Arbitration
Notable MLB players enter free agency after non-tender deadline
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Major League Baseball teams non-tendered 66 players at Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, making them free agents for the 2026 season. Among the most prominent are Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García and catcher Jonah Heim, key figures from the 2023 World Series champions. Other notable additions to the free-agent pool include Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips.
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year contract with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The deal is worth more than $11 million guaranteed and covers his first two arbitration years. Pasquantino, a key part of the team's core, had a breakout 2025 season with 32 home runs.
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A Hong Kong think tank under the chief executive says now is the right time for the city to go paperless on arbitral decisions, a move that could boost its edge as an arbitration hub. The recommendation by the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) follows a recent forum with leading figures from the legal, academic and business sectors exploring pathways to digital arbitration. Electronic arbitral awards (e-Awards) – decisions produced, signed and delivered entirely in electronic form – would allow Hong Kong to harness digital transformation in dispute resolution.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) opened the 8th arbitration seminar in the Federal District on Friday (7/11), in partnership with the Federal District Football Federation (FFDF). The three-day event aims to train local and national referees. Arbitration officials attended the opening ceremony.
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The MLB offseason kicked off after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second straight year. For the Boston Red Sox, this means addressing free agents like Alex Bregman, who opted out of his contract, and preparing arbitration projections for several players. Key deadlines loom in the coming weeks.