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As the Boston Red Sox continue their efforts to strengthen their lineup, reports have surfaced of a significant overnight trade with the Minnesota Twins. The Boston Red Sox are making concerted efforts to enhance their impact in the upcoming season, reportedly making a strategic roster addition involving the Minnesota Twins. Following the departure of Alex Bregman and after narrowly missing a significant offseason acquisition, the team has brought a player from Minnesota into the fold. According to a report from ESPN‘s Jeff Passan, the Red Sox have signed catcher Nate Baez from the Twins in exchange for Tristan Gray. This trade marks only a step in Boston’s ongoing pursuit of marquee talent for the regular season, with other potential acquisitions reportedly on their radar. Baez provides a promising option for the Red Sox in the coming season. With Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong as leading candidates for starting positions, Baez is expected to commence his stint assigned to Triple-A, potentially easing his transition into the majors. Gray, after a multi-year absence from the Red Sox, joins a Twins franchise that last season was a formidable contender in the MLB. Now, the onus is on Gray to contribute meaningfully as he vies for a spot in the Twins’ regular lineup. Small overnight trade: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring catching prospect Nate Baez from the Minnesota Twins for utilityman Tristan Gray, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 21, 2026 Red Sox projected lineup Though the acquisition of Baez is not expected to immediately shake up the lineup, as he begins in the minors, the Red Sox are crafting their Opening Day roster for the forthcoming regular season. The projected lineup for the Red Sox is as follows: Jarren Duran DHRoman Anthony LFWillson Contreras CWilyer Abreu RFTrevor Story SSCarlos Narváez CMarcelo Mayer 3BNick Sogard 2BCeddanne Rafaela CF In light of ongoing discussions about acquiring a two-time All-Star, the Red Sox are keenly focused on bolstering their roster. They are prepared to make necessary adjustments as they aim for a competitive edge in the pursuit of a World Series berth by 2026.

The Bills are eyeing a very intriguing name to replace Sean McDermott as head coach for the 2026 season. Major changes are coming for the team led by Josh Allen. The Bills are considering Anthony Lynn as a potential replacement for Sean McDermott. According to a report by Adam Schefter, they have already requested an interview with him for their head coach position. “Former Bills assistant head coach and current Commanders run game coordinator Anthony Lynn, a finalist for the Buffalo head coaching job in 2017 that went to Sean McDermott, is scheduled to interview for the Bills head coach job Saturday, per a league source. Back in 2017, Lynn landed the Chargers head coaching job instead and posted a 33-31 record in the midst of the team’s relocation to LA. Since then, Lynn has studied under coaches such as Dan Campbell, Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn.” The Buffaki Bills parted ways with Sean McDermott because they didn’t consider him the right person to help Josh Allen win a Super Bowl. According to team owner Terry Pegula, the playoff loss to the Broncos made it very clear that a change in direction was necessary. Who will be next Bills’ head coach? Brian Daboll, Anthony Lynn, and Joe Brady are currently the leading candidates to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. It’s important to note that high-profile names like John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are off the market, having signed with the Giants and Falcons, respectively. Bills’ quest for a Super Bowl The Bills have never won a Super Bowl in their history and are ready to start a new chapter as they open their new stadium in 2026. The departure of Sean McDermott seems to send a clear message of a fresh start. Lynn won the Super Bowl twice as a player with Denver and, in his coaching career, has worked for teams including the Broncos, Jaguars, Cowboys, Browns, Jets, Bills, Chargers, Lions, 49ers, and Commanders. In 2016, he served as interim head coach in Buffalo after Rex Ryan was fired.

Shortly after the New York Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger, the New York Mets answered with a signing of their own in the MLB offseason. The New York Mets don’t plan to dwell on losing out on Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees for too long. Instead, the MLB organization in Queens is now shifting its focus to other areas of need. In that regard, reports suggest the Orange and Blue are adding a veteran pitcher to their rotation. The Mets saw their plans to poach Bellinger away from the Yankees and into their waiting hands fail. Bellinger is returning to the Yankees lineup for the 2026 MLB season, and the Mets are now moving on. With almost no time between moves, the Mets have reportedly answered by targeting reliever Luis Garcia, who is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Angels. Needless to say, he’s hoping to find a permanent home in Queens rather than continuing his journeyman ways. “The Mets are in agreement with reliever Luis Garcia, pending physical,” MLB Network insider Joel Sherman broke the news on his X account. Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees. How much are Mets signing Garcia for? According to Bob Nightengale, the Mets have signed Garcia to a one-year, $1.75 million contract. However, based on incentives and bonuses, the deal could go up to the $3 million figure in the 2026 MLB season. Needless to say, Garcia’s agreement with the Mets does little to overshadow Bellinger’s contract with the Yankees. The two-time All-Star signed a five-year, $162 million extension to stay in the Bronx. Garcia’s numbers in 2025 During a season in which he was moved around a lot in MLB, Garcia registered the following numbers: 0.8 WAR, 55.1 innings pitched, allowing 55 hits, 23 runs, 21 earned runs, and 2 home runs. Moreover, Garcia posted 48 strikeouts. As he joins the Mets, the club in Queens hopes to get the best out of the veteran reliever. Garcia will turn 39 next week. Perhaps, staying put at one place is just what he needs.

Travis Kelce supported Andy Reid's idea of bringing Eric Bieniemy in as the Chiefs' new offensive coordinator following the departure of Matt Nagy. The Kansas City Chiefs decided to part ways with Matt Nagy. During his New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce was fully on board with Andy Reid replacing him with Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. The legendary tight end said that Bieniemy’s ability is such that his impact was very noticeable in 2025 as running backs coach with the Chicago Bears, as part of the staff led by Ben Johnson. “He’s going to pick up right where he left off. Eric Bieniemy and who he is as a coach, you could see kind of his personality and what he brings to the table in that Chicago team. I know Ben Johnson has his own version of that, he’s a very tough guy and what he did in Detroit, he brought over as well. But you can see those running backs over Chicago. Their body of work was definitely Eric Bieniemy’s style of football.” Chiefs lose coach for 2026 season The Chiefs will lose Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season. In addition to receiving offers to become head coach of other teams, general manager Brett Veach and Andy Reid do not seem inclined to renew his contract. The cost of losing Eric Bieniemy for Chiefs Many experts say that since Eric Bieniemy left the Chiefs in 2022, Patrick Mahomes’ offense hasn’t been the same. Although they won a Super Bowl in 2023 with Nagy as offensive coordinator and reached another in 2024, the decline of that unit eventually reached an irreversible point this season. Therefore, given the need to revamp the offense, Bieniemy could be the answer Reid is looking for. If you add to that the ingredient of bringing fresh scheme ideas from his experience working with Ben Johnson, the result could be outstanding.

Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Yankees, keeping the star outfielder in New York as the team strengthens its lineup for the coming seasons. The New York Yankees made a decisive move in the free-agent market by securing former National League MVP Cody Bellinger on a five-year deal worth $162.5 million. The signing gives the Yankees a cornerstone outfielder and a left-handed power bat to complement Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the heart of the lineup. Bellinger, 30, has been one of the most sought-after position players this offseason. After a standout season with the Yankees in 2025, where he hit 29 home runs and drove in 98 RBIs, the club viewed re-signing him as a top priority to maintain lineup stability. According to Bob Nightengale on X, “Cody Bellinger gets 5 year, $162.5 million from Yankees.“ He also noted additional contract details: “Cody Bellinger will get an opt out after year 2 and year 3. If there’s a lockout that wipes out 2027, the opt outs move back a year.” This ensures flexibility for both the player and the club while reflecting Bellinger’s value in the current market. How does this deal compare to his previous contract? Previously, Bellinger signed a three-year, $80 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, according to Sportrac. That deal averaged roughly $26.7 million per year and reflected his value as a rising star in the National League. How is Cody Bellinger’s new contract structured? The Bellinger deal is structured to provide both security and flexibility. He will earn $85 million over the first two years of the contract before the first opt-out, with a $20 million signing bonus included. His annual salary for 2026 and 2027 is set at $32.5 million each year. The contract also includes a full no‑trade clause, which reportedly gives Bellinger complete control over any potential movement during the length of the deal. The added protection underscores the level of commitment the Yankees are making in their long‑term investment.