MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Free Agency & Qualifying Offers
Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers espn.com from their teams on Monday, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena. As the market opens, the latest offseason rumors espn.com center on whether the Dodgers and Mets will pursue Tarik Skubal.
Injuries
Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter espn.com underwent hip surgery to repair a labral tear and is likely to miss the start of the season.
Awards
Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta each won their fourth Gold Glove espn.com at first base, while Boston's Abreu earned his third.
Roster Moves
The Red Sox exercised espn.com Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 following a 7-2 season. The Padres declined options espn.com on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning while keeping Hart, and the Cubs declined espn.com a $7.5 million option on Colin Rea. The Orioles also declined espn.com Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027. The Rays picked up espn.com a $20 million option on ace Drew Rasmussen for 2027.
Front Office
Randy Flores was introduced espn.com as the Astros' 15th general manager on Monday, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
International
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira will move to MLB espn.com after the Seibu Lions announced they will post him.
Legal & Hall of Fame
The trial of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz espn.com over alleged pitch-rigging began in New York. Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella headline espn.com the contemporary ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Obituaries & Celebrations
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' World Series win, died at age 83 espn.com. Brewers fans honored Bob Uecker during the team's World Series parade espn.com, with the city calling it its best day ever.
Coming Up
The Hall of Fame ballot will be decided on the contemporary ballot espn.com featuring Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella.