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency.
Perez agrees to 2-year deal to remain with Royals
Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.
Sources: Tigers' Flaherty stays put, to make $20M
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.
Padres vet Darvish out for 2026 after UCL surgery
Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.
Sources: Story opts to stay with Red Sox in '26
Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and instead will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2026, sources told ESPN.
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