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Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing
Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball in the fourth inning, sparking a benches-clearing moment as Boston built a 10-2 lead and went on to win 10-3. Valdez allowed nine hits and 10 runs, including three homers, before Brenan Hanifee finished for Detroit. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy questioned Valdez’s intent, while Valdez denied deliberately throwing at Story; Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called it a confusing moment. The piece also notes a past cross-up incident involving Valdez in Houston.
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Walk-Off Wizardry: Cubs Rally Past Pirates 7-6 as Kelly Delivers
Carson Kelly delivered a walk-off single with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth to cap a 7-6 comeback win for the Cubs over the Pirates. Earlier, Dansby Swanson and Moises Ballesteros homered in the third, the Cubs totaled 10 hits but left 10 on base, and Michael Busch delivered a tying RBI single in the eighth. Taillon lasted six innings allowing multiple runs, while Palencia closed out the top of the ninth for the Cubs in a tense finish.
Schwarber's three-run blast, then Harper power Phillies past D-backs 4-3
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the third and Bryce Harper followed with another, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and snapping Philly's three-game skid. Arizona had jumped out to a 2-0 lead thanks to Ketel Marte's leadoff homer and an RBI from Adrian Del Castillo, but Taijuan Walker allowed two runs over five innings to earn the win, while Jhoan Duran closed out the save. Arizona pitcher Gabriel Moreno was sidelined with a back issue, and Brandon Pfaadt took the loss. The next game is Sunday with Andrew Painter opposing Zac Gallen.
Suzuki Back in the Cubs’ Fold as Pirates Series Kicks Off; Skenes Not Listed as Starter
Seiya Suzuki is back in the Cubs’ lineup as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series at Wrigley Field, while Paul Skenes is not listed as a probable starter for any of the games. The series features a hot-start Nico Hoerner and will rely on a three-game pitching plan — Shota Imanaga vs Carmen Mlodzinski, Edward Cabrera vs Braxton Ashcraft, and Jameson Taillon vs Bubba Chandler — with lineup adjustments and injuries noted as Chicago aims to climb above .500.
Cubs Lock Up PCA With Long-Term Extension, Cementing Elite Center-Field Defense
The Cubs are finalizing a long-term extension with star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, locking up a premier defensive cornerstone after a breakout 2025 season (31 homers, 72 extra-base hits, 35 steals) and strong defensive metrics. While his offensive approach remains aggressive with questions about consistency against lefties, his ceiling makes him a central piece for Chicago’s competitive window, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Yankees add right-handed depth with Grichuk on minor-league deal
The New York Yankees signed veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, aiming to add a right-handed platoon bat off the bench. Grichuk, 34, slumped to .228/.273/.401 in 293 plate appearances with Kansas City after a Diamondbacks trade, but he has a strong left-handed track record from 2022–24 (.317/.367/.573 with 25 HR in under 500 PAs), making him a potential late-inning option. If he makes the roster, he’d provide depth behind star hitters; Jasson Domínguez is expected to start in Triple-A, and Grichuk would face opt-out dates if he doesn’t break camp. Opening Day decisions could hinge on his Spring Training progress.
Giants Bring In Arraez on 1-Year, $12M Pact to Man Second Base
The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract, with Arraez expected to play second base (pending a physical). The deal, which matches a prior projection for value and lets him reach free agency after 2026, boosts the Giants’ 2026 payroll to about $206 million (CBT payroll ~ $232.7 million). It adds a contact-oriented bat to a power-heavy infield and follows Harrison Bader’s recent 2-year signing.
Yankees Eye Goldschmidt Reunion, With Martinez and Slater in the Mix
Reports link the Yankees to a Paul Goldschmidt reunion while also targeting Nick Martinez and Austin Slater, with Slater reportedly receiving a major-league offer earlier this offseason as New York reshapes its roster amid payroll and rotation questions.
Yankees Claim Siani, DFA Ort in Waiver Shuffle
The Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers and designated right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment, adding Siani to their outfield depth while Ort faces waivers; Siani provides speed and defense with limited hitting, while Ort has high velocity but spotty big-league results.
Nationals Weigh Abrams and Young in Gore-Driven Shakeup
The Washington Nationals kicked off their offseason by trading Mackenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package led by Gavin Fien and sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for Harry Ford, signaling a rebuild. The club has also shopped shortstop CJ Abrams and center fielder Jacob Young, with Abrams potentially commanding a large return due to controllable years, while Young’s elite defense and affordable contract make him appealing to several teams. Speculated fits include the Royals, Giants, Red Sox, Mariners and Padres as Washington weighs its future pieces toward a contention window around 2028.
Nationals Trade Gore as Market Heats Up, Weekend Fan Events Loom
Three quick takeaways as the winter rumor mill heats up: the Nationals signal a rebuild by trading MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a prospect package headlined by Gavin Fien, with CJ Abrams and Jacob Young also in the mix as potential trade chips; with Gore and Freddy Peralta already off the board, the pool of tradable players narrows to depth pieces and position players like Kris Bubic, Brendan Donovan, and Isaac Paredes as teams weigh next moves; and teams are hosting fan events this weekend ahead of Spring Training, though weather forced cancellations for the Rangers and Orioles, with Twins, Astros, Rockies and Pirates events on the schedule.