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Bauer declines opt-out; pair get QOs from Mets
Trevor Bauer, Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon were among players to decline to opt out of their contracts, while Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard received qualifying offers from the Mets.
White Sox pick up $16 million option on Kimbrel
The White Sox are exercising a $16 million club option on reliever Craig Kimbrel, the team announced.
Dusty Baker returns as Astros manager in 2022
After leading the team to a World Series appearance last season, Dusty Baker will return as Astros manager on a one-year contract in 2022.
Nats claim Perez off waivers, outright McGowin
Left-hander Francisco Pérez was claimed by the Washington Nationals, who also sent right-hander Kyle McGowin outright to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
Blooper, Big Boi and pearls: Scenes from the Braves' championship parade
The Braves got to celebrate with their fans on Friday. Atlanta's celebration didn't disappoint.
Hodges, Maris, Miñoso on HOF committee ballot
Baseball greats Gil Hodges, Roger Maris and Minnie Miñoso are among the 10 men on the Hall of Fame ballot to be considered by the Golden Days Era committee.
Cubs claim LHP Miley off waivers from Reds
The Chicago Cubs picked up left-hander Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the team announced.
Source: White Sox won't grab Hernandez option
The White Sox won't pick up second baseman Cesar Hernandez's option, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
2021-22 MLB free agency, offseason trade news and hot stove updates
Who are some of the top free agents for 2022? We've got everything you need to know about the hot stove season.
Cleveland picks up $12M option on 3B Ramirez
Cleveland has picked up José Ramírez's $12 million contract option for 2022 following a 103-RBI season.
Pederson, Schwarber among latest free agents
Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents Thursday when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their contracts.
A's lose relievers Chafin, Diekman to free agency
Andrew Chafin declined his mutual option with the Athletics while Oakland declined its $4 million option for Jake Diekman.
Posey: Family, 'physical pain' led to retirement
San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, saying that "things that I was enjoying were not as joyful anymore."
Gardner and O'Day decline options with Yankees
Outfielder Brett Gardner and reliever Darren O'Day became free agents after the players and the Yankees declined 2022 options.
Castellanos opts out of Reds deal, becomes FA
Nick Castellanos will become a free agent after opting out of the final two years and $34 million of his deal with the Reds.
Source: Castellanos opts out of deal with Reds
Nick Castellanos will become a free agent after opting out of the final two years and $34 million of his deal with the Reds, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Report: Giants' Posey plans to retire Thursday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement Thursday after a 12-year MLB career, according to The Athletic.
Champ Braves to parade through Atlanta Friday
First baseman Freddie Freeman and the champion Braves, who returned to a celebratory Atlanta on Wednesday night, will continue the party with a two-part parade Friday to celebrate their first World Series title in 26 years.
Phils decline '22 options on Herrera, McCutchen
The Philadelphia Phillies announced they have declined the 2022 club options on outfielders Odubel Herrera and Andrew McCutchen.
Freeman, Correa among 160 to enter free agency
Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa are among the 160 players who became free agents, while about 50 additional players are also potentially eligible, pending decisions on options in their contracts for 2022.