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Rangers land top IFA prospect Elian Rosario as signing class opens
sports1 month ago

Rangers land top IFA prospect Elian Rosario as signing class opens

The Texas Rangers kicked off this year’s international free-agent signing period with several signings led by 17-year-old Dominican outfielder Elian Rosario (6'2", 195 lbs) who earned a $2.5 million bonus and sits at No. 9 on Baseball America's international prospect list; other signees include Jesus Chavez, Santiago Ramirez, Frandel Pineda, Frainker Benitez, Victor Rodriguez, Carlos Done, and Ariel Abreu (No. 100 BA), with Chavez receiving the largest bonus at $600k and Rosario’s bonus accounting for over a third of the Rangers’ $6.679 million signing pool.

MLB Draft 2025: Day One Highlights and Surprises
sports7 months ago

MLB Draft 2025: Day One Highlights and Surprises

The MLB Draft 2025 saw the Washington Nationals pick Eli Willits first overall, with a slot value of over $11 million, amidst a total bonus pool of $350 million for all teams. Teams can sign players below or above their slot values, affecting their bonus pool and draft strategies. The draft continues with rounds four through 20, and rookie salaries in the minors and majors are also outlined.

Meta Boosts AI Talent Acquisition Amid Rising Competition
technology8 months ago

Meta Boosts AI Talent Acquisition Amid Rising Competition

Meta is offering multi-million-dollar pay packages to AI researchers for its Superintelligence Lab, but contrary to rumors, it is not providing $100 million signing bonuses; instead, offers are structured as comprehensive compensation packages, primarily in stock options, with some top executives potentially receiving very large total pay. The company is actively hiring top talent from OpenAI and other AI firms, investing heavily in AI development without indiscriminately handing out huge signing bonuses.

Meta boosts AI investments and recruitment to lead the industry
technology8 months ago

Meta boosts AI investments and recruitment to lead the industry

Meta is offering substantial multimillion-dollar pay packages to AI researchers for its new superintelligence lab, but these are not the $100 million signing bonuses rumored; instead, they are likely large compensation packages for senior roles, with some researchers turning down offers of up to $18 million, reflecting Meta's significant investment in AI talent.

OpenAI CEO Denies Meta's $100M AI Talent Poaching Offers
technology8 months ago

OpenAI CEO Denies Meta's $100M AI Talent Poaching Offers

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that Meta's attempt to recruit his top staff with $100 million signing bonuses has been unsuccessful so far, highlighting the intense competition in AI talent acquisition and criticizing Meta's culture-focused approach. Altman emphasized that OpenAI's prospects and mission make it a more attractive place for top AI researchers.

"2024 MLB Draft Highlights: Braves' Picks and Key Selections"
sports1 year ago

"2024 MLB Draft Highlights: Braves' Picks and Key Selections"

The Atlanta Braves' 2024 MLB Draft saw them unexpectedly land top high school pitcher Cam Caminiti with the 24th pick, but signing him away from his LSU commitment will require a significant over-slot bonus. With a limited pool of $7,765,000, the Braves also need to sign other top picks like Carter Holton and Luke Sinnard, who may also demand over-slot bonuses. The signing deadline is August 1st, and while the Braves are expected to sign their top 10 picks, there are challenges with later-round picks who have college commitments.

"Seattle Seahawks' Draft Picks Remain Unsigned"
sports2 years ago

"Seattle Seahawks' Draft Picks Remain Unsigned"

Two Seattle Seahawks draft picks, cornerback Devon Witherspoon and running back Zach Charbonnet, remain unsigned as training camp begins. The delay in signing their contracts may be due to negotiations over signing bonuses. Despite the low cap space, the Seahawks have the flexibility to sign both players without exceeding the limit. There is speculation that the team may use the remaining roster spot on a potential regular season contributor rather than a player with little chance of making the final roster. The signings are expected to occur before or during the start of training camp, with no significant impact on their ability to contribute on the field.