Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Don Mattingly on Blue Jays bases loaded play in Game 7 being the one play he wish he could have back from World Series: (via @nypostsports) https://t.co/rxXznmxiwC

Kyle Stowers and Marlins had contract extension talks earlier this offseason but the sides were far apart and discussions have ceased, per @Britt_Ghiroli. Stowers' camp was seeking a deal around $100M, the Marlins' comfort level was closer to $50M.

Warren Schaeffer will remain Rockies' manager in 2026, per @psaundersdp.

Brandon Nimmo likely to play RF with the Rangers, per POBO Chris Young.

Morosi: "Overwhelming likelihood" is that Corey Seager remains with the Rangers.

Pirates showing interest in Jorge Polanco, Ryan O’Hearn, Kazuma Okamoto. Marlins discussing Michael King and are active in the closer market while exploring 1B/3B upgrades. Both teams are active in free agency, and some agents think it’s no coincidence with the CBA expiring

Trade summary, per @JeffPassan: Mets get - Marcus Semien Rangers get - Brandon Nimmo

Rosenthal: Tigers among teams considering Ryan Helsley as a starter.

Phil Maton to sign a 2-year deal with the Cubs, per @WillSammon. Club option for 3rd year.

Mark Leiter Jr., Ian Hamilton, Jake Cousins non-tendered by the Yankees, per @jorgecastillo.

Friedman: Dodgers interested in re-signing Evan Phillips.

Alek Manoah non-tendered by the Braves.

Passan: Jonah Heim non-tendered by the Rangers.

MJ Melendez non-tendered by the Royals.

Rosenthal: Evan Phillips non-tendered by the Dodgers.

Adolis García non-tendered by the Rangers, per @JesseRogersESPN.

Rosenthal: James McCann to sign 1-year deal with the Diamondbacks.

Heyman: Andrew Knizner designated for assignment by the Giants.

Morosi: Brendan Donovan drawing trade interest from the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees. Phillies, Astros also seen as fits.