In his first year of arbitration eligibility, the Orioles and shortstop Gunnar Henderson agreed on a 2026 salary of $8.5 million. That’s the largest salary for an Orioles player in his first year of arbitration. Henderson, who won Most Valuable Oriole awards in 2023 and 2024 and finished fourth in Most Valuable Player voting, didn’t have as productive a year in 2025. Henderson … [Read more...] about Henderson, Rutschman among 6 Orioles to agree on 2026 contracts
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2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
Major Chinese money laundering suspect detained
A California man charged with handling tens of millions of dollars in a Chinese money-laundering operation supporting Mexican drug cartels is being held in federal detention in Ohio, the Justice Department said Thursday. … [Read more...] about Major Chinese money laundering suspect detained
Nats avoid the awkwardness of arbitration with all but one player
Infielders CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr., and pitchers MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin agreed to contracts for the upcoming season. Cade Cavalli and the club remain at odds. … [Read more...] about Nats avoid the awkwardness of arbitration with all but one player
Somalia denies U.S. allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
Somalia's government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized food aid earmarked for impoverished civilians. … [Read more...] about Somalia denies U.S. allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse