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This offseason seems to have a different feel regarding the trade market. That is, big names appear to be in play. Paul Goldschmidt and Corey Kluber. James Paxton and Billy Hamilton. This doesn’t mean any of them will be traded.

The National League Rookie of the Year race was tightly contested, with the three finalists each turning in an outstanding campaign worthy of recognition. The Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr., the Nationals’ Juan Soto, and the Dodgers’ Walker Buehler each shined in big moments for their respective clubs, making the choice for the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award in 2018 a very difficult one. With the announcement of the winner coming Monday, here’s a look at the case for each finalist.

The already robust market for left-handed starters grew deeper when reports emerged that the Mariners are willing to trade “just about anyone” this offseason, including 30-year-old ace James Paxton, who will immediately become one of the most highly desired arms on the market. He was 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA and a career-high 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 2018, when he also became the second Canadian to throw a no-hitter with his effort in Toronto on May 8.

Since the first free agent signing of the modern era back in 1974, there have been several free agent deals that shook the baseball world and realigned power across the Majors. Here’s a look at several moves that changed the landscape of baseball, and in some cases, were downright shocking:

Here is MLB.com writer Anthony Castrovince’s annual list of the team from each division with the most interesting Hot Stove situation.

While the top of this free-agent class is getting much of the attention, let’s consider nine under-the-radar free agents.

The coming weeks will determine whose uniform Bryce Harper wears next, but the superstar outfielder very nearly switched uniforms at last season’s Trade Deadline.

Seven free agents have until 5 p.m. ET Monday to decide whether to accept or reject their teams’ qualifying offer.

Free agency will garner most of the headlines during baseball’s Hot Stove season, but this is also a time for MLB’s general managers to discuss a plethora of trade options. Some clubs may be looking to shed salary, while others could be looking ahead at next year’s free agents. One thing is certain: Teams are more willing to trade than ever before, meaning we’ll see a number of moves in the weeks and months ahead.

What if the Cubs would actually consider trading Kris Bryant? It’s difficult to imagine it happening, but it’s plenty of fun to consider. Here are three somewhat-plausible ideas for a trade.