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Mike Axisa

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Alex Bregman signing with Cubs: Third baseman inks five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago, per report

Bregman opted out of the final two years of his Red Sox deal to become a free agent again this winter

Ex-Phillies outfielder Max Kepler gets 80-game PED suspension

Kepler had a down season in 2025, his lone year in Philly, and is currently a free agent

Everything to know about Tarik Skubal's contract dispute with Tigers, including impact for potential trade

The Tigers and their star pitcher failed to agree to 2026 salary figure ahead of Thursday's deadline

Ketel Marte won't be traded by Diamondbacks as Arizona chooses to keep one of MLB's most underrated players

Marte has put up big numbers and is on a team-friendly deal, but he irked some teammates during the 2025 season

MLB rumors: Phillies, J.T. Realmuto remain in standoff, plus latest on Red Sox, Brewers, more

Here's the latest buzz from baseball's hot stove on Friday, Jan. 9

Batting Around: Will the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta? Where will he land?

The Brewers ace has one more year before hitting free agency

What would a short-term deal look like for Kyle Tucker? Why MLB's top free agent could have options

Would Tucker consider a shorter deal with a higher AAV? Let's break down the pros and cons

MLB offseason grades (so far): Why most of the league deserves an incomplete, plus the only team to get an 'A'

Only four of CBS Sports' top 10 free agents have signed so far this winter

MLB rumors: Yankees make a second offer to Cody Bellinger, Freddy Peralta trade talks heat up

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 5

Batting Around: Where will Framber Valdez sign -- and which team needs him most?

Valdez remains the top available pitcher on the market and plenty of teams could use his services

Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros: NPB ace agrees to uncommon contract with Houston

Imai's deal could be worth up to $63 million over three years, but he can opt out after the 2026 or 2027 seasons

MLB rumors: Giants bulk up rotation; Angels add veteran relief help; White Sox pick up former top prospect

Here are your hot stove rumors for New Year's Eve

MLB rumors: Mariners eye another big bat, NPB star's market narrows, Red Sox wish list, an Alex Bregman update

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Dec. 29

Will the Orioles compete in 2026? How MLB's busiest team has spent the offseason shaping up, plus what's left

Baltimore took a dramatic step backward last year. Now it will try to course correct in the brutal AL East

MLB rumors: Latest on Marlins' Sandy Alcantara, Cardinals' plans after Willson Contreras trade

Here's the latest from MLB's hot stove as we hit the Offseason Solstice

Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life baseball for MLBTradeRumors.com, FanGraphs.com, RotoAuthority.com, and YESNetwork.com. Mike is a native New Yorker.

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