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MLB's biggest free agent has repeatedly said he loved being in pinstripes. Now it's up to him whether he'll wear them again.

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove, and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners.

Joey Gallo's $8 million mutual option was declined by the Washington Nationals on Sunday, making the first baseman/outfielder a free agent.

The Brewers declined closer Devin Williams' option (though he remains with the team), picked up Freddy Peralta's option and declined Eric Haase's option.

Lou Trivino's $5 million club option was declined Sunday by the Yankees, making the right-hander a free agent after he missed his second straight big league season following an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery.

Michael Wacha and the Royals agreed on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a fourth-year club option and can max out at $72 million.

A teenage prospect in the Dominican Republic who verbally agreed to sign with the Padres was found to have falsified paperwork and is five years older than previously believed.

Left-hander Sean Manaea declined his $13.5 million option with the Mets for next season and will test free agency for a third consecutive offseason, according to multiple reports.

Gary Sánchez's $11 million mutual option for 2025 has been declined by the Brewers, making the catcher a free agent.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in New York by adding an additional year at $36 million to the four years and $144 million that was remaining on the contract, sources told ESPN.

Giants left-hander Robbie Ray did not opt out of the remaining two years and $50 million on his contract, sources told ESPN.

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

The Braves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with lefty Aaron Bummer and reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with Reynaldo Lopez.

Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger has decided to stay in Chicago after opting into his contract for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.

Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN.

With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation's history.

Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his $8 million option for 2025 on Saturday, remaining with the Reds rather than becoming a free agent.

Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.

Luke Weaver, who took over as the Yankees closer in September, had his 2025 option exercised by the team for $2.5 million.

Left-hander Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent.