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BBWAA Awards finalists scheduled to be announced Monday night at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) finalists for the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, the Manager of the Year Awards, the Cy Young Awards, the new Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards, and the Most Valuable Player Awards will be announced Monday night at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The award winners are set to be announced during the week of Nov. 9, beginning with the Rookie of the Year awards.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman win second Rawlings Gold Glove Awards
Pete Crow-Armstrong captured his second career Rawlings Gold Glove Award in center field, while Alex Bregman earned his second Gold Glove at third base, as the pair were recognized for elite defensive play following the 2026 MLB season.
Diamondbacks win three National League Rawlings Gold Gloves with Gabriel Moreno, Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo
Arizona’s defensive core was recognized again as catcher Gabriel Moreno, right fielder Corbin Carroll and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo each captured a National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award, the club’s second-ever season with three winners.
Brewers’ Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio named 2026 National League Gold Glove Award winners
Four days after winning the club’s first World Series title, Milwaukee learned that Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio were selected as the 2026 Gold Glove Award winners for their respective National League positions.
Padres exercise options on Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta; Kyle Hart’s club option picked up for 2027
The San Diego Padres exercised player options on left-handers Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta for the 2027 season and picked up Kyle Hart’s club option, while declining Nick Pivetta’s club option and declining mutual options on Griffin Canning and Lucas Giolito. Miguel Andujar also declined his 2027 option, leaving those players to become free agents.
Red Sox exercise 2027 club option for reliever Garrett Whitlock
The Boston Red Sox exercised Garrett Whitlock’s 2027 club option, keeping the right-handed reliever under contract for the 2027 season. The team’s decision follows a 2026 campaign in which Whitlock appeared in 54 games and posted a 1.72 ERA with 26 holds and four saves.
Jerry Koosman, iconic New York Mets left-hander who starred in 1969 World Series, dies at 83
MLB says former New York Mets southpaw Jerry Koosman, a key figure in the Mets’ 1969 World Series championship run and a franchise record-holder among left-handers, passed away on Sunday at age 83.
Brewers World Series champs Christian Yelich, Brice Turang and manager Pat Murphy cameo on Saturday Night Live
Milwaukee Brewers World Series champions Christian Yelich and Brice Turang, along with manager Pat Murphy, appeared on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment as part of a cameo that featured recurring character Drunk Uncle in Studio 8H. The appearance also included a throwback to Yelich’s earlier SNL connection from his time with the Miami Marlins, and it referenced Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker’s past hosting appearance at Rockefeller Center.
Padres decline Nick Pivetta’s $14 million 2027 team option as Wandy Peralta returns via player option
The San Diego Padres have declined their $14 million team option on veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta for the 2027 season, while left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.45 million player option to remain with the club next year, according to a source. The organization has not confirmed the moves. Pivetta’s season was limited by a right elbow flexor strain, and he returned for late-season starts and two postseason appearances.
Rays exercise $20 million club option to keep Drew Rasmussen in Tampa Bay for 2027
Tampa Bay exercised Rasmussen’s $20 million club option on Saturday, confirming the right-hander will return for the 2027 season after leading the Rays’ postseason run that culminated in World Series Game 5 versus the Brewers.
Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million 2027 team option after injury-plagued 2026
Baltimore announced it declined Luis Robert Jr.’s 2027 team option worth $20 million, triggering a $2 million buyout and making the 29-year-old outfielder a free agent.
Brewers clinch first World Series title in franchise history after Game 5 win over Rays
Milwaukee’s postseason run culminated in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday, delivering the Brewers’ first Fall Classic championship in franchise history. The result is highlighted in MLB’s “This Week in Baseball,” hosted by Kait Maniscalco.
MLB highlights 11 top Statcast moments from the 2026 postseason, led by Jackson Chourio’s triple-digit walk-off
Major League Baseball, through Statcast powered by Google Cloud, released a look at the 11 most jaw-dropping Statcast moments from the 2026 postseason, starting with Jackson Chourio’s walk-off single and including record-setting pitch velocity, long home-run trots, and multiple elite, matchup-defining performances across the postseason.
Rays decline mutual options for Nick Martinez and Cedric Mullins, both veterans become free agents
The Tampa Bay Rays declined their mutual contract options for right-hander Nick Martinez and center fielder Cedric Mullins on Friday, removing both from team control and making each player a free agent.
Astros GM search could be reaching a conclusion as free agency approaches
Houston’s search for a new general manager is nearing what the club’s schedule suggests could be its final stretch, with free agency starting Monday and MLB’s General Managers Meetings set for the following week in Las Vegas. Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine is the leading name discussed in connection with the Astros’ opening created by Dana Brown’s departure Aug. 24.
Brewers celebrate title run in Wisconsin with Lambeau Leap before Parade of Champions
Milwaukee Brewers players, led by veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff, joined the Packers-Panthers game at Lambeau Field on Thursday night as the organization prepared for its Parade of Champions in Milwaukee. Outfielder Sal Frelick took part in a Lambeau Leap, while the Brewers’ Commissioner’s Trophy group celebrated shortly after the franchise earned its first World Series title.
Minnesota Twins clear roster space by outrighting Anthony Banda, Tristan Gray and Aaron Sabato
The Minnesota Twins began their offseason housekeeping on Thursday by announcing that Anthony Banda, Tristan Gray and Aaron Sabato cleared waivers and will be outrighted off the club’s 40-man roster, making them free agents.
Milwaukee Brewers claim first World Series title in franchise history, with many first-time champions on roster
Following a title-clinching World Series Game 5 at Tropicana Field, the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers became the first-time World Series champions for the franchise, capped by a group of players who were also reaching baseball’s biggest postseason milestone for the first time.
Red Sox trade outfielder Nate Eaton to Athletics for Minor League RHP Jareth Rayo
Boston traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Jareth Rayo, with multiple additional Athletics players cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Milwaukee Public Schools to close for Brewers Parade of Champions
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced that all schools and district offices will be closed Friday to accommodate operations and safety impacts tied to the Milwaukee Brewers’ Parade of Champions celebrating the franchise’s first World Series title. The parade begins at 10 a.m. CT at N. 4th Street and W. Wisconsin Avenue, followed by a free rally and fan festival at Henry Maier Festival Park.
MLB qualifying offer deadline set for Nov. 2 as teams decide on one-year deals worth $23.15 million
With the 2026 season complete, Major League Baseball’s qualifying offer window opens for teams to extend the one-year contracts worth the average salary of the top 125 players. MLB’s deadlines call for offers by Monday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. ET, with players having until Nov. 17 to accept; if a player declines and signs elsewhere, draft-pick compensation applies. MLB outlines 15 of the most likely candidates to receive qualifying offers and projects which may accept.
Brewers’ seven-day World Series layoff falls on the right side of the rest-versus-rust debate in 2026
With seven full days between the NLCS and the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic, winning the decisive Game 5 by a 4-1 score. Major League Baseball historical data cited alongside the matchup points to mixed results for teams entering the World Series with extra rest, but Milwaukee joined a smaller group of clubs that carried a longer layoff into a title.
World Series-winning brothers: Willson and William Contreras join rare MLB family club
William Contreras and his brother Willson have become the latest additions to an exclusive Major League Baseball list of sibling pairs (and one trio) who have won World Series titles, a record maintained via the Elias Sports Bureau.
Cooper Pratt sets World Series rookie record with hit in six straight at-bats for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt extended his hot streak across Games 4 and 5, recording a hit in six straight at-bats to set a World Series rookie record, highlighted by a home run in the 12th inning of Game 4 and continued production the following night.
MLB Network announces 25th anniversary documentary on Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series run
MLB Network will premiere “Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks” Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, a 90-minute documentary marking the 25th anniversary of Arizona’s 2001 World Series title.
Joe Davis honors late Brewers radio icon Bob Uecker during World Series Game 4 call
FOX play-by-play voice Joe Davis paid tribute to the late Hall of Fame Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker during Game 4 of the World Series after Milwaukee’s Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning, adapting Uecker’s famous homer call on air.
Junior Caminero expected to return for Rays in World Series Game 5 after exiting Game 4 with left foot injury
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash says Junior Caminero is expected to be fine after leaving Game 4 with an apparent left foot injury and being replaced by a pinch-runner, with a return to the Rays’ lineup anticipated for Wednesday’s World Series Game 5.
Rays rally to beat Brewers 4-3 in Game 4, forcing Game 5 after 3-0 World Series deficit
Cooper Pratt’s tiebreaking home run and Jackson Chourio’s continued impact helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, denying a sweep and setting up Game 5 after the Rays forced a series turnaround from a 3-0 hole.
Brewers look to Jacob Misiorowski for Series swing after Game 4 blunders put them down to Rays in World Series
Milwaukee faces a quick turnaround after a 4-3, 12th-inning walkoff loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the World Series. The Brewers still lead the Fall Classic 3-1 and will host Game 5 with ace Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, after manager Pat Murphy said he would not risk using Misiorowski out of the bullpen in a higher-leverage relief role.
Rays’ bullpen shuts down Brewers in 12 innings, earn 4-3 Game 4 win at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay’s relief corps turned in eight innings of one-run ball and preserved a long extra-inning fight, as the Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 4 of the 2026 World Series on Tuesday evening at Tropicana Field.
Brewers vs. Rays Game 5 at Tropicana Field set for Wednesday night after Milwaukee’s walk-off loss
The Rays will host Game 5 of the 2026 World Series on Wednesday night with the series at 3-1 in favour of the Brewers, looking to extend their season after Tuesday’s comeback forced the matchup to St. Petersburg for a deciding game. Milwaukee will counter with Jacob Misiorowski, while Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash faces a pitching rotation challenge shaped by Game 4.
Rays rally to beat Brewers in 2026 World Series Game 4, setting up a decisive Game 5
Major League Baseball highlighted a dramatic 2026 World Series Game 4 in which the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in extra innings to avoid a sweep and force a Game 5. The league’s recap also revisited other World Series endings featuring late rallies, walk-offs and bullpen heroics across decades.
Ben Williamson’s walk-off single in the 12th lifts Tampa Bay Rays past Milwaukee Brewers to stay alive in World Series
Facing elimination in Game 4 at Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays scored four times in the 12th inning and won 4-3 against the Milwaukee Brewers on Ben Williamson’s walk-off single, forcing the World Series to continue.
Aaron Ashby extends postseason scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings, surpassing Andrew Miller for longest by a reliever
Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby set a postseason record with a new longest scoreless streak by a reliever, extending it to 17 2/3 innings during World Series Game 4 against the Rays at Tropicana Field.
William Contreras’ mastery of MLB’s Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System fuels Brewers’ push in the World Series
Milwaukee catcher William “Wild Bill” Contreras has been a central factor in the Brewers’ World Series run, both with his hitting and, more newly highlighted, with his approach to MLB’s Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge (ABS) system. According to MLB, Contreras has caught all 11 postseason games to date, posted strong offensive output in October, and has increased his frequency and success on ABS challenges as Milwaukee holds a 3–0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Brewers pour on late offence to beat Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3, take 3-0 lead
Milwaukee’s offence erupted in a dominant fifth inning as the Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday at Tropicana Field to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series. The win featured seven straight hits, eight two-out runs in one inning and a run-heavy five-frame that erased any suspense.
Rays World Series fans get new “Taste of October” menu at Tropicana Field’s Budweiser Porch
Tampa Bay’s World Series week at Tropicana Field includes a new “Taste of October” food lineup on the Budweiser Porch in Center Field, featuring a Wagyu “Clubhouse Tomahawk” steak, “Tomahawk and Toast” with premium champagne add-ons, and a seafood-focused option built around colossal stone crab claws.
Mariners begin in-person managerial interviews this week with Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler at T-Mobile Park
Seattle will hold in-person interviews at T-Mobile Park this week for its managerial vacancy, with former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs player development director Jason Kanzler set to meet club leadership. A third planned candidate, Rocco Baldelli, withdrew from consideration over the weekend for family reasons, while Seattle has also conducted other interviews earlier in the process, including at least one other club-side meeting that is no longer under consideration.
Phillies hire Peter Fatse as new hitting coach
The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Peter Fatse as their next hitting coach, with the team’s baseball operations leadership having recently moved on from Kevin Long and Bobby Dickerson.
MLB, Tampa Bay Rays partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay for $50,000 youth initiative
Brett Phillips and MLB representatives took part in the World Series Legacy Project at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay in Pinellas Park, Fla., where MLB and the Tampa Bay Rays contributed $50,000 to support six local club locations and educational resources for youth.
Joe Maddon set to throw ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 at Tropicana Field
Joe Maddon, the longtime Tampa Bay Rays manager known for his innovative clubhouse approach, will return to Tropicana Field to throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series between the Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
Francisco Lindor set to receive MLB’s 2026 Roberto Clemente Award ahead of World Series Game 3
Major League Baseball announced that Cleveland Guardians shortstop Francisco Lindor will receive the Roberto Clemente Award, MLB’s highest off-field honour, to be presented Monday before Game 3 of the World Series in St. Petersburg.
MLBx takes over Mumbai with star-studded baseball, softball and cricket crossover at Mumbai Football Arena
MLBx: Mumbai brought retired Major League Baseball stars, professional softball players and Indian cricket players together for a co-ed, three-on-three matchup at the Mumbai Football Arena, with the Yankees winning the championship and Rachel Garcia named the event’s most valuable player.
Arizona Fall League Week 3 highlights: Dax Kilby, Justin Lamkin and six others stand out
The Arizona Fall League’s third week produced 29 home runs and dozens of multi-hit games, with pitchers posting 64 scoreless appearances. MLB Pipeline’s Arizona Fall League coverage highlighted seven standouts, including Yankees shortstop Dax Kilby and Royals left-hander Justin Lamkin.
Rays help Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield with custom glove for thumb injury as World Series week continues
Tampa Bay Rays personnel helped Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield return to the field after a dislocated right thumb, modifying a receiver’s glove to support the injury as the Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 43-13. The NFL-side help comes during preparations for the Rays’ upcoming World Series game at Tropicana Field.
Brewers take 2-0 lead in World Series with 5-4 Game 2 win over Rays as Cooper Pratt sparks seventh-inning comeback
Down four runs, the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 2 on Saturday night, taking a two-games-to-none lead in the best-of-seven series. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt erased an early costly error with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning as Milwaukee erased an early deficit and won in front of 43,245 fans at American Family Field.
Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 3: Freddy Peralta set to start for Milwaukee’s foes at Tropicana Field
Major League Baseball has released the World Series Game 3 schedule details and the projected starting pitching matchup for Monday night at Tropicana Field, with Tampa Bay expected to send Freddy Peralta and Milwaukee countering with Robert Gasser.
Rays’ uncharacteristic mistakes prove costly in 5-4 Game 2 loss to Brewers at American Family Field
Tampa Bay fell to Milwaukee 5-4 in World Series Game 2 at American Family Field on Saturday night after a stretch of costly defensive and base-running errors helped erase an early four-run lead. Rays players and manager Kevin Cash pointed to the need for cleaner execution when the series shifts to St. Petersburg.
MLB honors Youth Academy standouts in Milwaukee ahead of World Series Game 2
Major League Baseball recognized players and award recipients from its nine Youth Academies before Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday in Milwaukee, with a Youth of the Year chosen from each academy and additional honors for Nike RBI World Series, the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by ARM & HAMMER, Pitch, Hit & Run participants presented by Firehouse Subs, and American Legion winners.
Jennie Finch Empowerment Award recipients honored at 2026 World Series pregame ceremony
Alina Elias, Kayleigh Allen and Janiya Pillow were recognized during a pregame ceremony ahead of Game 2 of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field, as part of the 2026 Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by ARM & HAMMER. Amarianna Hill, one of four seasonal recipients, was also named but was unable to attend.
MLB and Apple launch a foldable iPhone Duo-specific version of the MLB App ahead of the World Series
Major League Baseball says it has launched an updated MLB App built for Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, positioning the Duo’s multi-screen layouts for watching live games as the World Series begins. MLB also outlined additional MLB App features planned for Opening Day 2027.
World Series Game 1: Rays rely on Matz, Kelly, Cleavinger and Sulser after Brewers test top bullpen arms
After Tampa Bay’s bullpen plan shifted in a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 at American Family Field, manager Kevin Cash used Steven Matz, Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger and Cole Sulser for three innings without overextending the Rays’ usual high-leverage options. The approach gave Tampa Bay a look at Milwaukee’s top relievers while limiting how many times certain Tampa Bay arms faced the same hitters.
William Contreras throws out two Rays base-stealers as Brewers edge Tampa Bay 3-2 in World Series Game 1
Milwaukee catcher William Contreras recorded two inning-ending caught stealings to slow a Rays offence that had gone 11-for-11 on bases in October, helping the Brewers defeat Tampa Bay 3-2 in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field.
Rays fall 3-2 in World Series Game 1 as Brewers’ pitching withstands Tampa Bay rallies
In the series opener at American Family Field, the Tampa Bay Rays dropped a 3-2 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers after Nick Martinez limited the Brewers while Tampa Bay’s offence stalled with runners in scoring position, including a late ninth-inning threat that ended with a strikeout against Trevor Megill.
Brewers lock down late to beat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1
Milwaukee used a bullpen-led finish to hold off Tampa Bay in World Series Game 1, turning a ninth-inning threat into a 3-2 Brewers win after an overturned double-play moment and a final strikeout by closer Trevor Megill.
World Series Game 1 ends twice: Brewers- Rays double-play call overturned, Milwaukee still wins
A game-ending double play in World Series Game 1 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays was overturned after review, changing the ninth-inning outcome—yet the Brewers ultimately clinched the win as Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca to end the game.
World Series Game 2: Rays’ Drew Rasmussen faces former Brewers in Milwaukee
Drew Rasmussen, the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher for Game 2, will take the mound at American Family Field against his former Milwaukee Brewers as the Rays pursue the 2026 World Series.
Brandon Woodruff added to Brewers’ 26-man World Series roster
The Milwaukee Brewers have added right-hander Brandon Woodruff to their 26-man roster for the World Series, replacing right-hander Chad Patrick, with Woodruff returning from a shoulder injury that had initially been expected to end his season.
Rays reinstate Garrett Cleavinger for third World Series run, swap him for Brody Hopkins
Ahead of Game 1 at American Family Field, the Tampa Bay Rays made one adjustment to their World Series roster, bringing back left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger to replace hard-throwing prospect Brody Hopkins.
Rays vs. Brewers World Series Game 1 set for American Family Field with Nick Martinez vs. Jacob Misiorowski
Major League Baseball sets World Series Game 1 for Friday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee, with the Tampa Bay Rays facing the Milwaukee Brewers and a pitching matchup of Nick Martinez against Jacob Misiorowski. MLB’s preview also spotlights how Milwaukee’s postseason usage patterns could affect Misiorowski, whether Tampa Bay can increase its homer production, and how the city’s 1982 World Series memory informs this week’s home atmosphere.
Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff World Series roster decision enters final hours with MLB approval question looming
As the Milwaukee Brewers set their 26-man World Series roster for Friday’s Game 1, the team’s decision on whether to include right-hander Brandon Woodruff remains unsettled. Recovery from shoulder surgery has progressed far enough that Woodruff faced hitters on Tuesday, but Milwaukee and Major League Baseball face a roster-substitution concern if he is later replaced under a preexisting injury scenario.
Rays announce Nick Martinez as Game 1 starter vs. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski
Tampa Bay will open Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night at American Family Field with Nick Martinez on the mound, matching up against Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski. The decision keeps Drew Rasmussen on an extra day of rest for Game 2 and sets up Freddy Peralta for Game 3 at Tropicana Field, according to the Rays.
Fielding Bible Awards name 2026 defensive standouts across every MLB position
The 2026 Fielding Bible Awards winners were announced Thursday, led by Cubs shortstop/infielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as Defensive Player of the Year. The awards recognize the top defender at each of nine positions in Major League Baseball, plus multi-position, overall defensive player, and Defensive Team of the Year.
Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski to face Rays’ Junior Caminero in World Series Game 1 matchup billed as “fastest bat vs. fastest arm”
Major League Baseball’s World Series opens with a pitching-versus-hitting showcase: Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski, identified as baseball’s hardest-throwing starting pitcher in 2026, against Rays slugger Junior Caminero, described as baseball’s fastest-swinging hitter that same season. MLB’s preview highlights Statcast bat-speed and pitch-velocity benchmarks, plus a note that their only prior meeting on April 1 featured fewer triple-digit fastballs than a typical matchup.
Rays vs. Brewers 2026 World Series: MLB’s position-by-position matchup breakdown
Ahead of the 2026 World Series, MLB outlined a series of position-by-position comparisons between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, highlighting on-field similarities, key defensive strengths, and the areas where MLB’s matchup analysis believes each team carries an advantage—ending with a conclusion that Milwaukee holds the edge.
Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing undergoes surgery for partially torn right UCL
Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing had surgery on Wednesday to repair a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, with a recovery timeline of about nine months before he is expected to return to catching.
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to avoid surgery and be healthy for the start of the 2027 season
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Shohei Ohtani does not need surgery for the right biceps and left knee injuries that have sidelined the two-way star at various points during 2026, while adding that the club will still evaluate how to manage his two-way workload going into 2027.
Angels decline Kurt Suzuki’s contract option and begin search for 2027 manager and coaching staff
The Los Angeles Angels have declined the contract option in Kurt Suzuki’s deal and will, in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, search for a new manager and coaching staff for the 2027 season, the club announced. Suzuki has also been offered a role with the organization as a Special Assistant.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman agrees to new deal for 30th season
Brian Cashman says he has agreed to a new contract to remain as the New York Yankees general manager for his 30th season, with the terms still pending final language. The announcement came during a Wednesday press conference.