Bregman’s decision — and Boston’s pivot to more pitching — offered some clarity on the priorities of the big-market teams involved, in turn providing a narrower selection of potential landing spots for Tucker,

The three most expensive deals for position players this offseason — Alex Bregman ($175 million with the Cubs), Pete Alonso ($155 million with the Orioles) and Kyle Schwarber ($150 million with the Phillies) — were all for five years.

It feels like we’ve been here before. It feels like we’re always here, actually, asking: Hey, what kind of player is Cody Bellinger? What kind of contract should he get? It was the question after the disastrous 2021-’22 that got him non-tendered by the Dodgers.

When the offseason ends, everybody is going remember the Cody Bellinger saga. Everybody is going to remember how Scott Boras and Cody Bellinger were playing with the market, asking for an insane price.

The Cardinals and Diamondbacks have completed a trade that sends Nolan Arenado to Arizona. The Cardinals also included cash considerations in the deal and got back minor-league right-hander Jack Martinez in the trade.

Insider breaks down Cody Bellinger’s value versus Nico Hoerner and Luis Robert Jr., noting dips in production and consistency concerns.

For most of the offseason, a reunion between Cody Bellinger and the Yankees appeared to be a safe bet. Both had expressed interest in re-upping after Bellinger put together a splendid debut season in the Bronx,