Aaron Judge Headlines AL Silver Slugger Award Winners

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge headlined this year's American League Silver Slugger award winners to take home the hardware for the fifth time in his career, according to David Adler of MLB.com. Joining Judge in the AL were Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (first-time winner), Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (first), Cleveland […]

Guardians Decline John Means' 2026 Option

The Cleveland Guardians declined their 2026 option on left-hander John Means (elbow) on Thursday, officially making him a free agent this offseason, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Means was an All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles in 2019, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 121:38 K:BB in 155 innings over his 31 outings (27 […]

Shohei Ohtani Headlines List of NL Silver Slugger Winners

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headlines the list of the National League Silver Slugger award winners for the 2025 season, according to David Adler of MLB.com. The other players in the NL to win the award on Thursday were New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (first selection), Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel […]

Munetaka Murakami Officially Being Posted on Friday

Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami will officially be posted by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball for major-league teams on Friday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. It will officially start the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter, and Murakami's 45-day negotiating window to come to […]

Austin Wynns, A's Agree on One-Year Deal

Catcher Austin Wynns (abdomen) and the Athletics are in agreement on Thursday on a one-year, $1.1 million deal that includes performance incentives, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. Wynns suffered an abdominal injury in the second half of the season and landed on the injured list in August. He ended up playing in 40 big-league […]

Kyle Tucker Headlines List of 13 Players to Receive Qualifying Offers

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker headlines a list of 13 MLB players who were tendered $22.025 million qualifying offers on Thursday, according to sources. In addition to Tucker, the other 12 players to receive qualifying offers were Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, Houston […]

Pete Fairbanks Becomes a Free Agent

Right-handed closer Pete Fairbanks is officially on the free-agent market after the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $11 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Fairbanks will receive a $1 million buyout and will now be free to sign with any MLB team this winter. The 31-year-old veteran […]

Dodgers Designate Tony Gonsolin for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) for assignment on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin only made seven starts for the Dodgers in 2025 before being shut down and undergoing an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow. The 31-year-old veteran hurler will not be ready for the start of […]

Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Toronto's Bench Coach

Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly won't be returning to the team next year after the Jays fell one win shy of winning the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he doesn't plan to retire just yet. The 64-year-old former manager joined Toronto back in November of 2022 under first-time manager John […]

Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays extended a $22.025 million qualifying offer to star shortstop Bo Bichette on Thursday, according to the team. Bichette can either accept the offer and return to Toronto for the 2026 season or decline it and officially become a free agent. If Bichette declines and signs with another team this offseason, the […]

Craig Stammen Named Padres New Manager

The San Diego Padres hired former right-handed relief pitcher Craig Stammen to a three-year deal on Thursday to be their new manager, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Stammen, who just retired from professional baseball three years ago, will take over for Mike Shildt. The Padres chose Stammen, who has no managerial […]

Kenta Maeda Returning to Japan

Free-agent right-hander Kenta Maeda announced on Wednesday that he will return to his native country of Japan in 2026 to continue his career. Maeda made his debut in the big leagues in 2016 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and pitched for the Blue until 2019 before short stints with the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. […]

Leody Taveras Joins Orioles on One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Leody Taveras is signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year, $2 million deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Taveras will be hoping to bounce back in 2026 in the American League East after hitting rock bottom this past season with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. In just […]

Phillies Exercise Jose Alvarado's 2026 Option

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Wednesday that they exercised the $9.5 million club option on left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) for the 2026 season. Alvarado will be back with the Phillies next season despite ending the season on the 15-day injured list with a left-forearm strain. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw had a 2025 campaign to […]

Reds Decline 2026 Option on Austin Hays

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they declined the $12 million mutual option on outfielder Austin Hays for the 2026 season, making him a free agent. The team also declined the 2026 club options on right-hander Scott Barlow and left-hander Brent Suter. Hays will be given a $1 million buyout and will be free […]

Jorge Polanco Declines his 2026 Option to Become a Free Agent

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco declined his $6 million vesting player option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, a source told Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Polanco is now officially a free agent, although there will be interest from the Mariners to try and re-sign him. The 32-year-old Dominican switch-hitter played in 138 games in […]

MLB Expecting Tatsuya Imai to be Posted This Offseason

MLB team officials are preparing for "the strong possibility" that the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan will make right-hander Tatsuya Imai available via the posting system this offseason, according to Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com. Imai had a great year in 2025, contributing to a combined no-hitter and earning his second straight […]

Yankees Decline Jonathan Loaisiga's 2026 Option

The New York Yankees declined to pick up right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's (elbow) $5 million club option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, making him a free agent, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. It's not much of a surprise after Loaisiga had another injury-plagued season that limited him to just 30 relief appearances (29 […]

Braves Picking Up Chris Sale's 2026 Option

The Atlanta Braves are picking up future Hall of Fame left-hander Chris Sale's $18 million option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Even though Sale missed extended time once again in 2025 due to injury (a left rib-cage fracture), there was never any doubt that the […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Report Cards: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, Dylan Cease, Cole Ragans, Blake Snell (Part 1)

The 2025 baseball season is in the books. Now seems like the perfect time to look back and reflect on the season: What went right and what went wrong. One of the biggest determinants will likely have been how the starting pitchers you drafted early performed throughout the year. Our focus here is on the […]

Shane Bieber Staying in Toronto for 2026

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber will stay in Canada next year after exercising his $16 million player option for the 2026 season on Tuesday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After spending the first seven years of his MLB career with the Cleveland Guardians, Bieber made his debut in Toronto in […]

Salvador Perez Agrees to Two-Year Extension With Royals

The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that they agreed to a two-year contract extension with veteran catcher Salvador Perez through the 2027 season. The deal is worth $25 million. Before the extension, Perez had a $13.5 million team option for the 2026 campaign. The 35-year-old nine-time All-Star showed his age by hitting .236 (141-for-597) […]

Harrison Bader Becomes Free Agent After Phils Decline his Option

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader declined his side of a $10 million mutual option for the 2026 season on Tuesday, as expected, and is officially a free agent, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Bader is now on the open market, but the Phillies said last month that they'd be interested in re-signing Bader this […]

Pablo Lopez to Have Normal Offseason

Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said on Tuesday that right-hander Pablo Lopez (forearm) is "fully healthy" and will "be able to have a normal offseason routine," according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Lopez missed time early in the 2025 season with a Grade 2 teres major strain and was shut down […]

Jack Flaherty Elects to Stay With Tigers

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20 million contract for the 2026 season, according to sources. Flaherty will return to Motown, where he has played in each of the last two seasons. The 30-year-old veteran began the 2024 season in Detroit before being traded […]

Braves Pick Up Ozzie Albies' 2026 Option

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said on 929 The Game on Tuesday that the team is picking up the $7 million club option on second baseman Ozzie Albies (hand), according to Mark Zinno. Albies will stick around in Atlanta for his 10th season in 2026 despite having his worst full-season offensive performances. The three-time […]

Brewers Decline Option on Jose Quintana on Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $15 million mutual option on left-hander Jose Quintana on Tuesday, making him a free agent, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Quintana will be given a $2 million buyout and will be free to sign with any MLB team this offseason. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw only struck out 89 hitters in 131 […]

Rhys Hoskins Becomes a Free Agent

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins has become a free agent after the team declined their $18 million mutual option on him on Tuesday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Instead, Hoskins will receive a $4 million buyout and will be free to sign with any team this winter. The decision to decline the 32-year-old […]

Brewers Decline William Contreras' 2026 Option

The Milwaukee Brewers declined catcher William Contreras' $12 million option for the 2026 season, but he will remain with the team next year and go into his second year of salary arbitration, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 27-year-old Venezuelan backstop remains under team control through the 2027 season, but he will receive a […]