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DODGERS LAND KYLE TUCKER IN MASSIVE $240M DEAL TO SECURE OFFSEASON WIN

The Los Angeles Dodgers cement their status as 2026 favourites by signing superstar Kyle Tucker to a monster $240M contract.

Dodgers land Kyle Tucker in massive $240M deal to secure offseason win
Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading out of the MLB offseason looking like winners again.

Honestly, it’s almost routine at this point. The Dodgers just keep landing the biggest names out there. This time, they pulled off a huge deal, signing superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker for four years and $240 million. That’s a monster contract, but it’s what they do. And because of moves like this, people around baseball keep talking about whether MLB needs a salary cap. The Dodgers just find ways to outspend and outmanoeuvre most of the league.

Other teams grumble, but that doesn’t slow L.A. down. They keep loading up, and it’s paid off—two straight World Series titles, with a real shot at making it three in a row this year.

After the Tucker deal, rumours started flying about the Dodgers trying to swing a trade for Brewers’ ace Freddy Peralta. But Andrew Friedman, the guy running baseball operations in L.A., shut that down quickly. “We are not,” he said flat-out when asked if they’re still looking for starting pitchers.

Peralta’s still a hot commodity, just not in Dodger blue. Teams like the Braves, Yankees, Mets, and Giants are all circling, hoping to pry him away from Milwaukee. And honestly, why wouldn’t they? Peralta was lights out last season: 33 starts, a 17-6 record, a 2.70 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, a 3.1 K/BB, and nearly 177 innings. He’s one of the best arms out there.

So, no Peralta for L.A. But his market’s still buzzing, Dodgers or not.

As for the Dodgers and offseason moves, general manager Brandon Gomes gave a little insight. He said they’re “close to done” but didn’t slam the door completely. “We can never be done; we won’t say anything official, but we feel very good about this team with spring training a few weeks away.”

Let’s be real—no team ever really stops looking for ways to get better. The Dodgers don’t have glaring holes, but they always seem ready to add another piece if the right one pops up.

Right now, L.A. looks like the clear favourite for the 2026 World Series. Another offseason, another win for the Dodgers. Landing Tucker was a big one. There might be more rumours, but unless something unexpected comes up, their roster’s just about set.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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