“It's been a very special season. I can't tell you how proud I am of him to overcome the adversity that he had last year." It’s been a remarkable year for George Springer. The Jays are hoping he can lead them to a World Series.

"The Red Sox’ offer to Alonso was for fewer years and significantly less money, sources said." https://t.co/0tFXhw4VMt

Pete Alonso was a great fit for the Red Sox on paper over someone like Schwarber: 1B, RH power bat. No one else on the market could give them that. Very curious how they pivot. Bregman’s camp has to be thrilled now seeing Schwarber and Alonso get $150M.

Orioles give their Schwarber offer to Alonso. Baltimore has added 74 HRs from last year to the lineup in Ward and Alonso Nice to see them respond after embarrassing season

Interesting comments from Devin Williams saying he found off the field things more difficult playing in New York than on the field. Thought this is relevant with so much talk about how the Blue Jays are accommodating to players/family. So many little things add up.

"Two sources continued to insist on Tuesday that Preller is working on a series of deals that would qualify as blockbusters." "Those sources ... were among three people who reiterated the Padres will not trade Fernando Tatis Jr. this offseason."

There is wide trade interest in #DBacks 2B Ketel Marte. One source tells me they believe it’s 50/50 that he gets dealt. At least two teams have been told their packages are insufficient. One team that I’m told that has resources to make a deal is the #RedSox

I’m hearing the Red Sox are not in on Bo Bichette unless his market changes.

Seager is entering his age-32 season and is still owed $189M over 6 years. Remains an elite hitter and defender but hasn't played more than 123 games in the last 3 seasons. High ceiling but pretty significant gamble.

Erik Neander tells @MLBNetwork that the Rays are expecting Shane McClanahan to be healthy heading into spring training. Serious X-factor for them in 2026.

Craig Breslow says more teams are holding on to their desirable players than last offseason. Used Garrett Crochet case from last year as an example.

"At the end of these 7 years, I want the Blue Jays to feel like they got a steal." Dylan Cease says he's approaching this chapter of his career with an open mind, eager to continue developing.

The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is a 5:30 p.m. ET. Here's the odds to land the No. 1 pick:

I believe the next 72 hours are going to make a lot of Red Sox fans smile. Wa, way too much chatter and info from people I respect.

Scott Boras on negotiations with Dylan Cease, Blue Jays "Dylan interviewed everyone and really made a decision, and directed me to go to Toronto and see if we could work out a deal, and we were able to get that done rather rapidly."

Cease on working with the Blue Jays coaching staff "I really do feel like they're going to help me maximize my abilities."

Cease said he spoke to Gausman about the Jays and Toronto: "As I asked around, no one had any negatives to say about it. The consensus has been, you're going to love the city, you're going to love the organization. It's as simple as that. There wasn't a negative."

Scott Boras on what has made the Blue Jays attractive to players: "They listen to what players wanted in amenities, what players wanted in technology to help them improve. ... The facilities, certainly in the player community, are held as best in class. They've set an example

"I didn't watch too much of the postseason. I watched Game 7. At the end of the day, they made it to the World Series. There's not much more that needs to be said. It shows that they have a championship-caliber team." - Dylan Cease

Team USA roster for WBC so far ... C - Raleigh 1B - 2B - Turang 3B - Henderson SS - Witt RF - Judge CF - PCA LF - Carroll DH - Schwarber SP - Skenes, Boyd RP - Whitlock Bench - Smith

AL East team's additions so far this winter. There's obviously been some subtractions, but every team is actively trying to win. BAL - Helsley, Ward, Taveras, Kittredge BOS - Oviedo, Gray NYY - Grisham* TB - Matz, Mullins TOR - Cease, Ponce, Bieber*