Live Updates on Every Trade, Signing, and Roster Move
Last Updated: November 13, 2025 - 9:45 AM ET
The Chicago Cubs have made their biggest splash of the off-season, signing former MVP Cody Bellinger to a massive 6-year, $192 million contract. The deal includes a full no-trade clause and backloads salary to allow the Cubs flexibility in 2026.
This immediately vaults the Cubs into NL Central contention. Expect their win total to move from 82.5 to around 87.5 wins. Division odds should improve from +450 to approximately +280. Bellinger's power bat gives them a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat they've been missing since the 2016 championship core departed.
In a blockbuster deal, the Tampa Bay Rays have traded ace Tyler Glasnow to the New York Yankees in exchange for their #2 prospect SS Jasson Dominguez, RHP Drew Thorpe, and OF Everson Pereira. The Yankees also received cash considerations to offset Glasnow's $25M salary.
Yankees: Adding Glasnow to pair with Gerrit Cole creates arguably the best 1-2 punch in the American League. Their World Series odds should move from +650 to around +475. This signals they're all-in for 2026.
Rays: Classic Tampa move - selling high on a pitcher entering his age-32 season. They're clearly punting on 2026 to reload their farm system. Win total will likely drop from 86.5 to around 79.5.
The defending World Series champion Texas Rangers have brought back veteran ace Nathan Eovaldi on a 3-year, $75 million deal. Eovaldi was dominant in their playoff run and the Rangers made retaining him a top priority.
Smart move by Texas to keep their championship window open. Eovaldi gives them stability at the top of the rotation alongside Jacob deGrom (when healthy). The Rangers remain legitimate World Series contenders at around +850. Their AL West odds stay competitive at +240.
The Atlanta Braves have avoided arbitration with left-hander Max Fried, agreeing to a 1-year, $18.5 million deal. This keeps Fried in Atlanta for at least one more season before he hits free agency next winter.
The Braves maintain rotation stability but this is just delaying the inevitable - Fried will command $150M+ next off-season. Atlanta remains the NL East favorite at +145. Watch for extension talks throughout the season. If Fried struggles or gets injured, this could be a massive overpay.
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout underwent successful knee surgery and is expected to miss the first 6-8 weeks of the 2026 season. This is another setback for the perennial MVP candidate who has battled injuries in recent years.
Brutal news for Angels bettors. Their win total was already sitting at a modest 78.5, and losing Trout for 2 months could push it down to 73.5 wins. The Angels were long shots for the AL West (+1800) and this essentially ends any playoff hopes before the season even starts. Fade the Angels early season until Trout returns.
In a complex three-team trade, the Cincinnati Reds have sent ace Luis Castillo to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers sent prospects to both Cincinnati and Cleveland, while Cleveland sent veteran OF Tyler Naquin to Cincinnati to complete the deal.
Dodgers: Already the NL favorites, adding Castillo makes them absolutely loaded. World Series odds drop from +350 to around +275. They're building an All-Star rotation.
Reds: Full rebuild mode. They're punting on 2026-2027 to stockpile prospects. Win total could fall below 70.
The Seattle Mariners addressed their biggest weakness by signing elite closer Jordan Romano to a 3-year, $48 million contract. Romano brings a proven track record and stabilizes the back end of Seattle's bullpen.
Smart signing for a team that lost countless close games last year. Adding Romano should be worth 4-6 additional wins just by converting saves they blew in 2025. Seattle's win total moves from 84.5 to around 87.5. They're legitimate AL West contenders at +320.