Three Cubs Set to Opt Out Just Before Opening Day

According to the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and MLBPA, there’s an upcoming opt-out date for certain players, as indicated in Jon Becker’s recent tweet listing affected players from different leagues. Among them are three Cubs players: Carl Edwards Jr., Garrett Cooper, and David Peralta. The CBA specifies that players with six years of MLB…

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Elks Bolster Roster with Standout Linemen, Welcome Back Key Player, and Cut Three Players

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks announced Thursday the signing of American defensive lineman Eyabi Okie-Anoma and American offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart. Okie-Anoma, a six-foot-five lineman, played 10 games as a graduate student for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2023. He earned All-American Athletic Conference Second Team honors, leading the team with 11…

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Diamondbacks Part Ways with Two-Time Gold Glove Winner

The D-backs have released veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart after designating him for assignment last week, according to the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. He is now a free agent. Barnhart, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks in January. He is technically in the second season of a two-year, $6.5 million contract he…

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