It proved to be highly notable when the Milwaukee Brewers signed outfielder Jackson Chourio to a long-term extension at the 2023 Winter Meetings. The club had locked up its top prospect for eight seasons (plus two team options) and a record-setting $82 million in guaranteed earnings for a player that had yet to even make his MLB debut.

MLB teams have increasingly looked to secure their young cornerstone players to similar deals.

Two such extensions appear to have come together in the last few days.

Milwaukee once again looks close to extending one of its top prospects, with reports suggesting that Cooper Pratt is nearing an agreement on an eight-year deal that will guarantee him $50.75 million. The contract will include a pair of team options worth at least $15M per season.

MLB Pipeline ranks Pratt at No. 62 on the Top 100 prospects and No. 4 in the Brewers’ system (behind infielders Jesús Made, Luis Peña, and Jett Williams).

Pratt was a 6th-round pick out of high school by the Brewers in 2023, who signed for an overslot bonus of $1.35M. The 21-year-old hit .238/.343/.348 with 22 2B, 8 HR, and 31 SB at Double-A last season. Many scouts feel he’s ready for the big leagues defensively, but it’s clear Pratt’s bat needs to continue to develop.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners and infielder Colt Emerson are in agreement on an eight-year, $95 million deal. Reports suggest the deal includes a team option for a ninth season, a full no-trade clause, and incentives that could increase the total value to over $130M.

MLB Pipeline ranks Emerson at No. 7 on the Top 100 and as the top prospect in the Mariners’ system.

Emerson was selected 22nd overall in the 2023 Draft out of high school. The 20-year-old started the 2025 season at High-A, but his production forced the Mariners to push him up to Double-A before long, and he’d finish the season with a week’s worth of games at Triple-A. Collectively, in 600 PA across three levels, he hit .285/.383/.458 with 28 2B, 16 HR, and 14 SB.

With J.P. Crawford set to reach free agency after the 2026 season, it had already been assumed that Emerson was the likely favorite to replace him at shortstop in Seattle. It’s merely been a question of when that transition would begin. Emerson doesn’t turn 21 until late July, and with just 43 games of experience in the upper minors (including the start of the 2026 season), there’s little incentive to rush him. Even with the long-term contract in place, reports suggest Emerson will remain at Triple-A for the time being.

Rumblings for several weeks have hinted that the Pittsburgh Pirates and Konnor Griffin (the top prospect in the sport) are discussing a similar extension that would exceed $100 million, though it’s unclear if the two sides are close to an agreement.

Left-hander Haruki Hosono has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2026 NPB season, leading the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters over the Chiba Lotte Marines by a 9-0 score in the Fighters’ home opener on Monday. Hosono struck out 12 in the game, with a walk and a hit batter, throwing 128 pitches.

The 24-year-old was a first-round pick by the Fighters in the 2023 NPB Draft. He had made just eight starts for the Fighters over the last two seasons before Monday’s outing, posting a 2.24 ERA over 116.2 IP.

Hosono became the 91st pitcher in NPB history to throw a no-hitter, and it was the 103rd no-hitter all-time in league history (there have been 326 no-hitters in MLB history).

There have already been several no-hitters in college baseball this season:

USC Aiken right-hander Ben Shepherd shut down Mars Hill on January 30, in not only the Pacers opening game to the Division II season but Shepherd’s collegiate debut. Shepherd struck out five and walked one.

Seven Vanderbilt University pitchers — Connor Hamilton, Brennan Seiber, Adria Casolba, Nate Schlote, Alex Kranzler, Nate Teague, and Tristan Bristow — combined to throw seven no-hit innings in a run-rule-shortened game over Eastern Michigan on February 11.

Three Elon University pitchers — Aidan Stieglitz, Mike Staiano, and RJ Latkowski — combined to no-hit Fairfield (CT) on February 28.

Three Florida State Seminoles pitchers — Cooper Whited, Brodie Purcell, and Cole Stokes — combined to no-hit Bethune-Cookman in a seven-inning run-rule-shortened game on March 17. The trio combined to strike out nine and walk three.

Alabama Crimson Tide right-hander Tyler Fay pitched a no-hitter on March 21 against the University of Florida Gators. Fay struck out 13 and walked two, while throwing 132 pitches.

Springfield College (MA) right-hander Josh Mayo no-hit Emerson College on March 29 in a Division III matchup. Mayo needed just 89 pitches to complete the seven-inning game (the second of a doubleheader), striking out 10 while walking two.

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has filed a lawsuit in the Philadelphia District Court alleging that his parents mismanaged his finances and misappropriated funds from several limited liability companies (LLCs) they manage on his behalf. Bohm is seeking $3 million in damages, according to details of the suit shared by The Athletic’s Charlotte Varnes. Daniel and Lisa Bohm, who both work as realtors, have served as Alec’s primary financial advisors since he was drafted by the Phillies in 2018. Bohm reportedly asked his parents for detailed documentation of where his funds were being invested in January, but when they refused and engaged counsel, the situation escalated quickly.