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The Framber Valdez deal makes the Detroit Tigers’ rotation even more impressive, something the rest of the division will need to account for entering 2026.
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A potential move by an NL Central team is changing the landscape of Framber Valdez’s free-agency market.
Curt Bishop|
An insider reveals four under-the-radar landing spots that could make sense for Framber Valdez.
Curt Bishop|
Are the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles going to have a last-second bidding war?
Jackson Roberts|
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will have an arbitration hearing to determine his 2026 salary. Here's how this could impact the Tigers and the pitching market.
Justin Binkowski|
It's surprising he's still out there.
Curt Bishop|
The infield market still has a few names available, but will they be moved in the coming weeks?
Zach Pressnell|
First baseman Ty France is reportedly drawing interest from a number of teams. Here are a few other potential fits for the 2025 Gold Glover.
Justin Binkowski|
The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are going to need to pivot elsewhere after missing out on Brendan Donovan...
Zach Pressnell|

Schedules

The Phillies are expected to move on from a bad contract this winter.

History

The Mariners made a key trade at the deadline got a lot out of their acquisition. Letting him walk in free agency would be a mistake.

Minors

Austin Hays is off the board. Here’s where the MLB outfield market stands after the White Sox land the veteran slugger.

Fantasy

A later trade deadline could reshape the market, affecting buyer and seller strategies and altering how teams approach midseason moves.

Podcasts

Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton has a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season. Fastball On SI columnist Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the move in Friday's episode of The Payoff Pitch podcast.

Injuries

These two big free agents could be forced to accept short-term contracts as the market tightens and teams hesitate to commit long term.

Betting

If the Phillies lose him, here are two teams that should be all in on him.

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