Batting Around: Which team will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. play for in 2026? Blue Jays star has free agency looming

Shohei Ohtani, a standout player in MLB, faced boos from Toronto Blue Jays fans during Game 1 of the World Series, reflecting their disappointment over his failed signing. In response, Ohtani excelled with a 4-for-4 performance, prompting the Dodgers to tease Blue Jays fans on X with a post saying, “Don’t need Shohei? Don’t worry, he’s ours.” Want More Context? 🔎

Game 3 of the World Series saw the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in a historic 18-inning match, with Freddie Freeman hitting a walk-off home run to give the Dodgers a 2-1 series lead. Shohei Ohtani made history by going 4-for-4 with four extra-base hits, reaching base nine times, and becoming the first player with three multi-home run games in a single postseason. Want More Context? 🔎

The Pirates are set to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy following the departure of Oscar Marin and assistant Brent Strom. Murphy, who has been with Houston since 2016 and helped maintain a strong pitching staff, will now work with promising talent in Pittsburgh, including top prospect Paul Skenes and potential rotation members Bubba Chandler and Braxton Ashcraft. Want More Context? 🔎