MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 1, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Free Agency & Contract Options
The Orioles declined espn.com outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027, while the Rays exercised espn.com their $20 million option on ace Drew Rasmussen. Reds closer Emilio Pagan declined espn.com a $10 million player option and became a free agent. Bo Bichette exercised espn.com his $42 million option to stay with the Mets, and Sandy Alcantara's option was exercised by the Marlins, keeping him off the open market. The latest free agency tracker espn.com covers the wider run of signings and trades.
Brewers Celebrate
Milwaukee's parade espn.com drew a massive crowd as the city honored broadcasting legend Bob Uecker, with fans calling it the best day the city has ever had. Tens of thousands flooded the streets espn.com of downtown Milwaukee as the celebration continued. A closed-door meeting and a pledge to win espn.com produced the franchise's first World Series title. The champions are already trailing the Dodgers espn.com in early odds for the 2027 title.
Front Office Moves
The Astros hired espn.com Cardinals executive Randy Flores as their new general manager on Friday. Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe will move espn.com to an advisory role after 14 years with the club. Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle bid farewell espn.com to the organization after more than two decades.
International Signings
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira will be posted espn.com by the Seibu Lions, opening the door for him to move to MLB.
Free Agent Outlook
Top free agents are drawing attention ahead of the market opening, with pairings espn.com for players such as Skubal and Peralta being projected across several clubs.
Coming Up
Free agency opens at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 2 espn.com.