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New York Yankees

Yankees 2024 arbitration tracker

Thursday marked the deadline for arbitration agreements between teams and players in MLB.

The New York Yankees had 10 players eligible for raises in arbitration. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Juan Soto's Yankees Contract Breaks Shohei Ohtani's Arbitration Record

The New York Yankees avoid arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts with 10 players for the 2024 season.

Juan Soto signs a $31 million contract with the Yankees, breaking the MLB arbitration record for largest one-year deal. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Juan Soto's Yankees Contract Breaks Shohei Ohtani's Arbitration Record

The New York Yankees avoid arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts with 10 players for the 2024 season.

Juan Soto signs a $31 million contract with the Yankees, breaking the MLB arbitration record for largest one-year deal. [ more ]

Defector

The Giants Used A Loophole To Screw Over J.D. Davis | Defector

The Giants released J.D. Davis after an arbitration hearing, saving $5.8 million in salary.

The Giants' negotiation strategy is under scrutiny for potentially not acting in good faith during salary discussions with Davis. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Giants Release J.D. Davis

The Giants are requesting unconditional release waivers for an infielder who went unclaimed on outright waivers.

The Giants will owe the player only 30 days of termination pay, approximately $1.11MM, by cutting him before the season. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

5 months ago

Yastrzemski, Slater agree to one-year Giants deals, avoid arbitration

The San Francisco Giants have signed one-year contracts with outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater for the 2024 MLB season.

Yastrzemski will earn $7.9 million in 2024, while Slater will earn $4 million.

The Giants have tendered contracts to all six of their arbitration-eligible players, with negotiations still ongoing until Jan. 12. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

5 months ago

Giants sign Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater to 1-year deals

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms with two arbitration eligible players, Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater.

The players received higher deals than projected by MLB Trade Rumors.

These deals are considered market rate for arbitration eligible players. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Zaidi, Hannaford Discuss J.D. Davis Release

Financially motivated move by the Giants led to J.D. Davis being placed on release waivers.

Arbitration-eligible players released before Opening Day entitled to termination pay as per the collective bargaining agreement. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Tanner Scott Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Marlins

Tanner Scott won his arbitration hearing with the Marlins, increasing his salary to $5.7MM.

Scott excelled in the 2023 season with impressive stats, showcasing elite potential as a pitcher. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Nick Gordon Loses Arbitration Hearing Against Twins

Nick Gordon loses arbitration hearing

Gordon will receive a $900K salary in 2024 [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Reds, Jonathan India Agree To Two-Year Deal

Reds sign Jonathan India to a two-year deal worth $8.8MM.

India avoids arbitration hearings for the next two years. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins arbitration hearing against the Blue Jays

He will be paid at the $19.9MM rate sought by his camp [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Altuve, Guerrero, DFA Limbo

Astros hold press conference on Altuve's extension

Guerrero arbitration case nears a decision [ more ]

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Law

Judge Orders Pillow Pumper To Pay Up In Election Fraud Contest

Lindell's contest loss and arbitration outcome highlight lack of credible election fraud evidence.

Arbitrators unanimously rejected Lindell's digital evidence, ordering him to pay $5 million. [ more ]

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Law

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 ]

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Chicago Cubs

This Day in MLB History: February 21st

Shoeless Joe Jackson's reinstatement urged in 1951

Tom Seaver becomes highest-paid player in 1974

Ryan Howard sets arbitration salary record in 2008 [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Bohm, Orioles, Merrifield

Bohm's arbitration case with the Phillies is pending

Orioles may look to add pitching after injury setbacks [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Ward, Twins, White Sox

Angels and Orioles players awaiting arbitration decisions on their 2024 salaries.

Twins making roster moves with signings of Carlos Santana and Jay Jackson. [ more ]

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Braves News: Arbitration deadline, national TV games, more

The Braves have limited players in arbitration this year

The league and union moved the arbitration exchange deadline up 24 hours

The Braves will be featured in at least 9 national TV games this season [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox, Dylan Cease Avoid Arbitration

The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with pitcher Dylan Cease by agreeing to an $8MM deal.

Cease had an off-year in 2023 with a 4.58 ERA, but has been a durable starter and received Cy Young votes in 2022. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles, Ryan O'Hearn Avoid Arbitration

Orioles sign Ryan O'Hearn to a one-year contract

Contract includes a club option for the 2025 season [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers, Adolis Garcia Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Rangers have agreed to a two-year contract with Adolis Garcia, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

Garcia had an outstanding 2023 season, earning an All-Star nod and a Gold Glove Award. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Pete Alonso, Mets avoid arbitration with one-year, $20.5 million deal

The Mets and Pete Alonso have reached a one-year, $20.5 million agreement to avoid arbitration.

Alonso will hit free agency after the 2024 season. [ more ]

South Side Sox

White Sox agree to terms with all arbitration-eligible players

The White Sox agreed to one-year contracts with seven players, avoiding arbitration.

There are rumors of a possible trade involving Dylan Cease. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Brewers, Corbin Burnes Avoid Arbitration

The Brewers and Corbin Burnes have agreed to a one-year deal worth $15.637MM for the 2024 season.

Burnes had a strong season in 2023, earning his third consecutive All Star appearance and finishing in eighth place in NL Cy Young award voting.

Burnes and the Brewers chose to avoid arbitration after a contentious hearing last year over his 2023 salary. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Guardians, Shane Bieber Avoid Arbitration

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 ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Jason Adam Loses Arbitration Hearing Against Rays

Reliever loses arbitration hearing against Rays

Salary for upcoming season is $2.7MM instead of $3.25MM [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

J.D. Davis Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Giants

Infielder wins arbitration hearing against the Giants and will make $6.9MM instead of $6.5MM.

Davis had a successful first season as a Giant, hitting 18 home runs and reducing his strikeout rate. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

MLB Rumors: Dylan Cease, White Sox Agree to $8M Contract for 2024 Amid Trade Buzz

The Chicago White Sox and Dylan Cease have agreed to an $8 million salary for 2024

Cease has been a subject of trade offers for the White Sox [ more ]

Bleacher Report

MLB Rumors: Dylan Cease, White Sox Agree to $8M Contract for 2024 Amid Trade Buzz

The Chicago White Sox and Dylan Cease have agreed to an $8 million salary for 2024

Cease has been a subject of trade offers for the White Sox [ more ]

Bleacher Report

MLB Rumors: Dylan Cease, White Sox Agree to $8M Contract for 2024 Amid Trade Buzz

The Chicago White Sox and Dylan Cease have agreed to an $8 million salary for 2024

Cease has been a subject of trade offers for the White Sox [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Jacob Webb Wins Arbitration Hearing Over Orioles

Reliever Tanner Scott wins arbitration case against Baltimore Orioles, earning $1MM instead of $925K

Teammate Austin Hays also wins arbitration case against Orioles [ more ]

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Austin Hays Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Orioles

Austin Hays won his arbitration hearing against the Orioles

Hays will earn $6.3MM instead of the $5.85MM salary filed by the team [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles, Cionel Perez Avoid Arbitration

The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Cionel Perez by agreeing to a one-year deal with a club option for 2025.

The Orioles' approach to arbitration is 'file-and-trial,' but they are open to discussing multi-year deals and one-year pacts with options. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles, Anthony Santander Avoid Arbitration

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to an $11.7MM deal with outfielder Anthony Santander to avoid arbitration.

Santander had a strong season in 2023, hitting 28 home runs with a batting line of .257/.325/.472. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Phil Bickford Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Mets

Reliever Phil Bickford won his arbitration hearing against the Mets, securing a $900K salary.

Bickford was acquired by the Mets in a trade with the Dodgers and had a 4.62 ERA in 25 1/3 innings pitched. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Brewers, Suarez, Relievers

The Milwaukee Brewers traded ace Corbin Burnes and are now left without their top two starting pitchers heading into the 2024 season.

The Brewers have freed up payroll space and could look to replace Burnes' lost value in free agency or make additional trades. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Chisholm, Rodriguez, Padres

Marlins and Jazz Chisholm Jr. await arbitration decision

Yariel Rodriguez waiting on visa for Blue Jays deal [ more ]

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking forward to setting MLB salary arbitration record | CBC Sports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to potentially receive the highest salary ever awarded in arbitration, surpassing Teoscar Hernandez's $14 million.

Guerrero is happy about the possibility of breaking the arbitration record and will now be able to tease Hernandez about it. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles, Danny Coulombe Avoid Arbitration

The Orioles and Danny Coulombe have agreed to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2025 season.

The agreement allows the Orioles to gain an extra year of control over Coulombe. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

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 ]

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New York Mets

Pete Alonso's $20 million arbitration salary

Arbitration deadline for New York Mets

Rise of younger stars and higher contracts [ more ]

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Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Four Players On 2024 Contracts

The Boston Red Sox have signed contracts with four players for the upcoming season to avoid arbitration.

The signed players include Nick Pivetta, John Schreiber, Reese McGuire, and Tyler O'Neill. [ more ]

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Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Brusdar Graterol, Alex Vesia & Will Smith Agree To Contracts For 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been working to avoid arbitration with their eligible players for the 2024 season.

Brusdar Graterol and Will Smith both reached agreements on one-year contracts to avoid arbitration. [ more ]

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Braves News: Braves avoid arbitration with Max Fried, A.J. Minter, and more

The Atlanta Braves sign Max Fried and A.J. Minter to one-year contracts to avoid arbitration.

The New York Yankees sign Marcus Stroman to a two-year deal and make an offer to Blake Snell. [ more ]

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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 ]

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2024 Dodgers Arbitration Projections: Dustin May, Will Smith, Gavin Lux & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers have tendered contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, except for Wander Suero who elected free agency.

The Dodgers signed Yency Almonte to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration for the 2024 season. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals, Tommy Edman Avoid Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and Tommy Edman have agreed to a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed publicly. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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 ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Tigers, Casey Mize Avoid Arbitration

Tigers avoid arbitration with right-hander

Contract details include $840K salary for 2022 and $3.1MM club option for 2025 [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald S. Kurtz joins National Arbitration and Mediation * Brooklyn Paper

Former Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald S. Kurtz has joined National Arbitration and Mediation as a neutral.

Kurtz will help settle disputes out of court through mediation and arbitration, saving clients time and money. [ more ]

Twin Cities

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 ]

Twin Cities

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 ]

Twin Cities

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, who has been mentioned in trade speculation, agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract.

The Sox have had conversations about trading Cease but will only do so if it benefits all parties involved. [ more ]

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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, who has been mentioned in trade speculation, agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract.

The Sox have had conversations about trading Cease but will only do so if it benefits all parties involved. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox avoid arbitration with Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn

The White Sox avoided arbitration with several players, including Dylan Cease and Andrew Vaughn.

Jin Wong has been named assistant general manager for the White Sox, replacing Jeremy Haber. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox avoid arbitration with Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn

The White Sox avoided arbitration with several players, including Dylan Cease and Andrew Vaughn.

Jin Wong has been named assistant general manager for the White Sox, replacing Jeremy Haber. [ more ]

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PTBNL Episode 67: Alex Anthopoulos extension, Max Fried and AJ Minter avoid arbitration and more

Alex Anthopoulos signs 7-year extension as President of Baseball Ops for the Braves

Discussion on Max Fried and AJ Minter settling arbitration cases and contract situations [ more ]

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Braves avoid arbitration with A.J. Minter with a one-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have avoided arbitration with lefty reliever A.J. Minter, signing him to a one-year deal worth $6.22 million.

Minter appeared in 70 games for the Braves in 2023, posting a 3.76 ERA and a 2.90 FIP in 64 2/3 innings. [ more ]

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Daily Hammer Podcast: Max Fried, A.J. Minter Agree to One Year Deals

The Atlanta Braves have avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals with Max Fried and AJ Minter for the 2024 season.

Fried and Minter are likely to test free agency in a year as they are close to reaching free agency and have a strong track record. [ more ]

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Braves, Max Fried avoid arbitration with one-year, $15 million deal

Max Fried agrees to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, avoiding arbitration.

Fried is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves, Max Fried Avoid Arbitration

The Atlanta Braves and Max Fried have agreed to a $15 million contract to avoid arbitration.

This is Fried's fourth and final time going through arbitration. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves, Max Fried Avoid Arbitration

The Atlanta Braves and Max Fried have agreed to a $15 million contract to avoid arbitration.

This is Fried's fourth and final time going through arbitration. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

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 ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Arbitration Tracker: All the Agreed Upon Deals

The Los Angeles Dodgers cleared room on their 40-man roster for Teoscar Hernandez.

The Dodgers reached agreements with several arbitration-eligible players to avoid arbitration. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers avoid arbitration with all 10 eligible players, Will Smith sets record - Dodgers Digest

The Los Angeles Dodgers have avoided arbitration with all 10 of their eligible players.

The players agreed to settle for salaries close to or slightly higher than their projected amounts. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers trade Michael Busch, Yency Almonte; avoid arbitration with Walker Buehler

The Dodgers avoided arbitration hearings with players like Walker Buehler and Evan Phillips.

The Dodgers traded Yency Almonte and Michael Busch to the Chicago Cubs to clear roster spots. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Juan Soto's Yankees Contract Breaks Shohei Ohtani's Arbitration Record

The New York Yankees avoid arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts with 10 players for the 2024 season.

Juan Soto signs a $31 million contract with the Yankees, breaking the MLB arbitration record for largest one-year deal. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Dodgers Arbitration Rumors: Yency Almonte Agrees To Contract For 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers tendered contracts to all their arbitration-eligible players for the 2024 season.

The Dodgers agreed to a one-year contract with Yency Almonte for $1.9 million.

The team is now focused on avoiding arbitration with several other players. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox, Dylan Cease avoid arbitration with $8 million, 1-year deal

Pitcher Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

The White Sox also reached agreements with six other arbitration-eligible players. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox, Dylan Cease avoid arbitration with $8 million, 1-year deal

Pitcher Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

The White Sox also reached agreements with six other arbitration-eligible players. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

White Sox name longtime Royals executive as assistant general manager; avoid arbitration with 7 players

The White Sox have announced Jin Wong as the club's assistant general manager.

The Sox and pitcher Dylan Cease have settled on a contract at $8 million to avoid arbitration. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

MLB Rumors: Dylan Cease, White Sox Agree to $8M Contract for 2024 Amid Trade Buzz

The Chicago White Sox and Dylan Cease have agreed to an $8 million salary for 2024

Cease has been a subject of trade offers for the White Sox [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox avoid arbitration with Dylan Cease, Andrew Vaughn

The White Sox avoided arbitration with several players, including Dylan Cease and Andrew Vaughn.

Jin Wong has been named assistant general manager for the White Sox, replacing Jeremy Haber. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

White Sox avoid arbitration, sign Andrew Vaughn to 1-year deal: report

The Chicago White Sox have signed first baseman Andrew Vaughn to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

Vaughn has been a key contributor to the White Sox, playing first base and left field. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees, Gleyber Torres Avoid Arbitration

The Yankees and Gleyber Torres have avoided arbitration.

Torres signed a one-year deal worth $4 million. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets, Pete Alonso Avoid Arbitration

New York Mets and Pete Alonso avoid arbitration

Alonso to receive $7 million contract for 2022 [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

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 ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees, Juan Soto Avoid Arbitration

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 ]

Miami Herald

Marlins settle with Luzardo, 7 others; Arraez Chisholm, Scott heading to arbitration

The Miami Marlins reached an agreement with pitcher Jesus Luzardo and seven other arbitration-eligible players for the 2024 season.

Three players, Luis Arraez, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tanner Scott, could not come to terms and will go to arbitration hearings for salary determination.

Luzardo is expected to be the Marlins' ace in 2024 while Sandy Alcantara recovers from surgery. [ more ]

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Chicago

MLB Rumors: Dylan Cease, White Sox Agree to $8M Contract for 2024 Amid Trade Buzz

The Chicago White Sox and Dylan Cease have agreed to an $8 million salary for 2024

Cease has been a subject of trade offers for the White Sox [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Astros, Kyle Tucker Avoid Arbitration

The Houston Astros and outfielder Kyle Tucker have agreed to a $12 million salary for the 2024 season, avoiding arbitration.

Tucker had an impressive season at the plate, hitting 29 home runs and maintaining strong walk and strikeout rates. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

White Sox avoid arbitration, sign Andrew Vaughn to 1-year deal: report

The Chicago White Sox have signed first baseman Andrew Vaughn to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

Vaughn has been a key contributor to the White Sox, playing first base and left field. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

White Sox avoid arbitration, sign Andrew Vaughn to 1-year deal: report

The Chicago White Sox have signed first baseman Andrew Vaughn to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

Vaughn has been a key contributor to the White Sox, playing first base and left field. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration With Christian Walker, Paul Sewald

The Diamondbacks and first baseman Christian Walker have agreed to a deal to avoid arbitration, with Walker making a salary of $10.9MM in 2024.

Right-hander Paul Sewald has also settled and will make $7.35MM this year. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves, Max Fried Avoid Arbitration

The Atlanta Braves and Max Fried have agreed to a $15 million contract to avoid arbitration.

This is Fried's fourth and final time going through arbitration. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Brewers, Willy Adames Avoid Arbitration

Willy Adames and the Brewers have avoided arbitration, with Adames earning $12.25 million in 2024.

Adames had a slightly disappointing offensive season in 2023, but excelled on defense.

Adames has been a speculative trade candidate this offseason. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Arbitration Deadline, SP Market, Astros

The deadline for teams to exchange salary figures with players eligible for arbitration is today.

The market for starting pitching may pick up soon after a left-handed pitcher signed a four-year deal with the Cubs. [ more ]

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Arbitration exchange deadline moved up to Thursday evening

MLB and MLB Players Union agreed to move up arbitration deadline from Friday to Thursday.

Braves have only two remaining arbitration eligible players: AJ Minter and Max Fried. [ more ]

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Max Fried set for salary arbitration for the final time

Max Fried is one of the remaining arbitration-eligible players for the Atlanta Braves.

Fried has been a consistent and valuable contributor to the Braves' rotation. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Rockies, Cal Quantrill Avoid Arbitration

Cal Quantrill and the Rockies have avoided arbitration, with Quantrill set to make $6.55MM in the upcoming season.

Quantrill spent three and a half years with Cleveland before being acquired by the Rockies in November. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Brewers, Hoby Milner Avoid Arbitration

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 ]

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A.J. Minter heads to salary arbitration

A.J. Minter is one of two arbitration-eligible players left without a signed contract with the Atlanta Braves for the 2024 season.

Minter has been an elite reliever and has been the Braves' best relief pitcher in the last three seasons. [ more ]

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Marketing

TikTok requires users to "forever waive" rights to sue over past harms

TikTok quietly made changes to its terms of service that make it more difficult for users to file legal disputes.

The changes include requiring legal complaints to be filed in specific courts and imposing a one-year time limit for filing complaints. [ more ]

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Boston

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 ]

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