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Top story MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028; union swiftly rejects latest CBA offer

The league's willingness to push a cap-and-floor system to 2028 is a concession aimed at bridging labor talks, but the MLBPA rejected the proposal immediately, keeping a 2027 lockout risk alive.

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Mariners name Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler manager, replacing fired Dan Wilson

Seattle turns to a first-time manager from Chicago's player development ranks after dismissing Wilson.

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Tarik Skubal trade and contract speculation dominates start of free agency

Rival clubs including the Yankees and Cubs are weighing runs at the Tigers ace, whose next deal could set pitching records.

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Ex-MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira wins election to U.S. House in Texas

The three-time All-Star and World Series champion moves from baseball to Congress representing Texas' 21st District.

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Eight players receive $23.15M qualifying offers, including Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena

Qualifying offers set the draft-pick compensation stakes for the winter's top free agents.

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Evan Carter has hip surgery, unlikely to be ready for Opening Day; Rangers to shop center field

Texas loses its starting center fielder into next season to a labral issue and impingement, prompting a search for outfield help.

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Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella headline Hall of Fame contemporary era ballot

Retired managers dominate the latest era committee ballot for Cooperstown consideration.

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Brewers' Misiorowski among four World Series champs named MLB award finalists

Fresh off the franchise's first title, Milwaukee is heavily represented among BBWAA award finalists.

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Orioles open to trade offers on most of roster; Alonso the lone untouchable

Baltimore enters the offseason signaling a broad rebuild-on-the-fly approach with only its first baseman untouchable.

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Rays' Neander says team has every intention of keeping Drew Rasmussen

After exercising his $20M option, Tampa Bay signals it will hold its ace rather than trade him this winter.

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ESPN ranks top 50 free agents with contract projections as market opens

The free agent class launches with rankings and projected deals for the winter's biggest names.

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Brewers celebrate first World Series title with citywide parade

Milwaukee marks the franchise's first championship, honoring the late broadcaster Bob Uecker.

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Orioles decline Mountcastle option; release Kjerstad, who becomes free agent

Two roster decisions reshape Baltimore's first base and outfield picture heading into the offseason.

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Rangers president Chris Young says 2027 payroll will be similar to 2026

Texas signals no major spending increase despite an offseason of holes to fill.

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Nationals' Nate Furman, Rays' Teng and other offseason minor transactions roundup

A collection of small roster and transaction notes from across the league.

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