MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 3, 2026, 10:44 PM ET
Labor & Contracts
MLB has proposed delaying espn.com the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season, a move that comes as free agency opens amid ongoing labor uncertainty. The Cubs declined a $7.5 million option espn.com on pitcher Colin Rea, while eight players, including Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena, received qualifying offers espn.com worth $23.15 million each.
Free Agency Market
Tarik Skubal sits at the center of the market, with the Dodgers and Mets reportedly pursuing the ace espn.com as offseason rumors swirl. Kiley McDaniel ranked the top 50 free agents espn.com and projected contracts for the biggest names on the market this winter.
Managers & Front Offices
The Mariners hired Jason Kanzler espn.com, the Cubs' farm director, to replace the fired Dan Wilson. The Astros named Randy Flores espn.com as their 15th general manager, with owner Jim Crane calling him a "perfect fit."
Hall of Fame & Awards
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella headline the contemporary ballot espn.com for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leads a group of World Series champions espn.com among the award finalists. Christian Walker and Matt Olson each won their fourth Gold Glove espn.com, while Red Sox first baseman Abreu earned his third.
Brewers & Injuries
Pat Murphy said he regrets espn.com his recent comments to Jake Bauers about the Yankees, saying he did not mean to slander the Bombers. Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com and is likely to miss the start of the season.
Remembrance
Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-hander who recorded the final out of the Miracle Mets' World Series win, died at 83 espn.com.
Coming Up
Free agency is underway, with the Dodgers and Mets pursuing Skubal espn.com as the market develops. The proposed salary cap would not take effect espn.com until the 2028 season if approved.