Cubs plan to sit out Tarik Skubal bidding war, but pitching needs are clear  —  As executives from across baseball gather in Las Vegas this week for the general managers' meetings, the Chicago Cubs' priority is clear: starting pitching.  —  But amid a backdrop of labor uncertainty …

Sources: Phillies eyeing free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim for important role  —  Ha-Seong Kim has been an everyday shortstop.  The Phils need insurance at the position in case Trea Turner is moved.  —  LAS VEGAS - Dave Dombrowski began the offseason with a challenge for shortstop Trea Turner.

Here are 5 free agents who fit the Cardinals as rebuild rolls into Las Vegas  —  LAS VEGAS — As the Cardinals made clear from the beginning of this offseason, this is not the winter when they intend to be high rollers, when they expect to ante up on rivals and go all-in to contend for 2027 …

What to expect at GM Meetings this week in Vegas  —  The casino floor at the Aria in Las Vegas will be buzzing as usual this week as people look to strike it big in Sin City.  —  But the real action will be taking place in conference rooms and suites around the hotel, where executives …

Mariners took unusual step of involving players in managerial search: Sources  —  In baseball as in other businesses, employees rarely have a say in the selection of their bosses.  But the Seattle Mariners' search for a new manager was far from typical.  —  A select group of Mariners players …

The case for each Rookie of the Year finalist  —  Of all the annual Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards, each league's Rookie of the Year honor gives us the best glimpse into the future of the game.  Many Rookies of the Year past have gone on to multiple All-Star selections and even Hall of Fame careers.

What this unique 2026-27 offseason will look like for the Marlins  —  The Marlins have only three weeks left to make upgrades before the MLB lockout begins.  Here are key names on their radar and deadlines to keep in mind. … This Miami Marlins offseason has two separate finish lines.

How Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's Celtics partnership quietly unraveled  —  As the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers prepared for a preseason game in October, Jaylen Brown went through a long workout on one end of the TD Garden court.  Wearing a sleeveless Nike shirt and 76ers' warmup pants …

Five things the Mets need to address at upcoming GM meetings.  Starting pitching tops the list  —  With a lockout looming over Major League Baseball, the general managers' meetings Tuesday through Thursday in Las Vegas are likely to be the final time this year that the sport's leading executives …

Sale's 3 seasons with Braves have been historically great  —  The Braves may not have been taking a huge risk when they acquired Chris Sale in a one-for-one trade with the Red Sox at the end of 2023.  —  But they were certainly taking a chance.  —  Would one of the most dominant aces …

Norfolk State's late collapse leaves Michael Vick frustrated: ‘I called victory formation’  —  Norfolk State coach Michael Vick was left without answers after his team produced a stunning late collapse in a 29-28 loss to North Carolina Central.  —  The Spartans (4-6, 0-3 MEAC) …

How good can the Phillies' rotation be in '27?  Or ... what could go wrong?  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies' roster figures to look a bit different next season.  —  It's unclear who will be the club's starting third baseman.  There will almost certainly be a shakeup of some sort in the outfield.