All articles tagged with #contract
Originally Published 18 hours ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with third baseman Alex Bregman, marking a significant offensive upgrade and breaking expectations with a high $35 million annual salary, as part of their active offseason moves.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by NHL.com
Philip Broberg signed a six-year, $48 million contract with the St. Louis Blues, solidifying his role as a key defenseman through his prime years, after a strong season and previous performance with the Oilers and Blues.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by On3
Demond Williams, Washington's quarterback, is leaning toward returning to the Huskies after initially entering the transfer portal, amid ongoing negotiations and legal considerations related to his recent contract signing.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by NHL.com
Christian Dvorak signed a five-year, $25.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, reflecting his valuable role on the team after a strong season and previous experience with the Coyotes and Canadiens.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by AL.com
Tua Tagovailoa expressed openness to leaving the Miami Dolphins for another NFL team, amid ongoing questions about his future with the Dolphins due to his recent benching and contract complexities. Despite a successful early career, injuries and team performance have impacted his standing, and his future in Miami remains uncertain.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by NBC News
Tatsuya Imai, a Japanese pitcher, has agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract with the Houston Astros, including performance-based escalators and opt-out options, making him one of the highest-paid Japanese pitchers in MLB history.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by NHL.com
J.J. Moser signed an 8-year, $54 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, starting in the 2026-27 season, after a strong season and valuable contributions as a defenseman, with potential Olympic involvement for Switzerland.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC Sports
The Steelers have reaffirmed their commitment to DK Metcalf through 2026 despite his two-game suspension, which may void his future guarantees unless they explicitly send a letter to affirm them. The team’s stance could change if Metcalf suffers a serious injury, and they are unlikely to pursue drastic measures like voiding all guarantees and cutting him. The situation highlights contractual nuances and the importance of formal communication to preserve guarantees.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by NBC Sports
Steelers receiver DK Metcalf faces a $555,555 salary loss due to a suspension, but the team could also attempt to recover $1.5 million of his signing bonus and potentially void $25 million in guaranteed 2026 pay and $20 million in 2027 injury guarantees if they choose to play hardball, which could increase the financial impact to as much as $27.55 million. The final outcome depends on the appeal process.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by NBC Sports
The article discusses the potential trade or release of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the 2025 season, highlighting the financial implications and possible strategies for trading or releasing him, including cap charges and past examples from NFL teams. It suggests that a release with a post-June 1 designation is the most likely scenario, leading to Tua becoming a free agent with minimal earnings for the upcoming season.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by The New York Times
Merrill Kelly is finalizing a two-year, $40 million contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he established himself as a reliable starter despite a non-traditional path to MLB, including time in Korea and overcoming early career struggles to become a dependable pitcher.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The New York Times
Devin Williams, despite a challenging season with a high ERA and some pitching inconsistencies, signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets, with underlying metrics suggesting he could rebound strongly in 2026, and his departure from the Yankees prompts a reevaluation of how reliever value is assessed beyond traditional stats like ERA.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Arizona Sports 98.7
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray are set to discuss his future with the team, with a likely separation after Murray's recent injury and performance issues. Murray, who is under a large contract through 2028, has missed recent games due to injury, and the team is considering options including trading or releasing him, with decisions due by the start of the new league year in March.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Atlanta Braves are exercising their club option on pitcher Chris Sale for 2026, paying him $18 million. Sale, 36, a highly accomplished pitcher and recent NL Cy Young winner, remains a key part of the Braves' rotation despite injuries, and is expected to be their ace in 2026. The team may seek to add more experienced pitchers this offseason to bolster their rotation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
The Jets traded cornerback Sauce Gardner, despite having recently extended his contract with a high salary, resulting in a manageable cap hit and gaining two first-round picks and receiver AD Mitchell.