Jerry Koosman, Mets World Series hero and 19-year MLB veteran, dies at 83
Koosman won 222 games and was the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the 1969 World Series for the Mets, who announced his death; his No. 36 is retired by the franchi
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Brewers win first World Series; Milwaukee celebrates at parade
Milwaukee captured its first franchise title, drawing tributes from athletes and a citywide parade marked by Bob Uecker tributes.
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Michael King, Sonny Gray among 14 players to reach free agency; Marlins keep Alcantara
A wave of options decisions puts top starters on the market, while Miami blocks Sandy Alcantara from hitting free agency.
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Rays exercise $20M club option on ace Drew Rasmussen for 2027
Tampa Bay retains its front-line starter after an AL pennant run, though he is widely expected to be a top trade candidate this winter.
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Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as general manager
Houston fills its GM vacancy with a St. Louis front-office official, reshaping the club's baseball operations leadership.
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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.'s $20M club option for 2027
The Orioles are walking away from the 2020 Gold Glover after an injury-plagued season, sending him to free agency.
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Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option to remain with Mets
The shortstop stays in New York on a lucrative option, removing one of the offseason's top bats from the free-agent pool.
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Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira posted by Seibu Lions
Taira joins NPB teammates Hiromi Itoh and Teruaki Sato in being posted, opening a 45-day bidding window for MLB clubs.
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KBO's Hanwha Eagles post right-hander Si Hwan Roh for MLB teams
Roh's 30-day negotiating window runs to Dec. 1, only hours before the CBA expires.
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Reds closer Emilio Pagan declines $10M player option, hits free agency
Cincinnati loses its closer to the open market, leaving a ninth-inning void the club must address.
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Yankees part ways with advisors Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean
New York is not renewing the contracts of two longtime front-office advisors to GM Brian Cashman.
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Padres decline club option on right-hander Nick Pivetta
San Diego is cutting loose a rotation piece after one season, adding another arm to the free-agent market alongside Michael King and Sonny Gray.
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Red Sox exercise $8.25M club option on reliever Garrett Whitlock
Boston keeps Whitlock, its primary setup arm in front of closer Aroldis Chapman, on an affordable option.
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Detroit Tigers and Red Sox complete trade
The two clubs announced a deal that drew reaction around the league.
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Padres pick up Kyle Hart's option; Yuki Matsui declines to opt out
San Diego locks in a pair of bullpen lefties for 2027, one via club option and one after Matsui passed on an opt-out.
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Rays decline mutual option on outfielder Cedric Mullins
Mullins heads to free agency after Tampa Bay passes on bringing him back for 2027.
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Padres left-hander Wandy Peralta exercises $4.45M player option
Peralta returns to San Diego's bullpen for 2027, the third straight offseason he has elected to stay.
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Rays finalize Yandy Diaz's 2027 contract at $13M
Diaz's club option converted to a guaranteed $13M deal after he reached 500 plate appearances.
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