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Interesting details emerge about Dylan Cease’s big new contract

The Toronto Blue Jays are taking a page out of the book of the Los Angeles Dodgers. News broke on Wednesday that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent pitcher Dylan Cease, formerly of the San Diego Padres.

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Padres rumors: Fernando Tatis Jr. trade slapped with ‘fantasy’ reality check

San Diego Padres trade chatter is heating up as the 2025 MLB offseason starts to take shape in the last week of November, and the annual Hot Stove season brings a wave of speculation—with the Friars once again in the thick of it.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Report: Dylan Cease Signs Seven-Year Deal with Blue Jays

One of the top free-agent starters on the market can already be crossed off the big board. Dylan Cease signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / November 26

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

After losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to make the first big signing of the offseason.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

Biggest factor that may keep Kyle Tucker from cashing in during MLB free agency

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Dylan Cease News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Dylan Cease to sign massive contract with Blue Jays

Dylan Cease is the first Major League Baseball player of the offseason to get an enormous payday in free agency.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Mike Shildt News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Orioles to hire Mike Shildt in player development role

The Orioles are hiring former Cardinals and Padres manager Mike Shildt as their new coordinator of instruction in the upper levels of the minor league system, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 26

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Predicted to Be on the Trade Block This Offseason

The annual Major League Baseball General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas are behind us as teams are already competing with each other to snatch up available free agents.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 26

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Kazuma Okamoto has been on the radar for major league teams over the past couple of seasons. He may get his chance to show what he can do stateside in 2026. Here are three teams that makes sense.

The primary reason Dylan Cease could be on the Braves’ radar

San Diego Padres 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Luis Campusano News / Gaslamp Ball / November 25

The curious case of Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres drafted catcher Luis Campusano in the second round of the 2017 draft. He moved through the minors quickly, reaching the Padres in 2020 for a brief look.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 25

Padres' Dylan Cease Predicted to Sign $168 Million Deal With AL East Club

San Diego Padres free agent pitcher Dylan Cease is predicted to head east after two seasons in Southern California to sign a long-term deal with an American League contender.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 25

San Diego Padres 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

The San Diego Padres are coming off a rollercoaster of a season, one that ultimately ended in frustration. Reaching the 90-win mark was an accomplishment in itself, especially given the roster holes and the inconsistent stretches.

Jason Adam News / Gaslamp Ball / November 24

Padres’ Jason Adam could return at start of 2026 season

One of the missing pieces on the 2025 San Diego Padres postseason roster was Jason Adam. He ruptured his left quadricep tendon, which required surgery, in September.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 24

Padres add two new coaches to Craig Stammen’s staff

Earlier this month, the San Diego Padres made the startling decision to hire former reliever Craig Stammen as the new manager. Now the Padres are adding familiar faces to the coaching staff to help Stammen adjust, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. On Monday, San Diego added Randy Knorr and Steven Souza Jr.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24

Padres to add Steven Souza Jr. to coaching staff

The San Diego Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. They’re new additions to the staff under first-year skipper Craig Stammen.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 24

Padres' Michael King Predicted to Join NL West Rival on $69 Million Deal

San Diego Padres free agent Michael King is one of the best starting pitchers available on the market, and he will be earning a big payday during his first foray into free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23