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Jacob Webb helped steady the Cubs when injuries hit the bullpen, and he spent an extended stretch as closer, leading the way with nine saves.

• Solid...

Sebastian Walcott collected three hits for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League, while the Rangers continue to evaluate where he best fits for 2027 and...

MLB Trade Rumors predicts the Pirates as a landing spot for several free agents, and their biggest priority is re-signing Brandon Lowe. The predicted...

Eight free agents, including Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki, have until 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 17 to respond to their $23.15 million qualifying...

The Mets are being cast as the frontrunner, but the reporting is still largely about expectations.

• Mets seen as favorite: ESPN's Jorge Castillo...

Free agency opened Monday with eight qualifying offers issued, down from 13 a year ago.

• Recipients: Randy Arozarena, Brandon Lowe, Seiya Suzuki,...

Pitcher List's ranking works as a pre-signing reference, with Tarik Skubal at No. 1. Its top names include:

• Skubal (SP): Back-to-back Cy Young...

The Rays exercised their $3.1MM club option on Gold Glove shortstop Taylor Walls, and he's set to return for a sixth full season barring an offseason...

Free agency opens today, and the Red Sox's exclusive negotiating window closes at 5 PM. Key dates and storylines to watch:

• Early deals possible:...

Early reports point to three clubs for Tarik Skubal: the Dodgers, Mets, and Cubs. How much of this is firm is less clear.

• Mets: Analysts see them...

ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote that William Contreras "isn't going anywhere" even though he is nearing free agency. That's a notable shift from the Brewers'...

The headline says the Dodgers want to get younger as Teoscar Hernández trade rumors surface.

Defense is the concern. Over the past two seasons,...

An MLB insider makes what the headline calls a compelling case that Cleveland should not trade Steven Kwan. The excerpt does not include the...

Three NPB players have officially entered the posting system. They can begin negotiating with MLB clubs on November 2, but the collective bargaining...

• The author calls this the shallowest class in their six years ranking free agents, partly from chance and partly from extensions.
• Luzardo,...

The article cautions that there's a good chance not even half of its top 10 candidates will be traded, though teams are already checking on...

The Dodgers' search for a right-handed bench bat could open a door for Zach Ehrhard, the team's No. 15 overall prospect.

• Bench fit: MLB.com's Sonja...

San Diego declined Nick Pivetta's club option, and concerns about his elbow factored into Saturday's decision. Pivetta had signed a four-year deal in 2025, but an elbow injury sidelined him for most of this season.

The Pirates' offseason has to be realistic, and the bullpen could use additions to make the team formidable. The young rotation of Paul Skenes,...

The Brewers are in a strong position after the title, but the offseason will test the roster.

• Catcher: William Contreras is rated strong, but he is...