Blue Jays emerge as Tarik Skubal suitor as Mets' competition grows — with mystery teams lurking  —  LAS VEGAS — The big-market Blue Jays are a player in the sweepstakes for superstar free agent Tarik Skubal, and they are expected to join the Mets, Padres and Dodgers in meeting …

Mets interested in top free agents in their search for bullpen help: Sources  —  LAS VEGAS — The New York Mets' search for bullpen help includes a wide-ranging group of options and some of the top free-agent relievers, according to league sources who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity in exchange for their candor.

Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager  —  HOUSTON - Brad Ausmus, the longtime catcher and former Major League manager who spent the last three years as the Yankees bench coach, was named the next manager of the Astros, the team announced on Wednesday.  —  Ausmus will be officially introduced …

Alvarez, PCA become 1st-time winners of Hank Aaron Award after career years  —  The Hank Aaron Award is given each year to the best offensive performers in the American and National Leagues.  The 2026 honorees put together seasons worthy of plenty of hardware.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins AL Cy Young unanimously  —  New York Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler was unanimously selected as the American League Cy Young winner.  —  This election marks the 14th time that an American League pitcher has been a unanimous choice for the award and the third time for the Yankees.

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award after record-setting, World Series-winning season  —  Jacob Misiorowski broke fastball velocity records in 2026.  He won a World Series title in 2026.  And now he's the 2026 NL Cy Young Award winner.

Pagán agrees to 1-year, $11 million deal with Tigers (source)  —  The Tigers are in agreement with reliever Emilio Pagán on a one-year, $11 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Jason Beck.  The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical.

Manager of the Year Awards recognize leaders of surprising upstart, dominant juggernaut  —  One took a special team all the way to the first World Series championship in franchise history.  The other piloted an impressive turnaround and made some unexpected noise in the postseason.

Perfect 2026-27 MLB free agency moves for teams to watch  —  LAS VEGAS — The sense of urgency across Major League Baseball right now is palpable.  Everyone in the industry knows the game is shutting down when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 2 and the owners lock the players out …

Sources: Giants in talks to hire ex-Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to staff  —  Buster Posey has made a big splash as he attempts to put a disappointing 2026 campaign behind him.  —  Add us as a preferred source  —  At the GM Meetings, Buster Posey said that the San Francisco Giants were close to hiring a hitting coach.

Will Venable wins AL Manager of the Year after leading White Sox turnaround  —  Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable won the American League Manager of the Year.  —  Venable is the third manager in the American League and the fourth overall to win the award one year after suffering through a season of 100 or more losses.