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Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
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.
Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
M's Polanco a free agent after declining option
Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.
Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
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.
Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
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.
Your guide to MLB free agency: Rankings and contract projections for the top 50 free agents
How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class.
How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers
The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.'s dynasty continues, so will his influence.
MLB sets opening date for spring training slate
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.
Ex-Mets coaches join Weiss' new Braves staff
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and and first base coach Antoan Richardson were added by the Braves to new manager Walt Weiss' staff.
Yankees pick up Hill's option, decline Loaisiga's
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.
Source: Braves keep Sale in fold with $18M option
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.
How the Blue Jays nearly took down a baseball superpower -- and how it could change MLB
Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?
Early MLB offseason rumors and buzz: Which stars will get traded? Which teams will rule the winter?
Will Skubal be dealt? Who could sign Schwarber and Tucker? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.
Source: RHP Bieber staying with Blue Jays in '26
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.
Perez agrees to 2-year deal to remain with Royals
Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.
Auction house collects WS HR balls from dad, son
SCP Auctions has collected two World Series home run baseballs that a father and son say they caught during Game 7 of the World Series.
Sources: Tigers' Flaherty stays put, to make $20M
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.
Shelton: Reflection time post-firing aided Twins hire
Derek Shelton used his sudden free time in the wake of his firing by the Pirates to take the notes that helped him land the manager job in Minnesota.
Brewers decline '26 options on Hoskins, Quintana
Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander Jose Quintana are headed for free agency after Milwaukee declined their 2026 mutual options on Tuesday.
Padres vet Darvish out for 2026 after UCL surgery
Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.