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Deep dives into NBA player movement, team strategy, and league-wide trends.

Weston Wilson, a baseball player, contemplates his future at a crossroads between a stadium and an uncertain path, symbolizing his choice of free agency.
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Weston Wilson Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers

Weston Wilson walked away from a $780,000 guaranteed contract with the Baltimore Orioles, opting for the uncertainty of free agency instead of a Triple-A assignment.

Darius Tehrani· Jun 13· 5 min read
New York Mets player Zack Short walking off a baseball field alone after being outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.

Mets outright Zack Short to Triple-A Syracuse

Darius Tehrani · Jun 28
Pitcher Chris Paddack in a determined stance on the mound, with blurred stadium lights representing his move from the Reds to the Marlins.

Chris Paddack Cut By Reds, Signs With Marlins

Darius Tehrani · Jun 25
Tommy Pham, a baseball player, contemplates his future on a minor league field, deciding whether to opt out of his contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

Tommy Pham to opt out of Orioles minor league deal

Darius Tehrani · Jun 12
Houston Astros catcher Cesar Salazar standing on a minor league baseball field, looking dejected after being outrighted to Triple-A.

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar Contract, Sending Him to Triple-A

Darius Tehrani · Jun 7
Red Sox player Tommy Kahnle in a dugout, contemplating a decision under a spotlight, with a shadowy executive figure in the background.

Tommy Kahnle's opt-out clause forces Red Sox decision

Tommy Kahnle has not allowed a run since April 17, yet exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league contract on May 1.

Darius Tehrani· May 31· 4 min
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ty Blach on the mound, wearing his team uniform, with a determined expression.

Cubs re-sign veteran pitcher Ty Blach to minor league contract

Despite a career 5.39 ERA over 157 MLB games, the Chicago Cubs have re-signed veteran pitcher Ty Blach to a minor league deal worth $820,000 guaranteed, according to Spotrac . This guaranteed commitme

Darius Tehrani· May 26· 3 min