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A ranking of five players by trade value highlights potential winter candidates without confirming any deals.

Teruaki Sato's move creates a rare high-impact option for clubs needing offense.

• Elite credentials: 28-year-old won 2026 Central League Triple...

The Athletics hired 31-year-old Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations to lead their rebuild ahead of the move to Las Vegas after 2027,...

Boston's outfield logjam and Duran's sharp decline make a trade likely this offseason.

• Performance issues: Duran hit just .207 with a .627 OPS in...

• Reported pursuit: Yankees have 'long-eyed' Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada per Joel Sherman
• Bullpen gaps: Likely losing right-handed relievers...

Drew Rasmussen tossed seven strong innings with just one run allowed, powering the Rays to a 3-1 Game 5 win and a 3-2 ALCS lead. Tampa Bay now heads home to Tropicana Field for Monday's Game 6, one victory from its first title.

• Rasmussen dominated with seven innings, one run, and six strikeouts to secure the 3-1 win.
• Key moments include Hicks' RBI single for a 3-0 lead...

Houston's decision to keep all five infielders proved timely after injuries struck.

• Paredes thrived: Stepped into everyday third base role, posting...

MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, with widespread expectation of an owner-imposed lockout to follow. This remains a reported anticipation rather than a confirmed outcome.

Jake Bauers' late-blooming production with the Brewers has positioned him as a potential free-agent fit for Boston this offseason. His low strikeout rate, ability to work counts, and hard-hit profile align directly with the Sox emphasis on bat speed.

Wild Card: AL - White Sox sweep Astros 2-0, Yankees sweep Red Sox 2-0. NL - Braves edge Phillies 2-1, Padres sweep Cubs 2-0.

• Division Series: AL -...

The Yankees plan to wait on Anthony Volpe's extension after his inconsistent 2026 season marked by recovery issues and a Triple-A demotion.
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Cleveland must reset quickly after the 7-3 Game 4 loss that evened the ALCS at 2-2.

• Key to reset: Forget the sloppy play, including the costly...

Cooper Pratt's standout postseason with the Brewers, hitting .310 after a .281 regular season, marks the first Major League appearance in a deep...

Did the Yankees' ALDS Game 1 flop against Drew Rasmussen stem from poor tactics or elite pitching?

• Tactical shortfall: New York swung more (50.4%)...

Blue Jays stayed in win-now mode at the 2026 deadline despite a 52-60 record because of their 2025 World Series run and lingering wild card hopes just...

The evenly matched ALCS stayed deadlocked at 2-2 after Tampa Bay's 7-3 Game 4 win, turning the series into a best-of-three.

• Freddy Peralta delivered...

Detroit's two-year minor league deal with left-hander Nick Raquet adds a pitcher with a 3.70 ERA and 421 strikeouts over 487 minor-league innings to...

• Japanese highlights capture Rays-Guardians Game 4 action
• Aranda, Caminero and Díaz combined for key offense
• Tampa Bay win evens ALCS series

The Yankees showed prior interest in Nationals center fielder Jacob Young, but this was scouting from before—not active trade talks—and they lack any pressing need with Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge already lined up for 2027.