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It would have been a shock to see the Seattle Mariners linked to this free agent a couple of years ago.

The Mariners gave their 2-time All-Star a significant raise to avoid arbitration, finalizing the deal ahead of the deadline.

What will be the finishing move for the Seattle Mariners' offseason?

The Chicago Cubs swung a major trade on Wednesday, so what's next for some of the parties it affected?

The Seattle Mariners landed a power bat with big swing-and-miss potential on a minor-league deal.

The Seattle Mariners could lose one of their top players to the Pittsburgh Pirates in free agency...

The Miami Marlins are seemingly moving on from Edward Cabrera, and that doesn't mean they're waving the white flag on 2026 at all.

The Mariners remain connected to a Cardinals All-Star, according to an insider. Here’s the latest on trade talks and where things stand.

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

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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.

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The Jake Bird trade hasn't gone as planned for the New York Yankees, considering the former Colorado Rockies reliever was just optioned to Triple-A.

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Shota Imanaga has allowed just two earned runs across 18.1 innings during the 2025 season. On Wednesday, he faces a Texas Rangers team with an American League-most eight wins.

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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.

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

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

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Arizona has added a key offensive piece and steady corner infield defender to the lineup.

The Giants are scouring the trade market for a second baseman.

Fences will be moved in 10 feet in most places.

The Red Sox were “disappointed” after Bregman agreed to a contract with the Cubs.

Most of these players won’t stick on the ballot, yet alone sniff induction. But they still merit discussion and stand tall among their peers.

The third baseman's five-year, $175 million contract proves Chicago is willing to spend—even if there are some warning signs about Bregman’s future.

Bregman is headed to Chicago.

The New York Yankees now assume Cody Bellinger will sign elsewhere amid stalled negotiations with the free agent.