Cody Bellinger free agency: Cubs outfielder picks up player option to remain in Chicago, per report

Bellinger has another player option for 2026

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Report: Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs

Bellinger batted .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 130 games this year. He was on the injured list from April 24 to May 7 with a right rib fracture.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Cubs' top 5 offseason questions: How does Cody Bellinger fit? And which free-agent pitchers will Chicago target?

The Cubs need help in the rotation and the bullpen, and they have a lot to sort out with their position players.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 17 hours ago

MLB rumors: Roki Sasaki's agent 'insulted' by Dodgers gossip, Cubs interested in Cody Bellinger trade

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Nov. 21

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Gerrit Cole free agency: Yankees ace stays with team on original four-year, $144 million deal, per reports

The two sides will reportedly discuss an extension later

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Juan Soto free agency: Mets owner Steve Cohen expected to meet with slugger, agent Scott Boras, per report

Soto is the prized free agent of the winter and the Mets have made their interest well known

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Five most intriguing players to enter MLB free agency at non-tender deadline, including former top-five pick

Nick Madrigal, Austin Hays and Patrick Sandoval were among the players cut loose on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - 11 hours ago

Sources: Cubs' Bellinger opts in for next season

Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger has decided to stay in Chicago after opting into his contract for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Paul George to the Nuggets? Denver looked into it but refused to give up these three young players, per report

Denver's star trade talks didn't go far this offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Yankees pick up option, Boone returning in '25

Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees next season after the team exercised its contractual option for the 2025 season.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

MLB contract option decisions: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw opts for free agency, Braves keep Marcell Ozuna

Here is a roundup of the offseason's most notable option decisions

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Dominican baseball player with verbal agreement with Padres was 19, not 14, per report

The agreement in place has been voided

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

MLB free agent rankings: Top 10 outfielders

Here are the top 10 MLB outfielders set to become free agents this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Texans exploring WR trade market after Stefon Diggs injury, per report; Giants playmaker potential option?

There are at least three players you should keep an eye on

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill to play through wrist injury: WR met with specialist, surgery still option, per report

Hill reportedly remained in L.A. after their 'MNF' win to visit a wrist specialist

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Yankees pick up manager Aaron Boone's option for 2025 season

Boone will manage the Yankees for at least one more year, his eighth in the Bronx

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

From Soto to Jansen, here are MLB's top 50 free agents

This Major League Baseball offseason's free agent class is headlined by a generational hitter, but it's also full of fascinating players at a variety of positions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Four international baseball players who could follow Roki Sasaki into free agency and join MLB for 2025 season

Sasaki is set to be posted to MLB this winter, but he may not be the only one

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

2024 MLB Free Agency Tracker: Top players, newest signings, biggest contracts, best available, grades

Where will Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Corbin Burnes sign this offseason?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

MLB free agency predictions: Projecting contracts for top 10 players with Juan Soto hitting $600 million

Who's getting paid this winter? Let's guess

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Roki Sasaki free agency: How 23-year-old Japanese ace became one of the hottest players available this winter

Sasaki brings with him an unbeatable résumé and a cheap price tag

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Three reasons why the MLB offseason free agency and trade market have yet to heat up

Some Angels moves and a Michael Wacha signing are about all we've gotten so far this winter

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Will U.S. Ryder Cup players be paid in 2025? There's momentum toward historic shift for Americans, per report

Team USA could be playing for country and cash at the upcoming Ryder Cup

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Seattle Storm coaching staff under investigation for alleged mistreatment of players, per report

The WNBPA confirmed that it was aware of an investigation, but declined to share further details

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Yanks' Soto on free agency: Open to every team

Yankees star Juan Soto expressed excitement over being a free agent and said he's "open to listen to every single team."

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Soto will take time in free agency, Boras says

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

MLB rumors: Mets interested in Garrett Crochet; D-backs and Pirates could deal pitching

Here's the latest from the MLB hot stove

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

The Hunt Report: Small-college players making most of opportunities, including two brothers lighting up FCS

You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Mets decline Phil Maton's option for 2025, making him a free agent

The Mets are declining the 2025 option on reliever Phil Maton, whom they acquired from the Rays last season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

M.L.B. All-Free-Agent Team Highlights Options at Each Position

The 26-man roster illustrates the ample options for a needy rotation, bullpen or outfield corner.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

The Big 3 Wrecked a Tennis Generation. Now, Players Try to Pick Up the Pieces.

This is the first A.T.P. Tour Finals without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic since 2001.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Juan Soto on free agency: ‘Every team has the same opportunity’

Juan Soto will head to free agency as one of the most sought after players ever and he spoke about it after the Yankees' season came to an end on Wednesday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

MLB free agency: 8 O's into pool; Giolito opts in

Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander were among eight Orioles to enter free agency, while Boston's Lucas Giolito exercised his $19 million option for 2025.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Phillies make a series of roster moves as MLB free agency begins

Monday was an important day on the MLB calendar and the Phillies made a series of roster moves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Fact or Fiction: The NBA's 2024 free-agency class was a dud

Let's take a deeper dive to see if teams are salvaging some value from their underwhelming offseason signings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 20 hours ago

Tee Higgins to Patriots? Here are the top WRs set to hit free agency

The Patriots need to surround their rookie QB Drake Maye with playmakers this offseason. Here are the top wide receiver options for New England in free agency.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 15 hours ago

Judge giving Soto space amid free agency frenzy

Aaron Judge has been in Juan Soto's shoes before and said he's going to give his Yankees teammate space to make his own decision when it comes to free agency.

Sports - ESPN - 13 hours ago

Latest in Cody Bellinger free agency: Cubs outfielder picks up player option to remain in Chicago, per report