MLB Baseball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 5, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Brewers and Yankees Fallout
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets espn.com his recent comments to Jake Bauers about the Yankees, insisting he never meant to "slander" the Bombers. The remarks came shortly after Milwaukee's World Series triumph, and Murphy's apology has drawn attention across the league. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is also among the finalists espn.com for this year's major awards, underscoring the champions' standing.
Labor and Salary Cap
MLB has proposed delaying espn.com the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season, a move that arrives as free agency opens amid ongoing labor uncertainty. The proposal adds another layer of tension to already complicated negotiations between owners and the players' union.
Free Agency
Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers espn.com from their teams on Monday, including Brandon Bednar, Kazuma Suzuki and Randy Arozarena. Analysts have also ranked the top 50 free agents espn.com and projected contracts for the biggest names on the market this winter.
Front Office and Coaching Moves
The Athletics have hired Cam Castro espn.com from the Brewers as their new general manager to lead a front office rebuild. In Cincinnati, Joe Torres has been hired as pitching coach espn.com by manager Francona, reuniting the two after their previous work together. Albert Pujols is also expected to interview espn.com for the Astros' managerial opening, according to sources. In Seattle, Jason Kanzler was named Mariners manager espn.com after an unconventional path with an analytics-friendly background.
Injuries and Legal Matters
Texas Rangers centerfielder Evan Carter underwent hip surgery espn.com and is likely to miss the start of the season. Meanwhile, Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase's trial on charges of rigging pitches has heard testimony espn.com from his attorneys, who argued he was exploited by a "serial liar."
Politics and Sports Crossover
Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira won a U.S. House seat espn.com in Texas as a Republican, joining the growing list of athletes who have moved into elected office.
Season Review
ESPN has graded its bold preseason predictions espn.com for all 30 teams, checking which forecasts held up as the season wrapped.
Coming Up
The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski is among the award finalists espn.com ahead of the official announcements. The Astros' managerial search continues as Albert Pujols prepares to interview espn.com for the job.