&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have confirmed that Eric Bieniemy will return as offensive coordinator for the 2026 season. Following Matt Nagy’s departure, Andy Reid has found the ideal replacement in a key position on his coaching staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Through social media, the Chiefs made the long-awaited announcement for their fans. &lt;em&gt;“A familiar face at offensive coordinator. Eric Bieniemy is back in Kansas City. Let’s get to work.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The objective for Bieniemy is very clear. Revamp an offense surrounded by uncertainty. It is still unknown whether &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will be ready for the start of the 2026 season, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has not decided his future, and young receivers like Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice have not met expectations. In addition, they do not have a star running back.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs confirm new coach for 2026&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Eric Bieniemy has a long history with the Chiefs. He was the running backs coach from 2013 to 2017 and then took on the role of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-secure-2x-super-bowl-champion-as-offensive-coordinator-for-2026-season-to-help-andy-reid-and-patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;offensive coordinator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; from 2018 to 2022. At that point, he looked for something new in his career and signed on as the Commanders’ OC for the 2023 season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Eric Bieniemy signs with Chiefs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2024, still without receiving head coaching offers despite his quality, Eric Bieniemy embarked on an adventure in college football as UCLA’s offensive coordinator. However, that stint was a total failure.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In 2025, in an under-the-radar hire, Bieniemy was signed by the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as running backs coach on Ben Johnson’s staff. His work was remarkable with players like Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift. A key factor in Caleb Williams having one of the best offenses in the NFC.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, with the Chiefs deciding not to renew Matt Nagy’s contract, Eric Bieniemy returns home looking to rediscover the best version of Patrick Mahomes. A formula that was once huge to building a dynasty.&lt;/p&gt;

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miniaturas

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jarrett-stidham&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jarrett Stidham&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; starting season debut has given much to talk about given that it’ll come at the AFC Championship Game vs. &lt;strong&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the &lt;strong&gt;Denver Broncos&lt;/strong&gt; quarterback is not fearing a thing, and he has revealed his biggest motivation ahead of the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It means a lot, any time you step into a situation like this, &lt;strong&gt;I just want to go out there and play the absolute best I can for the guys in this locker room&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Stidham said to the press. “&lt;em&gt;That’s all I care about. &lt;strong&gt;It’s great to have the support of the guys around me, &lt;/strong&gt;and thankfully I’ve got a ton of amazing guys, amazing human beings in the locker room, but also amazing football players&lt;/em&gt;.” The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Broncos&lt;/a&gt; QB is a team player to the highest of levels.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;And there is reason to think the team actually has Stidham’s back. In the end, &lt;strong&gt;Sean Payton endorsed him&lt;/strong&gt; and even a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/patriots-coach-warns-the-team-about-drake-mayes-counterpart-jarrett-stidham-ahead-of-afc-championship-game-vs-broncos&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Patriots coach warned his own team about Stidham’s ability&lt;/a&gt;. So the confidence is high.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Stidham’s actual success is measured on other stuff&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The way the Broncos can win this game is because of their elite defense&lt;/strong&gt;. Stidham’s job is to not give the ball away, and try to move the chains a bit to prolong the drives so the defense gets some rest. However, the defense is the best way they win this game.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Drake Maye&lt;/a&gt; has a fumble problem. &lt;strong&gt;The Broncos could make damage and they also have a top-tier secondary&lt;/strong&gt;. If Stidham doesn’t lose the game, the Broncos have a fair chance to win the game. Still, it will be a very hard-fought battle.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Sean Payton has to adjust massively&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sean Payton has designed quite a pass-happy offense for this Broncos team. &lt;strong&gt;In fact, Bo Nix had the most pass attempts this &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season. &lt;/strong&gt;Things must change with Stidham under center. It wouldn’t be wise to put a guy who hasn’t thrown a pass in two years to throw that much.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Patriots&lt;/a&gt; have a great defense and Stidham shouldn’t be slinging it around 35-40 times. &lt;strong&gt;The running game should improve&lt;/strong&gt; and Stidham’s passes should be short-to-intermediate levels. Hence, Payton must adjust his playbook.&lt;/p&gt;

Jarrett Stidham reveals biggest motivation ahead of Broncos AFC Championship Game vs Patriots

Jarrett Stidham reveals biggest motivation ahead of Broncos AFC Championship Game vs Patriots - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Drake Maye warned the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot;&gt;Denver Broncos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; that he will not change his aggressive approach despite the multiple fumbles the young quarterback had in the Divisional Round against the Houston Texans. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even though Maye will once again face a top NFL defense, the MVP candidate will not be conservative. &lt;em&gt;“No. I don’t think you try to change it. I think last week, if I had changed it, Kayshon (Boutte) doesn’t make that play. So, little things like that. Just knowing the time and place for it. Trying to get the ball out of my hands and just being cognizant of the edge rushers. Taking care of the football is the number one thing.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite that precaution, Maye will not think twice with a ticket to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on the line. &lt;em&gt;“If we have time and have a look downfield, you know me, I’m going to take a look and take a shot.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Drake Maye and Patriots want another Super Bowl&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Bo Nix’s season-ending injury, the Patriots are favorites to defeat the Broncos. Given this scenario, with Jarrett Stidham as the starter, many experts believe Drake Maye should be more cautious and not risk the ball the way he did against Houston.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I just have to be better with my operation. I can improve on it. Getting out of the huddle, getting guys in the right spot and just moving with a sense of urgency. It starts with me being under center.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady&quot;&gt;Tom Brady&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; decided to leave New England and a failed stint with Mac Jones, no one expected the Patriots to return as Super Bowl contenders so quickly. Now, with the arrival of Mike Vrabel as head coach, it looks like the era of dominance could return in the AFC.&lt;/p&gt;


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Broncos receive key warning from Patriots QB Drake Maye after Bo Nix season-ending injury against Bills - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fernando-mendoza&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Following his decision, the &lt;strong&gt;Indiana Hoosiers quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; has now dropped a &lt;strong&gt;major hint about his preferred team&lt;/strong&gt; to join.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Thursday, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/fernando-mendoza-makes-something-clear-about-his-nfl-future-after-leading-indiana-to-the-national-championship&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Fernando Mendoza made something clear about his NFL future&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; by declaring for the 2026 Draft. While many teams are expected to pursue him, it appears he may have already envisioned where he wants to begin his professional career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Fernando Mendoza was seen &lt;strong&gt;wearing a gray-and-black jacket&lt;/strong&gt;. That detail immediately caught fans’ attention, as those &lt;strong&gt;colors closely resemble the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/a&gt;’ iconic uniforms&lt;/strong&gt;, sparking speculation that it could be a &lt;strong&gt;subtle hint about his future destination&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Fresh off &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/IndianaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@IndianaFootball&lt;/a&gt;’s historic college football championship win, 2025 Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza crashes Jimmy’s monologue to break some more records! &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallonTonight?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#FallonTonight&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/FuzF2M5IKB&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/FuzF2M5IKB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/2014559387243667688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 23, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Raiders can’t mess this up&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last year, the Raiders decided to acquire &lt;strong&gt;Geno Smith&lt;/strong&gt; to be the team’s starting quarterback. However, the &lt;strong&gt;veteran failed to meet expectations&lt;/strong&gt;, and it now appears a major change at the position could be coming soon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Raiders currently hold the &lt;strong&gt;No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;. For many scouts, Fernando Mendoza would be the clear choice at that spot, and all signs point to Las Vegas being his most likely destination.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;During the &lt;strong&gt;National Championship game&lt;/strong&gt;—where Mendoza’s Indiana team defeated Miami—&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tom Brady&lt;/a&gt; and Mark Davis were spotted closely watching the quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;. The Raiders’ ownership appears to be fully aware of Mendoza’s potential, and many believe he could be the &lt;strong&gt;franchise quarterback the team has been searching for&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If nothing unexpected happens, Mendoza could be leading the Raiders in 2026. However, it will be &lt;strong&gt;crucial for the organization to strengthen the roster around him&lt;/strong&gt;, starting with &lt;strong&gt;improving the offensive line&lt;/strong&gt; to properly protect their potential new star.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza hints at preferred NFL team after declaring for the 2026 Draft

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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza hints at preferred NFL team after declaring for the 2026 Draft - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Taking an underpar&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;College Football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; program and take it all the way to a Natty is stuff of legends. Hence, &lt;strong&gt;Fernando Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt;‘s stock is at an all-time high. Also, winning the Heisman helps, but now the quarterback is setting his sights into the next level. He sent the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; a clear message of what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an Instagram post, &lt;strong&gt;Fernando Mendoza announced that he will be entering the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Draft&lt;/strong&gt;. Mendoza was already the favorite to go first overall this upcoming draft and rumors about the Raiders really wanting him had just grown more and more after the Natty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fernando-mendoza&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mendoza&lt;/a&gt; ended his 2025 season with a 72% pass completion, 3,535 yards, &lt;strong&gt;led the country with 41 touchdowns and only threw six picks&lt;/strong&gt;. The QB also led the country with a 182.9 rate and led the Big Ten in yards per attempt too.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Raiders need to do some work before drafting Mendoza&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s pretty much a done deal that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Raiders&lt;/a&gt; will draft Mendoza. However, &lt;strong&gt;this team needs more than just a quarterback to go back to its winning ways&lt;/strong&gt;. The fact is they need to find a head coach, an offensive coordinator and reestructure this thing from top to bottom.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/07120251/Tom-Brady-co-owner-of-the-Las-Vegas-Raiders-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Tom Brady, co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557906&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tom Brady, co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tom Brady&lt;/a&gt; is the co-owner of the team, so the rebuild will be fast, as he doesn’t like losing at football.&lt;strong&gt; He is in charge, alongside general manager John Spytek, of looking for a new head coach&lt;/strong&gt; to take the reigns of the team and likely coach Mendoza for the next few years. In fact, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/indiana-qb-fernando-mendoza-hints-at-preferred-nfl-team-after-declaring-for-the-2026-draft&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mendoza also hinted at his desired destination in the NFL&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Raiders play in the toughest division in football&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While some might say the NFC North is a tough division, and it is, the AFC West is just a plain war. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; are rebounding after missing the playoffs this year but &lt;strong&gt;with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, they are perennial contenders&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Broncos are playing the AFC Championship this season and there is no reason to believe that they’ll fall down all of a sudden. The other team is the Chargers, who have a top-5 QB in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Justin Herbert&lt;/a&gt;, a top-tier HC in Jim Harbaugh, a solid roster and looking to get over the hump in the playoffs. Hence, &lt;strong&gt;the Raiders need to make good decisions and do them fast. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Fernando Mendoza makes something clear about his NFL future after leading Indiana to the National Championship

Fernando Mendoza makes something clear about his NFL future after leading Indiana to the National Championship - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; recently made a major splash by re-signing &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; to a five-year deal, ensuring the star left-handed hitter returns to anchor the outfield alongside &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge&quot;&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Trent Grisham&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Once the clear No. 1 prospect in the Yankees system, &lt;strong&gt;Jasson Domínguez&lt;/strong&gt; saw his opportunities dwindle last season, culminating in a bench role throughout the playoffs. With &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; back in left field, &lt;strong&gt;Domínguez faces another season with limited at-bats unless the team takes action&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to insider Bob Nightengale, trading Domínguez may be the Yankees’ next strategic move to balance the roster while also capitalizing on his value. &lt;em&gt;“It was a huge signing for the Yankees, who weren’t shy in telling the world that &lt;strong&gt;bringing Bellinger back was their No. 1 priority the entire winter. Now, the question is what the Yankees do next?&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could Jasson Domínguez become trade bait?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nightengale highlighted the surplus of outfielders in New York’s roster. &lt;em&gt;“They acquired Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins last week, but still need another starter. And with Bellinger in left field, Trent Grisham in center and Judge in right, they have a surplus of outfielders.&lt;strong&gt; They could use young outfielder Jasson Dominguez, their former No. 1 prospect, as trade bait.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/23093925/jasson-dominguez-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-567281&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jasson Domínguez #24 of the Yankees bats against the Rays. Al Bello/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Timing could be crucial&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Yankees face a decision: either maximize Domínguez’s trade value now or risk another season of reduced playing time. Potential trade targets for the Yankees include &lt;strong&gt;MacKenzie Gore&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-nationals&quot;&gt;Washington Nationals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Sandy Alcantara&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Marlins&lt;/strong&gt;, but matching the right fit will be challenging.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;697388823a480cbb486185a3&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Yankees trade Jasson Domínguez after re-signing Cody Bellinger?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;As spring training approaches,&lt;strong&gt; New York must decide how to structure its outfield and pitching staff&lt;/strong&gt;, balancing championship aspirations with the development of its top prospects.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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MLB Rumors: NY Yankees could make key roster move involving former top prospect after re-signing Cody Bellinger - Bolavip US

NY Yankees could make key roster move involving former top prospect after re-signing Bellinger

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; capped a whirlwind week of offseason moves by landing former &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; infielder &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on Tuesday, followed by acquiring Milwaukee Brewers ace &lt;strong&gt;Freddy Peralta&lt;/strong&gt; a day later. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite these high-profile additions, analysts suggest the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; still have one critical piece missing: a reliable starting pitcher to provide stability behind Peralta and top prospect &lt;strong&gt;Nolan McLean&lt;/strong&gt;. The team’s rotation has questions surrounding &lt;strong&gt;Kodai Senga&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Sean Manaea&lt;/strong&gt;, both returning from injuries last season, leaving a gap for a pitcher who can eat innings consistently.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to&lt;em&gt; ClutchPoints&lt;/em&gt; analyst Josh Davis, one player fits that profile perfectly. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;This is where a reunion with Chris Bassitt fits seamlessly into the Mets’ current realit&lt;/strong&gt;y. The veteran represents the opposite of volatility. He offers innings, preparation, adaptability, and consistency,”&lt;/em&gt; Davis wrote. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;For a team that thinned its farm system to acquire Peralta, Bassitt functions as structural insurance.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why Chris Bassitt could complete the Mets’ offseason&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bassitt has proven durability throughout his career.&lt;/strong&gt; He made 31 starts for the &lt;strong&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; last season, marking his fourth consecutive year of at least 30 starts. During his single season with the Mets in 2022, he pitched &lt;strong&gt;181 2/3 innings with a solid 3.42 ERA.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/23091338/bassitt-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-567265&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&amp;nbsp;Chris Bassitt #40 of the Blue Jays pitches against the Dodgers. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In the 2025 postseason, Bassitt showcased his versatility&lt;/strong&gt;. After sitting out the ALDS with a back injury, he joined the bullpen for the ALCS and World Series, allowing just one earned run across 8 2/3 innings. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Signing Bassitt would provide not only innings and reliability but also structural flexibility for a rotation expected to carry the team deep into the postseason. With Peralta and McLean already anchoring the staff, &lt;strong&gt;Bassitt’s experience could be the final piece for a rotation&lt;/strong&gt; designed to compete with any in baseball.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6973840e3a480cbb486185a2&quot; data-title=&quot;Which move would have the biggest impact on the Mets’ 2026 season?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eye former Blue Jays ace to complete offseason after Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta deals

Red Sox’s new $130 million star shares his take on NY Yankees rivalry

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eye former Blue Jays ace to complete offseason after Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta deals - Bolavip US

NY Mets eye former Blue Jays ace to complete offseason after Bichette, Peralta deals

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; entered the winter with different paths but a shared urgency to close the gap with baseball’s elite. After the Mets swung a major trade for &lt;strong&gt;Freddy Peralta&lt;/strong&gt;, attention quickly shifted to whether another frontline arm could be in play across New York.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One name surfaced immediately: &lt;strong&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/a&gt;’&lt;/strong&gt; left-handed ace and one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. With both New York clubs seeking rotation upgrades, speculation intensified around whether either organization would be willing—or able—to meet Detroit’s price.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt; columnist&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Jon Heyman, brief &lt;strong&gt;exploratory talks made it clear that the Tigers’ asking price&lt;/strong&gt; was far beyond what either New York club was prepared to offer. Detroit, firmly in a competitive window, had little incentive to move its ace.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Tarik Skubal is super elite, and the Tigers are well within their rights to expect a huge return,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman wrote. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;After brief talks, the Yankees and Mets quickly figured they have no chance.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; He added that Detroit’s recent roster moves signal a clear intention to contend, not rebuild.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/23053248/skubal-tarik-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-567241&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tarik Skubal #29 of the Tigers delivers the pitch against the Mariners. Steph Chambers/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Are the Yankees doing enough after standing pat?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Yankees moved quickly to retain &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, critics have questioned whether that alone meaningfully improves a team that fell short in October. On &lt;em&gt;SNY&lt;/em&gt;, analyst Sal Licata voiced frustration with what he views as organizational complacency.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The idea shouldn’t be to stay the same and hope for the best,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Licata said. &lt;em&gt;“It should be to get better, especially when you fell far short of your goals a year ago.”&lt;/em&gt; He pointed to division rivals making tangible upgrades while New York largely stood still.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What does this mean moving forward?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Skubal staying in Detroit and the elite pitching market thinning, both the &lt;strong&gt;Mets and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; appear set to rely on internal solutions&lt;/strong&gt; rather than headline-grabbing additions. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69734ef33a480cbb4861859f&quot; data-title=&quot;Did the Yankees do enough this offseason to contend in 2026?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;As spring training approaches,&lt;strong&gt; the question is no longer who New York can acquire&lt;/strong&gt;—but whether what they already have will be enough to keep pace in an increasingly competitive American League and National League landscape.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees, NY Mets get reality check on Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

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MLB Rumors: NY Yankees, NY Mets get reality check on Tigers ace Tarik Skubal - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; off the board after signing with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; free-agent market has quietly shifted toward one remaining impact bat: &lt;strong&gt;Eugenio Suárez&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;two time All-Star&lt;/strong&gt;, and veteran third baseman, is coming off a powerful 2025 season, reminding clubs that proven run production still carries value even in an increasingly cautious market.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 34, &lt;strong&gt;Suárez represents both upside and risk. &lt;/strong&gt;His home-run output remains elite, but age, strikeouts, and defensive limitations have contributed to a slower-moving market. Still, teams needing middle-of-the-order power are monitoring closely as spring training approaches.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;MLBTradeRumors&lt;/em&gt;‘ Nick Deeds, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Mariners&lt;/strong&gt; are viewed as the most logical fits should Suárez’s market accelerate, with each club facing distinct roster needs and strategic considerations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/30111713/eugenio-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Eugenio Suarez&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553733&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Mariners looks on after hitting a grand slam. Steph Chambers/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Which team makes the most sense for Suárez right now?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt;, the connection is straightforward. After missing on &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;, Boston still has an opening at third base and a clear need for right-handed power. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pirates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; present a different case. Since moving on from &lt;strong&gt;Ke’Bryan Hayes&lt;/strong&gt;, Pittsburgh has lacked stability at third base. Suárez’s bat could legitimize a lineup built around emerging talent, but questions remain about how far ownership is willing to stretch payroll for a veteran slugger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could a return to Seattle or a surprise bidder emerge?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A reunion with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-mariners&quot;&gt;Mariners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; cannot be ruled out. With &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Polanco&lt;/strong&gt; gone, Suárez could serve as a short-term bridge while prospects develop. Despite mixed results in Seattle previously, his past production shows he can thrive there under the right circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;697364d63a480cbb486185a0&quot; data-title=&quot;Where will Eugenio Suárez sign?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Other teams have been loosely connected, but most come with financial or roster obstacles. As the free-agent board thins, Suárez stands as one of the final opportunities for a club seeking immediate offensive impact—making the next few weeks pivotal for both player and suitors.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

Bo Bichette reveals reason for leaving Blue Jays to sign with NY Mets

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees' Cody Bellinger signing opens door for Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners to pursue two-time All-Star free agent - Bolavip US

Yankees' Bellinger signing opens door for Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners to pursue two-time All-Star free agent

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nick-castellanos&quot;&gt;Nick Castellanos&lt;/a&gt; appears all but destined to play for another team, with the only real question being when that move will happen. At the very least, there are two known possibilities for where he could land in 2026. &lt;strong&gt;Ken Rosenthal mentioned the Miami Marlins as one of those options&lt;/strong&gt; following what looks like a partial exit from &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia&lt;/strong&gt; for the veteran outfielder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Rosenthal, Castellanos could also be a candidate for San Diego&lt;em&gt;. “The Padres are looking for a right-handed bat,&lt;strong&gt; and they’re looking for one who will be inexpensive,&lt;/strong&gt; has been taking ground balls and training some at first base, and it’s a position they’re trying to fill,”&lt;/em&gt; the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; insider said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Castellanos has emerged as an option for the Padres because, as Rosenthal noted, San Diego previously evaluated Nolan Arenado as a potential first baseman&lt;strong&gt; but ultimately moved on due to the high cost. &lt;/strong&gt;That opened the door for the Phillies outfielder to enter the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Castellanos to Miami?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While nothing is confirmed, and Rosenthal himself admits he’s not sure the Marlins would want to add him, Miami remains a possibility.&lt;em&gt; “Miami is always another possibility. That’s where Castellanos is from, I’m sure he would love to go there. &lt;strong&gt;I don’t know if they would love to add him. It’s unknown to me&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Rosenthal said on Foul Territory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;.&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@Ken_Rosenthal&lt;/a&gt; mentions the Padres first when asked about Nick Castellanos&apos; future. Castellanos has been taking ground balls at 1B. Phillies want to get rid of him and San Diego is looking for a first baseman. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How much of the $20 million will the Phillies be willing to pay?… &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/mwg1VzApjg&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/mwg1VzApjg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TalkingFriars/status/2014411718265602144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 22, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;What Rosenthal does expect is that if the Phillies move on from Castellanos, &lt;strong&gt;they will likely absorb a significant portion of his salary,&lt;/strong&gt; a point echoed by other insiders such as Bob Nightengale. Last season, Castellanos posted a .250 batting average with 137 hits, 17 home runs, and 72 RBIs.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It’s also worth noting that on Dec. 5, 2025, a video posted on X by Luke Arcaini showed Castellanos &lt;strong&gt;saying he would be willing to play first base if a team needed him there. &lt;/strong&gt;Then, on Jan. 20, his wife posted an Instagram story showing the outfielder taking ground balls.&lt;/p&gt;

Not the Reds: MLB insider names two teams as potential landing spots for Nick Castellanos in 2026

Not the Reds: MLB insider names two teams as potential landing spots for Nick Castellanos in 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; has already secured his place in &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; history after leading the franchise to its first-ever &lt;strong&gt;MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; title last season. As preseason begins, the Herons are preparing to defend their crown and have officially announced another addition to the squad—marking their &lt;strong&gt;eighth&lt;/strong&gt; new arrival of a busy winter window.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed &lt;strong&gt;goalkeeper Luis Barraza&lt;/strong&gt; as a Free Agent with a contract through June 2027, with an extension option until June 2028,&lt;/em&gt;” &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-goalkeeper-luis-barraza&quot;&gt;Inter Miami confirmed in an official statement&lt;/a&gt; on Friday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The American-born goalkeeper of Mexican descent joins &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; following the 2025 season with &lt;strong&gt;D.C. United&lt;/strong&gt;, where he made &lt;strong&gt;24 appearances&lt;/strong&gt;, recording &lt;strong&gt;four clean sheets&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;one assist&lt;/strong&gt;. Barraza also previously featured for &lt;strong&gt;New York City FC&lt;/strong&gt;, making 30 appearances and tallying six shutouts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond his MLS experience, the New Mexico native previously spent time in the &lt;strong&gt;USL Championship&lt;/strong&gt; on loan with the Oakland Roots. Barraza brings championship pedigree to South Florida, having been part of the NYCFC squads that won the &lt;strong&gt;MLS Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;2021&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Campeones Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;2022&lt;/strong&gt;—the two major trophies of his professional career thus far.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Competition in the Inter Miami goal&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 29-year-old established himself as the primary starter for D.C. United last season, but he will face stiff competition in Fort Lauderdale to secure a place in the starting team this year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In addition to the marquee signing of &lt;strong&gt;Dayne St. Clair&lt;/strong&gt;—the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year with Minnesota United—&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-officially-re-sign-mls-cup-champion-to-continue-helping-lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Inter Miami recently confirmed the re-signed of fellow MLS Cup-winning keeper Rocco Rios Novo&lt;/a&gt;. With reports indicating the contract termination of veteran Argentine &lt;strong&gt;Oscar Ustari&lt;/strong&gt;, Barraza is expected to provide critical depth as the third option on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, Inter Miami face a grueling schedule this year. In addition to their MLS title defense, Javier Mascherano’s side will compete in the &lt;strong&gt;Concacaf Champions&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Leagues Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Campeones Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. This heavy fixture list suggests Barraza will likely see opportunities as Mascherano looks to rotate his squad across multiple competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the official arrival of  Barraza, Inter Miami have now secured nine reinforcements during a high-profile transfer window. Alongside Barraza, the Herons’ 2026 roster will be bolstered by &lt;strong&gt;Tadeo Allende, Rocco Rios Novo, David Ayala, Dayne St. Clair, Micael, Sergio Reguilón, Facundo Mura&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Daniel Pinter.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; have been highly active during the transfer market to bolster the squad as they look to help &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; defend the historic MLS Cup title secured last season. Amidst this flurry of activity is &lt;strong&gt;Luis Suarez&lt;/strong&gt;; while the veteran forward lost his place in the starting team during the 2025 playoffs, &lt;strong&gt;Javier&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Mascherano&lt;/strong&gt; has not ruled out the possibility of the Uruguayan reclaiming his spot in the frontline alongside the Argentine superstar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez&quot;&gt;Suarez&lt;/a&gt;, the club’s second-highest scorer, was a vital component during Inter Miami’s regular season. However, during the postseason, he lost ground to fellow Argentines &lt;strong&gt;Tadeo Allende&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Mateo Silvetti&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite this, having recently renewed his contract through the end of the 2026 MLS season, Mascherano noted at the start of preseason that every player begins on equal footing and that the &lt;em&gt;Pistolero&lt;/em&gt; could return to a more prominent role in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;All I can say is that when we start the season, &lt;strong&gt;everyone starts from zero&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Mascherano said during a recent press conference. “&lt;em&gt;From there, we will be guided by the level of each individual player and we will field the most competitive team possible. Luis is a part of this squad&lt;strong&gt;; he is not only an important player for the team, but for the club, &lt;/strong&gt;and he will continue to be so”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/23163549/inter-miami-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Luis Suarez&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-532559&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The former Barcelona striker saw significant action last season, recording &lt;strong&gt;50&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;appearances&lt;/strong&gt; across all competitions with &lt;strong&gt;17 goals&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;17 assists&lt;/strong&gt;. However, during the decisive stretch of the postseason, the Uruguayan struggled to find his best form, leading to him losing his starting spot to Allende, who was in peak condition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Suarez’s postseason performance&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Suarez started the first two matches of the playoff opening round against Nashville, where he recorded an assist, but was subsequently &lt;strong&gt;sanctioned&lt;/strong&gt; for the decisive third game by the MLS Disciplinary Committee following an unsporting incident involving Andy Najar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In that crucial match where the Uruguayan was absent, Allende shined with a &lt;strong&gt;brace&lt;/strong&gt; to lead &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; to a 4-0 victory, securing the series and a spot in the quarterfinals. For the following clash against Cincinnati, Mascherano opted to stick with the in-form Allende despite Suarez being available again. The Uruguayan was relegated to the bench and saw just &lt;strong&gt;14 minutes&lt;/strong&gt; of action after coming on as a substitute.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the semifinals against New York City FC, Inter Miami dismantled their opponents 5-1. Suarez’s involvement was further limited, as Mascherano only sent him onto the pitch with &lt;strong&gt;eight minutes&lt;/strong&gt; remaining. In that match, Allende continued to justify his selection as the preferred option by netting a &lt;strong&gt;hat-trick.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Allende in unstoppable form, Mascherano repeated the formula for the MLS Cup Final against Vancouver Whitecaps, pairing the Argentine with Lionel Messi in attack. The decision paid dividends as the former Celta Vigo forward scored the final goal in a 3-1 victory, while &lt;strong&gt;Suarez watched the entire match from the bench.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the dawn of a new season, Suarez will have the opportunity to prove to Mascherano that he can still be the starting striker the team require—even in the face of Allende’s scorching form and the potential arrival of stellar striker &lt;strong&gt;German Berterame.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mexico&quot;&gt;Mexico&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;claimed a narrow victory over &lt;strong&gt;Panama &lt;/strong&gt;in a 2026 international friendly, with a dramatic late own-goal by &lt;strong&gt;Richard Peralta&lt;/strong&gt; deciding the outcome. The visitors controlled possession for long stretches, while Panama looked dangerous on the counter but could not find a way through Mexico’s defense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mexico came close on several occasions, &lt;strong&gt;with key chances from Armando González and Bryan González&lt;/strong&gt;, but John Gunn made crucial saves to keep &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/panama&quot;&gt;Panama&lt;/a&gt; in the game. Both teams showed tactical discipline, making for an intense and competitive match despite the lack of multiple goals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the closing minutes, &lt;strong&gt;Mexico pressed relentlessly and finally forced the decisive moment when Peralta’s misjudged touch&lt;/strong&gt; put the ball into his own net. Panama held firm for most of the match, but Mexico’s persistence earned them a hard-fought 1-0 victory in this 2026 international friendly.&lt;/p&gt;

Panama and Mexico clash in 2026 international friendly

Welcome to our liveblog of today’s international friendly.
Panama face Mexico at the Rommel Fernández Stadium in a matchup that serves as key preparation for both sides outside the FIFA window. Mexico look to start their 2026 schedule on a positive note after a winless run, while Panama aim to test themselves against one of their toughest Concacaf rivals.
Stay with us for essential details and real-time updates as Panama and Mexico clash today.

Start time and how to watch

Panama vs Mexico will get underway at 8:00 PM ET (PT:5:00 PM)
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-mexico-vs-panama-live-in-the-usa-international-friendly-game">Watch this 2026 International friendly match between Panama and Mexico live in the USA</a> on TUDN USA, FOX Deportes, Univision, ViX and FOX One.

Today’s referees

American official Guido González will serve as the referee for the 28th all-time meeting between Panama and Mexico. He will be supported by Cory Richardson and José Da Silva as assistant referees, both from the United States, while Fernando Morón of Panama has been appointed as the fourth official.

Mexico enter as favorites

Mexico arrive with a clear historical edge, holding a 13-year unbeaten streak against Panama. Mexico have not lost to Panama since 2013, when they fell 2–1 in the Gold Cup. The current outlook also favors Mexico, who come into today’s match riding a five-game winning streak and looking to extend their dominance in this matchup.

Mexico confirmed lineup

Mexico line up as follows: Raúl Rangel; Richard Ledezma, Víctor Guzmán, Eduardo Águila, Bryan González; Luis Romo, Obed Vargas, Marcel Ruiz; Roberto Alvarado, Germán Berterame, Brian Gutiérrez.

Panama confirmed starting XI

Panama line up as follows: John Gunn; Omar Cordoba, Richard Peralta, Ariel Arroyo, Daniel Aparicio; Hector Hurtado, Kevin Galvan, Jose Murillo; Ricardo Phillips, Giovany Herbert, Kadir Barria.

Tonight’s venue

The Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez Stadium, named after Panamanian soccer icon Rommel Fernández, is a multi-purpose venue located in Panama City. It is primarily used for soccer matches and has a capacity of 32,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in the country. The venue serves as the home ground for Panama’s senior side and regularly hosts major international and regional fixtures.

Mexico remain unbeaten at the Rommel Fernández Stadium

Mexico have never suffered a defeat at the Rommel Fernández Stadium in Panama City. Across six matches played at the venue, Mexico hold a record of two wins and four draws, maintaining their unbeaten run on Panamanian soil heading into tonight’s friendly.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

The match is officially underway at the Rommel Fernández Stadium as Panama and Mexico get the action started in this 2026 international friendly.

4' - Early minutes with Mexico controlling possession (0-0)

In the opening minutes, Mexico dominate possession but lack penetration in the final third. They circulate the ball from side to side, maintaining control and tempo, yet without creating significant danger or clear scoring chances so far.

5' - Foul on Ledezma near Panama’s box (0-0)

Richard Ledezma draws a foul just outside Panama’s penalty area after being brought down by Daniel Aparicio, giving Mexico a promising set-piece opportunity in a dangerous position.

6' - Mexico waste a free kick opportunity (0-0)

The free kick comes to nothing for Mexico, as the delivery fails to trouble Panama’s defense and the chance is ultimately wasted without a shot on target.

9' - Herbert unleashes a long-range effort (0-0)

Panama regain possession following a throw-in and a clearance from Mexico, allowing Giovany Herbert to unleash a powerful strike from outside the box that nearly catches Raúl Rangel off guard, narrowly missing the target.

15' - Mexico control possession but lack clear chances (0-0)

Mexico continue to dominate the match with 66% of the possession compared to Panama’s 33%, yet they have struggled to turn that control into real danger. Panama remain patient, sitting back and waiting for a well-timed counterattack as Mexico push higher up the field.

18' - Foul on Vargas in midfield (0-0)

Obed Vargas is brought down by Ricardo Phillips well away from the penalty area, resulting in a free kick for Mexico in a non-dangerous position as they look to restart possession.

20' - Berterame heads wide after Mexico corner (0-0)

Mexico earn a corner kick following a touch from Omar Cordoba, but the chance goes begging as Germán Berterame gets his header all wrong, sending the ball well off target without troubling the goalkeeper.

24' - Aparicio commits a foul on Berterame (0-0)

Daniel Aparicio brings down Germán Berterame inside Panama’s half, but the infringement occurs well away from the penalty area, limiting Mexico’s immediate attacking threat.

26' - Yellow card shown to Aparicio (0-0)

The referee shows a yellow card to Daniel Aparicio following his foul on Germán Berterame.

31' - Foul on Cordoba gives Panama a breather (0-0)

Omar Cordoba draws a foul on his side of the field, allowing Panama to slow the tempo and regain possession as Mexico continue to control the match through sustained ball dominance.

35' - Mexico fail to capitalize on dangerous free kick (0-0)

Mexico earn a dangerous free kick after Obed Vargas is fouled by Jose Murillo, but Bryan Gutiérrez’s delivery fails to produce a clear chance and the opportunity ultimately comes to nothing.

36' - Yellow card shown to Luis Romo (0-0)

Luis Romo is booked after committing a foul on Jose Kadir, as the referee continues to keep control of the physical play in midfield.

42' - Panama push forward as Mexico ease the pressure (0-0)

Panama look to lift their level in the closing minutes of the second half, with Mexico conceding some ground while maintaining a lower-intensity press.

45' - Halftime at the Rommel Fernández Stadium (0-0)

The first half comes to an end with the score still level. Mexico control possession for long stretches but struggle to create clear chances, while Panama remain organized and patient, waiting for opportunities on the counter.

45' - Second half is underway (0-0)

The match resumes for the second half at the Rommel Fernández Stadium, with Panama making adjustments at the break. Ariel Arroyo is replaced by Javier Rivera, while Ricardo Hindis makes way for Angel Caicedo.

49' - Long-range effort from Murillo (0-0)

Panama try their luck again from distance as Jose Murillo unleashes a shot from outside the box, but the attempt sails well off target and poses no threat to Raúl Rangel.

50' - Panama earn their first corner (0-0)

Panama win their first corner of the match after applying high pressure on Mexico’s back line. Eduardo Águila takes the corner kick, but the set piece does not lead to any danger and Mexico clear without issues.

55' - Play stopped after Aparicio goes down (0-0)

The game is briefly halted due to an apparent injury to Daniel Aparicio of Panama. After receiving attention on the field, it appears to be nothing serious and play is set to resume shortly.

57' - Mexico make three substitutions (0-0)

Mexico make a triple change as Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutiérrez, and Obed Vargas leave the field. Alexis Gutiérrez, Kevin Castañeda, and Carlos Rodríguez come on as Mexico look to add fresh energy for the remainder of the match.

63' - Gunn denies Mexico with a stunning reflex save (0-0)

What a stop from John Gunn. The Panama goalkeeper pulls off a tremendous reflex save after an awkward but dangerous effort from Kevin Castañeda. The ensuing corner kick is taken but comes to nothing, as Panama survive a major scare and keep the score level.

65' - Caicedo’s effort comfortably saved by Rangel (0-0)

Panama put together a positive attacking move that ends with Angel Caicedo trying his luck after an individual run. The shot, however, lacks power and is easily collected by Raúl Rangel.

66' - Panama make a substitution (0-0)

Panama make a change as Hector Hurtado leaves the match and Abdul Knight comes on, adding fresh legs in the middle of the field as the second half progresses.

67' - Mexico make two more substitutions (0-0)

Mexico continue to rotate their lineup as Marcel Ruiz and Germán Berterame are withdrawn. Armando González and Erik Lira enter the match as Mexico look to find a breakthrough in the closing stages.

70' - Yellow card shown to Castañeda (0-0)

Kevin Castañeda is shown a yellow card after committing a hard foul on Giovany Herbert.

75' - Panama make another substitution (0-0)

Panama make another change as Giovany Herbert leaves the field and Kahiser Lenis comes on.

76' - Panama escape after Mexico come close (0-0)

Panama breathe a sigh of relief after a brilliant attacking move from Mexico. Alexis Gutiérrez delivers a dangerous cross that Bryan González manages to connect with in an awkward position, sending the ball just wide. The play is ultimately ruled offside, but it is another warning sign for Panama’s defense.

80' - Panama make another substitution (0-0)

Panama make a change as Omar Cordoba is taken off due to fatigue, with Luis Asprilla coming on to add fresh energy and support both defensively and offensively as the match continues.

85' - Mexico make a substitution (0-0)

Mexico bring on Jesus Gallardo for Bryan González, introducing fresh legs on the wing as they push for a late breakthrough in the final stages of the match.

90' - Panama survive another Mexico chance (0-0)

Mexico craft a great attacking move, ending with a powerful header from Armando González off Alexis Gutiérrez’s assist, but John Gunn reacts brilliantly to tip it over for a corner. The ensuing set piece fails to create any real danger, keeping Panama safe.

90+5' - Five minutes of added time announced (0-0)

The referee signals five minutes of stoppage time as the match enters its final moments, giving both Mexico and Panama a last chance to break the deadlock.

90+5' GOOOOOAL FOR MEXICO! (0-1)

Mexico open the scoring late in the match after a well-worked move ends with a right-footed effort from Carlos Rodríguez, and the final touch comes off Richard Peralta into his own net. The visitors take the lead in dramatic fashion.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">¡Autogol de Panamá después de una gran jugada de la Hormiga y Gallardo! ⚽⚽⚽<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FutConLaBanda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FutConLaBanda</a> <a href="https://t.co/uXPH0g8Gqk">pic.twitter.com/uXPH0g8Gqk</a>— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUDNUSA/status/2014534879698931763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

90' - Full time!! (0-1)

Mexico secure a narrow victory over Panama in their 2026 international friendly, with the only goal coming from a late own-goal by Richard Peralta. The visitors take all three points in a closely contested match.

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; are completing an outstanding transfer window, but they are not standing still. The club continues to monitor key players who could further strengthen the squad built around &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;. Reportedly, they showed strong interest in one of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/son-heung-min&quot;&gt;Heung-Min Son&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s key teammates at &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles FC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami pushed aggressively to sign &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/LAFC&quot;&gt;LAFC&lt;/a&gt; forward Denis Bouanga&lt;/strong&gt;. While searching for a major attacking reinforcement, the club targeted a player who has been &lt;strong&gt;named to the MLS Best XI in three consecutive seasons&lt;/strong&gt;, 2023, 2024, and 2025, as part of an effort to assemble an All-Star-level roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LAFC turned down Inter Miami’s multi-million-dollar offer for one of their marquee players&lt;/strong&gt;, as the Franco-Gabonese attacker expressed a clear desire to remain with the California side. As a result, Bouanga will not form a partnership with Lionel Messi in South Florida.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the bid was rejected,&lt;strong&gt; Inter Miami shifted their full attention to Germán Berterame&lt;/strong&gt;. Bogert reports that Monterrey, Atlético Madrid, Atlético San Luis, and the Fort Lauderdale-based club are already exchanging paperwork on a proposed $15 million transfer for full ownership of the striker’s economic rights.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;567015&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/22160324/son-bouanga-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Son Heung-Min #7 and Denis Bouanga #99 of Los Angeles FC.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-567015&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Son Heung-Min #7 and Denis Bouanga #99 of Los Angeles FC.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Berterame emerges as the leading option&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to information from César Merlo, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; are prepared to pay a total of $15 million to secure the services of the Mexico international&lt;/strong&gt;. The deal is structured in two parts: $10.5 million going to Monterrey and an additional $4.5 million to Atlético Madrid, who still retain a percentage of the striker’s rights.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Berterame’s potential arrival&lt;strong&gt; is also explained by a broader roster reconfiguration&lt;/strong&gt;. Following the retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami free up two Designated Player slots and restructure their salary framework. This is followed by the permanent purchase of Rodrigo De Paul, a deal close to $17 million that makes him the &lt;strong&gt;third-most expensive signing in MLS history&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by The Athletic, both clubs &lt;strong&gt;are now exchanging final documentation to complete the transfer&lt;/strong&gt;. If the deal is finalized under the expected terms, Berterame will occupy one of the Designated Player slots and join a constellation specifically designed to maximize &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s impact.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mexico&quot;&gt;Mexico&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; Panama &lt;/strong&gt;in a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 international&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/friendly&quot;&gt;friendly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Whether you’re catching the action on TV or streaming it online, here’s everything you need to know to be ready for kickoff and enjoy the match.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Mexico vs Panama online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Preparations are intensifying for a pivotal year for two regional rivals headed to the&lt;strong&gt; 2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, with one of the host nations, &lt;strong&gt;Mexico&lt;/strong&gt;, scheduling a slate of demanding friendlies as part of its buildup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The first comes against &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/panama&quot;&gt;Panama&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, one of &lt;strong&gt;CONCACAF&lt;/strong&gt;’s top sides after strong performances in the &lt;strong&gt;Gold Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Nations League&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;qualifiers&lt;/strong&gt;, as a confident Panamanian squad looks to test itself against one of the continent’s traditional powers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Mexico vs Panama match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mexico &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Panama &lt;/strong&gt;in a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 international friendly game&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, January 22&lt;/strong&gt;, with the match kicking off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;8:00 PM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Mexico vs Panama: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;8:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;7:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;5:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Mexico vs Panama in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;International Friendly&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mexico &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Panama &lt;/strong&gt;will be available for viewers in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Other options: TUDN USA, FOX Deportes, Univision, ViX and FOX One.&lt;/p&gt;

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