Contract Negotiations
Yankees assume Cody Bellinger will sign elsewhere amid stalled talks
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Negotiations between the New York Yankees and free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger have reached an impasse, with the team now operating under the assumption that he will sign with another club. The Yankees have offered a five-year deal worth at least $150 million, but Bellinger seeks a longer commitment of up to seven years. As talks stall, the Yankees are exploring alternatives like Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette.
The Buffalo Sabres, on track for their first playoffs in 14 seasons, aim to retain forward Alex Tuch amid contract talks. A projected $10-$11 million AAV extension looms large, potentially complicated by a thin free agent class. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen kept Tuch past the trade deadline as the team bought aggressively.
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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has hired boxing promoter Eddie Hearn as his new manager, sparking discussions about his compensation. At a London press conference, Hearn expressed astonishment at Aspinall's current earnings, suggesting they should be ten times higher. The move aims to boost Aspinall's profile ahead of his return to the octagon.