Top News:
The Athletic:
Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter: Sources — Ryan Helsley, starting pitcher? — The Detroit Tigers are among the clubs talking to the free-agent right-hander about becoming a starter, according to people familiar with his market.
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated, cubsinsider.com, MLB.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Bless You Boys, Just Baseball, New York Post and Battery Power
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Warren Schaeffer returning as Rockies manager for 2026 season — Schaeffer, 40, was interim manager during Colorado's 119-loss season in 2025 — Warren Schaeffer is getting his shot to help turn around the Rockies. — The club announced Monday that the 40-year-old Schaeffer will be retained …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, Purple Row, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB.com
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mets, Rangers agree to trade involving Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien: Sources — The New York Mets agreed Sunday to trade outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien, a move that would exchange inflated contracts and shake up both rosters.
Discussion:
MLB.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, SNY, New York Post, MLB Trade Rumors, Dallas Morning News, Yahoo Sports, FanGraphs Baseball, Red Reporter, Associated Press, New Jersey Online, Forbes, Amazin' Avenue, New York Daily News, Just Baseball, Phillies Nation, Lone Star Ball, DLLS Sports, The Good Phight and Bluebird Banter
AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Ranking the top 10 moments in Padres history — At the moment, the Padres find themselves in the midst of the franchise's best run of success in its 56-year history. Nonetheless, their first five decades featured plenty of spectacular moments, too — from brilliant defensive plays …
Andy Kostka / The Banner:
Mike Elias says the risk of trading Grayson Rodriguez was worth the reward of outfield stability — Midway through Grayson Rodriguez's flight from his home in Texas to the Orioles' spring training facility in Florida for a checkup visit with his coaches and trainers, the right-hander received a text message.
Law Murray / The Athletic:
James Harden on 55-point gem for Clippers: ‘I had to do what I had to do’ — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden scored 55 points Saturday to set the single-game franchise record and lead a 131-116 road win against the Charlotte Hornets.
Discussion:
Arizona Republic, TheSportingTribune.com, Hoops Rumors, sports.yahoo.com, Associated Press and New York Post
The Athletic:
49ers preparing for stunning split with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk — Fifteen months ago, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers ended a contentious contract dispute by negotiating a four-year, $120 million extension. It now appears that Aiyuk and the 49ers are headed for a stunning divorce.
Discussion:
New York Post, Pro Football Rumors, sports.yahoo.com and Seattle Sports
Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Tender Deadline Looms for Cash-Conscious Diamondbacks — A dive into the decisions the Arizona Diamondbacks must make around offering contracts to arbitration-eligible players — The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with the rest of MLB, face another offseason transaction deadline this Friday, November 21.
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
MLB free agency 2025: Best fits for Pete Alonso — NEW YORK — A year after discovering teams across Major League Baseball did not deem him worthy of a lengthy contract, Pete Alonso is back on the free agent market searching for long-term love again. — In February, after an extended standoff …
Discussion:
Camden Chat, Forbes, The Good Phight and Over the Monster
