Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history, beating Rays in Game 5
Milwaukee claimed its first championship in 57 years of existence, ending the longest title drought among current MLB franchises.
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Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pulled from World Series clincher with injury
Milwaukee's title-clinching game ended with an injury concern for its young ace, clouding the club's offseason and 2027 rotation plans.
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Braves exercise 2027 options on Ronald Acuna Jr. ($17M) and Ozzie Albies ($7M)
Atlanta locked in both core infielders, its only option decisions of the winter, keeping them under contract through next season.
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Appeals court revokes pardon, upholding Wander Franco's sex abuse conviction
The Dominican Republic ruling reinstates the conviction of the Rays infielder for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, leaving his career in limbo.
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Bo Bichette opts in, will stay with Mets on $42M salary for 2027
The two-time All-Star bypassed his first opt-out chance, keeping a top shortstop off the free agent market.
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Diamondbacks expected to field trade interest in Ketel Marte this offseason
Arizona's biggest winter question is whether it moves its star second baseman, who drew interest from clubs a year ago.
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Brewers open as underdogs to Dodgers in 2027 World Series title odds
Early 2027 futures markets list the defending champion Brewers behind the Dodgers, reflecting roster and payroll gaps despite the title.
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Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's $9M option, decline Robles and Miller options
Seattle kept its All-Star closer under contract while cutting loose outfielder Victor Robles and others via declined options.
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Tarik Skubal free agency outlook: suitors, contract and Dodgers reunion talk
The two-time Cy Young winner's next deal is the biggest storyline of the winter pitching market.
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Seibu Lions to post starter Kaima Taira to MLB via posting system
The NPB club confirmed it will make the Japanese right-hander available to major league teams this winter.
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Orioles expected to decline $20M club option on Luis Robert Jr.
The outfielder will become a free agent and collect a $2M buyout, adding a former All-Star to the winter market.
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Dustin May declines $20M mutual option with Brewers, returns to free agency
The right-hander takes a $500K buyout and hits the open market after a short stint with the champion Brewers.
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Royals exercise Tony Gonsolin option, decline Carlos Estevez's $13M option
Kansas City retained Gonsolin at $2.5M for 2027 while letting reliever Estevez reach free agency with a $2M buyout.
Mlbtraderumors
Michael King declines player option, becomes free agent
The right-hander hit the open market rather than return on his existing deal, joining a deep free agent pitching class.
MLB Trade Rumors · +14 outlets
Red Sox 3B Caleb Durbin undergoes foot surgery on fifth metatarsal
Boston announced the operation, Durbin's second procedure of the offseason, with recovery expected to affect his 2027 availability.
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Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes staying in Arizona after injury-plagued season
The former Cy Young winner remains with the Diamondbacks despite a shortened season, stabilizing the top of their rotation.
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MLB Trade Rumors releases top 40 trade candidates for 2026-27 offseason
With free agency opening in five days, the list frames the names most likely to move as teams resolve option decisions.
Mlbtraderumors · +1 outlets
CBS Sports ranks top 50 MLB free agents for 2026-27 with landing spots
The ranking previews the winter market as clubs enter the exclusive negotiating window with their own free agents.
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