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We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.

The Rays have declined their $11 million option on closer Pete Fairbanks.

The Rockies are finalizing a deal to hire Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.

Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer on Thursday, sources told ESPN.

The Dodgers have picked up Max Muncy's $10 million club option and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia's $3.55 million option for next season, sources tell ESPN.

Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.

Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.

The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.

Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.

The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt.

The Dodgers' 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale.

How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class.

The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.'s dynasty continues, so will his influence.

MLB's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the Yankees against the Orioles in Florida, and the Cubs vs. the White Sox in Arizona.

Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and and first base coach Antoan Richardson were added by the Braves to new manager Walt Weiss' staff.

The Yankees have exercised left-hander Tim Hill's $3 million club option for next season and declined right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's $5 million club option, the team announced Wednesday.

The Braves have exercised their club option on Chris Sale, who had 165 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings last season and will make $18 million in 2026, a source told ESPN.

Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?

Will Skubal be dealt? Who could sign Schwarber and Tucker? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.

Pitcher Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency, according to multiple reports.