Sources: DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball ops
The Rockies are finalizing a deal to hire Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball ops
Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26
Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26
Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
M's Polanco a free agent after declining option
Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} M's Polanco a free agent after declining option
Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
The Dodgers’ 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
Your guide to MLB free agency: Rankings and contract projections for the top 50 free agents
How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Your guide to MLB free agency: Rankings and contract projections for the top 50 free agents
How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers
The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.’s dynasty continues, so will his influence. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers
Ex-Mets coaches join Weiss' new Braves staff
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and and first base coach Antoan Richardson were added by the Braves to new manager Walt Weiss’ staff. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ex-Mets coaches join Weiss' new Braves staff
