Bregman and the Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract Jan. 10, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been finalized.

Explore disaffirmance, the legal right to void contracts. Learn who can disaffirm agreements and under what circumstances, with important considerations for minors.

A number of important veterans look set to head into 2026 in the final year of their contract.

The New York Mets ' largely moribund off-season took a dramatic turn for the better Jan. 16, as the club agreed to terms with All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette on a three-year, $126 million deal, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.

The Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back veteran catcher JT Realmuto on a free agent contract, FanSided reports. Realmuto and the Phillies are in agreement upon a three-year contract worth $45 million guaranteed the the chance to push the total value to $60 million.

The Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur continue working through contract negotiations with one year remaining on current deal.

Stay up to date with the MLB free agent market this offseason, including player signings, contract details, and team fits as the 2025-26 Hot Stove heats up.

The 15,000 nurses on strike are asking for pay hikes, improved staffing levels, full health care coverage and pensions, and workplace protections against violence.