Just call him Trader Craig, as Breslow has become an eager dealmaker as head of Red Sox baseball ops  —  The moment was lost on the principals, but an unofficial milestone was reached last weekend when Craig Breslow and Chaim Bloom consummated their second trade of the offseason.

4 teams chasing Alex Bregman in free agency - but not Tigers (yet)  —  Four teams are chasing Alex Bregman in free agency.  —  The Detroit Tigers aren't involved.  —  At least not yet.  —  The Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks have been active …

Cincinnati Reds sign outfielder JJ Bleday, trade for OF Dane Myers  —  It's not an All-Star slugger.  Or even Luis Robert Jr.  —  But the Cincinnati Reds quest to add hitting this winter began in earnest when they added two outfielders over the holiday weekend, inking a one-year deal …

Sources: Frenchman seen as “perfect fit” for Amorim as Man United join transfer race  —  Roma midfielder Manu Kone has been linked with a move away from the club, and Manchester United could be a potential destination.  —  Manchester United are rumoured to be closing in on the 24‑ …

A 2026 bounceback candidate for each team  —  It's almost time to put 2025 in the rearview mirror.  —  For several of the game's stars, that's a good thing.  The new year offers a number of players the opportunity to rebound from underwhelming performances last season, and a chance to look like themselves again.

Soderstrom agrees to A's-record 7-year, $86 million deal (source)  —  Tyler Soderstrom received a gift on Christmas — but it was one that he earned.  Following a breakout season in 2025, Soderstrom agreed to a seven-year, $86 million extension with the A's, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.