What will Tarik Skubal and other MLB free agents make this offseason?
As free agency begins, let’s take a data-based look at what a reasonable contract looks like for the major names on the market.
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4th November 2026
Key dates in the MLB offseason, as a potential lockout looms
A month of awards and a lively free agent season could await before the lockout begins.
Which sports figures won or lost in the midterm elections? Tracking 7 big names
Ex-NFL player Colin Allred returned to the U.S. House, while former broadcaster Michele Tafoya lost a Senate race in Minnesota.
Jury selected in pitch-rigging trial of Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz
Prospective jurors were questioned on sports betting, with several acknowledging they're bettors. More than 100 jurors were excused.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he called Yankees GM Brian Cashman to 'explain' profane comment after World Series
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy appears to have one thing he regrets after a World Series-winning October.
Top 7 candidates to be traded this MLB offseason, from Drew Rasmussen to Teoscar Hernandez
The offseason is young. The stove is hardly hot. The Brewers are barely sober.
MLB offers to delay salary cap until 2028, shifts cap numbers in bid to win over players
The league proposed postponing introduction of a salary cap — which the union opposes on any timeline — to allow time for implementation.
Mariners hire Jason Kanzler, an outside-the-box choice, as new manager
Kanzler most recently served as the Chicago Cubs' director of player development and has no managerial experience.
Mariners hire Cubs' director of player development Jason Kanzler as next manager
The Seattle Mariners are betting on a burgeoning baseball mind in 36-year-old Jason Kanzler.Kanzler, who most recently served as the Chicago Cubs' director of player development, will be the Mariners' next manager, the club announced Tuesday.
Mariners reportedly hiring Cubs' director of player development Jason Kanzler as next manager
The Seattle Mariners are reportedly betting on a burgeoning baseball mind in 36-year-old Jason Kanzler.Kanzler is set to become the Mariners’ next manager, according tomultiple reports Tuesday.This story is being updated.
3rd November 2026
After Kimi Antonelli’s record-breaking season, what were other sporting greats achieving at 20?
The young Italian’s rise in Formula 1 has been rapid, but he isn't the only athlete to achieve great things at such a young age.
How the MLB lockout could impact baseball cards: Staff and industry experts weigh in
The looming MLB lockout could have major implications for the baseball card world. Here are nine perspectives on what may come.
A salute to the great 8 on the Hall of Fame's Contemporary Baseball Era ballot
This is a ballot for the leaders: four managers, two GMs, an owner and a league president, all with winning pedigrees. Who will be elected?.
Biggest offseason needs for all 30 MLB teams for the 2026-27 offseason
The MLB offseason has officially begun, and these are the biggest needs for each team as free agency opens and trade talks begin.
The Angels are on the cusp of a renaissance. Their first calls could send a message
The best way for the Angels to send a warning shot to MLB would be to lure away the architect of one of the World Series participants.
Giants reduce to 40 players after purging 9 more, including José Buttó and Tristan Beck
There will be more trims coming as San Francisco will need to create roster room to sign free agents.
MLB awards watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez headline BBWAA ballots
MLB has announced the finalists for each of the 10 awards that are voted on by the BBWAA, including MVP and Cy Young.
MLB finalists for MVP, Cy Young Awards, others include Jacob Misiorowski, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez
MLB announced the finalists for its major awards on Monday, featuring the top three vote-getters for each of its end-of-season individual honors. The awards are voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and include three finalists for each award in each league.
Mariners' Randy Arozarena, Cubs' Seiya Suzuki among 8 players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers
Eight MLB players received qualifying offers on Monday. The one-year offers are worth $23.15 million. Players must decide whether to accept the offer by Nov.
Randy Arozarena, David Bednar among 8 MLB players to receive qualifying offer
Players who receive the qualifying offer have until Nov. 17 to accept it and remain with their previous team.
Brian Sabean discusses Hall of Fame ballot, Yankees role ending, Giants return possibility
Would he be open to another advisory stint in San Francisco? "You never know," Sabean said. "I'd certainly answer the call.".
Brewers celebrate first World Series in Milwaukee, postseason main character recap & new GMs hired
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTo the victor go the spoils, and the fans of the Milwaukee Brewers were ready to shower their baseball team with a hero’s welcome this past Friday for the first championship parade in franchise history.
Nine (!) Gold Glove newbies. Plus: An 85-year-old's viral card shop
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Posted NPB, KBO players reportedly must sign before current MLB CBA expires on Dec. 1
The 2026 MLB postseason just ended, and now everyone is looking ahead to Dec. 1, 2026.On that date, the Collective Bargaining Agreement ends, and a lockout between players and ownership is expected to begin.
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy headline Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era Ballot
The committee will also consider Brian Sabean, Lou Piniella, Bill White, Sandy Alderson, Joe Maddon and Ted Turner in December.
2nd November 2026
Ten years later, reflecting on the Cubs' World Series and The Athletic's beginning
Game 7 was baseball heaven, and the first historic sports moment covered by The Athletic. A moment that will last forever.
Top MLB free agents for the 2026-27 offseason: Tarik Skubal leads a shallow class
This year's free-agent class thins out pretty quickly, with few quality hitters on the market.
The little baseball card shop that became a viral sensation, one $5 grab bag at a time
Kenney Ware, 85, ran a sleepy card shop in New Hampshire. Then some content creators stopped by, and his shop suddenly became a destination.
Japanese players, posted as MLB lockout looms, face tight signing timeline: Sources
Infielder Teruaki Sato won't be permitted to maximize his negotiating window the way outfielder Seiya Suzuki did.
2026 Gold Glove Award winners: Red Sox, D-Backs and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead way
This year's Gold Glove Award winners included nine first-time selections, one rookie and three each from Boston and Arizona.
2026 Gold Glove Awards: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jackson Chourio, Alex Bregman take the honor alongside several first-time winners
With the 2026 MLB postseason coming to an end, awards season is underway. On Sunday, MLB announced the 20 winners of the Gold Glove Awards, with a number of big names and new faces taking home some hardware.
Jerry Koosman, on the mound when the Miracle Mets won 1969 World Series, dies at 83
Koosman was a two-time All-Star and clinched the team's first World Series championship with a complete game at Shea Stadium.
Jerry Koosman, Who Helped the Miracle Mets Win the World Series, Has Died
A two-time All Star, in 1969 he joined with Tom Seaver in a pitching combo that propelled the team to an astonishing season.
1st November 2026
Ex-Angels employee appeals his conviction for role in Tyler Skaggs' death
The basis for Kay's appeal is ineffective assistance of counsel, and that a government witness lied under oath, depriving him of his rights.
The numbers don't lie — being an MLB first baseman is incredibly hard
In an era defined by advanced analytics and wins on the margins, teams have persisted with sticking anyone at first. That's not always good.
Yankees ditch former MLB GMs Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean, shaking up front-office staff
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is shaking up the team's front office after a second-place finish in the American League East and losing a three-game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL division series.
31st October 2026
Astros hire Randy Flores as new GM, replacing Dana Brown
The Houston Astros have found a new general manager: The team announced Friday it is hiring Randy Flores to fill the position. Flores, 51, will become the 15th GM in the franchise's history after a decade with the St. Louis Cardinals' front office.
Mariners reportedly hire CJ Gillman as hitting coach before settling on new manager
The Seattle Mariners haven't chosen a manager for next season yet, but the team has hired a hitting coach for whoever will be the new skipper. CJ Gillman is returning to the organization as the Mariners' hitting coach, The Athletic reports.
Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as next general manager
Matt Kleine, a longtime Brewers executive, looked like the frontrunner for the job. The Astros pivoted, and went with a former MLB reliever.
The 2026 season was weird. Plus: GIF of the Year!
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Brewers celebrate World Series title with downtown parade, drawing turnout larger than population of Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continued Friday as the team held its championship parade. We can safely say some people came in from out of town to join them.
Brewers celebrate World Series title with parade through downtown Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series celebrations continue on Friday as the team holds its championship parade.To ensure students don't miss out on the memorable day, Milwaukee Public Schools announced that all schools and district offices are closed.
30th October 2026
How the Brewers' Pat Murphy, with humor and humanity, evolved into a World Series champion
The humor is not for show. With Murphy — from pregame press briefings to player conversations — there is always purpose to the prose.
A glasses lens, a bat and a hoodie become history: When the World Series ends, the Hall of Fame gets to work
Baseball history doesn't collect itself. When a memorable moment occurs, staffers at the Baseball Hall of Fame spring into action.
Rigged pitches, coded messages and competing defenses: Your guide to the upcoming Clase-Ortiz trial
A trial with little precedent in baseball history begins in early November, with wide implications for MLB and its future with betting.
Can the Brewers become a small-market dynasty?
The Brewers’ top homegrown position players are all under club control for at least a couple of years.
How to watch Milwaukee Brewers' World Series parade: Time, TV info for first-time champs
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their first World Series title this Friday. Here's how to catch the action on TV and streaming.
2-time All-Star Bo Bichette reportedly opting in for $42M to return to Mets in 2027
Bo Bichette is ready to run it back with the New York Mets. The two-time All-Star infielder intends to exercise a $42 million player option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season, The Athletic reports.
Bo Bichette to exercise $42 million player option to stay with Mets: Sources
Bichette started slow in his first season with the Mets in 2026 but ultimately produced closer to his career numbers.
Tatsuya Imai reportedly will exercise player option, return to Astros after rocky first season in MLB
This season with the Houston Astros, right-handed Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai showed glimpses of what made him so special in Nippon Professional Baseball, a league where he became a three-time All-Star.
Pitcher Michael King opts out of contract, $61 million with Padres for free agency
Starting pitcher Michael King opted out of his $32 million player option for 2027 with the San Diego Padres and will become a free agent, according to reports.
Brewers defeat the Rays in the World Series, win their first championship in franchise history
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeFor the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are officially champions of baseball.
In first trade of MLB offseason, Red Sox deal Nate Eaton to Athletics
Eaton hit .160 in 24 games for the Red Sox in 2026. Boston gets 18-year-old minor-league right-hander Jareth Rayo in return.
Finally, our first-time champ. How the Brewers made history
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy takes jab at Yankees in viral moment after World Series win
Murphy ribbed pending free agent Jake Bauers about potentially joining “that horses--- Yankees team” in a postgame conversation.
Brewers exec Matt Kleine emerges as focus of Astros GM search: Sources
Matt Kleine has spent the past 19 seasons in Milwaukee’s organization.
29th October 2026
World Series 2026: Brewers manager Pat Murphy rips Yankees while being given the baseball from the last out
The 2026 World Series was a long time coming for Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy.
Brewers parade to celebrate 2026 World Series title set for Friday
Milwaukee will get its first sports championship-related parade since 2021 on Friday when the Brewers celebrate their 2026 World Series title.
The Brewers, World Series champs at last, won it all by staying true to themselves
The Brewers’ World Series title is a fitting outcome for a franchise that marches to its own beat.
The Brewers' playoff run to first World Series title was dominant in so many ways
Did you notice how the Brewers squashed everyone in their path on the way to the championship? Here's a deep dive on their dominant run.
Joyous Brewers fans turn American Family Field into World Series party: 'This has been special'
From inside American Family Field, roughly 31,000 Brewers fans relished a moment a lifetime in the making.
All-Playoff team: Contreras, Díaz, Ramírez stand out alongside Rasmussen, King and Williams
The list is chock full of Brewers and Rays but plenty of stars from the postseason's other teams made indelible impressions.
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 29, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
An inevitable first-time champion, plus NFL zombies
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski digs deep for a gem to cap marvelous month, season for the ages
In his final 12 starts — from Aug. 15 to the end of the World Series — Misiorowski was 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA and the Brewers won every time.
The Rays stumbled in the World Series. But could their best days still be ahead?
Despite losing the World Series, in both on-field and off-field areas the Rays appear to be entering a strong time for their franchise.
Brewers stalwarts Christian Yelich, Brandon Woodruff savor long-awaited title
The Brewers' top leaders paved the way for a World Series breakthrough. As Woodruff said of Yelich, "It's all genuine. There's no bullcrap.".
For long-suffering Brewers fans, a World Series of life and death, grief and joy
Brandon Woodruff held the World Series trophy and told fans, "I know it means the world to you.” For some, the memories are bittersweet.
Your guide to MLB's coming lockout: Why it's happening, whether games will be lost, and when baseball will be back
Will MLB lose games in 2027? How far apart are the league and the union? And what are they actually fighting over?.
World Series 2026: For Milwaukee Brewers, finally winning a title is a celebration decades in the making
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — They came from Wisconsin. From Waukesha and Menomonie and Lake Nebagamon and, of course, Milwaukee.
World Series 2026: For the Rays, being the best team in the American League simply wasn't enough
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the first World Series title in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Rays' quest for baseball's pinnacle presses on.
World Series 2026: 10 wild stats from the Brewers' first title
The Milwaukee Brewers are your 2026 World Series champions, having capped off a dominant postseason with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
Brewers' William Contreras gets deserved World Series MVP: 'We wouldn't be here without him'
It took five games, but the Brewers were able to complete an October for the ages by beating the Rays. Contreras played a major role.
Which teams have never won a World Series? The list is down to only 4 after Brewers' title
The 2026 World Series came with a guarantee that one team would graduate from the unfortunate list of MLB teams that have never won a title. That team turned out to be the Milwaukee Brewers.
World Series 2026: Brewers catcher William Contreras wins MVP thanks to big effort with his bat and behind the plate
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is the World Series MVP.The Brewers' veteran helped lead Milwaukee to the franchise's first World Series championship via a dominant effort with his bat and a standout performance behind the plate.
Brewers catcher William Contreras wins World Series MVP
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is the World Series MVP.The Brewers veteran helped lead Milwaukee to the franchise’s first World Series championship via a dominant effort with his bat and a standout effort behind the plate.
The 2027 Way-Too-Early MLB Power Rankings: Where does your team stand now?
In way-too-early fashion, we ranked all 30 teams based on how they stack up once free agents are removed from rosters. So who's on top? Duh.
The Brewers just missed getting Tarik Skubal. They won the World Series anyway
“We have enough,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy told his team after Milwaukee's bid for Skubal fell short.
2027 World Series odds: Dodgers are favorites again; Brewers have second-best odds
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games in the 2026 World Series, winning the franchise's first title after reaching the Fall Classic for the first time since 1982.They won't be the favorites to win next year's World Series, though, according to oddsmakers.
2027 World Series odds: Dodgers favored ahead of Brewers, Yankees, Red Sox
The Dodgers are the 2027 World Series favorites, ahead of the newly crowned Brewers.
Four big questions after the Brewers' World Series win
The Brewers finished off the Rays with a Game 5 victory at Tropicana Field, where their fans gathered for the vacation of a lifetime.
Win tonight. Win it all. How the Brewers built their first World Series champion
The Brewers didn't land Tarik Skubal. They funneled that trade deadline disappointment into a belief they could win it all anyway.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski leaves Game 5 of World Series with leg cramp
Misiorowski left the Brewers' championship clincher in the sixth inning.
World Series 2026: Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leaves Game 5 start early due to calf cramp, still earns win in title-clinching game
Jacob Misiorowski wasn't ready to leave. But after a meeting with a medical trainer on the mound, the Milwaukee Brewers' ace left Wednesday's Game 5 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, unable to continue pitching.
Cooper Pratt sets rookie World Series record with sixth consecutive hit as Brewers top Rays for first title
Cooper Pratt made history on Wednesday as his team lifted the Commissioner's Trophy.The Milwaukee Brewers' shortstop became the first rookie to record six consecutive hits in the World Series.
World Series 2026: Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first title in franchise's 57-year history
A 57-year wait is over. The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.
Drew Rasmussen to start Game 5 on short rest as Rays try to extend World Series
Rasmussen pitched Game 2 on Saturday, but he will get the ball again Wednesday night as the Rays attempt to force a Game 6.
Mark Walter reportedly says he is keeping the Dodgers ‘no matter what’
Walter told the California Post, “We’re going to keep the team no matter what,” despite his recent sales of the Lakers and Chelsea.
World Series 2026: Rays to start ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 5 with season on the line
With their season on the line Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will turn to ace Drew Rasmussen on three days’ rest to keep the team alive another day. Hours before game time, the team announced Rasmussen would draw the start in Game 5 of the World Series.
Baseball survives another day. Plus: Can The Miz close it out?
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Yankees legend Jorge Posada says he doesn't 'feel welcome' around the team anymore
Throughout the New York Yankees' late-'90s dynasty, few players epitomized the team better than Jorge Posada. His rise to prominence coincided with the Yankees' three-peat during the decade. From there, he remained a mainstay in the lineup over his 17-year MLB career.
28th October 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong headlines MLBPA Players Choice Awards as player of the year
Crow-Armstrong was also named the National League's most outstanding player. Yordan Alvarez won the AL award.
Did the Rays, with their 12th-inning escape, just summon the ghosts of the 2004 Red Sox?
Maybe these Rays have another miracle in them. Maybe they don’t. Either way, they have already done something special.
The World Series lives another day, plus an NFL firesale
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Brewers fans hoping to exorcise 44-year-old ghosts were out in force for Game 4
The wait continues at least one more day, but long-suffering Brewers fans proved how ready they are to celebrate during Game 4.
Jacob Misiorowski has a chance to clinch a Brewers title, but is something amiss?
To dominate in Game 5, Misiorowski needs to get back to throwing the slider the way he did during the summer.
Cooper Pratt and the Brewers were so close to glory. But the last 3 outs never came
Pratt's go-ahead home run looked like history, ushering in the team's first title. But they wouldn’t be the Brewers if they made it easy.
The Rays' Game 4 win left Tampa Bay with a bit of hope and a load of questions
The Rays avoided the World Series sweep and celebrated a Game 4 win. But the path ahead looks daunting for Tampa Bay.
Roadmap to a miracle: 5 steps Rays can take to a World Series comeback
Piecing together a pitching plan and cutting down mistakes on the bases are among the Rays' keys for storming all the way back.
World Series 2026: With pinch-hit, 12th-inning walk-off, Ben Williamson meets the moment in Game 4 and extends the Rays' season at least one more day
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It sure wasn't pretty. But the Tampa Bay Rays won't complain.
