Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declined his end of a $25 million mutual option for 2024 on Friday and will test the free agent market coming off a bounce-back season.
With the Royals trying to keep up with the Indians in the AL Central, they have the benefit of one constant -- Eric Hosmer's development into one of the game's great hitters at first base.
Jason Coats managed to hang on to the ball but had to leave the game Saturday after a nasty collision in the outfield with teammate J.B. Shuck.
Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco left his Sunday start against the Tigers after injuring his left hamstring in the third inning.
Miami's Dee Gordon edged Washington's Bryce Harper for the NL batting title, one of many season-ending statistical awards solidified Sunday across the majors.
