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New York Yankees pitchers Paul Blackburn and Ryan Weathers celebrate on the Yankee Stadium mound amid cheering fans, illustrating the team's pitching staff bolstering moves.
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Yankees re-sign Blackburn and trade for Weathers

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The New York Yankees have bolstered their pitching staff by re-signing right-hander Paul Blackburn to a one-year contract and acquiring Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in a trade. These moves come as the team addresses injuries to key starters ahead of the 2026 season. Blackburn returns after a late-2025 stint with New York, while Weathers follows in his father's footsteps from the 1996 World Series champions.

With the NFL Draft complete, all 32 teams confront pressing uncertainties about quarterbacks, trades, injuries, and contracts heading into the 2026 season. Executives and coaches weigh options from veteran signings to rookie integrations amid ongoing roster tweaks. Offseason programs like OTAs loom as the league shifts focus to molding contenders.

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NFL teams selected a series of defensive players and skill position talents during the second round of the 2026 Draft on Friday evening. The Minnesota Vikings traded linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for the No. 98 pick this year and a third-rounder next year. Greenard agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with $50 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Building on their signing of free agent JJ Bleday, the Cincinnati Reds acquired versatile outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday in exchange for minor league outfielder Ethan O'Donnell. The moves add defensive depth and potential offense behind Elly De La Cruz. To clear roster space, the team designated pitchers Lyon Richardson and Keegan Thompson for assignment.

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Halfway through the 2025 MLB offseason, teams are categorized into seven tiers based on their moves, from aggressive additions to rebuilding efforts. The Los Angeles Dodgers lead with a historic signing, while others like the St. Louis Cardinals signal a rebuild. Many clubs remain active as free agents and trade chips abound.

The New York Mets made their first major offseason move by trading left fielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. This deal adds intrigue to the team's roster plans heading into 2026. Key goals include adding a frontline starter, rebuilding the bullpen and addressing the first base situation with free agent Pete Alonso.

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The Houston Astros tendered contracts to all 11 of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday, ahead of the non-tender deadline. The team also signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos and outfielder Taylor Trammell to one-year deals while parting ways with utilitymen Mauricio Dubón and Ramón Urías. These moves fill the Astros' 40-man roster to capacity as they pursue starting pitching and a left-handed bat this offseason.

 

 

 

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