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MLB.com reports that Baltimore is willing to hear trade offers on almost everyone on the roster this winter, while treating Gunnar Henderson as available only at a steep price and keeping Pete Alonso out of the discussion entirely.
Jason Kanzler, a 36-year-old rising star in baseball development, was officially hired as the Seattle Mariners' manager on November 3, 2026, marking a fresh start for the franchise after a disappointing season.
Ahead of roster deadlines, the San Francisco Giants traded infielder Nate Furman to the Nationals for left-handed pitching prospect Tony Neubeck, aiming to manage their 40-man roster and bolster pitching depth.
Entering his fourth year with the New York Mets, David Stearns confronts a critical offseason following consecutive losing seasons despite heavy payroll investment.
Drew Rasmussen will remain with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2027 after the team picked up his club option, marking the highest single-season salary in franchise history.
The Chicago Cubs established themselves as a defensive powerhouse in 2026, setting Statcast-era records and featuring multiple Gold Glove candidates across the field.
New hitting coach Peter Fatse aims to transform Philadelphia's lineup from free-swinging to disciplined, drawing inspiration from the Brewers' recent World Series success.
Right-handed starter Michael King has declined his player option with the San Diego Padres, making him a free agent entering the 2027 offseason. King’s decision leaves significant rotation questions for the Padres as they face a potential rebuild of their starting staff.
Milwaukee finished off Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Oct. 28, then turned the championship into a downtown parade plan announced by the club for Friday in Milwaukee.
The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series, drawing parallels to the 2004 Red Sox comeback against the Yankees. With a 4-3 win in 12 innings on October 27, the Rays keep their hopes alive, but face significant challenges ahead.
The Dodgers have award contenders across the roster after a 100-win season. Ohtani entered 2026 with four career MVPs, including three straight; this year’s winner has not been announced.
Tampa Bay turned a 3-2 deficit in the 12th into a 4-3 win over Milwaukee on Oct. 27 at Tropicana Field, with Ben Williamson’s single ending Game 4 and forcing a Game 5 the next night.
Milwaukee crushed Tampa Bay 10-1 in World Series Game 3 on Monday night and moved within one win of its first championship. The Brewers now lead the best-of-seven 3-0, while the Rays face the only comeback hurdle that has ever been cleared in a best-of-seven postseason series.
Seattle Mariners held in-person interviews this week with Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler as candidates to fill their managerial vacancy, narrowing the field after several earlier discussions.
MLB advanced the start time of ALCS Game 3 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET to avoid forecasted inclement weather and maintain the postseason schedule.
Chase DeLauter cut Tampa Bay's lead to 2-1, Patrick Bailey tied the game 2-2 and Nathaniel Lowe put Cleveland ahead in a 7-3 ALCS Game 1 win.
The Cleveland Guardians begin the 2026 ALCS Monday at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays, confronting a challenging series-opening pitching decision after rallying past the White Sox in the ALDS.
Cleveland's Gavin Williams and Chicago's Sean Burke will take the mound in a winner-take-all ALDS battle, with fatigued bullpens adding intrigue to the pivotal matchup.
The New York Mets announced that Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney will not return to the Major League coaching staff next season, while the rest of the staff remains intact under manager Andy Green.
