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Gerrit Cole might get a historic deal, but which available starter could be a steal? And which slugger could put a team over the top?

Tony Clark's criticism of Braves exec Alex Anthopoulos was the latest labor skirmish for players facing another slow burn on the hot stove.

Tony Clark, head of baseball's players' union, said the union is launching an investigation after Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he's spoken with other teams to discuss their plans in free agency.

Former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler, Astros bench coach Joe Espada and Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro are the final three vying to replace Bruce Bochy as Giants manager, according to multiple reports.

Milwaukee closer Josh Hader and Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias made the list of 23 "Super 2s" who are eligible for salary arbitration, while the Marlins' Jarlin Garcia and Diamondbacks' Luke Weaver just missed.

Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?

The Cardinals have extended the contracts of manager Mike Shildt, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak and general manager Mike Girsch.

We handicap the odds as Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, Lou Whitaker and more stars of the 1980s and '90s get another chance at Cooperstown.

Free agency is officially underway! Here's why things will (or won't) move faster and the names you'll be hearing most.

Boston's DH decided not to test free agency. The ripple effects will be felt throughout the organization.

Mike Trout is going for his third AL MVP award. He has finished in second place four times.

Free agency is officially underway! Here's why things will (or won't) move faster and the names you'll be hearing most.

The Yankees did not extend a qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, making him a free agent.

By remaining with the Red Sox, J.D. Martinez can earn $62.5 million over the next three years. He also has an opt-out clause after the 2020 season.

By remaining with the Red Sox, J.D. Martinez can earn $62.5 million over the next three years. He also has an opt-out clause after the 2020 season.

The Braves re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis and catcher Tyler Flowers to $4 million, one-year deal but declined pitcher Julio Teheran's 2020 option.

New York Yankees greats Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly and Tommy John are among a 10-man ballot of candidates who will be eligible for selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame this year though the Modern Baseball Era committee.

Of the 25 players on Washington's World Series roster, 18 made the trip to the White House on Monday.

Carlos Beltran was introduced as the Mets' new manager Monday and said general manager Brodie Van Wagenen needs to be his best friend if he is to succeed.

The Brewers traded right-hander Chase Anderson to the Blue Jays and declined the 2020 option of slugger Eric Thames on Monday.