Dayn Perry

CBS Sports Writer /

MLB rumors: Juan Soto nearing decision as bidding clears $600 million, Cardinals likely to trade Nolan Arenado

MLB's hot stove is heating up as Juan Soto gets closer to a choice

Blake Snell to sign with Dodgers: World Series champs add Cy Young winner on five-year, $182M deal

Snell's second straight shot in free agency has landed him in Los Angeles

Juan Soto free agency: Why Nationals should be chasing a reunion with superstar as Washington's window opens

The Nationals don't appear to be a strong suitor for the generational talent but they should be

Yusei Kikuchi to sign with Angels: Veteran southpaw agrees to three-year, $63 million deal, per report

Kikuchi is coming off a brilliant second half with the Astros in 2024

Braves offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits as team welcomes back Ronald Acuña, Spencer Strider

The convalescing duo won't fill every Braves need as they look to get back to the top in 2025

Shohei Ohtani named 2024 NL MVP: Dodgers superstar makes history again with unanimous win after 50-50 season

Ohtani became just the 12th player in MLB history to win at least three MVP honors

Aaron Judge named 2024 AL MVP: Yankees slugger unanimously wins second honor over Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto

Judge, who slugged 58 homers in 2024, has won two of the last three AL MVP honors

Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring

The current CBA between MLB and the umpires' union expires on Dec. 1

Astros offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and the big Alex Bregman question

After snapping their ALCS streak, the Astros are still poised for contention but they need help

Tarik Skubal wins 2024 AL Cy Young Award: Tigers lefty becomes third unanimous winner in a row

Skubal's win comes after a breakout season in which he led the Tigers to a surprise playoff berth

Chris Sale wins 2024 NL Cy Young Award: Braves veteran beats Zack Wheeler, Paul Skenes for first honor

Sale's first Cy Young comes on the heels of a resurgent 2024 season

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner knows how badly fans want Juan Soto re-signed: 'I know what's expected of me'

Steinbrenner said he expects the Yankees to be 'in the mix' in the Soto free agency sweepstakes

Dayn Perry has been a baseball writer for CBS Sports since early 2012. Prior to that, he wrote for FOXSports.com and ESPN.com. He's the author of three books, the most recent being Reggie Jackson: The Life and Thunderous Career of Baseball's Mr. October. A native of Mississippi, he now lives in Chicago with wife, son, and dog.

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