Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as new general manager
Flores, a longtime Cardinals assistant GM, succeeds Dana Brown atop Houston's front office after a search that reportedly involved 10 known candidates.
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Jerry Koosman, who closed out Mets' 1969 World Series win, dies at 83
The All-Star left-hander spent 12 of his 19 seasons in New York and had his No. 36 retired by the Mets.
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Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart
The moves send Pivetta, Giolito, Canning and Miguel Andujar to free agency while keeping Kyle Hart in the rotation mix for 2027.
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Brewers win first World Series; parade draws statewide celebration
Milwaukee captured its first championship in franchise history, ending a title drought celebrated across Wisconsin.
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Gold Glove winners announced; Walker, Olson win fourth, Abreu third straight
Awards were selected by managers and coaches with 25 percent of the total determined by SABR's Defensive Index.
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Red Sox exercise $8.25M option on reliever Garrett Whitlock
Boston keeps the right-hander, who posted a 1.72 ERA, as the primary bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman in 2027.
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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.'s 2027 club option after injury-hit season
Baltimore lets the outfielder go to free agency rather than pick up his option following a season disrupted by injuries.
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Japanese RHP Kaima Taira posted by Seibu Lions for MLB move
The Lions will let the hard-throwing right-hander pursue an MLB career through the posting system.
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Yankees part ways with advisors Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean
New York did not renew the contracts of the two veteran executives who advised GM Brian Cashman.
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NPB trio Hiromi Itoh, Kaima Taira, Teruaki Sato officially posted
The Nippon-Ham Fighters, Seibu Lions and Hanshin Tigers formally made their players available to MLB clubs.
Mlbtraderumors
Rays exercise $20M option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen
Tampa Bay locks in its top starter for the 2027 season.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Kim Do-yeong draws MLB interest from Yankees, Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, Angels
Scouts project the Korean standout as a 20-25 home run hitter as MLB clubs circle.
Chosunbiz · +5 outlets
KBO's Hanwha Eagles post Si Hwan Roh for MLB teams
Roh's 30-day posting window runs to Dec. 1, just hours before the CBA is set to expire.
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Sonny Gray enters free agency as Red Sox work to clear roster space
The veteran right-hander hits the open market while Boston reshapes its roster.
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Franmil Reyes agrees to four-year, $40MM deal with Nippon-Ham Fighters
The contract reportedly makes Reyes the highest-paid player in NPB history.
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Tigers announce trade with Red Sox as MLB world reacts
Detroit and Boston completed a deal drawing broad reaction around the league.
Heavy.com
Cardinals decline $6MM option on reliever Ryne Stanek
Stanek will take a $1MM buyout and enter free agency.
Mlbtraderumors
Luis Severino sets his future with A's, decides on 2027 player option
The former Yankees right-hander settles his contractual status in Oakland.
Al Bat