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  1. MLBDodgers GM Brandon Gomes says the team is ready to act via trade or free agency before the CBA expires.
  2. MLBRangers are reportedly in the mix for Sato as Dodgers seek infield help, per CBS Sports.
  3. MLBShohei Ohtani called his 2026 season frustrating after not winning the NL MVP award.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes says the team is ready to act via trade or free agency before the CBA expires.

Teams aren't waiting until after the impending lockout to reinforce their rosters. But will the Dodgers be among those teams before the current CBA expires on Dec. 1?

Source: LA Times

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Rangers are reportedly in the mix for Sato as Dodgers seek infield help, per CBS Sports.

This is a Friday, Nov. 13 hot stove roundup from CBS Sports. It also reports that a Korean slugger could join the free agent class. The description gives no further details on these reports.

Source: CBS Sports

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Shohei Ohtani called his 2026 season frustrating after not winning the NL MVP award.

Ohtani's streak of three consecutive MVP Awards ended this year. He said on MLB Network that the Dodgers did not do well in the playoffs and that he was frustrated with his own performance. Left knee and right biceps issues ended his pitching after July 3, and the Dodgers placed him on the injured list in September.

Source: NY Post Sports

Around the MLB

Jake Bauers reportedly agrees to a four-year, $58 million deal with the Red Sox.

According to ESPN, the 31-year-old first baseman agreed to the contract after helping the Brewers win the World Series, where he was NLCS MVP. Bauers hit .266 with 26 homers and 86 RBIs last season, and he declined Milwaukee's $23.15 million qualifying offer. Because of the signing, the Brewers will receive a compensatory draft pick in the 2027 draft.

Sources: NBC Sports · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · Yahoo Sports

Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong win unanimous 2026 MVP awards in the AL and NL.

Alvarez set a career high with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs and led MLB with a .316 batting average, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. Crow-Armstrong led the NL in runs with 119 and home runs with 45, ending Shohei Ohtani's streak of three straight MVPs. Junior Caminero finished second in AL voting, and Ohtani finished second in the NL.

Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Lone Star Ball

Angels and catcher Tyler Heineman agree to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

According to ESPN, the contract is worth $1,237,500, the same salary Heineman made this year. MLB.com also reported the one-year deal.

Sources: ESPN · MLB.com

Braves agree to a three-year, $35 million deal with free agent reliever Evan Phillips.

Phillips appeared in 31 games for the Dodgers last season, according to ESPN. Lone Star Ball, a fan blog, said the deal was reported and called it the first multi-year deal for a free agent this offseason. The blog noted that Baseball America had projected Phillips to get less than $10 million guaranteed, and that MLB Trade Rumors had projected 2 years and $24 million.

Sources: ESPN · Lone Star Ball

Astros formally introduced Brad Ausmus as manager, the 21st in franchise history.

Ausmus most recently served as the Yankees' bench coach and has five seasons of managerial experience. He said he interviewed for the general manager job before Randy Flores was hired, and that winning the World Series should be the goal every year. Lone Star Ball, a fan blog, reported that Ausmus is close with Jeff Bagwell, an advisor to owner Jim Crane, and questioned how much power Flores will have.

Sources: CBS Sports · Lone Star Ball

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