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Initial giveaways, theme nights, and other promotions announced for Braves 2027 season
The Braves have opened ticket sales for the 2027 season and revealed a slate of home‑park promotions. Opening Day starts on the road at Dodger Stadium, but Truist Park will host Friday fireworks (sponsored by Georgia Lottery), Saturday block parties with live music, and Alumni Sundays with autograph sessions and kids‑run‑the‑bases. Early‑bird gate giveaways for the first 15,000 fans include a magnetic schedule (April 2 vs. Houston), a 10th‑anniversary t‑shirt (April 3), a BravesVision bobblehead (April 16), a Phil Niekro replica jersey (April 20), a mystery hot‑dog hat (May 28), a Tom Glavine hockey jersey (June 1) and a Hawaiian shirt (August 20). Additional giveaways and theme nights will be added as the season approaches.
Mets rumors: Ken Rosenthal questions New York being favorite for Tarik Skubal narrative
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is the top free‑agent target, and the New York Mets are being touted as the leading suitor. However, ESPN insider Ken Rosenthal doubts the Mets’ status as front‑runner, noting that owner Steven Cohen could still swing a deal while GM David Stearns historically shuns long‑term pitcher contracts. Skubal, 30, logged a 2.72 ERA, 0.964 WHIP and 186 strikeouts over 158.2 innings last season with Detroit and the Dodgers, and is linked to the Mets, Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays, promising a bidding war. Rosenthal says the Mets’ favorite label remains unproven.
Braves rumors: Reunion with Raisel Iglesias remains possible even after Evan Phillips signing
The Atlanta Braves have just inked former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to a three‑year, $35 million deal, but a reunion with 2026 All‑Star closer Raisel Iglesias remains on the table. According to reporter Francys Romero, both the Braves and the Detroit Tigers are courting the 36‑year‑old, who posted a 2.55 ERA, 34 saves and an All‑Star nod last season. If Atlanta re‑signs Iglesias, he would likely stay as closer while Phillips and Robert Suarez handle the 7th and 8th innings, creating one of the league’s strongest bullpens—a key factor in the Braves’ 2021 World Series win.
Evan Phillips is ready to “get to work” with the Braves and their organization
Evan Phillips signs with the Atlanta Braves, marking the team's first major bullpen addition this offseason. The former Dodgers reliever returns to the organization that drafted him in 2015 and will stay in his offseason home city. Phillips, who missed the 2024 World Series with a shoulder injury and underwent Tommy John surgery, says this will be his first year focused solely on improvement, not rehab. He expresses excitement to work with Braves pitching staff Jeremy Hefner and J.P. Martinez and to maintain his career‑high velocity, despite looming labor‑deadline concerns.
Dodger prospects fuel a special season with growth and power
Dodger prospects dominate the 2026 minor‑league season, propelling Oklahoma City to both the Pacific Coast League and Triple‑A titles. Top‑ranked players like 21‑year‑old Josue De Paula skip Triple‑A, debuting on Sept. 11 and posting a .303/.401/.547 line with 27 homers in Double‑A before hitting .323 in 11 MLB games. Fellow standouts include #2 prospect Eduardo Quintero (.941 OPS, league‑leading .309 average), #3 Mike Sirota (.307/.461/.526 across three levels, 72‑game on‑base streak), and #6 Charles Davalan (.291/.400/.532, 24 HR, Midwest League MVP). Eight of the top ten prospects are 22 or younger, emphasizing the Dodgers’ deep, youthful talent pool.
Braves once again pay premium price on relief pitching with Evan Phillips signing
The Atlanta Braves surprise the offseason market by signing former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips, signaling another premium spend on high‑leverage bullpen arms. Phillips, fresh from a 2025 Tommy John surgery, returned in 2026 with a 97 mph fastball, 31.1% strikeout rate and low walk percentage, putting him in the 85th percentile for velocity. With free‑agent Raisel Iglesias uncertain and a roster that already includes Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez, Phillips bolsters a bullpen that has consistently ranked in the top half of fWAR over the past nine seasons. General manager Alex Anthopoulos continues his pattern of splashing cash on relievers, aiming to keep Atlanta’s bullpen elite heading into 2027.
Brett Sullivan was a triple threat for the Rockies in 2026
Brett Sullivan emerged as the Colorado Rockies’ surprise triple‑threat in 2026, logging a career‑high 84 games behind the plate while also pitching 7.2 innings in relief. He hit .225/.238/.390 with seven homers, 33 RBIs and a memorable home run on May 26 at Dodger Stadium – the first non‑Ohtani pitcher to homer. On the mound he posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across four relief outings, including a scoreless ninth against Texas. At 32, Sullivan’s veteran leadership helped guide the young clubhouse, and his versatile contributions earned him a modest 0.3 rWAR ranking among Rockies players. The piece chronicles his offensive spikes, pitching debut, and off‑field impact, offering a full picture of his unique season.
Former Dodgers Signee Yordan Alvarez Unanimously Wins AL MVP
Yordan Alvarez, the former Dodgers international signee, sweeps the American League MVP vote with all 30 first‑place ballots after a historic 2026 season. He posted a league‑leading 1.033 OPS and a .316/.432/.601 slash line, belted 42 home runs, drove in 106 runs and drew a league‑most 109 walks. The 29‑year‑old Astros star, who debuted in 2019 and earned Rookie of the Year, now boasts 212 career homers and a .975 OPS over 835 games. Dodgers exec Andrew Friedman admits trading him to Houston in 2016 was a misstep, as Alvarez cements his legacy.
LA Native Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins Unanimous MVP Over Shohei Ohtani
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong, a 24‑year‑old LA native, wins the National League MVP unanimously, edging out four‑time winner Shohei Ohtani. Crow‑Armstrong posts a league‑leading 9.8 bWAR, 119 runs, 45 homers, 41 steals and a .943 OPS, while also topping defensive metrics with 26 fielding runs. Ohtani’s campaign is hampered by knee and biceps injuries, limiting him to 14 starts (1.79 ERA) and dropping his power to 30 homers and a .889 OPS. The article also notes Crow‑Armstrong’s controversial remarks about Dodgers fans, hinting at future Chicago‑Los Angeles matchups.
Cubs rumors: Chicago’s Tarik Skubal pursuit seems to be over before it even started
Cubs fans can drop hopes of landing Tarik Skubal. ESPN's Jesse Rogers confirms Chicago will not bid for the 29‑year‑old pitcher, who posted a 2.72 ERA in 26 games for Detroit and the Dodgers despite injury woes in 2026. The Cubs may instead target other free‑agent arms like Freddy Peralta or Michael King, but a long‑term, record‑setting deal appears to deter them. After reaching the postseason but exiting in the NL Wild Card, Chicago’s pitching upgrade remains uncertain.
MLB rumors: Phillies, Yankees, Mets, Padres in battle royal for Japanese star
Japanese power hitter Teruaki Sato is drawing heavyweight interest after clinching the NPB Triple Crown in 2026. The Phillies, Yankees, Mets and Padres are in the mix, with the Dodgers, Blue Jays and possibly the Rangers also watching. Sato posted a .306 average, 39 homers, 106 RBIs and a .991 OPS over 143 games, but his 327 strikeouts in the past two seasons raise concerns. Philadelphia’s Dave Dombrowski sees him as an outfield upgrade for a veteran‑heavy roster. Analysts project a five‑year, $140 million deal, which could rise as the bidding war heats up.
Braves overpaying Dodgers reliever might’ve just ruined Yankees’ Adrian Morejon chase
The Braves' decision to wildly overpay injury-prone Evan Phillips may have put the market in a place where Adrian Morejon is out of the Yankees' reach.
MAJOR Updates on NY Mets Pursuit of Tarik Skubal Emerge, Including When Decision Will Be Made
The New York Mets remain a leading contender to sign two‑time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, with a sit‑down scheduled next week. Despite competition from the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, Skubal’s agent Scott Boras insists on a long‑term deal worth at least $325 million, rejecting the Dodgers’ proposed four‑year, $240 million contract. MLB insiders say the decision will likely be announced after Thanksgiving, before a potential lockout begins on Dec. 1.
MLB rumors: Cubs interested in Dustin May and Dodgers linked to Kiké Hernández reunion
Dustin May, Kiké Hernández, and the Los Angeles Dodgers all drew plenty of speculation following the general managers meetings.
MLB rumors: Mets bring pokerface to Tarik Skubal table, but nobody is buying it
The New York Mets are quietly intensifying their chase for free‑agent ace Tarik Skubal, aiming to outbid rivals like the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays. Although the Mets downplay their odds, insiders say they could spark a bidding war, with Skubal and agent Scott Boras demanding over $325 million—more than Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2023 record deal. Owner Steve Cohen’s willingness to spend after the Mets missed the 2026 postseason adds fuel, but one pitcher won’t fill all pitching holes. The Mets’ poker‑face strategy faces scrutiny as negotiations approach Thanksgiving.
The Opener: MVPs, Phillips
Awards season wraps up with Pete Crow‑Armstrong (Cubs) clinching the NL MVP after a historic 40/40 campaign, earning 9.8–10.6 WAR and leading the league in runs. In the AL, Yordan Alvarez (Astros) dominates as unanimous MVP, posting a .316/.432/.601 slash line, 42 homers, 100+ RBIs and a 181 wRC+. Down‑ballot votes feature names like Jake Bauers, Ty France, James Wood, CJ Abrams, Junior Caminero and Bobby Witt Jr. Meanwhile, the Braves bolster their bullpen by signing former Dodger reliever Evan Phillips, who returned from Tommy John surgery with a 3.46 ERA and a 31.1% strikeout rate.
Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named to All-MLB second team
For the first time since the All‑MLB honors began in 2019, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no First‑team selections, but left‑hander Tarik Skubal and right‑hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto earn Second‑team spots. Skubal, returning from elbow surgery, posts a 12‑7 record, 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts over 158 2/3 innings between Detroit and L.A. Yamamoto logs a 14‑9 record, 2.53 ERA and 182 strikeouts in 185 innings, finishing among the NL’s top Cy Young candidates. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani drops to second in NL MVP voting behind Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong, who records a historic 40‑40 season, as a looming lockout may affect Ohtani’s comeback plans. Former Dodger reliever Michael Kopech eyes a 2027 return.
Braves News: Evan Phillips signed, Lane Thomas review, and more
The Atlanta Braves kick off the offseason by locking up former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips on a three‑year, $35 million deal—$11 M in 2027 and 2028, $13 M in 2029. Phillips, a 32‑year‑old right‑hander who posted a 3.46 ERA in 36 games for Los Angeles and recorded a flawless three‑inning postseason, originally came up in the Braves system in 2015 and debuted in 2018. The club also adds utilityman Tyler Freeman on a minor‑league contract and continues its 2026 player review with outfielder Lane Thomas. Meanwhile, MLB MVP honors go to Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow‑Armstrong, and Phillies’ Brandon Marsh faces hand‑surgery recovery.
Braves Sign Evan Phillips To Three-Year Deal
The Atlanta Braves announce a three‑year, $35 million deal for right‑hander Evan Phillips, paying $11 million in 2027‑28 and $13 million in 2029. The 32‑year‑old, originally a 2015 17th‑round pick, returns after a standout stint with the Dodgers, where he posted a 2.14 ERA, 45 saves and 36 holds from 2022‑25 before Tommy John surgery. Phillips joins a bullpen already featuring Robert Suarez and rising arms like Dylan Lee and Ray Kerr, potentially reshaping the closing role as Raisel Iglesias heads into free agency. The signing reflects Alex Anthopoulos’ strategy of early, high‑impact free‑agent moves.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s dog ‘Decoy’ steals the show during MLB Network interview
During an MLB Network interview ahead of the NL MVP announcement, Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy—sporting a green hoodie—took center stage. Decoy, who first appeared on TV in 2023 with Ohtani in the Angels, has become a mascot of sorts, even inspiring a 2024 bobblehead night and a children’s book released earlier this year. This season, Ohtani finished second as Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong wins the MVP unanimously, and the Dodgers fell to the Brewers in the NLCS. Fans hope a rest with Decoy will rejuvenate Ohtani for 2027.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani admits frustration despite being in MVP race again
Shohei Ohtani admits his 2026 campaign left him frustrated despite finishing second in NL MVP voting behind Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong. The Dodgers’ star posted a .275 average with 30 homers, 81 RBIs and an 8‑2, 1.79 ERA in 14 starts, but slumped to .200 in September and .194 in the NLCS, where Los Angeles was swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani says injuries hurt his performance, though he avoids offseason surgery and hopes to return to MVP form next year.
Multiple Teams Interested In Dustin May
Former Brewers right‑hander Dustin May draws interest from four clubs as a free agent, according to Jon Morosi (MLB Network). The Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox are linked to the 29‑year‑old, who posted a rough 5.65 ERA in 36⅔ innings for Milwaukee after a season split between the Dodgers and Red Sox. May previously signed a one‑year, $12.5 million deal with St. Louis and delivered a mid‑3.00s stretch and a complete‑game shutout before back issues resurfaced. All four suitors have clear rotation holes to fill heading into the 2027 season.
Shohei Ohtani finishes 2nd in National League MVP voting
Shohei Ohtani finishes second in the 2026 National League MVP race, trailing Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong, who sweeps all 30 first‑place votes. Ohtani’s six‑year streak of top‑three finishes – a record unmatched in MLB history – includes MVP wins in 2024 and 2025 and a second‑place finish in 2022. Despite knee and biceps injuries that limited his pitching after July 3 and ended his home‑run streak in August, he posts a .275/.377/.512 slash line with 30 homers, a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts, and a 6.5 bWAR, tying for the 72nd‑best season in Dodgers history. He joins Roy Campanella and Sandy Koufax as the only Dodgers with three top‑three MVP finishes.
A history of Dodgers MVP finalists
Shohei Ohtani’s second‑place finish in the 2026 NL MVP race marks the 26th time a Dodger lands in the top three, and the 13th instance of a Dodger as runner‑up. Ohtani becomes the first player to reach the MVP final three straight seasons (2024‑2026), joining legends like Sandy Koufax and Mike Piazza who each made three top‑three finishes. The article also recounts past Dodgers runners‑up—Mookie Betts (2023, 2020), Matt Kemp (2011), Adrian Beltre (2004) and historic teammates who finished second to a fellow Dodger, such as Roy Campanella over Duke Snider in 1955. It highlights rare MVP feats for pitchers and relievers, noting Mike Marshall’s 1974 third‑place finish as the only NL reliever finalist.
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