The Latest Breaking News from Trea Turner

Some winners and losers so far in the MLB hot stove offseason.

The Phillies committed $300 million to shortstop Trea Turner. The Mets are set to splurge on ace pitcher Justin Verlander. Meanwhile, the Braves have signed no free agents of note while their top priority, shortstop Dansby Swanson, remains on the market.

SAN DIEGO — Four years ago, John Middleton gassed up his private jet — the white Bombardier Challenger with a Phillies “P” on the tail — and flew to Las Vegas twice to meet with Bryce Harper and help close the largest deal in franchise history.

The shortstop signed for $300 million with the Phillies on Monday.

The two parties are continuing discussions about the 2022 American League MVP’s future on the team.

Congratulations to Stephen Curry.

The biggest question was when. You can’t often say that about $300 million contracts. But Trea Turner’s was one of them. That’s how much sense he made for the Phillies. And if the Phillies were willing to pay him $27.5 million a year through his 40th birthday, well, they certainly…

As of late Monday, top shortstops Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson were still available.

As the free agency period continues to unfold, check out this list for noteworthy transactions around the league.

The shortstop market is heating up. Plus, notes on Aaron Judge, the Angels and signing older players to long-term deals.

Philadelphia signed one of MLB’s most electric players and underscored its commitment to winning, no matter the cost.