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• García Jr. delivered on his trade-deadline acquisition, providing a cost-controlled left-handed bat for years ahead.
• Boone signaled a potential...

Executives doubt Acuña's trade market due to knee surgeries and inconsistent effort.

• Mariners: Bryce Miller, Matt Brash, Michael Morales offer...

Is Ohtani’s postseason silence a fixable blip or a real threat to the Dodgers’ title hopes?

• Injury factor: Biceps and knee issues limited him to...

The expected MLB lockout after Dec. 1 forces Seattle to accelerate its manager search so the new hire can build relationships with Cal Raleigh and...

Cleveland's modest deadline additions delivered postseason impact while San Diego's big swing missed badly.

• Guardians' hits: Adell drove in 32 runs...

Two veteran relievers have elected minor league free agency, illustrating a quiet but steady offseason path for journeymen chasing another MLB...

MLB's proposed 154-game season, weekly off days, and expanded Division Series all rest on a salary cap and floor that the union has flatly rejected.
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• Age 30 and positional flexibility at first and third make Bohm attractive, but his .249/.315/.383 line and 0.2 fWAR limit leverage.
• Statcast shows...

Catch MLB's top prospects live in the Arizona Fall League with free streams on MLB.com.

• Tuesday 4:30 p.m. ET: Surprise vs. Salt River features five...

Cleveland turned a hostile road crowd silent with a six-run sixth inning, rallying from multiple deficits to beat the White Sox 9-5 and force a...

• A 154-game schedule starting in 2029 would add weekly days off to support player health.
• Best-of-seven Division Series would expand the...

Jason Schiavone's 32-homer, 32-steal season as a catcher puts him on the cusp of the majors, with a likely 2027 invite to big-league camp and a shot...

The 2026 postseason MVP tracker weights WPA by round, doubling value from wild card through World Series.

This system rewards players who deliver...

• Shorter calendar: League pushes 154-game regular season starting 2029 with weekly off days.
• Longer Division Series: Best-of-seven format adds up...

Despite years of prospect trades that left their farm system thin, the Padres see rebuilding hope from catcher Ethan Salas' rapid rise and...

Can the Cleveland Guardians force a winner-take-all Game 5, or will the Chicago White Sox close out the ALDS at home?

• Guardians won Game 3 with a...

After a sweeping playoff exit to the Rays, the Yankees' early offseason focus is sharpening on catcher, with William Contreras named as a prime trade...

San Diego's need for starters who deliver consistent deep outings makes re-signing Robbie Ray unwise after his late-season fade.

• Sharp decline in...

Toronto could maximize returns by trading Louis Varland now at peak value.

• Relievers are volatile; his 1.27 ERA lagged a 2.37 xERA, and 30-save...

A guide identifies 10 MLB stars likely heading to the trade market this offseason while evaluating postseason readiness across all 30 clubs after the deadline.