Where Mets stand in free agent Kyle Tucker sweepstakes  —  If the New York Mets are in the range of offering $120 million to $140 million over three years to free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, as league sources on Tuesday suggested is the case, the question is whether that will be enough.

Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado To Diamondbacks  —  After more than a yearlong residency on the rumor mill, Nolan Arenado's time in St. Louis is over.  The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they've traded Arenado and cash to the D-backs in exchange for minor league right-hander Jack Martinez …

Royals moving walls in at Kauffman Stadium in bid to boost scoring  —  The Kansas City Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment of a notoriously bad stadium for home run hitting into one the team hopes will play as league average.

MLB free agency: Offseason winners, teams in need of a move  —  With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, Major League Baseball's free agent pool remains flush with talent.  It's not just the best position player available this winter, Kyle Tucker …

As Phillies' Bo Bichette pursuit gains momentum, their openness to longer deals could win out  —  As rival clubs are beginning to view the Philadelphia Phillies as Bo Bichette's most serious suitor, a development even the Phillies would not have envisioned last month, the momentum toward a surprising match is difficult to ignore.

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more  —  Welcome to the second January 2026 edition of The Transfer DealSheet.  —  Our team of dedicated writers, including David Ornstein, will take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on in this season's winter transfer window.

Mike Tomlin can pick his TV landing spot, with Fox the favorite  —  With Mike Tomlin deciding he no longer wants to be an NFL head coach, he can likely pick his TV studio job.  —  Fox, ESPN, NBC, CBS and Amazon Prime Video would all be better with Tomlin to impart his Tomlin-isms via the small screen.

Yankees' Cody Bellinger offer revealed as sides try to bridge gap  —  Star free agent Cody Bellinger and the Yankees remain in contract talks, but a disagreement over the length of the deal is still a sticky enough issue that both parties also continue to investigate alternate plans.

Yankees acquire left-hander Weathers in trade with Marlins  —  NEW YORK - The Yankees moved to bolster a rotation that projects to be compromised in the early months of the upcoming season, as the club announced Tuesday it has acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a four-player prospect package.

Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart  —  The Phillies announced that they have acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates.  Pittsburgh receives minor league infielder Francisco Loreto in return.  The Bucs had designated Shugart for assignment last week to open a 40-man spot for Ryan O'Hearn.