MLB Kicks Salary Cap to 2028

League finally dropped its latest proposal: $180.2 M floor, $258.2 M cap—both numbers land a year later than they wanted. Owners are still playing the long game, betting the extra twelve months lets them lock in a softer CBA before the real money fight starts. Players’ side hasn’t blinked yet, but the clock is ticking louder now.

Mariners Roll Dice on Kanzler

Seattle just named Jason Kanzler the new skipper. Front office is selling him as a "ready-to-win" hire, but the market’s reaction is mixed—Pierzynski and Kratz went on record saying you don’t bring in a guy who needs on-the-job training when the playoffs are the only goal. Kanzler’s resume is light on dugout experience, so the M’s are either geniuses or one bad April away from another managerial carousel.

Blue Jays Lose Bell

David Bell walked away from his assistant GM/VP role in Toronto after two years. His exit line was diplomatic—"reassess where I can make the greatest impact"—but the timing feels like a quiet no-confidence vote. Bell’s departure leaves a hole in the Jays’ front office just as the offseason trade market heats up.

Angels, Astros Make Front-Office Moves

Angels are reportedly on the verge of a front-office shake-up, with Erik Neander and Matt Arnold in the mix for top jobs. Meanwhile, Randy Flores took over as Astros GM and looked sharp on day one, but Houston’s real test is whether Crane lets him run the show without micromanaging.