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Ranking the top 10 bats on the free-agent market

November 12, 2026

In recent offseasons, we’ve seen prolific mashers such as Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto dominate the free-agent market. To be sure, there is no headliner of that caliber among the bats available this time around. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of intriguing offensive players out there,

The latest MLB rumors and free-agent news

November 12, 2026

Here's a quick rundown of the latest MLB rumors and free-agent news. Signings & Trades • Top 30 free agents | Every free agent, by position • Tracking every team's offseason moves • Offseason dates, rules & terms explained • Who opted out? Every 2027 option decision

Hot Stove rumors: Jazz, Goodman, Sato, Suzuki, Abrams

November 12, 2026

While Tarik Skubal's market is starting to pick up steam, he's far from the only big name generating buzz in the offseason rumor mill. Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Stove topics around the league.

In Skubal sweepstakes, there may only be one team ‘even in the conversation’

November 12, 2026

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding free agent Tarik Skubal.

GM Meetings lay groundwork for 'crazy couple of weeks'

Skubal front and center as teams seek starting pitching
November 12, 2026

LAS VEGAS -- When the baseball world descended upon Las Vegas earlier this week, there was a thought that the General Managers Meetings were going to have more of a Winter Meetings feel to them. With the impending expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec.

Relief stalwart Phillips inks 3-year deal with Braves

November 12, 2026

ATLANTA -- Eight years later, Evan Phillips is returning to the Braves organization as a proven reliever. Phillips and the Braves agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander’s signing fills one of the multiple bullpen voids with yet another high-leverage option. The Braves will pay

Tracking every team's offseason moves

November 12, 2026

We're keeping track of the free agents for every team, as well as their notable acquisitions and subtractions, during the 2026-27 offseason. ^ = received qualifying offer Jump to: AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL West

All of the 2026-2027 free agents, position by position

November 12, 2026

Here is a breakdown of the current free-agent class. Players are grouped by position and ranked by their FanGraphs WAR total across 2025-26. Each player's 2027 seasonal age is included in parentheses next to his name. ^ = received qualifying offer

Phils have interest in Sato in search for outfielder (sources)

November 12, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Dave Dombrowski said this week at the GM Meetings that the Phillies need to find an outfielder before Opening Day, and they do. But he also said, “I'm not necessarily looking for our club to continue to get older,” and the Phillies “maybe have enough high-end players, and

Will Brewers trade World Series MVP Contreras?

November 12, 2026

LAS VEGAS -- Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold knows the question he will be asked most often now that the best regular season in club history has given way to the business of the offseason. Is the World Series MVP on the trade block? “I’m assuming we’ll get

Hot Stove rumors: Seager, Skubal, OF trade candidates, Yanks, Cubs

November 11, 2026

The GM Meetings are in full swing out in Las Vegas, and we're starting to see some transaction action in the free-agent market. The rumor mill is churning as well. Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Stove topics around the league.

Randy Arozarena Named All-MLB Second Team

November 11, 2026

SEATTLE – Major League Baseball announced that Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena has been named to the 2026 All-MLB Second Team, earning the first All-MLB selection of his career. Arozarena, 31, becomes the fifth Mariners player to earn an All-MLB Team selection since the honor was introduced in 2019, joining Cal

In Vegas, baseball execs mine for hidden gems

November 11, 2026

LAS VEGAS – There were definitely bigger signings than Ty France last offseason, but the Padres’ first baseman was among the most valuable, by far. After signing France to a one-year, $1.35 million deal that climbed to $2 million with incentives, he delivered 21 home runs, 72 RBIs, an .865

Nats, outfielder Young finalize four-year contract extension

November 11, 2026

Jacob Young has earned the nickname "Spider-Man" for his ability to make seemingly impossible catches in center field. Now, the Nationals are making sure he'll be climbing walls in Washington for years to come. The 27-year-old Young and the Nationals on Wednesday finalized a four-year contract extension that begins in

Blue Jays eye Skubal, but how realistic is a deal?

November 11, 2026

TORONTO -- With the offseason officially underway at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, the Blue Jays are once again being linked to the biggest name on the market. This year, it’s Tarik Skubal. The Blue Jays have done plenty of work on Skubal heading into this offseason, which is

Here are the teams in search of new managers, GMs

November 11, 2026

This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding manager/GM changes and candidates around MLB.

Yankees showing interest in Alec Bohm (source)

@maxralph_
November 11, 2026

The Yankees could take a few paths forward this offseason, with the most obvious holes coming in the infield and the bullpen. One potential fix for the infield lies in 30-year-old free agent Alec Bohm. A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the Yankees have interest in Bohm, who has

Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager

November 11, 2026

HOUSTON – Brad Ausmus, the longtime catcher and former Major League manager who spent the last three years as the Yankees bench coach, was named the next manager of the Astros, the team announced on Wednesday. Ausmus will be officially introduced at a press conference at Daikin Park on Friday.

The best skills available on the free-agent market

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November 11, 2026

For the second consecutive year, we’ve rolled out a Statcast Hot Stove Tracker at Baseball Savant. It’s a one-stop shop to see all of the top skills available on the free-agent market. Which players might fit your team’s needs? Let’s dive in.

Rangers staying 'very open-minded' as offseason begins -- including on trading stars

November 11, 2026

LAS VEGAS -- “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,” the great American poet Robert Frost once opined. Much like Frost’s unnamed narrator, the Texas Rangers have a number of roads diverging ahead of them this offseason as all of baseball descended upon Las Vegas for this week’s General Managers

Padres sign right-hander Ryan Weiss to 1-year deal with option for '28

November 11, 2026

LAS VEGAS -- Essentially, the Padres are building an entire rotation from scratch this winter. They had to start somewhere. That somewhere is right-hander Ryan Weiss, who signed a Major League deal with the club on Tuesday, with a team option for the 2028 season.

Pagán agrees to 1-year, $11 million deal with Tigers (source)

November 11, 2026

The Tigers are in agreement with reliever Emilio Pagán on a one-year, $11 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Jason Beck. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical. Following mixed results over his first five Major League seasons, which were spent with the Mariners, A’s,

Mariners inform veteran Crawford they do not intend to bring him back (source)

November 10, 2026

SEATTLE -- The J.P. Crawford era in Seattle has come to an end. The club has informed the veteran infielder that it does not intend to bring him back for the 2027 season, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Tuesday, confirming an initial report from The Seattle Times. The

Young's extension proves he 'embodies all the things' Nats want in a player

November 10, 2026

Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is attending the GM Meetings in Las Vegas this week on the heels of signing a second player to a contract extension in as many months. After extending right-hander Cade Cavalli on Sept. 18, the Nationals reached a four-year extension with center fielder

Latest Twins injuries & transactions

November 10, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.