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Mike Axisa

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MLB rumors: Brewers still listening to Freddy Peralta offers, Orioles interested in future Hall of Famer

Here are the hot stove rumors for Saturday, Jan. 17

World Baseball Classic Team USA roster: Kershaw, Bregman join Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, more

The sixth WBC will be held in March

Mets signing Bo Bichette: New York pivots to All-Star infielder after losing out on Kyle Tucker

Bichette has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal

Kyle Tucker contract: Breaking down Dodgers deal details, including opt outs and deferrals

Kyle Tucker is signing a deal with the Dodgers that has the highest present-day average annual value in MLB history

MLB international free agency opens: Top prospects to know, bonus pools and more for the 2026 signing period

The 2026 IFA signing period officially opens Thursday

Mike Axisa's 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

CBS Sports' Mike Axisa breaks down his selections for Cooperstown

Batting Around: Where will Bo Bichette sign? Which team needs him the most?

Bichette remains one of the top available free agents

2026 MLB spring training start dates: Pitchers and catchers report to Florida, Arizona next month

The schedule begins earlier this year thanks to the World Baseball Classic

MLB rumors: Yankees and Marlins make a trade, Mets' Kyle Tucker offer, Giants pursuing 2B options, more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Jan. 13

Nico Hoerner trade rumors: Why the Cubs infielder is drawing so much interest and why Chicago may consider it

Plus, which teams could be possible landing spots for the Gold Glove winner?

Royals make significant changes to Kauffman Stadium dimensions, eyeing more offense

Kauffman Stadium has been one of the hardest places in MLB to hit home runs

Alex Bregman signing with Cubs: Third baseman inks five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago, per report

Bregman opted out of the final two years of his Red Sox deal to become a free agent again this winter

Ex-Phillies outfielder Max Kepler gets 80-game PED suspension

Kepler had a down season in 2025, his lone year in Philly, and is currently a free agent

Everything to know about Tarik Skubal's contract dispute with Tigers, including impact for potential trade

The Tigers and their star pitcher failed to agree to 2026 salary figure ahead of Thursday's deadline

Ketel Marte won't be traded by Diamondbacks as Arizona chooses to keep one of MLB's most underrated players

Marte has put up big numbers and is on a team-friendly deal, but he irked some teammates during the 2025 season

Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life baseball for MLBTradeRumors.com, FanGraphs.com, RotoAuthority.com, and YESNetwork.com. Mike is a native New Yorker.

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