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Mackenzie Gore is on the move as the Texas Rangers traded with the Washington Nationals to get his services. The Texas Rangers landed a well-known lefty for next season, as they traded with the Washington Nationals to get MacKenzie Gore. Now that they have one of the most coveted pitchers on the market, let’s take a look at the contract he’ll have. The news were broke by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After, Robert Murray of Foul Territory indicated the Nationals gave up Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrer. According to Spotrac, Mackenzie Gore will earn $5.6 million. Gore and the Nationals avoided arbitration a couple of weeks ago, when they agreed to a one-year deal. Now, two weeks later, he is headed to the Rangers to bolster their rotation. Gore is looking for a bounce back season The 27-year old had 30 starts in 2025 where he was hampered by an ankle injury that ended his season in September. Also, he had 4.17 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 185/64 strikeouts-to-base-on-balls ratio. He also had 5-15 record. The ERA could improve but Gore has never been an ERA leader. He did have a career-high in strikeouts. On the flip side, he led the majors in wild pitches for a second straight year. MacKenzie Gore will look to put all of the pieces together in new threads!He sat 95-96 MPH in 2025, albeit a little higher in the first halfWith great extension and a complimentary arsenal, Gore’s ceiling is incredibly highAn aggressive-yet-clever addition for the Rangers! https://t.co/X9YiOUmxyP pic.twitter.com/1EZAR4CWSw— High Leverage Baseball (@HighLevBaseball) January 22, 2026 Gore is a high-upside pitcher with an elite four-pitch mix and he has established himself like a strikeout artist. His curveball is very dominant and he also has a strong slider. His changeup is a swing-and-miss kind of throw. He brings a lot of heat to the mound. Texas rotation is looking scary While the Nationals used this trade to get five prospects, the Rangers are the ones getting a huge boost in their rotation. Looking at the names, the only thing stopping this rotation from becoming one of the MLB’s best is health. Jacob deGromMacKenzie GoreNathan EovaldiJack LeiterKumar RockerJacob Latz

The New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made something clear about the team's rotation after landing ace Freddy Peralta, poaching yet another player away from the hands of the New York Yankees. The New York Mets just landed an ace in Freddy Peralta. That’s a big time move for the team but that’s not the only piece of news that we have about what the rotation might look like. It’s not only landing the pitcher who was also on the New York Yankees radar, it’s also the fact that a known face will be a part of the rotation too. President of baseball operations, David Stearns, talked about acquiring Freddy Peralta, but also spoke on a certain Kodai Senga. Stearns said people can “expect Kodai Senga to be a member of our rotation.” There were some questions after landing Peralta. Him being an ace, he is taking a place in the rotation, which meant a pitcher would need to be left out. However, that pitcher won’t be Kodai Senga. The Japanese had a 7-6 season with a 3.02 ERA and 109 strikeouts. Also, Senga is a lefty, so it helps with the versatility of the rotation to keep him. Peralta brings firepower to the Mets Bringing the pitcher that led the the NL in wins is very big. It’s a statement made by the Mets that this season is a high-stakes year for them. They are going all in by bringing Peralta and Bo Bichette. Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers Peralta had almost 100 more strikeouts than Senga last year and he ended up fifth in the Cy Young votes. Of course, an All-Star selection was listed to Peralta’s name. Also important, the Mets land him at 29 years old, in the middle of his prime after he posted career-highs in games started, innings pitched and the best ERA of his career. There’s a reason the Yankees wanted him too. The Mets rotation escalates hugely in the rankings The Mets projected rotation sends Peralta as one, followed by Nolan McLean, lefty David Peterson, Clayo Holmes, and Kodai Senga. However, Sean Manaea, who is also a lefty could still be in the mix. Senga battled injuries but he seems to be back and ready to go. This catapults the Mets rotation into one of the best in baseball, at least based on projections. They have a proper ace, high ceiling, experience, and depth.

The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott after the loss to the Broncos in the 2026 NFL playoffs. They have now confirmed two important interviews for their head coaching position. The Buffalo Bills wasted no time after the painful playoff loss against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. The team’s owner, Terry Pegula, confirmed that this was the reason he fired head coach Sean McDermott. Now, in the search for McDermott’s replacement, the Bills have announced that they interviewed Brian Daboll, a man with plenty of experience. He won the Super Bowl five times with the Patriots as an assistant and also served as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021. Daboll won the Coach of the Year award in 2022 due to his remarkable job with the Giants. This was the official statement. “Former Giants head coach and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll interviewed for Buffalo’s head coaching vacancy on Thursday. Daboll most recently served as the Giants head coach from 2022-25. Prior to that, Daboll was Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from 2018-21. During his time with the Bills, they went 40-25 and averaged 24.1 points per game and 352.3 total yards per game.” Bills need a new head coach after loss to Bo Nix and Denver Broncos The Bills also confirmed an interview for the head coaching position with their current offensive coordinator, Joe Brady. “Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady was first up in the candidate cycle, interviewing on Wednesday. Brady has been the team’s full-time OC since Jan. 28, 2024, and served as the interim OC beginning in November 2023.” Another head coach candidate for Bills Additionally, a report from Adam Schefter confirmed that the Bills also plan to interview Grant Udinski. “Bills are scheduled to interview Jaguars OC Grant Udinski for their HC opening Sunday, per sources. Prior to that, Udinski will have a second head coach interview Friday with the Browns.”

Pat Surtain II experienced a bittersweet moment on Saturday as the Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills but lost Bo Nix to a season-ending ankle injury. While the Denver Broncos were celebrating their win over the Buffalo Bills, Bo Nix was receiving the devastating news that his season was over due to an ankle injury. Now, Pat Surtain II has opened up about his true reaction to his quarterback’s injury. On the second-to-last play of the game against the Bills, Bo Nix suffered an ankle injury that required surgery. With his season now over, his teammates will have to carry the team forward, with captain Pat Surtain II sharing his true reaction to the tough news. “I’m not gonna lie. After the game, you feel all the emotions running. You feel good, the energy is good,” Surtain told Nik Bonitto on his Closed on Sunday podcast. “Then I heard the news about Bo (Nix), and my heart just dropped. It’s crazy because we were in the perfect situation, in the perfect spot, and then that news happened. It’s unfortunate for sure.” Can Bo Nix play in the Super Bowl? According to reports, Bo Nix suffered a broken bone in his right ankle. He underwent surgery immediately to fix the issue, and although it was initially reported as a season-ending injury, other reports suggest he could potentially return for the Super Bowl. Yes, despite having surgery just two weeks before Super Bowl LX, Bo Nix could be ready for the big game if the Broncos defeat the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Dr. Dave Schneider outlined a scenario in which, while extremely difficult, a return would not be impossible. “There is an outside chance that what he needs is to have surgery tomorrow,” Schneider said. “By all reports, because it’s such a simple fracture, the plates and screws being used mean that he could almost be back to play by the Super Bowl. It’s just crazy; the craziest things happen to him.” While the Broncos remain confident in Jarrett Stidham as their QB1, having Nix back could be crucial in their pursuit of a fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, it will also be important not to rush his recovery and risk a more serious injury.