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In Brodie Van Wagenen’s first month as general manager, the Mets are working toward a blockbuster trade that could change the face of the franchise. Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports was first to report on Thursday morning that there is “significant momentum” toward a trade between the Mets and Mariners that would send second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to Queens. While Passan said there is “an increasing expectation” that a trade will be finalized, he stressed that a deal is not yet complete.

Kyler Murray is dominating on the gridiron, but it won’t be long before he focuses his prodigious talents on the baseball field.

Manny Machado has been one of the game’s best players since debuting in 2012, and he is set to cash in as a first-time free agent this offseason. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the infielder.

Breaking down the latest MLB free agent and trade rumors.

What teams might consider swapping players with large salaries, hoping a change of scenery would benefit all parties involved? With that thought in mind, here are five trade ideas that could make for interesting Hot Stove fodder this offseason.

With a number of enticing but risky starters hitting free agency this offseason, many teams are exploring the cost of trading for an ace instead. And while one of the top trade targets (James Paxton) is already off the market, high-end hurlers such as Corey Kluber, Noah Syndergaard and Madison Bumgarner are still in play.

Breaking down the latest MLB free agent and trade rumors.

This is as good a place as any to start a conversation about Bryce Harper and whether he might end up with the Yankees: I’ll believe he’s not going to end up with the Yankees when he signs with somebody else.

If the latest rumors and speculation are to be believed, Robinson Cano may not be with the Mariners much longer. Behind ever-active general manager Jerry Dipoto — who already this offseason has traded lefty James Paxton to the Yankees and backstop Mike Zunino to the Rays — the club’s next mission appears to be unloading the longtime star second baseman.

The Phillies are making their push to sign free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to visit Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, sources told MLB.com, as the Phillies hope to add the pitcher to their rotation.