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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has opted out of the remaining four years, $100 million remaining on his deal with the Nationals and will test the free-agent market, according to sources.

Starting pitcher Yu Darvish and outfielder Jason Heyward, who both had the right to opt out of their contracts and become free agents, have decided to remain with the Cubs.

Nationals owner Ted Lerner said "95 years is a pretty long wait" for the city's first World Series victory, "but I'll tell you, this is worth the wait."

The Chicago Cubs exercised their 2020 club contract option on left-hander Jose Quintana on Saturday and declined their 2020 club contract option on left-hander Derek Holland.

With power, poise and plate discipline beyond his years, the Nats slugger showed this postseason he could be an all-time great.

The Mets have hired former All-Star Carlos Beltran as their new manager, the team announced Friday evening.

Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal declined their mutual options with the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming free agents.

Matt Adams, who hit .226 with 20 home runs and 56 RBIs in 111 games for the Nationals this season, had his $4 million option for 2020 declined by the team.

The rebuilding Miami Marlins have declined their $16 million option on infielder Starlin Castro for 2020 and will pay him a $1 million buyout, allowing him to become a free agent. Castro had a career-high 22 homers this season.

The Cincinnati Reds exercised the $5.5 million option for next season on infielder Freddy Galvis, who was claimed by the Reds off waivers from Toronto on Aug. 12.

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Former player Carlos Beltran is expected to be named the new manager of the Mets, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Nationals will be the third World Series-winning team to visit President Trump, joining the 2017 Astros and 2018 Red Sox.

The stakes are higher, the tension mounts ... and the pace slows to a crawl. Can baseball get its postseason games over before bedtime?

With roster and budget issues to overcome, Chicago might need more than a fresh approach from the field boss' office.

Baseball's business season starts shortly after the final out. Anthony Rendon became a free agent Thursday, a day after homering in Game 7 of the World Series.

The Indians expect the two-time Cy Young Award winner to be ready for spring training.

This year's World Series averaged 13.91 million viewers, Nielsen said Thursday, down 1.3% from 14.1 million last year. The seven-game series between the Nationals and Astros finished as the third-least viewed.

Jayce Tingler was presented as San Diego's manager and he was wearing the club's classic brown jersey, which is expected to return next season.

Gerrit Cole, who is entering free agency after a record season with the Astros, thanked the team and its fans and said "the heartbreak hasn't gotten any easier today."