RUMORS: Yankees Reportedly OUT on Bellinger, Cubs Sign Bregman | Mets the FAVORITES to Land Peralta?

Yankees reportedly drop out of the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes, leaving Scott Boras scrambling to secure a blockbuster deal as rival suitors reconsider their options.  Can the New York Mets capitalize, or will Bellinger’s high price tag drive the market in a surprising direction?  Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs shake up MLB free agency by landing Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175 million contract, sparking a ripple effect among contenders seeking marquee talent.Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how the Cubs’ bold move affects Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and the shifting dynamics for the Red Sox, Yankees, and Phillies.  Plus, the Mets emerge as favorites to trade for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta—will rising prospects like Brandon Sproat or Jonah Tong get the deal done?  Explore how Bregman’s signing and brewing trade rumors could redefine the Mets’ offseason—and why all eyes are now on David Stearns’ next move.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern.FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.