AJ Pierzynski just complicated that narrative. Appearing on the Foul Territory YouTube channel, the former MLB catcher offered a behind-the-scenes account that reframes how this actually unfolded - and why Bregman’s exit felt less like a clean break and more like a relationship that soured in real time.

The Detroit Tigers didn't try to land free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman before he signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.

While the relief market has moved quickly, there hasn’t been a ton of activity on the position player front. Kyle Schwarber’s return to Philadelphia on a five-year contract might open things up. Teams like the Orioles, Red Sox and Pirates were in on ...