Houston Chronicle

Houston's third baseman now has his first official offer of the free-agency cycle.  … [Read more...] about Astros extend Alex Bregman qualifying offer in first free-agency overture

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Max Fried also were given the one-year offer before Monday’s deadline. Players have until Nov. 19 to accept. If they do, they will be under contract with their 2024 club for another season. If they decline … [Read more...] about Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York’s ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million, nine-year contract, which has $144 million and four years remaining. That decision triggered a two-day window for the Yankees to add a $36 million … [Read more...] about Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

The Houston Astros made a series of moves to their 40-man roster on Monday. … [Read more...] about José Urquidy among Houston Astros players leaving after roster transactions