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Matt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we’ve been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 15 years. In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players. To project the entire arbitration class in this way would take a massive amount of time and effort. So, Matt has developed an algorithm to project arbitration salaries that looks at the player’s playing time, position, role, and performance statistics while accounting for inflation. The performance of comparable players matters, but our system is not directly selecting individual comps for each individual player. As a disclaimer, it should be emphasized that our projections are not to be used as a scorecard for the agent and team on an individual player level. A player doing better or worse than our projection isn’t indicative of anything. Our arbitration projections are created as a tool for our readers to get a general idea of a team’s payroll situation. While the service time figures included are official, there is not yet an established Super Two cutoff, which delineates which players with between two and three years of service qualify for early arbitration. That could lead to a few late entrants being added to the list. It’s also worth noting that contracts signed prior to the non-tender deadline aren’t generally considered to be normal arbitration comparables; contracts signed prior to that deadline can be skewed by light offers that are presented to borderline non-tender candidates in take-it-or-leave-it fashion (with “leave it,” in such instances, being a non-tender). That’s not universal to all pre-tender deals but is frequently applicable. One other note: it’s increasingly common for teams to negotiate one-year deals with club options or mutual options covering an additional arbitration season. We’ve noted all of the players who have an option for the 2025 season under the terms of a prior agreement. If the team buys out that option, the player does not become a free agent. He simply is paid whatever buyout (if any) was agreed upon under the terms of the prior agreement and heads back through the arbitration process again this winter. If you find MLBTR’s arbitration projections useful, please consider supporting us with a subscription. Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers received early access to these arbitration projections, and the subscription also includes the best research tools you can get without actually working for an MLB team: our contract tracker, our agency database and our GM tracker. The projections: Angels (10) Taylor Ward (5.164): $13.7MM Brock Burke (5.045): $2MM Connor Brogdon (4.090): $1MM Jo Adell (4.085): $5.5MM Carson Fulmer (4.018): $1.2MM Reid Detmers (3.159): $2.6MM Jose Soriano (3.121): $3.2MM Carter Kieboom (3.009): $800K Logan O’Hoppe (3.008): $2.9MM Zach Neto (2.170): $4.1MM Astros (16) Mauricio Dubon (5.162): $5.8MM Steven Okert (5.089): $2MM Luis Garcia (5.083): $2.2MM Ramon Urias (5.025): $4.4MM Bryan Abreu (5.022): $5.9MM Enyel De Los Santos (5.015): $2.1MM Chas McCormick (4.161): $3.4MM Isaac Paredes (4.160): $9.3MM Jesus Sanchez (4.118): $6.5MM Jake Meyers (4.044): $3.5MM Jeremy Pena (4.000): $7.9MM Hunter Brown (3.035): $5.7MM Yainer Diaz (3.035): $4.5MM Hayden Wesneski (2.170): $1.5MM Bennett Sousa (2.156): $1.1MM Taylor Trammell (2.144): $900K Athletics (5) Austin Wynns (5.017): $1.8MM Shea Langeliers (3.051): $5.1MM JJ Bleday (3.029): $2.2MM Ken Waldichuk (2.150): $900K Luis Medina (2.149): $900K Blue Jays (7) Daulton Varsho (5.128): $9.7MM Eric Lauer (5.091): $4.4MM Dillon Tate (5.018): $1.7MM Nick Sandlin (4.157): $2MM Ernie Clement (3.168): $4.3MM Ryan Burr (3.109): $800K Tyler Heineman (3.066): $1MM Braves (9) Jake Fraley (5.097): $3.6MM Joel Payamps (4.117): $3.4MM Jose Suarez (4.064): $1.5MM Alek Manoah (4.063): $2.2MM Dylan Lee (3.150): $1.9MM Eli White (3.140): $1.2MM Vidal Brujan (3.014): $800K Joey Wentz (2.166): $1.1MM Nick Allen (2.164): $1.5MM Brewers (7) Jake Bauers (5.084): $2MM Andrew Vaughn (4.142): $7.8MM William Contreras (4.112): $11.1MM (Brewers hold a $12MM club option with a $100K buyout) Nick Mears (4.022): $1.6MM Trevor Megill (4.002): $4.2MM Garrett Mitchell (3.040): $1MM Brice Turang (2.165): $4.4MM Cardinals (9) Jorge Alcala (5.165): $2.1MM JoJo Romero (5.045): $4.4MM John King (4.148): $2.1MM Lars Nootbaar (4.076): $5.7MM Brendan Donovan (4.000): $5.4MM Andre Pallante (3.145): $3.4MM Nolan Gorman (3.114): $2.9MM Alec Burleson (3.029): $3.5MM Matthew Liberatore (2.144): $2.8MM Cubs (4) Reese McGuire (5.110): $1.9MM Justin Steele (4.143): $6.55MM Eli Morgan (4.091): $1.1MM Javier Assad (3.027): $1.9MM Diamondbacks (11) Ildemaro Vargas (5.129): $1.4MM A.J. Puk (5.124): $3.3MM Ryan Thompson (5.095): $3.9MM Kevin Ginkel (5.033): $3MM John Curtiss (4.078): $1.2MM Pavin Smith (4.015): $2.4MM Alek Thomas (3.103): $2.2MM Kyle Nelson (3.081): $1MM Jake McCarthy (3.074): $1.9MM Gabriel Moreno (3.061): $2.4MM Ryne Nelson (3.020): $3.3MM Dodgers (9) Brusdar Graterol (5.167): $2.8MM Tony Gonsolin (5.152): $5.4MM Evan Phillips (5.136): $6.1MM Alex Vesia (5.078): $4.1MM (Dodgers hold a $3.55MM club option with a $50K buyout) Anthony Banda (4.135): $1.7MM Brock Stewart (4.093): $1.4MM Ben Rortvedt (3.135): $1.3MM Michael Grove (3.031): $800K Alex Call (2.161): $1.5MM Giants (5) JT Brubaker (5.162): $2.1MM Andrew Knizner (5.090): $1.3MM Joey Lucchesi (5.047): $2MM Ryan Walker (2.136): $2.5MM Patrick Bailey (2.136): $2.2MM Guardians (8) Kolby Allard (5.004): $1.9MM Sam Hentges (4.157): $1.3375MM Steven Kwan (4.000): $8.8MM Ben Lively (3.133): $2.7MM Nolan Jones (3.007): $2MM Will Brennan (2.155): $900K David Fry (2.154): $1.2MM Matt Festa (2.153): $1MM Marlins (7) Anthony Bender (4.153): $2.3MM Braxton Garrett (3.168): $1.53MM Edward Cabrera (3.147): $3.7MM Ryan Weathers (3.066): $1.5MM Andrew Nardi (3.053): $800K Max Meyer (2.166): $1.3MM Calvin Faucher (2.156): $1.9MM Mariners (10) Trent Thornton (5.148): $2.5MM Randy Arozarena (5.129): $18.2MM Logan Gilbert (4.144): $10MM Gabe Speier (4.000): $1.7MM George Kirby (3.151): $5.4MM Tayler Saucedo (3.146): $1.1MM Matt Brash (3.121): $1.8MM Luke Raley (3.106): $1.8MM Gregory Santos (3.055): $800K Bryce Miller (2.153): $2.4MM Mets (9) Luis Torrens (5.105): $2.2MM Tyrone Taylor (5.093): $3.6MM David Peterson (5.089): $7.6MM Nick Madrigal (5.087): $1.35MM Tylor Megill (4.031): $2.6MM Max Kranick (3.011): $1MM Huascar Brazoban (2.170): $1.3MM Francisco Alvarez (2.164): $2.4MM Reed Garrett (2.143): $1.4MM Nationals (9) Jorge Alfaro (5.160): $1MM Luis Garcia Jr. (4.142): $7MM Josiah Gray (4.075): $1.35MM Mason Thompson (4.022): $1MM MacKenzie Gore (4.000): $4.7MM Riley Adams (3.171): $1.5MM CJ Abrams (3.130): $5.6MM Jake Irvin (2.152): $3.3MM Cade Cavalli (2.141): $1.3MM Orioles (14) Ryan Mountcastle (5.105): $7.8MM Keegan Akin (5.083): $3MM Dylan Carlson (5.067): $1.5MM Trevor Rogers (5.047): $6MM Tyler Wells (4.132): $2.7MM Jose Castillo (4.112): $1.7MM Dean Kremer (4.112): $5.1MM Adley Rutschman (4.000): $6.8MM Felix Bautista (4.000): $2.1MM Kyle Bradish (3.160): $2.8MM Yennier Cano (3.065): $1.8MM Gunnar Henderson (3.036): $6.6MM Alex Jackson (3.036): $1.8MM Albert Suarez (3.019): $900K Padres (7) Adrian Morejon (5.140): $3.6MM Jason Adam (5.132): $6.8MM Gavin Sheets (4.076): $4.3MM JP Sears (3.065): $3.5MM Luis Campusano (3.003): $1MM Mason Miller (2.166): $3.4MM Freddy Fermin (2.165: $1.8MM Phillies (9) Jesus Luzardo (5.165): $10.4MM Edmundo Sosa (5.140): $3.9MM Alec Bohm (5.106): $10.3MM Garrett Stubbs (4.148): $925K Brandon Marsh (4.078): $4.5MM Jhoan Duran (4.000): $7.6MM Bryson Stott (4.000): $5.8MM Tanner Banks (3.092): $1.2MM Rafael Marchan (3.006): $1MM Pirates (9) Dennis Santana (5.126): $3.4MM Johan Oviedo (4.078): $2MM Joey Bart (4.020): $2.7MM Justin Lawrence (3.167): $1.2MM Yohan Ramirez (3.135): $1.2MM Colin Holderman (3.120): $1.7MM Oneil Cruz (3.110): $3.6MM Dauri Moreta (3.056): $800K Jack Suwinski (2.170): $1.7MM Rangers (9) Jonah Heim (5.097): $6MM Adolis Garcia (5.095): $12.1MM Josh Sborz (5.055): $1.1MM Jacob Webb (5.046): $2MM Sam Haggerty (5.007): $1.4MM Josh Smith (3.129): $3MM Jake Burger (3.127): $3.5MM Ezequiel Duran (3.050): $1.4MM Josh Jung (3.023): $2.9MM Rays (16) Shane McClanahan (4.158): $3.6MM Cole Sulser (4.096): $1.2MM Taylor Walls (4.092): $2MM (Rays hold a $2.45MM club option with a $50K buyout) Griffin Jax (4.091): $3.6MM Garrett Cleavinger (4.060): $2.1MM Shane Baz (3.158): $3.1MM Nick Fortes (3.149): $2.4MM Christopher Morel (3.117): $2.6MM Stuart Fairchild (3.114): $900K Josh Lowe (3.093): $2.9MM Bryan Baker (3.049): $1.5MM Ryan Pepiot (3.005): $3.7MM Alex Faedo (2.169): $800K Kevin Kelly (2.156): $1MM Richie Palacios (2.156): $1MM Edwin Uceta (2.150): $1.4MM Red Sox (9) Nathaniel Lowe (5.145): $13.5MM Tanner Houck (4.100): $3.95MM Jarren Duran (3.155): $8.4MM (Red Sox hold an $8MM club option with a $50K buyout) Kutter Crawford (3.136): $2.75MM Romy Gonzalez (3.083): $1.8MM Connor Wong (3.079): $1.6MM Triston Casas (3.032): $1.7MM Josh Winckowski: (3.003): $800K Brennan Bernardino (2.150): $1.1MM Reds (13) Brady Singer (5.156): $11.9MM Santiago Espinal (5.149): $2.9MM Gavin Lux (5.114): $5MM Tyler Stephenson (5.056): $6.4MM Ian Gibaut (4.077): $1.5MM Sam Moll (4.023): $1.2MM Nick Lodolo (4.000): $4.3MM Graham Ashcraft (3.130): $1.4MM TJ Friedl (3.112): $4.9MM Tony Santillan (3.099): $2.4MM Spencer Steer (3.035): $4.5MM Will Benson (3.003): $1.7MM Matt McLain (2.140): $2.6MM Rockies (7) Thairo Estrada (5.153): $3.8MM (Estrada’s contract contains a $7MM mutual option with a $750K buyout) Jimmy Herget (4.069): $1.5MM Mickey Moniak (4.027): $4.2MM Lucas Gilbreath (3.150): $900K Ryan Feltner (3.071): $2.3MM Tyler Freeman (3.046): $1.8MM Brenton Doyle (2.161): $3.2MM Royals (15) Taylor Clarke (5.148): $1.9MM Kris Bubic (5.135): $6MM John Schreiber (5.027): $3.8MM Jonathan India (5.000): $7.4MM Kyle Wright (4.151): $1.8MM Kyle Isbel (4.043): $2.7MM Bailey Falter (3.138): $3.3MM Daniel Lynch IV (3.136): $1.3MM Sam Long (3.121): $950K Vinnie Pasquantino (3.101): $5.4MM Angel Zerpa (3.082): $1.2MM Michael Massey (3.068): $2MM MJ Melendez (3.016): $2.65MM Maikel Garcia (2.168): $4.8MM James McArthur (2.150): $800K Tigers (14) Tarik Skubal (5.114): $17.8MM Casey Mize (5.111): $5.4MM Jake Rogers (5.040): $2.9MM Will Vest (4.100): $3.3MM Zach McKinstry (4.099): $3.5MM Matt Vierling (4.026): $3.1MM Jason Foley (3.150): $3.15MM Alex Lange (3.145): $900K Andy Ibanez (3.133): $1.8MM Riley Greene (3.110): $6.6MM Spencer Torkelson (3.076): $5.1MM Kerry Carpenter (3.057): $3.5MM Beau Brieske (3.056): $1.3MM Tyler Holton (3.047): $1.7MM Twins (10) Genesis Cabrera (5.149): $1.4MM Ryan Jeffers (5.089): $6.6MM Justin Topa (5.044): $1.7MM (Twins hold a $2MM club option with a $225K buyout) Michael Tonkin (5.044): $1.4MM Bailey Ober (4.093): $4.6MM Joe Ryan (4.033): $5.8MM Trevor Larnach (4.014): $4.7MM Royce Lewis (3.142): $3MM Anthony Misiewicz (3.082): $1.1MM Cole Sands (3.017): $1.3MM White Sox (2) Mike Tauchman (5.143): $3.4MM Steven Wilson (3.166): $1.5MM Yankees (14) Jazz Chisholm Jr. (5.075): $10.2MM David Bednar (5.073): $9MM Mark Leiter Jr. (5.031): $3MM Clarke Schmidt (4.148): $4.9MM Camilo Doval (4.071): $6.6MM Jake Cousins (3.091): $841K Ian Hamilton (3.081): $941K Luis Gil (3.073): $2.1MM Scott Effross (3.063): $800K Jake Bird (3.051): $1MM Oswaldo Cabrera (3.050): $1.2MM Fernando Cruz (3.035): $1.3MM Anthony Volpe (3.000): $3.9MM Jose Caballero (2.170): $1.9MM View the full article

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton is potentially making some progress. According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, he will throw off a mound this week as the club decides whether or not to include him on the NLCS roster, if they advance that far. Horton debuted this year and hit the ground running. He logged 118 innings for the Cubs with a 2.67 earned run average. Unfortunately, his season ended on a sour note. Horton suffered a rib fracture in September and it was immediately apparent that he would miss at least one playoff series. The Cubs survived the Wild Card round without him but he still wasn’t on the roster for their NLDS matchup against the Brewers. The Chicago rotation is feeling thin at the moment, composed of Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon. Boyd just got rocked by the Brewers on Saturday. He was charged with six runs, only two of them being earned, as he failed to get out of the first inning. The Cubs went on to lose 9-3. Imanaga and Taillon were both decent this year but both had subpar strikeout rates. If the Cubs can hang on for a best-of-seven NLCS, getting Horton in there to take some pressure of those guys could be a difference maker. Mooney also adds that the Cubs expect Horton to earn a full year of service time, which is understandable. As a top prospect who was promoted late enough that he wasn’t slated to get a full service year, he can earn that full year retroactively by finishing top two in N.L. Rookie of the Year voting. Horton and Atlanta catcher Drake Baldwin are considered the frontrunners for that award, so Horton will likely get that full service year. That would put him on track to reach free agency after 2030 instead of 2031. Some other injury updates from around the league… Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is in tonight’s lineup, batting leadoff against the Cubs. Chourio left the first game due to some right hamstring tightness. A subsequent MRI led to results which Pat Murphy described as “inconclusive,” adding that it’s “not a serious hamstring strain.” That implied that Chourio did indeed strain his hamstring, though the club is apparently comfortable running him out there tonight. Murphy said today, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that Chourio is not 100% and they’ll take him out of the game if it appears necessary. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader was removed from his club’s first NLDS game against the Dodgers due to a groin injury. He’s not in tonight’s Game Two lineup but he could be available to pinch hit. Manager Rob Thomson passed the new on to reporters, including Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Bader is an excellent defender and he hit .305/.361/.463 after being acquired from the Twins at the deadline, so the Phillies will obviously want him back in there as soon as possible. The Phils have Otto Kemp, Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos in the lineup tonight from left to right. Max Kepler is also in the mix, though he’s probably not starting tonight since lefty Blake Snell is on the bump for the Dodgers. Photo courtesy of Isaiah J. Downing, Imagn Images View the full article

The Dodgers took the first game of their NLDS matchup against the Phillies. As they gear up for the second contest, manager Dave Roberts revealed some notes about the roster. Notably, Roberts said that Will Smith could start behind the plate in Game Three, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The club has largely been without Smith for about a month. He took a foul ball off his throwing hand in early September, suffering a hairline fracture, and hasn’t played much since. He has been on the club’s postseason roster but hasn’t started a game yet. He did enter the first game against Philly as a pinch hitter, striking out twice and getting hit by a pitch. Ben Rortvedt has taken up the lion’s share of playing time with Smith out and is in the starting lineup again tonight but it seems possible Smith is trending towards retaking that playing time. That’s potentially a huge boost for the Dodgers. Smith had a massive .296/.404/.497 line and 153 wRC+ this year. Rortvedt has managed a massive .500/.571/.667 line in the playoffs this year, but in a tiny sample of just three games. He’s obviously not going to maintain that production, especially when considering his .190/.279/.270 line in his regular season career. Even though Smith is getting healthier, he may not be immediately available to resume his previous level of production, so his condition could be an ongoing storyline as long as the Dodgers stay alive. Roberts also confirmed the club’s rotation plans. Game one starter Shohei Ohtani will take the ball in game five, if necessary, and won’t be available out of the bullpen before then. Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register was among the reporters to pass that along. It’s quite common for starting pitchers to be available in the bullpen during the playoffs. More off-days allow clubs to shrink their rotations, which leads to some guys getting nudged out. Also, the “all hands on deck” nature of playoff baseball makes teams and players push things beyond normal comfort levels. The idea of Ohtani making relief appearances has been kicked around but it’s understandable why the Dodgers would lean against it. For one thing, his workload is already double that of the normal player, given his status as a two-way player. Adding in some extra relief work would only tax him further. There’s also the in-game strategy component of it. MLB implemented a rule in 2022 that would allow a starting pitcher to be removed from his pitching duties but stay in the game as the designated hitter. This basically only applies to Ohtani, so it’s often referred to as the “Shohei Ohtani rule”. But if Ohtani is not the starting pitcher and enters as a reliever, then is removed, he would have to either come out of the game or play a defensive position. Taking all that into consideration, it’s understandable that the Dodgers are keeping things simple. Blake Snell is starting game two tonight with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the ball in game three. It seems likely that Tyler Glasnow will start game four, though he did make a relief appearance on Saturday. He came in after Ohtani and logged an inning and two thirds, throwing 34 pitches in the process. Despite that relief outing, Roberts said yesterday that Glasnow was in line to start Game Four, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Ohtani would then start Game Five, though Snell would also be on normal rest by then and could be a factor. Photo courtesy of Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images View the full article

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez will undergo a “cleanup” procedure on the meniscus in his left knee, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow announced Monday at his end-of-season press conference (link via Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald). He’s expected to be ready for spring training. Narvaez played through much of the second half with pain in his knee. He missed four straight games in early August due to the injury. Narvaez’s splits from the season generally reflect that the catcher was playing at less than 100 percent down the stretch. From Opening Day through July 9, he slashed .280/.354/.453 in 274 turns at the plate. From that point through season’s end, Narvaez turned in a lowly .181/.229/.369 batting line. His strikeout rate climbed in each of the season’s final three months and reached a boiling point by mid-September; Narvaez fanned in a bit more than 23% of his plate appearances through the season’s first three months but went down on strikes in 13 of his final 44 plate appearances (29.5%). Even with the ugly finish to the season, Narvaez’s overall 2025 campaign was a roaring success. Acquired from the archrival Yankees in exchange for pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, Narvaez broke camp as the backup in Boston but quickly laid claim to the starting catching job. He finished out the year with a roughly league-average batting line of .241/.306/.419 (97 wRC+) and swatted 15 home runs in his first big league season. Narvaez also graded out as a plus defender, thwarting 28% of stolen-base attempts against him while delivering above-average grades for pitch framing and blocking balls in the dirt (via Statcast). Narvaez’s ascension dovetailed with regression from former starter Connor Wong. Assuming all goes well with Narvaez’s knee procedure, he’s the favorite to head into spring training as the Red Sox’ starting catcher next season. Boston has an additional five full seasons of club control remaining, and Narvaez won’t even be eligible for arbitration until after the 2027 season. View the full article

Photo Credit: Noam Kroll on YouTube A new short film about a never-ending stand-in ovation at the Cannes Film Festival is now available to watch for free. Ovation is directed by Noam Kroll. Written and performed by Luke Barnett, the short film was inspired by Joaquin Phoenix’s reaction to the standing ovation that Ari Aster’s Eddington movie received at the Cannes Film Festival. How can I watch Ovation? Ovation is now free to watch on Noam Kroll’s YouTube page. View it below (watch more trailers and clips): Kroll said in a statement, “I loved the idea of shooting the whole film in one unbroken take to emulate the uncomfortable, often invasive feeling of real-life video coverage at festival premieres. That approach also gave Luke the space to unravel his performance in real time, without cut points – so the audience feels like they’re right there in the room with him, riding the same emotional rollercoaster.” Barnett added, “The short was inspired by watching Joaquin Phoenix during Eddington’s ovation at Cannes. You can tell it affected him and meant a lot…for about 45 seconds. After that, I’m guessing his soul slowly and uncomfortably died. While any artist—myself included—would love to have that reaction to something they’ve created, I kept thinking…what do you do after that first minute passes, and a thousand people are still staring and clapping?” Barnett — who previously wrote, starred in, and co-directed The Crossing Over Express short film, which went viral at the end of last year, with Tanner Thomason — is also starring in Kroll’s upcoming film Teacher’s Pet, which will be released early next year and co-stars Barbara Crampton. Additionally, Barnett recently wrapped a recurring role on AMC’s Dark Winds show. Ovation was shot in just two hours for approximately $50, largely thanks to a two-person crew, Kroll and DP Andy Chinn, and a handful of actors willing to join the project at the last minute. The post Cannes Film Festival Ovation Goes Wrong in Hilarious Short Film From Viral Actor appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

(Photo Credit: Blumhouse) Five years after the first installment was released, Golden Globe winner Elisabeth Moss has opened up about the long development process of The Invisible Man 2. Despite being cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie still performed very well at the box office. It earned a worldwide gross of over $145 million at the box office against a reported budget of around $7 million. What did Elisabeth Moss say about The Invisible Man 2? During a recent interview with ScreenRant, Moss confirmed that The Invisible Man 2 is still in the works, revealing that they’re taking their time finding the right story for the sequel. She also praised Universal Pictures and Blumhouse for not compromising the sequel’s story quality for the sake of profit. “We could have easily just churned out a sequel and thrown it up on streaming and called it a day, and I think some people would’ve made money off of that,” Moss said. “I am so grateful to Universal and Blum for not doing that and for having a standard that’s unusual in these circumstances and really wanting it to be worth doing. So it’s an unusual thing, but that doesn’t usually happen. But I feel like it’s important. We love that movie so much. The people who made it – we’re so proud of it.” She continued, “We really want to make sure [that] if we do a sequel, it’s worthy and it’s going to have to be as good, if not better. So that’s been kind of what’s slowed us down. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I think if we’re going to do it, it’s got to be right. But we still want to do it. We’re still working on it. We just have to get the right script together. The Invisible Man was written, directed, and executive-produced by Leigh Whannell, one of the original conceivers of the Saw franchise. The movie also starred Aldis Hodge, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, and Michael Dorman. During its theatrical run, the sci-fi horror movie wasn’t only a commercial success but was also a hit among critics, with a Certified Fresh rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Source: ScreenRant) The post The Invisible Man 2 Gets Major Update From Elisabeth Moss appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. have become close friends ever since the two met in the world of the MCU. Now, the pair have surprised fans with a new reunion. How did Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. reunite? The pair came together once again for a new ad, teasing the collaboration between their companies BERO and Happy Coffee. BERO, a non-alcoholic beer brand by Holland, seems to be working together with Downey’s Happy Coffee for some sort of future product. Despite the reunion not coming in the MCU (yet), fans online were quick to share happiness at seeing the pair together yet again. Check out the ad and some reactions below: As of now, it’s unclear whether or not Holland’s Spider-Man will appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which Downey leads as Doctor Doom. Rumors have suggested that Holland could appear, while others noted that Doomsday might exclude Holland’s Spider-Man and instead have him show up in Avengers: Secret Wars. In the meantime, Holland is currently busy filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. He’ll be joined by cast members Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Jon Bernthal, and Trammell Tillman, among others. The movie is produced by Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, and Avi Arad. Spider-Man 4 will be released in United States theaters on July 31, 2026, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027). Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Tom Holland & Robert Downey Jr. Reunite Before Avengers: Doomsday But Not How You Expect appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

A Classic Partnership Reignited After more than two decades apart, the NBA and NBC are teaming up again. The network will launch Sunday Night Basketball on February 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in the league’s broadcast history. NBC aims to bring basketball back to the spotlight on Sunday nights, just as Sunday Night Football […] The post NBA Returns to NBC With Lenny Kravitz Leading Sunday Night Basketball appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures The future of the Fast & Furious franchise — and, specifically, Fast 11 — is looking uncertain, largely due to budget concerns. Fast X was released in United States theaters in 2023. The tenth film in the main The Fast and the Furious franchise, Fast X was originally supposed to kickstart a new trilogy. That changed when the movie didn’t make as much as Universal Pictures expected it to, as it was then announced that Fast 11 would instead be the final installment in the franchise. Having said that, there hasn’t been much news about Fast 11, also sometimes referred to as Fast X: Part 2 or Fast and Furious 11, advancing. Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious movies, has publicly asked Universal to give the film a release date, but there haven’t been many substantial updates on the project in some time. What is the latest Fast & Furious 11 update? According to a recent article shared by the Wall Street Journal, Fast 11 doesn’t have an approved script as of yet, while “most” of the cast don’t have deals to star in the film. “Executives at Universal aren’t even certain they’ll make the movie unless they and the filmmakers can find a way to produce it far more economically than the last installment, which barely earned a profit,” the article reads. “Universal executives have told filmmakers they won’t make another sequel unless it costs around $200 million. That way, it would earn a healthy profit even if it grosses less than Fast X. Studios typically look for a film to gross three times its budget to earn a targeted return on investment.” Fast X made approximately $714.4 million at the global box office off an estimated $378 million budget. There is still a chance that Fast & Furious 11 could start filming next spring, most likely in Los Angeles, and then be released in 2027. The most recent Fast 11 script draft would cost approximately $250 million to make, meaning the Fast and Furious filmmakers need to shave off around $50 million or further negotiate with Universal. “They’re considering shooting in fewer global locations and giving some cast members smaller roles, if they appear at all,” the article states. “Though Universal hasn’t made deals with many of the movie’s actors, their agents aren’t expecting raises. The studio is also considering less expensive ways to continue Fast & Furious in the future, people familiar with the matter said. Writers are working on scripts for a live-action television series, and executives have discussed spinoff films for certain characters or a stripped-down, lower-budget movie.” The post Fast & Furious’ Future Uncertain as Universal Balks at Fast 11 Budget appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing New Spider-Man: Brave New Day set photos have made their way online, teasing some potentially major stunts taking place in the skies. What is seen in the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos? The newest set photos don’t show any more major looks at Spider-Man, but do tease what the character could be getting up to in the movie. In the newest photos, parts of a large helicopter, police trucks, and other vehicles could be seen being driven onto set. While not indicative of anything outside of their place in the movie, the use of a helicopter could be teasing some big airborne stunts involving Spider-Man, and fans online were quick to theorize what it could mean. Check out the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos below: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton from a screenplay written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The movie will once again be led by Tom Holland as he reprises his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Emmy winner Zendaya and Jacob Batalo are also expected to return for the sequel. They will be joined by cast members Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Jon Bernthal, and Trammell Tillman, among others. The movie is produced by Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, and Avi Arad. Spider-Man 4 will be released in United States theaters on July 31, 2026, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027). Originally reported by Anthony Nash for SuperHeroHype. The post Spider-Man 4 Set Photos Show More Vehicles for Brand New Day appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

The New York Nicks are erring on the side of caution after Josh Hart suffered a back injury during Thursday’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. In early second quarter action, Josh Hart collected a defensive rebound and looked to push the ball up the court. That’s when he fell to the floor and was […] The post Knicks Playing It Safe After Josh Hart Suffers Back Injury appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: Disney+ Academy Award nominee Hailee Steinfeld has finally opened up about her upcoming projects with Marvel. Besides voicing the character of Gwen Stacy in the Spider-Verse franchise, Steinfeld is also best known for playing Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What did Hailee Steinfeld say about her future Marvel projects? During a recent interview with Variety, Steinfeld was asked about her rumored return in a potential Young Avengers project, after she was listed as a cast member in a new Marvel series titled Champions on IMDb. She admitted that she doesn’t know anything about the said mysterious listing. However, she confirmed that she’s always ready to come back as Kate Bishop whenever Marvel calls her. “I saw that! You’re telling me anyone can just update IMDb now? Because part of me was like, “Is this someone random just throwing stuff out? Or someone who knows something?” she said. “As for Marvel, I’m always waiting by the phone. I love that family. I’m so grateful to be a part of it. Anytime they need me, they know where to find me.” In addition, Steinfeld also shared an update regarding the status of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, revealing that she has been in the recording studio multiple times as the project has been constantly evolving. “We’re into it. I wonder sometimes if anything ever gets scrapped, because I’ve said the word ‘Miles’ in so many different ways and tones — they probably have a whole library,” she continued. “But the process is constantly changing. You never get the full script at the top. It evolves. And that makes it so crazy and fun to be a part of.” Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson are directing the animated threequel from a screenplay written by Dave Callaham, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller. The voice cast includes Shameik Moore as Miles Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy, Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker, Nicolas Cage as Spider-Noir, John Mulaney as Spider-Ham, Issa Rae as Spider-Woman, Daniel Kaluuya as Spider-Punk, Karan Soni as Spider-Man India, Oscar Isaac as Spider-Man 2099, Jason Schwartzman as The Spot, Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis, Luna Lauren Velez as Rio Morales, and more. (Source: Variety) Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype. The post Hailee Steinfeld Gives Updates on MCU Return, Beyond the Spider-Verse appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

The winners across 26 categories for the 37th annual Lambda Literary Awards are here. The Lambdas—colloquially known as the Lammys—celebrate the best of queer literature, including everything from LGBTQ+ comic books to gay memoir, lesbian fiction to LGBTQ+ children’s books, and more. The winners were chosen from 1,300 submissions, representing 300 publishers. Check out a selection of the winners below. Lesbian Fiction: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Gay Fiction: Henry Henry by Allen Bratton Bisexual Fiction: How to Fall in Love in a Time of Unnameable Disaster by Muriel Leung Transgender Fiction: Firebugs by Nino Bulling LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction: Metal From Heaven by August Clarke Lesbian Romance: Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun Gay Romance: The Spring before Obergefell by Ben Grossberg LGBTQ+ Young Adult: Icarus by K. Ancrum LGBTQ+ Middle Grade: Mallory in Full Color by Elisa Stone Leahy LGBTQ+ Children’s Books: Glenn Burke, Game Changer by Phil Bildner, illustrated by Daniel J. O’Brien LGBTQ+ Comics: Putty Pygmalion by Lonnie Garcia Bisexual Nonfiction: You’re Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan Transgender Nonfiction: Pretty: A Memoir by KB Brookins For all 26 winners, check out the Lambda Literary website. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books. View the full article

Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is set to enter his 15th professional season. However, the start of his year will be delayed significantly. In fact, there’s a chance Irving doesn’t play one game in 2025-26. That’s because the 33-year-old suffered a torn ACL on March 3, 2025. Irving missed the final 20 games of the […] The post Dallas’ Kyrie Irving (knee) said ‘There’s no timetable for when I’m coming back’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios The final trailer for Predator: Badlands has been released. The next installment in the Predator franchise, titled Predator: Badlands, hits theaters next month. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning, among others. Check out the final Predator: Badlands trailer below (watch more trailers and clips): What happens in the final Predator: Badlands trailer? The final Predator: Badlands trailer sees a young Predator embark on a dangerous hunt on a dangerous planet full of creatures who want to kill him. There, he meets a synth named Thia, played by Fanning, who accompanies him on his quest. “Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, Badlands follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary,” the official synopsis reads. Trachtenberg previously directed the 2022 Predator movie, Prey, and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers anthology film. Before that, he helmed 10 Cloverfield Lane in 2016, while he’s also directed episodes of Black Mirror, The Boys, and The Lost Symbol. Trachtenberg serves as a producer on Predator: Badlands alongside John Davis, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, and Brent O’Connor. While some fans of Predator were speculating that Badlands could secretly crossover with the Alien franchise, Trachtenberg recently told Empire Magazine people shouldn’t be getting their hopes up for that to happen.“There’s no Xenomorph in this movie. But to me, that makes it more exciting. We’re not involving [the Alien franchise] just to smush the action figures together. There are great, organic story reasons for Weyland-Yutani to be in this film.” Predator: Badlands will be released in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD (3D), Cinemark XD, 4DX, ScreenX, and premium screens on November 7, 2025, from 20th Century Studios. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post Predator: Badlands Final Trailer Introduces Lots of New Alien Creatures appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in practice on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson announced Monday. Ja Morant Could Miss Beginning Of 2025-26 Season Since the Grizzlies begin their season at home Oct. 22 against the New Orleans Pelicans, a week-to-week designation leaves some doubt as […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Sprains Ankle in Practice, Considered Week-to-Week appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

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(Image Credit: Strike Back Studios) ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Trillion Boys trailer, previewing the upcoming documentary about the fast-growing 7-on-7 football league that’s taken over social media. Trillion Boys will be available on multiple platforms on October 14, 2025. “The film follows Los Angeles natives DJ Jordan (now a wide receiver at USC) and Josh & Jack Stupin (OC residents and founders of the LA-based and nationally renowned Trillion Boys 7-on-7 team) as they pursue their dreams in the Overtime football league,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “Through their journey, the doc explores the rise of 7-on-7 football, the culture of gridiron obsession in Los Angeles, and the new NIL landscape reshaping high school sports.” Check out the exclusive Trillion Boys trailer below (watch other trailers): What happens in the Trillion Boys trailer? The Trillion Boys trailer follows the rise of 7-on-7 football, the no-pads and high-speed showcase for various skill players that has become the “Gen Z model” of sports. Specifically, the trailer follows the founders of the “Trillion Boys” 7-on-7 team, as well as LA native DJ Jordan, as they try to pursue their dreams in the Overtime football league. The trailer also teases the highlights the rise and boom of 7-on-7 football, and how quickly its been popularized across social media, as well as the NIL landscape that allows players across collegiete and other sports make money. Trillion Boys is directed by A.J. Callens, and is produced by Jesse Murphy of Jesse James Films and Alex Levine of LevineFilms. “Everyone here are huge football fans and felt what the Trillion Boys team has been doing are on the cutting edge of what the future of football is going to look like,” said Noor Ahmed, President of Strike Back Studios, who acquired the North American rights to the documentary. “We are thrilled to showcase them and their league to audiences who we know will instantly be hooked at the next generation of football talent showcased in the documentary.” The post Trillion Boys Trailer Follows the Rise of 7-on-7 Football | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Right-hander Takahiro Norimoto of the Rakuten Eagles in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball is planning to exercise his international free agent rights and gauge interest from both MLB and NPB teams this winter, per a report from Yahoo Japan (hat tip to Yakyu Cosmopolitan). He’s hired the Wasserman agency to represent him in talks with major league teams, per the report. The now-34-year-old righty moved to the bullpen in 2024 after a lengthy and successful run as a starting pitcher. He’s spent the past two seasons as the Eagles’ closer. Norimoto is older than most players making the transition from NPB to MLB. He’ll turn 35 in December. The right-hander is coming off a nice year with the Eagles, having pitched to a 3.02 ERA with 16 saves, four holds and only two blown saves. His 17.2% strikeout rate and 8.4% walk rate don’t exactly stand out, though Norimoto has still shown the ability to run his heater up in the 97 mph range since moving to the bullpen last season. He kept nearly 50% of his opponents’ batted balls on the ground this past season as well. Norimoto hasn’t had issues missing bats in the past. He led NPB in strikeouts for five straight years, from 2014-18, while working out of the Eagles’ rotation. He’s pitched 1838 career innings in NPB and recorded a 3.12 ERA while winning 120 games, saving another 48 and punching out nearly 24% of his opponents (against a 6.3% walk rate). Due to the fact that Norimoto is at least 25 and has at least six full seasons of professional experience, he’s exempt from Major League Baseball’s international bonus pool structure. The fact that he has more than nine seasons of service in NPB means he is also exempt from the posting system. If he indeed exercises those international free agent rights, he’d be free to sign with any club on a big league or minor league deal — provided MLB teams have sufficient interest in the former Pacific League Rookie of the Year and six-time NPB All-Star. While we don’t see too many players jump to MLB in their mid-30s, Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano did just that in 2025. This past year was Sugano’s rookie season in MLB and came in his own age-35 campaign. Sugano, of course, did so as a starter. Former Red Sox righty Hirokazu Sawamura and former D-backs/Mariners righty Yoshihisa Hirano are more recent examples of relievers making relatively successful moves to MLB in their mid-30s; the former signed with Boston ahead of his age-33 season in 2022, while the latter signed with Arizona ahead of the 2018 campaign, his age-34 season. Big league clubs are always on the lookout for affordable bullpen help, so there could still be interest in Norimoto even if he’s not as coveted at 35 as he might’ve been in his physical peak. As a rotation-mate of former Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka for Tanaka’s first three seasons back in Japan after his run in the Bronx, Norimoto has surely picked the former MLB All-Star’s brain about moving to the majors in the past. It’s not entirely certain he’ll be pitching in North America next year, but he’s an interesting wild card entrant into the offseason bullpen market. View the full article

The tech-infused golf league, fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, plays its matches at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.View the full article

(Image Credit: Mubi) Mubi has released a brand new Die, My Love trailer, previewing the mysterious dark comedy-drama starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Die, My Love is set to release on November 7, 2025. “A hopeful young and loving couple (Grace and Jackson) move from New York to an inherited house in the country,” reads the official synopsis. “Grace tries to find her identity with a new baby in the isolated environment. Yet as she begins to unravel, it’s not in weakness but imagination, strength, and a stunning untamed vivacity that she discovers herself anew.” Check out the new Die, My Love trailer below (watch other trailers): What happens in the Die, My Love trailer? The new trailer gives us our best look at the upcoming movie yet. In it, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson play couple Grace and Jackson, who seem to be struggling with their marriage after having a child. Lawrence, specifically, seems to be going through bouts of depression as she deals with her new life. Die, My Love is directed by Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher) from a screenplay written by Ramsay and Enda Walsh. The movie also stars LaKeith Stanfield as Karl, Sissy Spacek as Pam, Nick Nolte as Harry, Gabrielle Rose as Jen, and more. In addition to leading the cast, Lawrence is also producing alongside Justine Ciarrocchi for Excellent Cadaver. It is also produced by Martin Scorsese, Andrea Calderwood, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, and Molly Smith. Since its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the movie has already garnered a Tomatometer rating of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 49 reviews. The post Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson’s Marriage Struggles in Die, My Love Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Senior forward Cole Cloer, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the country by 247Sports, has committed to NC State, giving head coach Will Wade his second top-25 recruit since taking over the Wolfpack last spring. Cole Cloer Grew Up Rooting For NC State Cloer, a North Carolina native, has reportedly been a “priority for Wade” since […] The post NC State Basketball Lands Top-25 Recruit Cole Cloer appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

Photo Credit: Prime Video A hit Prime Video television show is getting a second season. All ten episodes of Prime Video’s Ballard were released on the streaming service this past July. Serving as a spin-off to Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, the series sees Maggie Q play Detective Renée Ballard, while the cast further includes Courtney Taylor as Zamira Parker, Michael Mosley as Ted Rawls, Rebecca Field as Colleen Hatteras, Victoria Moroles as Martina Castro, Amy Hill as Tutu, and John Carroll Lynch as Thomas Laffont. According to a new report from Deadline, while Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment on the matter, Ballard has been renewed for a second season. What do we know about Prime Video’s Ballard Season 2? Deadline’s article notes, “Ballard‘s Season 2 renewal chances were further boosted when the Los Angeles-based series in August was awarded a $14.84M tax credit by the California Film Commission, making its pickup very likely. Chatter about pending Prime Video renewal decisions heated up last month. They were likely delayed by the recent leadership change, with Peter Friedlander succeeding Vernon Sanders as Head of Global TV for Amazon MGM Studios.” Further details beyond that about Ballard Season 2 are unavailable at this time. Ballard Season 1, meanwhile, currently has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the Renée Ballard novel series by Michael Connell, the show comes from Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood. “Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families,” a description of the series reads. An official premiere date for Ballard Season 2 has not yet been set. The post Hit Prime Video TV Show Renewed for Season 2 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green was sidelined in Friday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, but he did participate in the team’s pregame workout. Jalen Green Has Played In Every Game Over Past Two Seasons The former Houston Rockets guard played in all 82 regular-season games the past two seasons. The […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green Close To Returning From Injury appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article