MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 4, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Free Agency & Offseason Moves
MLB's free agency period has opened with eight players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena espn.com. Rumors are swirling as the Dodgers and Mets pursue Tarik Skubal espn.com, and a top-50 free agent ranking espn.com projects what the biggest names will earn this winter. The Cubs, meanwhile, declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea.
Labor & League Business
MLB has proposed delaying the salary cap espn.com until the 2028 season, a move that adds to growing labor uncertainty ahead of the next collective bargaining cycle.
Managerial & Front Office Changes
The Mariners hired Jason Kanzler espn.com, the Cubs' farm director, as manager to replace the fired Dan Wilson. In Houston, Randy Flores was introduced as the Astros' general manager espn.com, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
Awards & Honors
Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves espn.com at first base, while Red Sox first baseman Abreu collected his third. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among the MLB award finalists espn.com following Milwaukee's World Series title. Former Texas Rangers star Mark Teixeira won election to the U.S. House espn.com in Texas' 21st District, and Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are headlining the Hall of Fame ballot espn.com.
Clubhouse & Injuries
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com for a labrum issue and is expected to miss the start of the 2027 season. Brewers manager Pat Murphy regrets his comments espn.com about the Yankees, saying he never meant to "slander" the Bombers.
Remembrance
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series win, died at age 83 espn.com.