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MLB Free Agency Buzz: Phillies Don't Want To Get Older, Interested In NPB's Sato

The latest free agency buzz and news from the MLB offseason.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency Buzz: Phillies Don't Want To Get Older, Interested In NPB's Sato

Biggest Offseason Needs For All 30 MLB Teams

All 30 MLB teams had had a walk-off in the postseason. Here's the best one for each.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Biggest Offseason Needs For All 30 MLB Teams

Cardinals and Twins Could Give J.P. Crawford a Better Deal Than Mariners The Athletic’s free-agent prediction for J.P. Crawford lands him with the Cardinals or Twins on a two-year, $20 million deal. That number fe...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Here are the three best MLB free agent fits for star right-hander Michael King if he leaves the San Diego Padres.

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying of...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets

Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Me...

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Red Sox trade .601 OPS outfielder to Athletics for minor league pitcher | Sporting News The Red Sox and A's complete the first trade of the offseason.

OCTOBER 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael Stefanic - Outrighted to Vegas Stefanic cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stefanic spent most of his time this season at Triple-A, slashing 296/.405/414 with six homers, 59 RBI, 59 runs scored and nine steals across 453 plate appearances. He may get a chance to compete for a roster spot during spring training in 2027, though he will most likely remain in the minors as organizational depth.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Serven - Removed from 40-man roster The Athletics outrighted Serven to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Though he managed to club five home runs, Serven posted just a .599 OPS over 85 plate appearances this season with the Athletics. He has the ability to decline the outright assignment and become a free agent, and Serven is likely to exercise that right.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Geoff Hartlieb - Sent outright to minors The Athletics outrighted Hartlieb to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Hartlieb got into 18 games for the Athletics this season, logging a 4.82 ERA and 22:14 K:BB over 28 frames. The 32-year-old has been outrighted before, so Hartlieb could choose to decline the assignment and become a free agent.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Johnathan Rodríguez - Outrighted to Triple-A Rodriguez cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh in August and played out the rest of the regular season at Triple-A, slashing .239/.346/.446 across 107 plate appearances with the Aviators. He'll lose his place on the 40-man roster to begin the offseason and will likely begin the 2027 campaign as organizational depth.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Estes - Outrighted off 40-man roster The Athletics outrighted Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Estes has seen little action in the majors the last two seasons, and he's allowed 21 runs over 18.1 innings during that stretch. He held a 6.50 ERA in 20 starts with Las Vegas in 2026, and it's likely he's headed back there to begin the 2027 season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Baez - Loses 40-man roster spot The Athletics outrighted Baez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization after passing throug waivers unclaimed. Baez spent all of the 2026 season at Double-A Midland, holding a 7.09 ERA and 51:32 K:BB over 53.1 innings covering 14 starts.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Eaton - Traded to A's The Red Sox traded Eaton to the Athletics on Thursday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Jareth Rayo, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Eaton appeared in 24 games for the Red Sox this season, going 8-for-50 (.160) at the plate while tallying six RBI, four runs scored and two steals. He had a bit more success in the minors to the tune of a .254/.338/.412 slash line over 363 plate appearances, and he'll likely compete for a spot on the Athletics' Opening Day roster in 2027.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox make trade, send 29-year-old outfielder to Athletics Boston kicked off the offseason activity by trading a utility outfielder.

OCTOBER 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

Here are the top 50 MLB free agents entering the 2026-27 offseason.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

All 30 MLB teams had had a walk-off in the postseason. Here's the best one for each.

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Max Muncy - Gets surgery on knee Muncy underwent debridement surgery last Friday to repair cartilage damage under the medial patella in his left knee.

Impact Muncy was also administered a PRP injection, and the expectation is that he will be a full participant during spring training. The 24-year-old concluded the 2026 season having slashed .230/.296/.387 with nine home runs over 82 contests for the Athletics. Assuming health, Muncy will compete for playing time in the Athletics' infield in 2027.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics bet on youth with 31-year-old Taylor Smith to lead baseball operations

Athletics owner John Fisher has hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations, hoping to blend analytics with fresh ideas

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations

The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations, two months after saying former general manager David Forst would not return next season

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Will Dodgers Recover From Unsuccessful 3-Peat? MLB History Says It's Complicated

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers get back on track after failing to three-peat? Here's what happened the last 10 times an MLB team was in the si...

OCTOBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Will Dodgers Recover From Unsuccessful 3-Peat? MLB History Says It's Complicated

Astros Decline To Renew Option On Joe Espada, Begin Search For Next Manager

The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract

OCTOBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

Astros Decline To Renew Option On Joe Espada, Begin Search For Next Manager

2 White Sox staff members who could be poached by Phillies, Athletics this offseason The White Sox 2026 Cinderella story didn’t have the happy ending that many fans hoped for. After a heartbreaking defeat Saturday night, the...

OCTOBER 11 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

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MLB Free Agency Buzz: Phillies Don't Want To Get Older, Interested In NPB's Sato

Biggest Offseason Needs For All 30 MLB Teams

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Athletics bet on youth with 31-year-old Taylor Smith to lead baseball operations

Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations

Will Dodgers Recover From Unsuccessful 3-Peat? MLB History Says It's Complicated

Astros Decline To Renew Option On Joe Espada, Begin Search For Next Manager

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MLB Free Agency Buzz: Phillies Don't Want To Get Older, Interested In NPB's Sato

Biggest Offseason Needs For All 30 MLB Teams

3 Best MLB Free Agent Fits For Michael King If He Leaves Padres

Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot

Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets

The Top 50 MLB Free Agents Of The 2026-27 Offseason, Ranked

Every MLB Team's Best Postseason Walk-Off In History

Athletics bet on youth with 31-year-old Taylor Smith to lead baseball operations

Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations

Will Dodgers Recover From Unsuccessful 3-Peat? MLB History Says It's Complicated

Astros Decline To Renew Option On Joe Espada, Begin Search For Next Manager