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11 Additional Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

155 Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

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Winners Announced for the 2026 Players Choice Awards

Winners announced for 2026 Players Choice Awards

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Kent Tekulve on life in labor trenches, and importance of paying it forward

Kent Tekulve on life in labor trenches, and importance of paying it forward

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Jay Bell on the highs, lows and in betweens of two decades in pro ball

In this episode of “Stitch x Stitch” we connect with Jay Bell, a two-time All-Star, Gold Glover, Silver Slugger and 2001 World Series champion over 18 major league seasons.

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11 Additional Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

The 11 players listed below have resolved option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts through Oct. 30 and joined the list of XX(B) free agents.

October 30, 2026

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144 Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

144 players were declared XX(B) free agents at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Additional Players may become XX(B) free agents after their options are resolved or pending option decisions in their Uniform Player Contracts.

October 29, 2026

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Pete-Crow Armstrong, Chris Bassitt, and Former Player David ...

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named overall Player of the Year and NL Outstanding Player, while Yordan Álvarez took home the AL Outstanding Player and Comeback Player of the Year awards in the 2026 Players Choice Awards voting.

October 28, 2026

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XX(B) Free Agents

11 Additional Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

155 Players Become XX(B) Free Agents

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Winners Announced for the 2026 Players Choice Awards

Winners announced for 2026 Players Choice Awards

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Stitch x Stitch

Kent Tekulve on life in labor trenches, and importance o...

Kent Tekulve on life in labor trenches, and importance of paying it forward

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Jay Bell on the highs, lows and in betweens of two decad...

In this episode of “Stitch x Stitch” we connect with Jay Bell, a two-time All-Star, Gold Glover, Silver Slugger and 2001 World Series champi...

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Finalists Announced for the 2026 Players Choice Awards

Since 1992, the MLBPA’s Players Choice Awards have recognized the outstanding on-and off-field performances of players. These awards are an ...

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Statement from Major League Baseball Players Association

The league made multiple scheduling proposals today. We are reviewing these materials, including the proposed changes to the playoff format....

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