Dodgers News: Will Smith's Contract Sets MLB Record For Catcher In Second Year Of Arbitration
The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players for the 2024 season, including Will Smith who received an $8.55 million salary.
While Smith's contract is a record for a second-time-eligible catcher, it falls short of the multi-year extension signed by Sean Murphy with the Atlanta Braves. [ more ]
The Cleveland Guardians have avoided arbitration with Shane Bieber and agreed to a $13.125MM salary for the upcoming season.
Bieber's 2023 performance showed red flags including a decline in fastball velocity, lower strikeout rates, and career-worst marks in exit velocity and hard-hit rate. [ more ]
SF Giants reach deals with all arbitration-eligible players except J.D. Davis before deadline
Outfielders Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski agreed to one-year deals with the Giants, while J.D. Davis did not settle before the arbitration deadline.
Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr., and Tyler Rogers also avoided arbitration with the Giants, signing contracts for the upcoming season. [ more ]
Walgreens to Pay Humana $360M to Settle Claims It Overcharged for Drugs
Walgreens has agreed to pay $360 million to settle an arbitration dispute with Humana, which had claimed that the pharmacy chain had been charging unlawfully inflated prices for prescriptions.
The settlement amount is roughly half of what Walgreens was initially ordered to pay last year when the issue was first resolved. [ more ]
The Opener: Arbitration Hearings, Roster Moves, Bullpen Market
Arbitration hearings begin today and several players have not reached salary agreements with their clubs, leading to potential hearings where a panel of arbiters will determine their 2024 salary.
Teams who have made recent signings will need to make roster moves to clear space on their 40-man roster, often by designating another player for assignment or making minor trades.
The market for relief pitchers is thinning as many of the top arms have already signed contracts with teams. [ more ]
It's just about time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make a call on Timothy Liljegren
Timothy Liljegren's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs is uncertain, as he has struggled to secure a spot in the playoff lineup.
Liljegren will be a restricted free agent and eligible for arbitration this offseason, but the Leafs may not be eager to spend much on their third pairing defense. [ more ]
Chicago White Sox avoid arbitration with 7 players - including pitcher Dylan Cease - by agreeing to 1-year deals
The Chicago White Sox have reached one-year deals with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Dylan Cease.
Cease has been mentioned in trade speculation throughout the offseason, but the Sox will only make a move if it benefits all parties involved. [ more ]
Chicago White Sox avoid arbitration with 7 players - including pitcher Dylan Cease - by agreeing to 1-year deals
The Chicago White Sox have reached one-year deals with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Dylan Cease.
Cease has been mentioned in trade speculation throughout the offseason, but the Sox will only make a move if it benefits all parties involved. [ more ]
Requested Salary Figures For 22 Players Who Didn't Reach Agreements By Arbitration-Filing Deadline
Many teams and players reached agreements before the arbitration deadline for the 2024 season, but 22 players still need to settle their salaries.
Arbitration hearings will begin on January 29th, and most teams employ a 'file and trial' approach to put pressure on players to agree to a deal early. [ more ]
The Yankees and star outfielder Juan Soto have reached an agreement on a $31MM salary for the 2024 season.
Soto had a strong season in 2023, finishing with a .275/.410/.519 slash line, earning his third consecutive All-Star appearance and fourth consecutive Silver Slugger award. [ more ]
The Brewers and left-hander Hoby Milner have avoided arbitration, with Milner set to make $2.05MM in the upcoming season.
Milner had an excellent season in terms of run prevention, finishing with a 1.82 earned run average over 73 appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen. [ more ]
City Council approves funding for new Boston police contract
The Boston City Council has approved funding for the new police contract, which includes reforms on paid detail work and discipline.
The contract designates a list of offenses that will not be eligible for arbitration, including murder, rape, drug trafficking, hate crimes, and kidnapping. [ more ]
Rays infielder Isaac Paredes is drawing trade interest from several teams, including the Mariners and Blue Jays.
The Rays may consider trading Paredes to save money on his increasing arbitration price tag and potentially free up payroll for other players. [ more ]