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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Framber Valdez latest: Mets still in on lefty ace amNewYork

With their starting rotation problems still unresolved, the Mets are still in on free-agent starting pitcher Framber Valdez, even if more penalties come with it. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported that New York maintained its interest in the southpaw ace, who rose to stardom with the Houston Astros, even if that means that they would lose their third and sixth-highest selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: Dodgers land prized free agent Kyle Tucker

Jesse RogersJan 15, 2026, 09:55 PM ET CloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers got even better Thursday night, landing prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Tucker, who turns 29 on Saturday, was the top free agent bat on the market. He'll join a star-studded Dodgers team -- which could be the perfect fit for the laidback Tucker.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Mets Notes: King, Senga, Scott, Minter, Alonso

Mets engaged with free-agent Michael King via video meeting; signing him would cost draft picks and international pool money but could bolster rotation short-term.
New York Mets
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Latest On Michael King's Market

Michael King is a high-upside starting pitcher with significant injury and durability concerns while drawing multi-team interest despite draft compensation.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 months ago

Each Team's Draft Compensation For Losing A Qualifying Offer-Rejecting Free Agent

Teams can issue a $22.025MM qualifying offer within five days after the World Series to eligible free agents, creating compensatory draft-pick implications.
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Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
2 months ago

Report: Shota Imanaga Expected to Decline Qualifying Offer -

Shōta Imanaga is expected to decline the $22 million qualifying offer and pursue free agency, though a different deal with the Cubs remains possible.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
4 months ago

Braves News: Streak snapped, NL ROY race, more

Drake Baldwin should win NL Rookie of the Year; Cade Horton's ERA overstates performance, and the award decides the Braves' compensatory pick and bonus.
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