Bell steps down as Blue Jays assistant GM, VP
David Bell’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays is over. Bell confirmed to The Athletic that he has stepped down as the team’s assistant general manager and vice-president of baseball operations.
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Mariners name Kanzler manager to succeed Wilson
The Seattle Mariners have their man. Jason Kanzler was named the club’s new manager on Tuesday.
From Skubal to ...? Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2026-27 free agent class.
Four members of champion Brewers among finalists for major BBWAA individual awards
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball’s biggest individual awards.
Blue Jays’ Cease named AL Cy Young finalist; Varland a finalist for AL Reliever of the Year
Two Toronto Blue Jays pitchers have been named finalists in their respective year-end awards, as Dylan Cease is one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young award, while Louis Varland is one of three finalists for the AL Reliver of the Year Award.
Blue Jays decline Straw’s club option for 2027
The Toronto Blue Jays have declined outfielder Myles Straw’s $8 million club option for 2027, it was announced Monday evening.
Suzuki, Arozarena among eight players to receive qualifying offers
Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.
Rangers outfielder Carter has hip surgery, likely won’t be ready to start of next season
Texas Rangers primary center fielder Evan Carter had right hip surgery and is not expected to be ready for the scheduled start of next season.
Reds claim ex-Jays RHP Schultz off waivers from Nationals
The Cincinnati Reds made a pair of waiver claims on Monday. The team grabbed righties Duncan Davitt and Paxton Schultz from the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals, respectively.
Baker, Bochy, Piniella headline Baseball Hall of Fame contemporary ballot
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among the retired baseball managers up for Hall of Fame consideration on the contemporary era ballot.
Hitters the Blue Jays could target in free agency
The Blue Jays scored the fewest runs in MLB this past season and will likely have a bat atop their free agent shopping list. Here are some players that could be a fit as free agency open.
Report: Cubs decline $7.5M option for pitcher Rea
The Cubs have declined a $7.5 million contract option on pitcher Colin Rea for next season, sources said.
Trial begins for Guardians’ Clase, Ortiz in pitch-rigging case
The trial of two major league baseball pitchers accused of rigging pitches in a betting scheme begins Monday in federal court in Brooklyn.
Latest buzz on Skubal, others as free agency opens on Monday
Who could land Tarik Skubal? Which ace could be traded? Here's the latest as the hot stove ignites.
Japanese players Sato, Taira, and Itoh enter MLB posting system
Infielder Teruaki Sato of the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers and right-handers Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions and Hiromi Itoh of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pacific League are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Monday until Dec. 16.
Right-hander Whitlock’s $8.25 million exercised by Red Sox
Pitcher Garrett Whitlock’s $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised Sunday by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the pitcher from becoming a free agent.
AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Rasmussen for 2027
The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen. Tampa Bay picked up the 2027 club option on Rasmussen’s contract rather than pay him a $500,000 buyout. The two-time All-Star can become a free agent after next season.
Dodgers executive Wolfe to retire at year’s end, shifting to an advisory role
Los Angeles Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe is retiring at the end of the year after 14 years as executive vice president.
Rangers’ Pederson, Higashioka and Junis decline mutual options
Designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and right-hander Jakob Junis declined their mutual options with the Texas Rangers, the team said Saturday.
Uecker magic was in air during Brewers' World Series parade
A legend and a long time coming. Here's how the voice of a state resonated throughout a citywide celebration.
Japanese right-handed pitcher Taira set to move to Major League Baseball
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League Baseball.
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