Toronto Blue Jays slugger shares Islamophobic social media posts  —  Toronto Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander is one of the more active members of the team on social media, but a couple of his recent posts have landed him in hot water.  —  Following Tuesday's U.S. election …

Here are the 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalists  —  The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams).

Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial vacancy: Source  —  HOUSTON — Might the Houston Astros turn to a longtime nemesis to lead their ballclub?  —  The Astros will interview former St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols for their managerial opening this week …

Mets hiring A.J. Ellis as major-league strategy coordinator: Sources  —  The New York Mets are hiring A.J. Ellis to their major-league coaching staff as a major-league strategy coordinator, league sources told The Athletic on Wednesday.  The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because the move is not yet official.

What I think about the Phillies as they embark on a challenging offseason  —  The beauty of this offseason — or the most daunting thing — is the Philadelphia Phillies have so many routes to improve a sagging roster.  They could renovate the entire outfield.  They could find a power-hitting corner bat for third base.

Phillies 2027 starting pitching outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and more  —  While the Phillies are poised for some bigger roster changes this offseason, the rotation remains the foundation of the club.  —  The organization doubled down on its top-end starters …

MLB increases cap and floor in latest proposal, sets 2028 target  —  Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association held another collective bargaining session Tuesday, with the league proposing that a salary cap and floor system be implemented beginning in 2028, the second year of an agreement.

Former Diamondbacks Top Prospect Departs Without Getting Shot in MLB  —  His time might be done in Arizona.  —  As the major league offseason begins, roster trimming and free agency sees many an organization part ways with their fair share of players.  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks just saw …

Mets to honor Koosman with jersey patch in 2027  —  The New York Mets on Thursday announced that the club will wear a memorial patch in honor of Jerry Koosman on the sleeve of its home and road uniforms during the 2027 season.  Koosman passed away earlier this week at age 83, surrounded by his family in Osceola, WI.

Braves retaining hitting coach Tim Hyers, rest of MLB staff for next season: Source  —  ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves will retain their entire coaching staff for the upcoming season, a team source familiar with the decision told The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters.

Marlins jettison Pauley, make nine moves.  What team is planning to do this month  —  With a lockout expected to begin on Dec. 1, the Marlins are approaching the next three weeks with the intent of trying to add big-league talent to a team that it expects to contend next year.

Mariners to hire Jason Kanzler as next manager (sources)  —  SEATTLE — The Mariners have found their new manager, and it's an outside-the-box hire who will become a first-time skipper at any level.  —  Jason Kanzler — a 36-year-old emerging talent in the industry, who's spent …