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Record Number of Unsigned MLB Players Highlights Free Agency Challenges

More than 150 major league baseball players remain unsigned, a record number largely attributed to increased player salary demands fueled by publicized large contracts, teams reducing payrolls to avoid luxury taxes, and strategic delays by agents.

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Satou Sabally Announces Departure from Dallas Wings

WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally announced she will not return to the Dallas Wings next season, becoming an unrestricted free agent after five seasons with the team; this decision coincides with significant organizational changes for the Wings, including a new coaching staff and plans for relocation.

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Parsons-Jones Meeting: Shaping the Dallas Cowboys' Future

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons met with owner Jerry Jones to discuss the team's future, expressing his desire for an aggressive free agency approach and the re-signing of key defensive players, influencing decisions on contract extensions and player retention.

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Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to Address Weak First Base

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract to address their team's weak first base position, which had the lowest OPS in the league in 2024; Goldschmidt is coming off a poor 2024 season, but his underlying metrics suggest potential for improvement and a possib...

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Orioles' Data-Driven Approach Lands Top Japanese Pitcher Sugano

The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly signed Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract, focusing on a baseball-oriented approach rather than city marketing, showcasing a data-driven strategy that impressed Sugano with collaborative discussions on improving his pitching.

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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Posted to MLB Teams

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, known for his 102.5 mph fastball and a perfect game in 2022, is available to sign with MLB teams as a free agent from January 15-23, subject to international signing bonus pool rules; his former team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, will receive 25% of his signing bonus as a p...

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Blue Jays Sign Pitcher Jeff Hoffman to Three-Year, $33 Million Deal

Jeff Hoffman, a 32-year-old right-handed pitcher, signed a three-year, $33 million contract (potentially $39 million with incentives) with the Toronto Blue Jays, his original drafting team in 2014, after a successful career resurgence with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he posted a 2.28 ERA in 202...

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Yankees Explore Stroman Trade, Seek Infield Solutions

The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for pitcher Marcus Stroman, and are actively searching for players to fill their second and third base positions for the upcoming season, with internal and external candidates being considered.

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Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.

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Yankees Sign Paul Goldschmidt to One-Year, $12.5 Million Contract

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Saturday, bolstering their roster with a four-time Gold Glove first baseman and seven-time All-Star after losing Juan Soto to the Mets and rejecting a $760 million offer to Soto.

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Soto Signs Record-Breaking $765 Million Deal with Mets

Juan Soto signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, exceeding the Yankees' competing offer of $760 million, highlighting escalating financial stakes in professional sports and including perks like a CitiField suite and personal security.

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Mets Sign Clay Holmes to $38 Million Contract, Plan to Use Him as Starter

The New York Mets signed former Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, planning to use him as a starting pitcher despite his limited starting experience since 2018; this unconventional approach reflects the team's confidence in their pitching development program an...

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