Tigers’ arbitration approach, Cody Bellinger talks and other notable MLB developments
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Tigers filed a $19 million arbitration offer for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, who and his agent countered with $32 million, a figure more in line with top pitchers; experts doubt the Tigers can win the case given Skubal’s elite recent performance.
- With the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring in 2026, labor talks are expected to focus on player compensation and revenue sharing, aiming to address disparities between big and small market teams and improve competitive balance.
- Don Mattingly’s transition from Blue Jays bench coach to Phillies was delayed until his contract expired, despite both teams being aware of his desire to move, raising questions about the handling of his contract situation.
- Cody Bellinger and agent Scott Boras
