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Dayn Perry

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Orioles attempt to bolster rotation: Chris Bassitt signs one-year-deal after spending 2025 with Blue Jays

Bassitt, 37, was left off Toronto's postseason roster last year

Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on $13M deal, joins vaunted rotation with Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez

The future Hall of Famer spent most of 13 seasons with Detroit to start his career

MLB gambling scandal involving Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase deeper than first thought, court docs reveal

Documents reveal authorities believe Clase was involved in five times as many cases as initially reported

How the Cardinals tore it down: Inside Chaim Bloom's rebuild in St. Louis and where they go from here

Chaim Bloom this winter has traded away Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and now Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan trade: Mariners acquire Cardinals All-Star in three-team swap

Donovan won't hit free agency until after the 2027 season

MLB rumors: Jordan Hicks changes Sox in Boston-Chicago trade

Hicks, one of the hardest throwers in baseball, is heading to Chicago

Puerto Rico considering pulling out of 2026 World Baseball Classic over insurance issues

Francisco Lindor and other notable Puerto Rican players have not been approved for insurance for the WBC

MLB rumors: José Ramírez close to contract extension with Guardians, Nats shut down Giants trade proposal

One of baseball's best players is set to ink another long-term deal in Cleveland

Mets acquire Freddy Peralta: Brewers ace traded to New York to frontline rotation

Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams are headed back in the trade, which also sees pitcher Tobias Myers joining the Mets

Mets acquire Luis Robert Jr.: White Sox outfielder traded to New York club hoping to turn back the clock

Luisangel Acuña and a pitching prospect are headed back to Chicago

MLB rumors: Latest updates on Mets, Yankees, Cody Bellinger, Red Sox, Tarik Skubal and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Jan. 16

How the Blue Jays can rebound after losing out on Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette

Toronto is coming off an American League pennant and a strong offseason...until now

Dayn Perry has been a baseball writer for CBS Sports since early 2012. Prior to that, he wrote for FOXSports.com and ESPN.com. He's the author of three books, the most recent being Reggie Jackson: The Life and Thunderous Career of Baseball's Mr. October. A native of Mississippi, he now lives in Chicago with wife, son, and dog.

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