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The World Series featuring a pair of large-market teams in the Red Sox and Dodgers averaged an 8.3 rating and 17 share, Nielsen said Tuesday.

Catcher J.T. Realmuto has told the Marlins that "he's not going to sign an extension in Miami," his agent said Tuesday, and that it would be in the Marlins' best interests to trade him.

Third baseman Mike Moustakas and reliever Joakim Soria have exercised their mutual options and elected to become free agents.

The Twins won't pick up starting pitcher Ervin Santana's $14 million option or first baseman Logan Morrison's $8 million option.

Boston has picked up lefty Chris Sale's 2019 contract option for $15 million.

New Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen says Mickey Callaway will remain the team's manager, and he hopes Jacob deGrom stays with the Mets for a long time.

Will Mookie Betts win another Gold Glove? Can Andrelton Simmons add to his trophy case? We look at the finalists at every position.

Edgar Martinez, who asked for a role with more flexibility with the Seattle Mariners, is stepping down as the hitting coach and moving into a new role as a hitting adviser for the entire organization.

The Cleveland Indians have picked up their $9.75 million contract option on starter Carlos Carrasco for next season.

From Eduardo Rodriguez's glove slam to David Price sprinting out to the mound to celebrate, we look back on some of the moments that made the World Series special.

Between his assorted antics and a punchless World Series, Machado likely turned off some potential suitors, including the Dodgers.

Paul Goldschmidt's $14.5 million option for the 2019 season was exercised by the Diamondbacks on Monday.

The Chicago White Sox have declined their $16 million option on James Shields and exercised a $2 million buyout, making the veteran right-hander a free agent.

Veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals have finalized their $2 million, one-year contract.

Where will Manny and Bryce end up? How will the Red Sox, Astros and Yankees ramp up their three-way rivalry? We count down the hottest hot stove storylines.

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox returned to Fenway Park on Monday, carrying the trophy they won a night earlier.

Madison Bumgarner's $12 million contract option for the 2019 season has been exercised by the Giants, who also exercised third baseman Pablo Sandoval's option for the $555,000 minimum.

The Washington Nationals announced Monday they have exercised their $6 million club option for 2019 on All-Star closer Sean Doolittle.

The Oakland A's have given long-term extensions to manager Bob Melvin and executive vice president Billy Beane, architects of Oakland's surprising run to the playoffs this season.

The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Jeff Albert as their hitting coach and Stubby Clapp as their first-base coach, rounding out manager Mike Schildt's coaching staff for next season.