Jeff Passan's 2025-26 MLB offseason preview, intel, updates  —  Any concerns about the health of Major League Baseball's 2025-26 free agent market vanished at the general managers meetings in Las Vegas last week.  With the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement barely a year away …

Sources: New MLB deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix expected today  —  MLB's short-term national media rights deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix are expected to be announced this afternoon, sources told SBJ, and the newest elements revolve around ESPN's national games and its streaming deals with the league.

Hall of Fame releases ballot for 2026 election  —  The Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot for the 2026 Hall of Fame election was released on Monday, with 12 new names joining a group of 15 holdovers from the 2025 voting cycle.  —  In both of the past two years …

Josh Naylor credits clubhouse dog for easing Mariners trade  —  SEATTLE — Whether it was teammates, coaches, kitchen crew or clubhouse managers, Josh Naylor felt abundantly comfortable across his three months with the Seattle Mariners.  —  And thanks to a furry friend, Naylor felt right at home.

Breaking down the 10 most interesting non-tender decisions, including Nathaniel Lowe, Alec Bohm, Gavin Lux  —  Plus, let's predict how each team handles their contract choice  —  Major League Baseball's offseason is nearing an important date.  Teams have until Nov. 21 to tender contracts …

Pitchers Shota Imanaga, Brandon Woodruff among 4 to take QOs  —  New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff and Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga accepted their qualifying offers Tuesday …

Ole Miss gives Lane Kiffin deadline of Egg Bowl to decide coaching fate  —  Ole Miss has given Lane Kiffin an ultimatum to decide his future before the Nov. 28 Egg Bowl against Mississippi State, a person briefed on the discussions told The Athletic.  —  Kiffin, whose 10-1 team is off this week …

Orioles acquire Taylor Ward from Angels for Grayson Rodriguez  —  The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on Tuesday night, an intriguing one-for-one swap that filled clear needs for both teams.

MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior  —  Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them

Royals Expected To Move On From All-Star Pitcher Despite Breakout Season  —  This hurler may be their best trade chip. … The Kansas City Royals entered the 2025 season with high hopes, but things didn't go the way fans wanted.  They finished 82-80, missed the playoffs, and landed in third place in the American League Central.

Red Sox DFA Nathaniel Lowe, add INF Gray in trade with Rays  —  BOSTON — It is the start of roster maneuvering season in MLB, and the Red Sox got the process going by designating veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment on Tuesday, hours before the deadline for teams to finalize …