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A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.25 million option for 2026. Imanaga agreed in January 2024 to a contract guaranteeing $53 million. He wound up … [Read more...] about Imanaga becomes eligible for free agency after Cubs, pitcher turn down options, AP source says

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Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt was actually on hand to support him Tuesday at Camden Yards. Albernaz spent the past two seasons with Vogt and the Guardians, working as bench coach and then associate manager. Now they’ll be in opposing dugouts. Cleveland won the AL Central each of … [Read more...] about Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore

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The Astros are in agreement with right-hander Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The 28-year-old returns stateside after a season in Japan with the Yakult Swallows. Lambert made 21 starts in his only year in Nippon Professional Baseball. He allowed a 4.26 earned run average across 116 1/3 innings. That’s not an especially … [Read more...] about Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal