Brewers win first World Series title, beating Rays in Game 5 to end 57-year drought
Milwaukee claimed the franchise's first championship in its 57-year history, closing out Tampa Bay in Game 5 behind a scoreless start from Jacob Misiorowski.
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William Contreras named World Series MVP after batting .381 in Brewers run
The Brewers catcher won MVP honors after a standout postseason, adding to Milwaukee's first title celebration.
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Court revokes pardon for Rays' Wander Franco, upholding sex abuse conviction
A Dominican Republic appeals court reversed a pardon granted to Franco after his conviction for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.
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Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski exits Game 5 with apparent cramp; injury update follows
The Milwaukee starter left the clinching game early, a concern given his role atop the rotation and in the franchise's first title run.
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MLB lockout explainer: what to know about a likely 2026-27 work stoppage
Labor tensions loom as the CBA expires, raising the prospect of a shutdown.
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MLB offseason opens: Top 40 trade candidates and top 50 free agents ranked
With the World Series over, teams enter an exclusive negotiating window before free agency officially opens.
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Yelich, Murphy, Sabathia and others react as Milwaukee celebrates first title
Christian Yelich honored the late Bob Uecker while manager Pat Murphy took aim at the Yankees in a viral exchange with Jake Bauers during celebrations.
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Corbin Burnes will not opt out, staying with Diamondbacks through 2030
The right-hander forgoes his opt-out chance and will earn $35MM annually with $11MM deferred each year.
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Tarik Skubal headlines upcoming free agent class as suitors circle
The two-time Cy Young winner's next contract is a central storyline of the winter.
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Brewers open behind Dodgers in early 2027 World Series title odds
Fresh off their first championship, Milwaukee trails Los Angeles as bookmakers' early favorites for next season.
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Orioles expected to decline $20MM option on Luis Robert Jr., making him a free agent
Baltimore would pay a $2MM buyout instead of retaining the 29-year-old outfielder for 2027.
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Tatsuya Imai will not opt out of Astros deal, set to make $18MM in 2027 and 2028
The Japanese right-hander stays in Houston with another opt-out opportunity a year from now.
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Braves pick up 2027 options on Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies
Acuna will earn $17MM next season and Albies $7MM as Atlanta locks in two core position players.
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Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley intends to exercise $14MM player option for 2027
The closer plans to stay in Baltimore rather than test the open market.
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Mariners exercise Andres Munoz option, decline options on Bryce Miller and Victor Robles
Seattle retains its closer at $9MM while passing on options for Miller and Robles.
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Michael King declines his player option, entering free agency
The right-hander hits the open market after opting out of his deal.
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Bo Bichette reportedly leaning toward opting in to $42M Mets deal
A decision timeline is emerging as the infielder weighs staying in New York.
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Contreras' future in Milwaukee reportedly in doubt after MVP postseason
The World Series MVP's status with the Brewers for next season is unclear, per a report.
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