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MLB Power Rankings: 1 move each team must make this offseason after Brewers’ World Series win

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The MLB offseason has officially begun as the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series last Wednesday. Now the Brewers, as well as other teams, are preparing to make offseason moves. This offseason has a specific obstacle given the expectation of a lockout as MLB and the MLBPA work to come to terms on a new […] The post MLB Power Rankings: 1 move each team must make this offseason after Brewers’ World Series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hall of Famer Johnny Bench gives Brewers massive shoutout after World Series

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The Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series title in franchise history was long overdue. Since 1982, the Brewers have taken many steps forward, only to take many steps back, before reaching the promised land. One of those who are giving them their just due is none other than Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench, per MLB […] The post Hall of Famer Johnny Bench gives Brewers massive shoutout after World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals Hire Brant Brown’s Replacement Away From White Sox

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The St. Louis Cardinals parted ways with hitting coach Brant Brown at the beginning of the offseason. Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Cardinals are hiring Joel McKeithan as their hitting coach. McKeithan most recently served as an assistant hitting coach with the Chicago White Sox. Earlier in the offseason, it was rumored that […] The post Cardinals Hire Brant Brown’s Replacement Away From White Sox appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Predicted To Land With American League Rival

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The New York Yankees are on the cusp of losing Jazz Chisholm Jr. in free agency, but his destination remains anything but clear. The top predictions are sending him to the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds, among others. But one of the latest projections sends him to an […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Predicted To Land With American League Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

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Red Sox’s perfect trade offer for Reds’ Elly De La Cruz

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The Boston Red Sox should pursue Elly De La Cruz with an offer substantial enough to give the Cincinnati Reds a difficult decision. Franklin Arias, Payton Tolle, and Justin Gonzales would provide a potential shortstop successor, an established young starter, and another promising bat. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden identified De La Cruz as a potential […] The post Red Sox’s perfect trade offer for Reds’ Elly De La Cruz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elly De La Cruz is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

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Elly De La Cruz might be trading one shade of red for another. The Boston Red Sox will be making calls to the Cincinnati Reds if they decide to trade away their star shortstop De La Cruz, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Bowden adds that the Red Sox are expected to make … The post Elly De La Cruz is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB free agency: Best players available, top landing spots for 2026-27 free agents

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MLB free agency has officially begun. Unlike other sports, there isn’t a rush to sign players in the opening hours of free agency. Still, teams are excited to add the best players on the open market who can bolster their rosters. This year, there isn’t much star talent in free agency compared to other years. […] The post MLB free agency: Best players available, top landing spots for 2026-27 free agents appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Urged to Sign 77-Appearance, $16-Million Reliever to Solidify Bullpen

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The New York Mets enter the offseason with a few clear directives. Some may mean more than others, but solidifying the bullpen is one that goes mostly unnoticed if it’s not a closer. While the Mets do need to address that role, they also need to ensure they employ the talent to put the game […] The post Mets Urged to Sign 77-Appearance, $16-Million Reliever to Solidify Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.

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San Francisco Giants Suddenly Cut 5-Year MLB Player

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The San Francisco Giants are coming off a down year where they missed the MLB playoffs. Despite coming into the season with a lot of talent, they dealt with injuries (and made trades). San Francisco Giants Suddenly Cut 5-Year Player This week, the Giants designated Reiver Sanmartin for assignment. The SF Giants wrote (via X): […] The post San Francisco Giants Suddenly Cut 5-Year MLB Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds Add 2 Pitchers To Begin Offseason

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The Cincinnati Reds have a lot of work to do this offseason. They’ve begun right away, adding two pitchers to their organization on Monday who could potentially help them at some point at the MLB level in the 2027 season and beyond. The Reds entered Monday in a fascinating spot — they began the day […] The post Reds Add 2 Pitchers To Begin Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Claimed By Reds

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The San Francisco Giants have roster decisions to make as they must trim their 40-man roster to 40. Monday, Nov. 2 is the deadline for the Giants to do so, according to Justice delos Santos of the Mercury News. The Giants currently have 49 players in the mix. San Francisco will look to bounce back […] The post Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Claimed By Reds appeared first on HEAVY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Prediction for Elly De La Cruz Offloads 4 Prospects

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There is starting to be a plethora of rumors surrounding Elly De La Cruz and his trade status ahead of the upcoming offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers have quickly stood out as a top landing spot for Elly, and according to a recent trade prediction by FanSided.com, the Dodgers will land Elly De La Cruz, […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Prediction for Elly De La Cruz Offloads 4 Prospects appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds’ Eugenio Suarez, Emilio Pagan among players heading to free agency after contract decisions

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The Cincinnati Reds’ offseason is officially underway, and Eugenio Suarez and Emilio Pagan are both heading to free agency after a flurry of contract decisions. Pagan declined his $10 million player option for 2027, while the Reds declined their end of the mutual options on Suarez and reliever Pierce Johnson, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of […] The post Reds’ Eugenio Suarez, Emilio Pagan among players heading to free agency after contract decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds to Lose Two Best Relievers From Already Bad Bullpen

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The Cincinnati Reds just had their worst season in four years and came stone cold last in the National League Central Division. There is a lot to do, and a lot of holes to plug in both the line-up and the pitching stuff. It will not help them, then, that their roster just got worse. […] The post Reds to Lose Two Best Relievers From Already Bad Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.

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3-Year Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Immediately Becomes MLB Free Agent

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The Toronto Blue Jays will enter an intriguing offseason.They missed the 2026 MLB playoffs just one year after reaching Game 7 of the World Series.3-Year Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Becomes Free AgentThis week, a former Blue Jays catcher became a free agent.Luke Maile (who most recently played for the Kansas City Royals) will now be […] The post 3-Year Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Immediately Becomes MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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30-Year-Old Becomes New York Yankees Free Agent After Disappointing Year

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The New York Yankees had a strong regular season. They were the second-place team in the American League East with a 93-68 record in 161 games. That said, the Yankees got swept in the ALDS (by the Tampa Bay Rays). 30-Year-Old Becomes New York Yankees Free Agent This week, Amed Rosario officially became a free […] The post 30-Year-Old Becomes New York Yankees Free Agent After Disappointing Year appeared first on HEAVY.

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Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most talented rosters in the MLB.That said, they are coming off a season where they lost to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.Recently Acquired Phillies Pitcher Becomes Free AgentDuring the middle of the season, the Phillies went out and added Brooks […] The post Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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"We've seen how Stan Kroenke handled the Rams" – Ex-Reds GM sees obstacles to Tarik Skubal's potential Dodgers reunion – Sportskeeda

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"We've seen how Stan Kroenke handled the Rams" - Ex-Reds GM sees obstacles to Tarik Skubal's potential Dodgers reunion  Sportskeeda

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13-Year MLB Player, Ex-Yankee Enters Free Agency After $30M Decision

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On October 29, ten New York Yankees elected free agency. Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham, Amed Rosario, David Bednar, Paul Blackburn, Ryan Yarbrough, John Schreiber, Tim Hill, and Michael Fulmer. The moves continued in the lower levels of the Yankees organization today, with the announcement of five players released from the rookie-level Dominican […] The post 13-Year MLB Player, Ex-Yankee Enters Free Agency After $30M Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds Will Consider Dealing Superstar Shortshop Elly De La Cruz

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The Cincinnati Reds will consider dealing superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz, according to a prominent MLB insider.The 24-year-old De La Cruz is coming off another phenomenal season for the Reds, one where he batted .283 with a .880 OPS and a 142 OPS+, indicating his bat was 42% above league average. He also hit […] The post Reds Will Consider Dealing Superstar Shortshop Elly De La Cruz appeared first on HEAVY.

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