Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as general manager
Houston fills its GM vacancy with a longtime St. Louis scouting executive as the club retools its front office.
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Brewers celebrate first World Series title with parade through Milwaukee
Tens of thousands of fans filled downtown Milwaukee for the franchise's first championship parade and rally.
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Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option to stay with Mets
The shortstop forgoes free agency and remains in New York on a lucrative option for next season.
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MLB free agency opens: Michael King, Sonny Gray among 14 players hitting market
Clubs opened the offseason with a wave of option decisions, and Miami blocked Sandy Alcantara from reaching the market.
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MLB lockout outlook: reports suggest a shorter work stoppage is possible
With the CBA expiring, commentary suggests fans may not face a lengthy shutdown before baseball returns.
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Orioles decline $20MM club option on Luis Robert Jr.
Baltimore lets its centerpiece outfielder reach free agency rather than pay a pricey option.
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Japanese RHP Kaima Taira to be posted by Seibu Lions
The Pacific League club will make its hard-throwing right-hander available to MLB teams through the posting system.
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KBO's Hanwha Eagles to post third baseman Si Hwan Roh for MLB teams
The Korean club will make its infielder available to major league organizations this offseason.
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Rays exercise club option on ace Drew Rasmussen for 2027
Tampa Bay keeps its top starter in the fold at $20MM after its run to the World Series.
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Luis Severino exercises $22MM option to remain with Athletics
The right-hander stays in Sacramento for the club's final season there instead of testing the market.
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Reds decline mutual options on Eugenio Suarez, Pierce Johnson
Both players become free agents, leaving Cincinnati with five openings on its 40-man roster.
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Emilio Pagan declines $10MM player option with Reds
The veteran reliever heads to the open market unless the sides reach a new deal by early next week.
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Rangers buy out all three mutual options; Higashioka, Junis hit free agency
Texas declines its mutual options, adding multiple veterans to the free agent pool.
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Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies
Atlanta locks in its core position players under long-standing contract options.
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Qualifying offer forecast: who gets a QO and how the $23.15 million figure works
Teams weigh the one-year qualifying offer before free agency opens, with draft-pick compensation attached.
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Clint Hurdle bids farewell to Rockies after 20-plus seasons in organization
The 69-year-old baseball lifer parts ways with Colorado after five seasons as a special assistant.
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Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe moves to advisory role after 14 years
Los Angeles restructures its front office as its longtime EVP and COO steps back from daily duties.
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Braves hire Dana Brown as senior scouting advisor
Atlanta reunites with its former VP of scouting, who left to run Houston's front office.
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