MLB in brief: The A’s give Tyler Soderstrom $86 million | The Yankees are confident
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A's give Tyler Soderstrom $86 million over seven years
This is the largest guaranteed amount in franchise history. The contract could rise to $131 million over eight years if he performs well.
BREAKING: Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes an eighth-year club option and has escalators that max it out at $131 million.
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 25, 2025
Yankees confident
They don't think Cody Bellinger will go to the Mets.
“The Yankees have made him their priority, and seem pretty confident that, unlike superstar Juan Soto, he won't skip to Queens.” – Jon Heyman on Cody Bellinger pic.twitter.com/oZpzpo3LHr
– Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) December 25, 2025
Who's spending big?
The off-season isn't over, but the Blue Jays are on top.
Christmastime seems like the perfect point in the offseason to assess spending. Considering there are still a half-dozen potential nine-figure players in free agency, there should be more spent after Dec. 25 than before (a little over $1.5 billion). Here are three lists that…
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 24, 2025
Rickey Henderson's birthday
He would have been 67.
Honoring the late, great Rickey Henderson on what would've been his 67th birthday
We will be highlighting the Hall of Famer's incredible career all day long on MLB Network. pic.twitter.com/soEBpyQyC2
– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 25, 2025
Merry Christmas
We wish you a beautiful day.
This year was picture perfect.
From the MLBPA family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season! pic.twitter.com/s2BZ3x0aPq
– MLBPA (@MLBPA) December 25, 2025
The magic of the holidays
In 2017, Pavin Smith used his signing bonus to pay off his parents' Christmas debts.
After being drafted in 2017, Pavin Smith used his signing bonus to pay off his family's house on Christmas morning
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– MLB (@MLB) December 25, 2025
Bryce Harper takes the opportunity to be there for his family.
Enjoy Bryce Harper making homemade egg rolls on Christmas Eve
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– Luke Arcaini (@ArcainiLuke) December 25, 2025
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