The 2026 finalists for the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, the Manager of the Year Awards, the Cy Young Awards, the Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards and the Most Valuable Player Awards are being announced right now on MLB Network. (The Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards

Eight players were tendered a qualifying offer (a one-year, $23.15 million deal for 2027) prior to Monday’s deadline. Those players have until 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 17 to accept. Players who accept qualifying offers are signed with their teams for the next season at the designated value. Those who

There is no doubt about the top free-agent starting pitcher available this winter: Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner whose elite stuff remained intact following a remarkably quick return from in-season elbow surgery. But the identity of the next-best starter is far less clear, adding uncertainty to the

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

NEW YORK -- The Yankees can picture a bullpen that would again be anchored by right-handed closer David Bednar, who received a qualifying offer from the club ahead of Monday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline: a one-year deal valued at $23.15 million. They did not extend the same offer to second

BALTIMORE -- Two longtime Orioles players have become free agents for the first time. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle's 2027 team option worth $7.5 million was declined on Monday evening, while outfielder Heston Kjerstad cleared waivers and was outrighted. Kjerstad -- along with catcher Yohel Pozo and right-hander Yosver Zulueta, who

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to the game dating back to the late 20th century. A

When it comes to the American League and National League MVP Awards, some teams have certainly cornered the market over the years. On one end of the spectrum, eight of MLB's longest-tenured and most storied franchises have racked up double-digit wins, collectively accounting for 59% of the 191 MVP Awards

The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced Sunday, and for the second year in a row, there was almost a whole team’s worth of first-time winners. Just like in 2025, nine players took home their first Gold Gloves this year. The D-backs and Red Sox, meanwhile, tied for

ST. PETERSBURG -- Shortstop Taylor Walls won a Gold Glove Award on Sunday night, an overdue honor and a strong reminder of his value to the Rays. The Rays rewarded Walls’ work and issued another reminder of how much they appreciate his defensive excellence by exercising his $3.1 million club

Free agent Brandon Lowe was a finalist for an NL Gold Glove Award at second base for his work with the Pirates in 2026, along with winner Brice Turang and JJ Wetherholt, two of the more elite defenders in baseball. It almost doesn't matter that he didn't win. Simply to

CHICAGO – It took time as Seiya Suzuki adjusted to life in the Major Leagues, but the Cubs outfielder eventually grew into one of the more consistent right-handed power threats in baseball over the past few years. He now has a chance to see how other teams value him on

With the postseason behind us and the hot stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Jake Bauers Position: First baseman/Outfielder Team: Milwaukee Brewers Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 31 2026 stats: 144 games, .266/.389/.484 (.874

Here's a quick rundown of the latest MLB rumors and free-agent news.

CHICAGO – When the Cubs were dealing with a wave of injuries and issues to their bullpen in the middle of this season, Jacob Webb helped calm the situation. The veteran even found his way into the closer’s role for an extended period of time for the North Siders. On

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Freddy Peralta Position: Right-handed pitcher Team: Tampa Bay Rays Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 30 2026 stats: 10-11, 4.42

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have extended a qualifying offer to left-hander Adrian Morejon ahead of Monday’s deadline to do so. The move was something of a formality, with Morejon, 27, set to hit free agency in his prime as perhaps the top reliever available. He will have until Nov.

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One of the biggest dominoes of the MLB offseason has fallen, adding a massive free agent bat to a pool that is relatively light on them. Superstar infielder Teruaki Sato, who plays for The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, has been made available via the posting process as of

The Pirates have extended second baseman Brandon Lowe the $23.15 million qualifying offer to remain with the club in 2027. The club has not made an official announcement regarding the offer. It’s just the third time since the inception of the qualifying offer in 2012 that Pittsburgh has chosen to

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CHICAGO – Infielder Graham Pauley was claimed off waivers by the White Sox from Miami on Monday, while left-handed pitcher Ky Bush and outfielder Junior Pérez were outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte by the team. These moves decreased the White Sox 40-man roster to 39. Pauley, 26, slashed .211/.257/.373 with nine

Upon the end of the World Series, all eyes turn to 2027, and free agency will start grabbing headlines before we know it. Free agency can often be a slow burn that creeps along for months, but the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement on Dec. 1 could have

The interactions aren’t new to Mari Villalobos. But they are impressive every time for the United Service Organizations (USO) Senior Director of Global Entertainment Relations. Late last month, Villalobos accompanied Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne to Japan to visit with service members and military families. It’s the second straight

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are bringing back three key lefty options in their bullpen, after a flurry of moves on Sunday. Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta have exercised their player options for the 2027 season, while Kyle Hart had his club option picked up. Those moves give the Padres