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sports16 hours ago•4 min saved

Cardinals lock in rookie Wetherholt with record pre-arb extension

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension with no opt-outs (potentially $132 million total), the largest pre-arbitration deal in club history as part of a youth-forward rebuild under new ownership and baseball operations leadership; Wetherholt, the No. 7 pick in 2024, has thrived this season with a .267/.362/.411 line and 13 homers through 87 games and is positioned to be a long-term cornerstone for the franchise.

via The New York Times|

#contract-extension #jj-wetherholt #mlb

sports19 hours ago•10 min saved

Cardinals Sign Wetherholt to Eight-Year, $112.5M Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals announced an eight-year, $112.5 million extension for rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt, with a possible max of $132 million including $19.5 million in performance bonuses; the start year is not specified. At 23, Wetherholt has emerged as a cornerstone of the club’s youth movement, delivering a .267/.362/.411 line with 13 homers, 9 steals, elite defense (12 DRS, 16 OAA) and roughly 3.6 WAR, making him a leading NL Rookie of the Year contender. The deal marks one of the franchise’s largest guarantees and signals Bloom’s commitment to building around young talent.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#contract-extension #jj-wetherholt #mlb

sports3 days ago•5 min saved

US Soccer keeps Mauricio Pochettino in play after World Cup setback

US Soccer released a noncommittal statement saying it will continue talks with Mauricio Pochettino after a rest period post-World Cup, with the coach having a contract through the tournament and reports of an extension through 2030 offered before the event. Pochettino indicated openness to discussions but said now is not the time to decide, amid ongoing Premier League links and rumors of AC Milan interest following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

via New York Post|

#contract-extension #mauricio-pochettino #note-ensure-only-five

sports4 days ago•6 min saved

Cavaliers Lock in Donovan Mitchell with Four-Year Max Extension

The Cavaliers have secured a four-year, max-salary extension for Donovan Mitchell worth about $272.8 million, replacing his 2027/28 option and including a 15% trade kicker and a fourth-year option for 2030/31; the deal starts at roughly $60.9 million in 2027/28 with 8% annual raises (about $65.8M, $70.6M, $75.5M), reflecting Mitchell’s strong 2025/26 season and signaling long-term commitment in Cleveland as offseason talks around Harden and a potential LeBron reunion swirl.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#cleveland-cavaliers #contract-extension #donovan-mitchell

sports6 days ago•4 min saved

Predators stake long-term future on Bourque with six-year, $5.5M contract

The Nashville Predators signed restricted free agent center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year deal worth $5.5 million per year, reshaping cap space and giving Bourque a likely role as a middle-six forward with defensive value and upside on offense.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|

#cap-space #contract-extension #mavrik-bourque

sports7 days ago•14 min saved

Skating drills, Porter Jr. negotiations, and Lowe's Pirates future shape Pittsburgh sports week

Pittsburgh’s multi-sport update centers on the Penguins’ development camp, where Liam and Markus Ruck are focusing on skating mechanics and nutrition to add weight and improve pro readiness; the Steelers are negotiating a high-stakes extension for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., likely needing substantial guaranteed money to reach elite-tier status; the Pirates are navigating the trade deadline with Brandon Lowe’s long‑term future in question, as Lowe expresses openness to staying but stresses that any deal depends on the team’s offer. The piece also notes Keeanu Benton’s extension as a priority, stadium and facility plans for Acrisure Stadium, and a growing emphasis on biomechanics through Matt Hague’s platform, which has helped hitters like Ryan O’Hearn and could influence Lowe’s approach ahead of a potential recall for Hunter Stratton.

via DK Pittsburgh Sports|

#contract-extension #development-camp #joey-porter-jr

sports7 days ago•2 min saved

Queta Gets Four-Year Extension as Celtics Preserve Cap Space After Brown Trade

The Boston Celtics signed center Neemias Queta to a four-year, $56 million extension that starts after the 2026-27 season, keeping cap flexibility to pursue a veteran big like Mitchell Robinson; Queta had a breakout 2025-26 (75 starts, 10.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.3 BPG on 65.3% FG) as Boston positioned for a defensive identity following Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers in a package featuring Paul George. Boston remains over the cap at roughly $37 million but under both the first and second apron thresholds, and figures to blend Queta with Derrick White, Robinson and other pieces for a sturdier defensive core.

via Bleacher Report|

#celtics #contract-extension #nba

sports7 days ago•6 min saved

Celtics Lock in Neemias Queta on Four-Year, $56M Extension

The Boston Celtics agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension with Neemias Queta, who emerged as the starting center last season. The deal starts in 2027-28 and runs through 2030-31, and comes after Boston exercised a $2.7 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 76 games (75 starts) last year.

via RealGM|

#boston-celtics #center #contract-extension

sports9 days ago•3 min saved

Blackhawks secure Bowen Byram with six-year, $12.5M extension

The Chicago Blackhawks signed Bowen Byram to a six-year extension averaging $12.5 million per season, with a full no-movement clause, making him the league’s highest-paid defenseman for now. The deal follows Chicago’s acquisition of Byram from Buffalo and positions the 25-year-old to log heavy minutes, run the power play, and potentially become a No. 1 defenseman as the team builds around him.

via The New York Times|

#bowen-byram #chicago-blackhawks #contract-extension

sports9 days ago•2 min saved

Sabres shore up blueline with Zellweger on three-year deal

Buffalo signed 22-year-old defenseman Olen Zellweger to a three-year deal worth about $9 million after acquiring him from Anaheim, hoping he can grow into a top-four role alongside Dahlin and Power and possibly boost the power play after Bowen Byram’s departure; Zellweger posted 7 goals and 13 assists in his first full NHL season and 7 goals and 15 assists last year, with reduced ice time, making this a bridge deal while he remains a restricted free agent with arbitration rights when it expires.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|

#buffalo-sabres #contract-extension #defenseman

sports11 days ago•9 min saved

Celtics Signal Quick Jaylen Brown Trade as Valuation Drive Heats Up

The Boston Celtics are reportedly open to trading Jaylen Brown and are canvassing the league to gauge his value, with several teams showing interest after a failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo; Brown has three years left on his contract and is extension-eligible, and while some insiders believe Boston wants to move soon, others think they may be bluffing.

via NESN|

#boston-celtics #contract-extension #jaylen-brown

nhl14 days ago•3 min saved

Rangers land Dorofeyev from Knights, ink him to seven-year extension

Rangers land Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights in a draft-night trade that sends Vegas No. 26, No. 92 (third round), and a top-10 protected 2028 first-rounder, and Dorofeyev reportedly agreed to a seven-year extension worth $11 million per year ($77 million total), with finalization pending. The 25-year-old winger had 37 goals and 64 points last season, plus 12 playoff goals, and should bolster New York's top six and power play, while Vegas gains two 2028 first-round picks in the deal.

via The New York Times|

#contract-extension #new-york-rangers #nhl

2026-free-agency14 days ago•25 min saved

Thunder lock in Hartenstein with 3-year extension to 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly re-signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $75 million extension that will keep him in OKC through the 2028-29 season; the deal adds to the core built for a title run, with Hartenstein having averaged 11.2 PPG in the Thunder’s championship season and 9.2 PPG on strong shooting this past year. The Thunder have also traded bench players Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason as they reshape the roster.

via NBA.com|

#2026-free-agency #basketball #contract-extension

sports14 days ago•2 min saved

Thunder Lock in Hartenstein with $75M Extension Through 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reached a three-year, $75 million extension with Isaiah Hartenstein, keeping him in OKC through the 2028-29 season for a total of about $134 million with the franchise and a mutual option for 2028. The deal includes a 15% trade kicker, comes as OKC navigates a high-payroll and second-apron constraints with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams on max deals, and follows Hartenstein’s strong 2024-25 seasons in which he averaged around 11 points and 10 rebounds.

via Bleacher Report|

#contract-extension #isaiah-hartenstein #nba-salary-cap

sports14 days ago•9 min saved

US Soccer offers Pochettino a 2030 World Cup cycle extension

U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a four-year extension through the 2030 World Cup, with a final decision deferred until after the 2026 tournament. The talks have been ongoing for months and are supported by donor funding as the federation aims to maintain stability and help build a lasting legacy for the USMNT, while Pochettino has signaled openness to staying if the project excites him and focus remains on the current World Cup and players.

via The New York Times|

#contract-extension #pochettino #soccer