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MLB rumors: Cubs ‘badly want’ Tarik Skubal, but there’s a $400 million elephant in room

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The MLB free agency window will officially open on Monday at 5 p.m. EST. Tarik Skubal is the bell of the ball this offseason, as the superstar ace is getting a ton of attention in the rumor mill. One team potentially in the mix is the Chicago Cubs, but there is speculation that a $400 […] The post MLB rumors: Cubs ‘badly want’ Tarik Skubal, but there’s a $400 million elephant in room appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers Could Trade Teoscar Hernandez Because of Shohei Ohtani

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely keep a lot of their roster intact this offseason. The one player who has been floated over and over in trade rumors already, though, is Teoscar Hernandez. The right-handed slugger has been a key piece for L.A. in recent years but appears to be on the decline. He’s still […] The post Dodgers Could Trade Teoscar Hernandez Because of Shohei Ohtani appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs ‘Badly Want’ Tarik Skubal, But There’s A Catch

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The Chicago Cubs spent the entire 2026 MLB season trying to figure out their pitching rotation. Injuries were at the core of their problems, yes, but it still was difficult to bring it all together, even with multiple trades to try and help the cause. In the end, the Cubs came up short of their […] The post Cubs ‘Badly Want’ Tarik Skubal, But There’s A Catch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.’s club option

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Everyone expects the MLB to undergo a lengthy lockout this offseason, but perhaps even more predictable than that unfortunate development is the move that the Baltimore Orioles made on Saturday night. The O’s are declining their $20 million club option on Luis Robert Jr., which officially makes the injury-ravaged center fielder a free agent. Following […] The post Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.’s club option appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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2 Milwaukee Brewers Quickly Emerge as Trade Candidates After World Series Win

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The Milwaukee Brewers brought home their first World Series championship on Wednesday with their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5. The Brewers were simply outstanding throughout the postseason and will be looking to repeat as champions next year. Yet, with the offseason now here, two Brewers players are already starting to […] The post 2 Milwaukee Brewers Quickly Emerge as Trade Candidates After World Series Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braves-Royals Trade Pitch Dumps Ronald Acuña Jr. for $51 Million All-Star Starter

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Now that the 2026 MLB season has officially concluded, hot stove season is right around the corner, and there’s been no shortage of rumors circulating across the league. One pertinent rumor about the Atlanta Braves is the idea of trading Ronald Acuña Jr. Atlanta just picked up Ronald’s contract for the 2027 season, but that […] The post Braves-Royals Trade Pitch Dumps Ronald Acuña Jr. for $51 Million All-Star Starter appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Mets star Jeff McNeil headed for free agency after Athletics decision

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MLB free agency is right around the corner (November 2) now that the World Series is concluded. On Friday, the Athletics made an official decision regarding former New York Mets star Jeff McNeil, deciding his offseason fate. Reports indicate that the Athletics opted to decline the club option for the 34-year-old infielder. Left-handed pitcher Jeffrey […] The post Ex-Mets star Jeff McNeil headed for free agency after Athletics decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Urged To Target Rays’ MLB All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency

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The New York Yankees aren’t in dire need of a new starter, but it’s still worth exploring a division rival in free agency.An MLB writer recently proposed an interest deal that would send one of the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pitchers to New York.How would this shake out?Yankees Urged To Target Rays’ Nick MartinezAccording to Stephen […] The post New York Yankees Urged To Target Rays’ MLB All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

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New York Yankees Trade Idea Dumps Jasson Dominguez for Tigers’ All-Star Infielder

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Among the ‘wish list’ of things for the New York Yankees this offseason, perhaps the biggest point of emphasis for Brian Cashman and the Yankees’ front office is finding a replacement for third baseman Ryan McMahon. New York could do this by either signing a notable player in free agency, or the Yankees could look […] The post New York Yankees Trade Idea Dumps Jasson Dominguez for Tigers’ All-Star Infielder appeared first on HEAVY.

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6-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Makes Sudden Decision About MLB Future

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That’s a wrap on the 2026 MLB season, as the Milwaukee Brewers came out on top in the Fall Classic to capture their first-ever World Series title. Now that the season is officially over, the MLB offseason is now here, which means there’s a new crop of free agents who will be eligible to sign […] The post 6-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Makes Sudden Decision About MLB Future appeared first on HEAVY.

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Disappointing Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Player Hits MLB Free Agency

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On Thursday, October 29, several MLB players became free agents as the 2026 season officially concluded. The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays, and the offseason is now. For the Philadelphia Phillies, they wasted no time getting active with their roster transactions, as catcher Garrett Stubbs has been cut from […] The post Disappointing Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Player Hits MLB Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mets Should Watch If Tigers Part Ways With Spencer Torkelson

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Spencer Torkelson was once the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft. With that status comes permanent expectations, the kind that aren’t even heaped upon the guy taken second overall. When the Detroit Tigers drafted Torkelson, he was immediately expected to be a star. Instead, Torkelson has developed into a rather frustrating slugger, capable […] The post Mets Should Watch If Tigers Part Ways With Spencer Torkelson appeared first on HEAVY.

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Padres face costly fight to keep Michael King after opt-out

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Michael King opted out his Padres deal Thursday. The right-hander declined his player option and will be one of the most coveted arms on the free agent market this winter. Last offseason, King returned to San Diego on a three-year, $75 million deal that included opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. San Diego...

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