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Photo Credit: @GeneralHospitalOfficial/YouTube via ABC General Hospital fans are going wild over the Gio and Brook Lynn storyline. The revelation of Gio being the biological son of Brook Lynn Quartermaine and Dante Falconeri, who gave him up for adoption when Brook was a teenager. The decision left Gio feeling deeply hurt and betrayed by Brook for giving him up. As such, he refused to forgive either of his parents and was angry at both. While their relationship is currently progressing, it is a slow and ongoing process. Now, his reaction has sparked debate among fans, with many hoping he should forgive Brook Lynn. General Hospital fans desperately want Gio to forgive Brook Lynn General Hospital fans are debating whether Gio should forgive Brook Lynn. Gio is unsure about his decision and still feels hurt and betrayed for being given up as a baby. Fans, however, are eager to see him and Brook reconcile. The show’s official fan page on Facebook sparked discussion by asking if Gio should forgive her, and many fans responded, hoping he would eventually do so. The post received a strong reaction from fans, many of whom want to see Gio consider the fact that Brook was a teenager when she gave him up. “I think he will once he has had more time to process and understand. Right now, he still feels betrayed and lied to and rightly so,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Yes, and everything she didn’t know about, he shouldn’t hold it against her. He’s losing out on precious time.” Another commented added it won’t happen quickly as Gio needs time to process, “He will eventually. It’s a process though not gonna happen overnight.” Fans also pointed out they both need each other now more than ever, with one user commenting, “Yes, I think he’s finally realizing that Brook Lynn isn’t the enemy. I wish he’d pick up that violin he rocked he was pretty cool.” While fans want Gio to forgive Brook, he hasn’t done so yet. He seems to be struggling with the emotional impact of the lie, as his life has turned upside down following the revelation of the truth. The post General Hospital Fans Debate if Gio Should Forgive Brook Lynn for Giving Him Up appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: ABC Ronnie’s arrival in town last week turned up the heat in Port Charles. This week, viewers will see several intriguing characters returning to the show, intensifying rivalries and stirring emotions. From long-awaited comebacks to shocking departures and storylines that promise high-stakes drama, here’s who’s joining and leaving General Hospital this week. List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from October 6-10 This week on General Hospital, new twists continue to unfold as Spinelli digs deeper into Nathan’s return, while Josslyn comes back to Port Charles. Tensions rise across multiple storylines, secrets begin to surface, and familiar faces reappear, adding emotional depth and unexpected turns. Find out which fan-favorite characters are making appearances on the show this week. Coming Bryce Durfee (WSB Agent Vaughn): Agent Vaughn will make an appearance as Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) returns to Port Charles this week. His arrival adds tension to Josslyn’s storyline and introduces a new layer to her overseas connection. Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner): Justine Turner will also return this week as Sonny (Maurice Benard) faces the assistant district attorney once again. Expect intense courtroom exchanges and confrontations that could shift ongoing power dynamics. Michael E. Knight (Martin Gray): Attorney Martin Gray will appear in some heated scenes, particularly while dealing with disputes involving Tracy (Jane Elliot). His involvement could influence several unfolding legal and family conflicts. Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli): With Nathan West’s (Ryan Paevey) recent return, Spinelli continues to seek answers to his questions. His investigation might expose unexpected truths that connect multiple storylines. Leaving Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford): After accepting an invitation from a promoter, Marshall will leave town to head back on tour. With several recurring characters returning, General Hospital fans are in for a dramatic week. Be sure to tune in to this week’s episodes to catch every intense moment of the storyline. The post Who Is Leaving & Coming to General Hospital This Week (October 6-10)? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story has brought audiences face-to-face with one of the most disturbing killers in American crime history. With that, they have also come to know how this Wisconsin killer has inspired many iconic films and TV shows. So, here’s a look at five movies and TV shows inspired by Ed Gein’s dark legacy. List of 5 movies and TV shows that Ed Gein inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre took heavy inspiration from Ed Gein’s gruesome history. While Leatherface wields a chainsaw — a detail not drawn from real life — his masks made of human skin and the meat hooks used on victims echo Gein’s crimes. The isolated farmhouse, disturbing props, and rural horror setting all mirror the killer’s eerie Wisconsin home. Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho revolutionized horror cinema, and its central character, Norman Bates, is rooted in Ed Gein’s psychological makeup. Like Gein, Bates had an obsessive, unhealthy relationship with his mother. After her death, he begins to embody her persona, leading to murder and madness. The film’s claustrophobic motel and the infamous “mother” reveal both draw directly from Gein’s life and crimes. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) The influence of Ed Gein is unmistakable in The Silence of the Lambs. The character Buffalo Bill, who makes women’s suits from the skin of his victims, is a reflection of Gein’s own macabre habits. While Hannibal Lecter provides the film’s intellectual menace, Buffalo Bill embodies the physical horror rooted in Gein’s legacy. Deranged (1974) Deranged is one of the most faithful cinematic interpretations of Ed Gein’s life. The film tells the story of a reclusive man who turns to grave-robbing and murder after his domineering mother’s death. The macabre details — from human-skin furniture to jars of preserved body parts — are recreated with unsettling accuracy. American Horror Story: Asylum (2012) FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum introduced Dr. Oliver Thredson — a chilling composite of Hannibal Lecter, Buffalo Bill, and Ed Gein himself. A respected psychiatrist by day and a murderer by night, Thredson crafts objects from human flesh, echoing Gein’s morbid creativity. The post 5 Movies & TV Shows Inspired by Monster’s Ed Gein appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Peacock Days of Our Lives fans are eager to know who is leaving or joining the cast lineup for this week. As always, the show is set to deliver another exciting week full of dramatic developments and intriguing moments. So, here’s a list of all the cast shakeups for this week on Days of Our Lives. List of everyone who is joining and leaving Days of Our Lives’ cast from October 6-10 Matthew Ashford as Jack Deveraux Jack arrives in Salem this week to accompany his wife, Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), for her interviews for The Spectator. Reports suggest that he will share much of his screen time with his son, JJ (Casey Moss). Fans speculate that JJ might take this opportunity to open up to his father about the troubling thing Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) said. Cary Christopher as Thomas DiMera This week will also see Thomas get significant screen time. Spoilers indicate that he will confront his father, Chad (Billy Flynn), about Rachel (Alice Halsey). Thomas will declare that Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) is his girlfriend and finally come clean about lying that they were just friends. Kennedy Garcia as Felicity Greene Fans will also see more of Felicity this week on Days of Our Lives. According to spoilers, she will share scenes with her sister Cat when they meet up in Horton Town Square. Autumn Gendron as Charlotte DiMera Charlotte will get more screen time this week as well. She will appear during the arrival of her grandparents, Jack and Jennifer, in Salem. Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux Jennifer arrives in Salem this week, and reports confirm she will share many scenes with Kayla (Mary Beth Evans). She will receive advice from Kayla on a crucial matter. Additionally, Jack and Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) will be there to celebrate Jennifer’s 40 years in Salem. Michael Roark as Jeremy Horton After making his Days of Our Lives debut last Friday, actor Michael Roark returns as Jeremy. This week will see the character reunite with his former love interest Stephanie (Abigail Klein). Thaao Penghlis as Tony DiMera This week will see the Kiriakis family confront Tony after the arrival of Xander (Paul Telfer), Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier), and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) at the DiMera mansion. For now, Days of Our Lives will not witness any major cast departures. The show will continue to maintain a steady lineup, with only a few notable arrivals connected to the ongoing storyline. The post Who Is Leaving & Coming to Days of Our Lives This Week (October 6-10)? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: A24 Dwayne Johnson recently reacted to the disappointing box office debut of The Smashing Machine. The actor addressed the film’s underperformance and reflected on his experience portraying MMA legend Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson reacts to The Smashing Machine’s terrible box office debut Dwayne Johnson addressed The Smashing Machine’s poor box office debut in an Instagram post shared on October 6, 2025. The A24 biopic, directed by Benny Safdie, opened to $5.9 million domestically, marking the lowest opening of Johnson’s career so far. Despite the financial setback, Johnson expressed deep gratitude to audiences who watched the film and reflected on his transformative experience portraying UFC legend Mark Kerr. Johnson wrote, “From deep in my grateful bones, thank you to everyone who has watched ‘The Smashing Machine.’ In our storytelling world, you can’t control box office results — but what I realized you can control is your performance, and your commitment to completely disappear and go elsewhere.” He added, “It was my honor to transform in this role for my director Benny Safdie. Thank you brother for believing in me. Truth is this film has changed my life.” The film grossed below the reported projections of $8-15 million. Produced for $50 million, A24’s drama follows Kerr’s career and struggles with opioid addiction. Emily Blunt co-stars as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s wife, in the film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, where Safdie also won Best Director. The Smashing Machine earned approximately $6 million in its domestic opening from 3,345 theaters, with no international revenue reported (via Box Office Mojo). The film made $2.7 million on Friday, $1.84 million on Saturday, and $1.43 million on Sunday, averaging $813 per theater on the first day. It marked one of the weakest box office openings in Dwayne Johnson’s career. The Smashing Machine is now playing in theaters nationwide. The post The Smashing Machine’s Dwayne Johnson on the Movie’s Disappointing Opening Weekend appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Stephen Shugerman | Getty Images Ken Jacobs, the pioneering voice of American avant-garde cinema known for his decades-long influence on experimental film, has died at the age of 92. His son, director Azazel Jacobs, confirmed that the legendary artist passed away on Sunday in Manhattan from kidney failure. Avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs dies at 92 Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Ken Jacobs reshaped the boundaries of film as an art form. His approach often used found footage and manipulated imagery, which earned him the reputation of being a “titan of American experimental cinema,” as described by Film at Lincoln Center. Reportedly born in Brooklyn, Jacobs began his artistic journey in painting under abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann before venturing into film. The 1960s New York underground scene became his canvas, where he collaborated with fellow avant-garde icon Jack Smith on groundbreaking works like Blonde Cobra (1963) and Little Stabs at Happiness. Jacobs’ first film, Orchard Street (1955), captured the bustling life of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, setting the tone for his lifelong fascination with the textures of city life and human experience. The filmmaker’s contributions extended beyond the screen. Alongside his wife and creative partner, Florence “Flo” Jacobs, he co-founded the Millennium Film Workshop in 1966. It is an institution that empowered generations of independent filmmakers. He also taught cinema at Binghamton University for years, where he helped establish one of the first departments dedicated to avant-garde cinema. Ken Jacobs’ family releases statement Following his death, Azazel Jacobs issued a statement and revealed that his father continued to create until his final days. “He worked on his art every day, completing some final ‘eternalisms’ on the day he went to the hospital,” Azazel said. (via Variety) He also shared that Ken’s wife, Flo, his “collaborator” since 1960, passed away on June 4, adding, “Life without his collaborator and partner…was unimaginable for so many, especially him.” Now, Jacobs’ legacy is carried on by his son, Azazel, and his daughter, artist and musician Nisi Ariana. The post Filmmaker Ken Jacobs Dies at 92, Family Issues Statement appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @GeneralHospitalOfficial/YouTube via ABC General Hospital fans have seen Drew lash out before, but actor Cameron Mathison says things are about to get even messier. After Monica Quartermaine’s death, Drew’s emotions spiral when he discovers she’s cut him out of her will. According to Mathison, this betrayal is a brutal blow for Drew, one that digs deep into his lifelong tussle with family, rejection, and identity. Cameron Mathison on how Drew will respond to being left out of Monica’s will in General Hospital Drew’s upcoming explosive reaction to Monica’s will isn’t about money; rather, it’s about feeling unwanted. Cameron Mathison told Soap Opera Digest that Drew’s anger is rooted in a lifetime of being cast aside. “Part of the reason that Drew is as lost as he is and is doing a lot of things that he’s doing is because of that lack of sense of family,” he explained. After all, for Drew, Monica wasn’t just another Quartermaine, as she was the Quartermaine who truly embraced him. “She basically adopted him. She called him son, and he called her his mother,” Mathison shared. That’s why her death, especially after their fallout, hits Drew harder than anyone realizes. Not getting the chance to make peace with her only adds to the heartbreak. So, learning he’s been excluded from the will pushes him over the edge. “He really…feels that after not being invited to the memorial, and then being cut out of the will, the Quartermaines never considered him part of the family,” Mathison revealed. “And there’s a lot of pain and…a lot of anger around that — and he’s definitely going to let them know it!” he added. As for whether this loss will make Drew reflect or soften, Mathison says absolutely not. People keep saying, “This is Drew’s chance to come around and finally see the error of his wrong ways,” he quipped. “But..that’s not happening – not as far as I can see, or anytime soon. It’s Drew against the world, and Drew against the Quartermaines, specifically.” In short, General Hospital fans shouldn’t expect Drew’s redemption; rather, revenge is most likely to be served. The post General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison Teases Drew’s Predictable Response to Monica’s Will appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: @WWE | YouTube As WWE Raw continues its momentum on Netflix, the October 6 episode delivered shocking upsets, faction warfare, and rising tensions ahead of Crown Jewel. With Roman Reigns and CM Punk making headline appearances and matches featuring top women’s and tag-team stars, the night set the stage for what’s next in WWE’s streaming era. Here’s a full list of key WWE Raw results, match winners, and what it means for the Netflix era moving forward. List of Netflix’s WWE Monday Night Raw matches and winners on October 6 Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch Winner: Maxxine Dupri (via Countout) Maxxine Dupri picked up a surprise win over Becky Lynch by countout. Dupri dominated stretches of the match and nearly got a three-count before Lynch kicked out late. Lynch, distracted while playing to the crowd, failed to beat the count after Dupri rolled into the ring just in time. This marks Maxxine’s biggest win to date and sets her up as a dangerous underdog in the division. Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria Winner: Roxanne Perez Roxanne Perez exploited a series of distractions from Bayley and Raquel Rodriguez to secure a Pop Rox for the victory. Valkyria lost focus after mistakenly kicking Rodriguez, opening the door for Perez to strike. Perez’s win positions her as a growing threat among WWE’s new-gen talent. Kairi Sane vs. Iyo Sky Winner: Kairi Sane Kairi Sane defeated Iyo Sky with help from Asuka, who interfered at ringside. Reluctant at first, Kairi landed a top-rope elbow to secure the pin after Iyo attacked Asuka before the match. The post-match moment hints at further tension within WWE’s Japanese faction landscape. AJ Styles, Penta & Dragon Lee vs. The Judgment Day Winners: AJ Styles, Penta & Dragon Lee In a chaotic six-man tag, Penta made a splash teaming with AJ Styles and Dragon Lee to defeat The Judgment Day. Dominik Mysterio fled through the crowd, abandoning his team. Styles addressed John Cena after the match, setting up a showdown at Crown Jewel. This victory gave Styles momentum heading into a marquee match. CM Punk & LA Knight vs. The Usos Winners: CM Punk & LA Knight CM Punk and LA Knight defeated Jimmy and Jey Uso in the main event. After Punk landed a GTS on Jey, Knight tagged himself in to steal the pin, igniting further tension between the two. The post-match friction hints at an unstable alliance heading into Crown Jewel. Roman Reigns also appeared live, accepting Paul Heyman’s challenge for an Australian Street Fight against Bronson Reed. The segment ended in a pull-apart brawl. The post WWE Monday Night Raw Results & Winners on October 6: Who Won? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: ABC From many fearing they are being zeroed in on for shooting Drew to the Quartermaines discovering that Monica left her biggest assets to someone unexpected, here is a recap and all the spoilers from the General Hospital October 6 episode. Spoilers for what happens on General Hospital today on October 6, 2025 Jason and Britt Argue About Nathan Britt returns to her room above Bobbie’s and finds Jason waiting for her. Jason questions her decision to keep Nathan from seeing their son, James. She explains that she wanted to protect James from the overwhelming situation. Jason tells her to realize that she is a good person. Carly Leans on Jack While Joss Returns Over breakfast at Bobbie’s, Carly confides in Jack about her anxiety over Drew’s shooting. She worries she may have accidentally said something incriminating to Anna. Jack reassures her that he is her alibi and vows to protect her. Just then, Joss arrives. After Carly steps away, Joss and Jack discuss the danger of Britt revealing Joss’s secret activities in Croatia. Britt later stops by and comments on how lovely it is to see Joss again. Tracy Refuses to Apologize to Drew Outside Bobbie’s, Martin informs Tracy that Drew is suing her for assault after she threw him out of the church. Tracy calls the lawsuit frivolous and refuses Martin’s offer to settle with an apology, insisting she is ready to see them in court. Alexis Warns Curtis About the Investigation Curtis stops by Alexis’s home after hearing that new evidence might change the course of the Drew shooting investigation. Alexis suspects the police are closing in on a suspect and advises Curtis to prepare himself. Curtis later confides in his father, Marshall, that the PCPD may have discovered the blackmail material on Portia. Determined to find out, Curtis decides to confront Drew directly. Monica’s Will Reading Stuns the Quartermaines At the Quartermaine mansion, Ned, Olivia, Michael, and Brook Lynn gather for the reading of Monica’s will. Ronnie, Monica’s long-lost sister, also attends and explains that she and Monica reconnected before her death. Alexis confirms she was invited as part of the will. Brook Lynn receives Monica’s pearl necklace, Ned inherits her record collection, and Olivia gets her cookware. Ronnie is given a locket from their childhood. Tracy, however, receives a jar of Lila’s relish — the same item her father left her when he cut her out of his will. She calls it a cruel joke. Jason inherits Alan’s favorite watch. But the biggest surprise comes at the end: Monica leaves her house and remaining estate to Ronnie, leaving everyone speechless. The post General Hospital Spoilers Today Reveal Michael Isn’t Heir of Monica’s Estate in Oct 6 Recap appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: James Devaney | GC Images via Getty Images The audiences at the New York Film Festival were caught off guard when Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet took the stage at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall to unveil the world premiere of Marty Supreme. The long-anticipated A24 film, kept tightly under wraps until now, screened as the festival’s secret showing on Monday night with both the director and star in attendance. Marty Supreme has a surprise world premiere at New York Film Festival The film, directed by Safdie and co-written with Ronald Bronstein, stars Chalamet as Marty Mauser, an aspiring 1950s ping-pong champion. Reports indicate the story draws loose inspiration from professional player Marty Reisman. Safdie spoke to the audience before the screening, telling them, “I hate surprises too,” and revealing that he had just completed the film hours earlier. “I finished it at 2 a.m. yesterday… You’re the first audience to see this film,” he said. Chalamet later joined him onstage, sharing his personal connection to the venue and remarking that he went to high school near Alice Tully, calling it “f—ing awesome” to premiere at NYFF. (via Variety) The ensemble includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’Zion, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher, and Sandra Bernhard. Earlier, the Iron Man actress, Paltrow, had shared that she plays “the wife of a rival professional who has an affair with Chalamet,” adding, “We have a lot of sex in this movie.” The film reportedly cost $70 million to produce, marking A24’s most expensive project to date. Eli Bush, Anthony Katagas, Timothée Chalamet, and A24 produced Marty Supreme. The premiere comes amid reports that Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine is underperforming at the box office despite strong reviews. Josh and Benny Safdie previously co-directed Good Time and Uncut Gems. This year, the New York Film Festival has also featured major premieres, including Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly and After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino. Marty Supreme opens in theaters on Christmas Day. The post Timothée Chalamet’s Movie Marty Supreme Has a Surprise Premiere at NYFF appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Orioles right-hander Albert Suárez is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow after suffering a season-ending elbow injury, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. That should determine whether the 35-year-old is in danger of any kind of surgery. This was a lost year for Suárez, who’d been a surprisingly valuable part of the 2024 pitching staff. The journeyman started 24 of 32 appearances a season ago, working to a 3.70 ERA across 133 2/3 innings. Suárez began this year in long relief. He hurt his shoulder after one appearance and was diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain that cost him the next four months. By the time Suárez returned in September, the Orioles were well out of contention. He made four appearances, working nine innings of two-run ball. Then came the elbow inflammation that knocked him out for the year and raises questions about his future. Suárez is eligible for arbitration for the first time in his career. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects him for a $900K salary. That’s more than reasonable if the Orioles expect him to be healthy next season, but any kind of serious injury could lead them to drop him from the 40-man roster. Suárez is one of 14 Baltimore players who’ll be eligible for arbitration. Ryan Mountcastle has the highest projected salary of the group at $7.8MM. It’d be a surprise if the O’s bring him back for that amount after an injury-plagued season. Mountcastle suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain at the end of May. That kept him on the injured list beyond the trade deadline. He was healthy for the final six weeks and slashed .255/.293/.393 across 157 plate appearances. He struck out in nearly one third of his trips to the plate. The 28-year-old had also struggled early in the season. He finished the year with a .250/.286/.367 line while hitting seven homers in 89 games. The Orioles used him as a part-time player down the stretch, giving everyday first base work to 23-year-old Coby Mayo. Even if neither Mayo nor rookie catcher/designated hitter Samuel Basallo had a good season, the O’s will probably look for a cheaper veteran bench bat to work behind those younger hitters. Mountcastle acknowledged uncertainty about his future during the final weekend of the regular season (link via Rich Dubroff of Baltimore Baseball). The 2015 third-round pick noted that he “can’t control things that happen” with the team’s decision but praised the coaches and teammates with whom he’s worked over his decade in the organization. Baltimore will probably shop him in trade, but they could have a hard time finding interest at that arbitration salary. A non-tender seems likelier. That would send him to free agency and make him an interesting rebound candidate for clubs on a cheaper one-year deal. Elsewhere in the lineup, the O’s have a question mark in center field. After Cedric Mullins was traded at the deadline, the Orioles played Colton Cowser up the middle. While his small-sample defensive grades were tolerable, his average speed makes him a better fit in right field over a full season. Cowser had a terrible second half at the plate, hitting .178/.263/.340 after the All-Star Break. He missed time with a concussion and played through broken ribs that he suffered in June. The O’s don’t have a ton of in-house alternatives. Dylan Beavers played exclusively in the corner outfield as a rookie. He’s an above-average runner who has some center field experience in the minors, yet he played more right field coming up through the system. Former first-rounder Enrique Bradfield is a no-doubt center fielder who hit well in Double-A, but he batted .179 in 15 games after a late-season promotion to Triple-A Norfolk. He’ll probably begin the year in the minors. Jake Rill of MLB.com suggested this morning that the O’s should look for an external upgrade, ideally one who hits from the right side. Cowser, Beavers, and Bradfield each hit left-handed. Harrison Bader fits that bill in free agency, but he should sign somewhere that offers everyday playing time on at least a strong two-year contract. They could add a fourth/fifth outfielder like Jose Siri on a cheap one-year deal or look for a glove-first complementary type on the trade market. Tyrone Taylor (Mets), Jacob Young (Nationals), Blake Perkins (Brewers) and Dane Myers (Marlins) are a few speculative glove-first possibilities who shouldn’t require a huge prospect return if the O’s go that route. View the full article

A number of teams (and their fanbases) have already turned their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it’s worth taking a look at the players who’ll be available at each position. Ages listed are for the 2026 season. Previous entries in this series: catcher The Top Guys Pete Alonso (31) Alonso is signed through 2026 but he has an opt-out and has already said that he will use it, so he’ll be back on the open market for a second year in a row. That’s the outcome he and his representatives at the Boras Corporation were hoping for. Last winter, he couldn’t find a satisfactory long-term commitment, so he pivoted to the short-term, opt-out path. The hope with that strategy as that a better platform year and a lack of qualifying offer would lead to a more robust market. The lack of QO is already assured, as a player can only receive one in his career. Alonso also held up his end of the bargain by having a better walk year. His home run total went from 34 to 38. His batting average climbed from .240 to .272 and his on-base percentage from .329 to .347. His strikeout rate dropped as his batted ball data at Statcast improved. That led to a wRC+ jump from 121 to 141. FanGraphs considered him to be worth 3.6 wins above replacement this year, almost double last year’s 2.1 tally. That improvement should help him in free agency but it’s still unknown if a long-term contract will be out there for him. In the past seven years, Freddie Freeman is the only free agent first baseman to get a deal longer than three seasons. There have been some long extensions, including for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Matt Olson, but those players were still in their 20s. Alonso’s defense has never been strong and has been especially poor in the last two years. Now that he’s about to turn 31 in December, teams may be wary about how he will age into his mid-30s. Concerns aside, Alonso will be one of the best bats available. The Mets seemed genuinely willing to let him depart last winter, so the teams outside of Queens should have a legitimate shot at getting him. Josh Naylor (29) Naylor doesn’t quite have the offensive ceiling as Alonso but he’s pretty solidly above average at the plate. He hit 20 home runs this year, his fourth straight season of getting that number to at least 17. He doesn’t walk a ton but doesn’t strike out either. His 13.7% strikeout rate this year was barely half of the 22.2% league average. His .295/.353/.462 line translated to a 128 wRC+, indicating he was 28% better than the league average hitter overall. That makes four straight seasons for Naylor with a wRC+ between 118 and 128. Like most lefties, he’s better against right-handed pitching, but his splits aren’t extreme. His wRC+ against southpaws has been between 104 and 126 in each of the past three seasons, perfectly acceptable production. He also has other intriguing qualities. The reviews on his glovework are mixed but not awful. He has 12 Outs Above Average at first base in his career. Defensive Runs Saved has him at -5 overall but that includes a -6 grade in 2024 which looks like an outlier. He’s been close to par in every other season of his career. He’s not a burner on the basepaths, with Statcast crediting him with second percentile sprint speed, but he has shown a knack for stealing bases regardless. He swiped six to ten bags in the three prior seasons coming into 2025. This year, he cranked that way up to 30, including a shocking 19 steals after being traded to the Mariners at the deadline. On top of his skills, Naylor’s market should be helped by his relative youth and the fact that he can’t receive a qualifying offer as a player traded midseason. As mentioned in the Alonso section, big league teams haven’t given many long deals to free agent first basemen recently, but Naylor’s reliability and relative youth could help him buck that trend. Ryan O’Hearn (32) A few years ago, O’Hearn looked like a lost cause with the Royals. However, he’s now coming off a strong three-year run as an above-average regular, mostly with the Orioles but also with the Padres after a deadline trade. He hit 17 home runs this year and slashed .281/.366/.437 for a 127 wRC+. Going back to the start of 2023, he has a .277/.343/.445 line and 121 wRC+. Like Naylor, he doesn’t have Alonso’s huge offensive upside but he’s been a consistently strong contributor. Similar to Naylor, he’s a lefty without strong platoon concerns. O’Hearn had a 108 wRC+ against southpaws in 2023. That dipped to 74 last year but he brought it up to 135 this year. Overall, he has a .261/.326/.442 slash and a 116 wRC+ against lefties over the past three years. O’Hearn’s glovework seems acceptable as well. He has four OAA at first base in his career. His -12 DRS total isn’t pretty but most of that came earlier in his career. He was credited with 4 DRS here in 2025. He can also play a corner outfield spot in a pinch. Due to his late breakout, O’Hearn is older than both Alonso and Naylor. That will limit his market to shorter deals but he should be helped by a lack of a QO. Since he was traded midseason, he’s ineligible to receive one. Everyday Players Luis Arráez (29) The book on Arráez is well known at this point. He hardly ever walks but he’s also almost impossible to strike out. There’s not a ton of power but he’s the best contact hitter in the league. His 3.1% strikeout rate this year was easily the best in the majors among qualified hitters. Jacob Wilson came a distant second with a 7.5% rate. However, Arráez’s overall production has been trending down lately. In 2022 and 2023, he had a combined .335/.384/.445 batting line and 131 wRC+. He had a .347 batting average on balls in play but that actually wasn’t too high for him personally. His swing seems perfectly designed to drop singles in between the infield and the outfield, so he has regularly had BABIPs in the .320 to .370 range, even though league average is usually around .290. Over the past two years, he’s dropped down to a combined .303/.337/.392 line and 107 wRC+. The cause of that could be debated. He was playing through a torn thumb ligament last year and only hit four home runs. He’s never been a huge power guy but he’s usually good for eight to ten long balls a year. This year, this thumb has presumably healed and he hit eight homers, but his BABIP dropped to .289. That’s probably not all luck, as his average exit velocity, hard hit rate and barrel rate have all dropped in recent seasons. He’s not a burner on the basepaths and isn’t especially well regarded on defense. He does have 2 DRS at first in his career but his -14 OAA mark is dreadful. His best trait is the ability to put the bat on the ball. He’s still doing that but with lesser results over the past two years. Put it all together and it’s one of the tougher markets to predict, but some team will find a lineup spot for him. Josh Bell (33) Bell is one of the most hot-and-cold bats in the majors, but he always seems to find his way to a solid season in the end. He signed a one-year, $6MM deal with the rebuilding Nationals coming into 2025. His first half was rough but he finished strong. The end result was a .239/.326/.421 line and 109 wRC+ over 533 plate appearances. It’s been a long time since he was an All-Star, but Bell has never been on the injured list for more than a few days. He has appeared in at least 140 games in every full season going back to 2018. He hasn’t been a flashy player for a few years now but has still been solid. In the past three seasons, he hit between 19 and 22 home runs with respectable strikeout and walk rates. His wRC+ finished between 101 and 109 in all three of those campaigns. His defense isn’t great and he hasn’t stolen a base since 2018. But for clubs who want a plug-and-play first baseman/designated hitter who should be in the lineup and contributing from time to time, Bell will be there and won’t be expensive. Rhys Hoskins (33) Hoskins had a strong run with the Phillies as one of the most consistent power hitters in the league. However, his recent career has been more tumultuous. He suffered a torn ACL during spring training in 2023 and missed that entire season. He became a free agent and signed a two-year, $34MM deal with the Brewers, with an opt-out chance halfway through. Both Hoskins and the Brewers were likely hoping for him to rebound after his lost year and then return to free agency. It hasn’t played out that way. His 2024 started strong, but he faded later in the year and finished with a .214/.303/.419 line and 101 wRC+. After that tepid year, he decided not to opt out and returned to the Brewers for 2025. He was a bit better this year on a rate basis, with a .237/.332/.416 line and 109 wRC+. Unfortunately, a thumb sprain put him on the IL in July. While he was out, Andrew Vaughn took his job and ran with it. Hoskins was reinstated from the IL with about three weeks left in the season but hardly played, with Vaughn at first base and Christian Yelich in the DH spot most days. Hoskins was not included on Milwaukee’s NLDS roster. He’ll head into free agency without a lot of juice since his recent seasons haven’t been great, but he’s still been an above-average hitter on the whole. His deal has a mutual option for 2026 but it’s been more than a decade since a mutual option was picked up by both sides. Platoon and Part-Time Bats Wilmer Flores (34) Flores battled knee troubles throughout 2024 and put up awful numbers. He bounced back somewhat in 2025, with production close to league average, though he didn’t get a ton of playing time in the second half as San Francisco’s acquisition of Rafael Devers squeezed Flores into a short-side platoon role with Dominic Smith. A right-handed hitter, Flores has been better against lefties in his career but had reverse splits this year. He finished the season with a .241/.307/.379 line and 95 wRC+. Ty France (31) France had a strong run from 2020 to 2023 but he’s now had two straight years of subpar offense. He signed a one-year deal with the Twins coming into 2025 and got flipped to the Blue Jays as part of the Louis Varland deadline deal. France finished the regular season with a .257/.320/.360 line and 92 wRC+. He finished the season on the IL due to an oblique injury and was left off Toronto’s ALDS roster. Paul Goldschmidt (38) The Yankees signed Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5MM deal in the offseason. He got out to a hot start but quickly ran out of gas. He had a .338/.394/.495 line and 148 wRC+ at the end of May but then slashed .226/.277/.333 for a 69 wRC+ the rest of the way. As he struggled, he got bumped into the short side of a platoon, with Ben Rice starting against most righties and Goldschmidt mostly facing lefties. Goldy had a 74 wRC+ against righties this year but a 169 wRC+ against lefties. Based on his track record, he could still get an everyday job somewhere. But considering his age and widening platoon splits, he might fit best as a veteran mentor and lefty masher/bench bat. Carlos Santana (40) Santana has defied the aging curve by remaining a solid player into his late 30s, but 2025 wasn’t his best year. He slashed .219/.308/.325 for a wRC+ of 82. The Guardians released him in late August. He latched on with the Cubs but didn’t play much. Santana consented to an optional assignment late in the year and wasn’t on the club’s playoff roster. He’s still a great defender and the plate discipline is still good, so he could garner interest even as a 40-year-old coming off a rough year at the plate. Dominic Smith (31) Smith spent the first few months of the season with the Yankees on a minor league deal. He opted out of that pact in the summer and signed with the Giants. He finished his season strong with a .284/.333/.417 line and 111 wRC+ in 63 games with San Francisco. Almost all of that production came against righties. The Giants only let him face southpaws 27 times and he had a .200/.259/.280 line in those matchups. Donovan Solano (38) Solano has been a pretty solid big league hitter going back to 2019 but is coming off a down year. He was released by the Mariners in September and briefly latched on with the Rangers. Between those two clubs, he hit .247/.291/.337 for an 82 wRC+. He is capable of playing other positions but only got very brief looks at second and third base this year. Rowdy Tellez (31) Tellez also split his time between the Mariners and Rangers in 2025. He hit a combined .228/.276/.443 for a 101 wRC+. He finished with a bit of momentum, as he slashed .259/.315/.457 with the Rangers down the stretch for a 115 wRC+ with that club. Still, it’s been two straight years with poor plate discipline and overall production around league average. Justin Turner (41) Turner has been staying away from Father Time throughout his late 30s but seems to finally have been caught. He signed a one-year, $6MM deal with the Cubs but hit .219/.288/.314 for a 71 wRC+ this season. He is on the Cubs’ playoff roster but hasn’t played much. His deal has a mutual option for 2026, but that won’t be picked up. LaMonte Wade Jr. (32) Wade had a strong run with the Giants from 2021 to 2024 but just had the worst season of his career. He slashed .167/.271/.254 in 242 plate appearances in 2025. He was designated for assignment by the Giants in June and landed with the Angels, but the latter club released him in early August. He didn’t sign anywhere else in the final two months of the season. Options Salvador Perez (36) Perez is primarily a catcher but has been spending more time at first base in recent years. It’s a fairly moot point for the free agent market, as Kansas City isn’t going to let its captain go. He is a franchise legend and he can be kept around for 2026 via a $13.5MM club option with a $2MM buyout, making it a net $11.5MM decision. Royals general manager J.J. Picollo has already essentially said Perez will be back in next year, so it seems the Royals will either pick up the option or work out a new extension. Photo courtesy of Steven Bigig, Imagn Images View the full article

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

Paramount Pictures has released the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey picture, previewing the upcoming short film set in the world of TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. The new image, courtesy of Variety, sees the titular Ninja Turtles all dressed up for a New York winter. The short film is set to have its debut in theaters ahead of screenings of the upcoming The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, which is set to release on December 19, 2025. Check out the first look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey below: (Image Credit: Paramount Pictures) What do we know about the new TMNT short film? Taking place in the same universe as 2023’s Mutant Mayhem, Chrome Alone 2 will see the brothers traveling to New Jersey for the first time. Along the way, they’ll go up against a “mysterious toy company exploits the turtles’ newfound fame,” and stumble upon a “shocking discovery” along the way. Chrome Alone 2, the name of which is a playful twist on the classic Home Alone 2, is directed by Kent Seki, who told Variety that his hopes for the movie was to honor the history of the Ninja Turtles’ while retaining their iconic energy. “We wanted to honor the Ninja Turtles’ history while asking what would happen if we put them somewhere completely unfamiliar,” Seki said. “New Jersey became the perfect backdrop because it’s so close to New York, yet has its own energy and quirks that challenge the turtles in new ways.” It’s unclear exactly where the short film takes place in the timeline of the world that Mutant Mayhem has created. A sequel to Mutant Mayhem has already been greenlit, and will release on September 17, 2027, with Shredder said to be the main antagonist of the movie. (Source: Variety) Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post New TMNT Short Film Gets First Photo Ahead of Mutant Mayhem Sequel Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, the team announced. Selected 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed all of last season after suffering a partially torn ACL. Topic has been an eagerly anticipated talent in the league after winning the […] The post Thunder’s Nikola Topic Out 4-6 Weeks After Testicular Procedure appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. View the full article

(Image Credit: Fox) A Family Guy producer recently confirmed that a character’s death last year will be permanent, shocking fans in the process. What Family Guy character was confirmed dead by a producer? In a recent interview with TVLine, producer Alec Sulkin confirmed that Ernie, the iconic yellow chicken that often fights with Peter Griffin, is canonically dead in Family Guy. Ernie’s death came during episode 5 of Season 23 of the show, “The Chicken or the Meg.” In it, Meg begins a romantic relationship with Ernie’s son, Nugget. In one scene, Ernie gives Meg an ultimatum: to cut ties with Peter, or stop seeing his son. Meg refuses, leading to what seems to be a fight. Ernie says he can’t hit Meg, though, and the scene then cuts to Meg walking out with Ernie’s decapitated head, as his body runs around behind her. While Ernie has “died” in scenes with Peter before, Sulkin confirms this was the actual end for the beloved character. “I think that the chicken has gone the way of all flesh,” Sulkin said. “Honestly, I feel like we got so many great set pieces out of the giant chicken fighting with Peter that they became hard to top. It’s a lot to ask of our production crew, and we may have just gotten the best out of that character.” Ernie is best known for his several fight scenes with Peter throughout the history of Family Guy. Their first encounter came in Season 2’s third episode, “Da Boom.” (Source: TVLine) The post Family Guy Character’s Controversial Death Is Permanent, Producers Confirm appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Marvel Daredevil: Born Again executive producer Jesse Wigutow has shared a major update regarding the hit Disney+ show’s upcoming two seasons. The Charlie Cox-led superhero show is expected to start streaming in March 2026. What is known about Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 & 3? During a recent interview with Collider, Wigutow offered some new details about what to expect from Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, teasing a bigger story for the titular hero and his nemesis Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. He confirmed that fans will get to see higher stakes and bigger fight sequences that will all lead up to the climactic finale revolving around Matthew Murdock and Fisk. “It is a very big portrait that we’re telling, a big New York City story, crime, politics. Obviously, we have Mayor Fisk and all of the palace intrigue around him inside City Hall. All of it, I think, is really awesome. What I take away most from the season — and we’re just going through cuts now, we’re about to embark on Season 3 — is that we told this really big story, it got very wide, and then we kind of drive it in the finale to really what matters most,” he shared. “I think what people care about are these two characters and the conflict that they’re in, how deeply they hate each other, and how deeply they need each other. We really carve out all the stuff around them that we’ve built up, and it’s just the two of them, face-to-face, in a really, I think, satisfying climax.” In addition, Wigutow has also teased the “new direction” that they’re planning for Season 3, revealing that the writers’ room will soon open as they’re currently targeting a spring production start date. “It is a new direction, and it is leaving a lot of what was built in [Seasons] 1 and 2 behind,” he confirmed. “We haven’t started writing anything,” he added. “We’re reconvening in the next week or two as a creative trust in a writers’ room. Production targeted on a similar schedule to Season 2 would be sometime in spring.” Daredevil: Born Again is executive-produced by showrunner Dario Scardapane, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, and more. The ensemble cast includes Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Margarita Levieva as Heather, Genneya Walton as BB Urich, Nikki M. James as Kirsten, Clark Johnson as Cherry, and Michael Gandolfini as Daniel. Season 2 will also introduce new cast members Matthew Lillard and Lili Taylor, along with returning Marvel star Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones. (Source: Collider) Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype. The post ‘New Direction’ Teased for MCU TV Show’s Upcoming Season appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James Teases ‘Second Decision,’ Sends Social Media Into Frenzy appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. 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

Star defender Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks are not on the same page when it comes to early talks on an extension. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. Daniels could command an annual salary starting at $30 million, according to the report. That would be […] The post Hawks, Dyson Daniels Not On Same Page With Early Extension Talks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News. 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