The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
Category: Baseball
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Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.
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Stammen to manage Padres after vetting hopefuls
Former reliever Craig Stammen, who was involved with interviewing managerial candidates for the Padres, was himself hired to the position, replacing Mike Shildt.
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⚾ Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings
Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series — and we’re already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?
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Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
The Dodgers’ 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale.
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Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, the former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt.
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How Clayton Kershaw’s legacy will live on with Dodgers
The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.’s dynasty continues, so will his influence.
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M’s Polanco a free agent after declining option
Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.
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Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class (MLB free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET).
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Offseason rumors and buzz: What we’re hearing as free agency begins
Will Skubal be dealt? Here’s what we’re hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.