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R.J. Anderson

CBS Sports Staff

MLB rumors: A's sign breakout outfielder to $86 million contract extension

Tyler Soderstrom, 24, will be under team control through at least the 2033 season

Mets trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics as David Stearns continues to overhaul roster

The Mets have received a young pitching prospect in return

Willson Contreras trade grades: Red Sox finally get their big bat, Cardinals continue clearing out veterans

Boston and St. Louis have made their second big trade of the offseason

Munetaka Murakami signs with White Sox: Why NPB slugger only landed a two-year deal despite prodigious power

Murakami was the top power hitter in Japan, despite strikeout problems

Brandon Lowe trade grades: Pirates land Rays slugger, Astros get worst mark in three-team deal

Lowe, a two-time All-Star, is heading to Pittsburgh in a three-team deal

Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes finally give Team USA a World Baseball Classic rotation worthy of a championship

Team USA came in second place last cycle, but no thanks to their pitching staff

Pete Alonso signing with Orioles: Mets slugger bolts for Baltimore on five-year, $155 million contract

The five-time All-Star opted out of his Mets contract this winter

White Sox win No. 1 pick in MLB Draft Lottery: Five contenders to go first overall, including UCLA's shortstop

The White Sox will make just their third No. 1 selection in franchise history

Kyle Schwarber re-signing with Phillies: Slugger headed back on record five-year, $150 million contract

Schwarber hit a National League-leading 56 home runs in 2025

R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.

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