January 16, 2026

Despite being veteran-heavy, the American League East has a number of breakout candidates in its division heading into the 2026 preseason.
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Breakout Candidates for Each American League East Team

Following an active free agency, the American League East Division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in baseball. After the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays each won 94 games in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox made significant moves by signing Pete Alonso and trading for Willson Contreras, […]

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Bo Bichette
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Mets, Bo Bichette Agree to Three-Year Contract

Less than 24 hours after losing out on Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets agreed to terms with free agent infielder Bo Bichette on a three-year, $126 million contract. The deal includes opt-outs following the first two seasons, as first reported Friday afternoon by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Bichette, 27, is coming off his […]

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