Alex Bregman did what most baseball pundits expected on Monday, officially opting out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox. Had the veteran third baseman opted into the final two years of his deal, it would've paid him $80 million with $40 million in ...

Bringing in Bregman or Skubal wouldn't just bolster the Mariners' lineup; it would also send a clear message to the league: Seattle is here to win. However, these moves wouldn't be easy or cheap. Acquiring Skubal, for instance, might cost them three of their top prospects, a hefty price the team must carefully consider.

If Kyle Tucker leaves in free agency, the Chicago Cubs will need to try at least to replace his production in the lineup. While the most obvious way to do this would be to try and sign (or trade for) another outfielder because that's where Tucker played on ...