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Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is set to officially announce his retirement after a storied 15-year career that saw him win an unprecedented three American League batting titles as a catcher, the 2009 AL MVP Award and earn six All-Star selections.

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.

Twins icon Joe Mauer will announce his retirement from baseball in a full-page ad in Sunday’s Star Tribune, a source told MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger on Friday night. The Star Tribune was first to report the news. Mauer, the first overall pick in the 2001 Draft, spent all 15 years of his big league career with the Twins. The six-time All-Star and 2009 American League MVP finishes his career with a .306/.388/.439 batting line.

It seemed like Kris Bryant would be a Chicago institution when he backed up his 2015 National League Rookie of the Year Award with an MVP and World Series championship the following year. But as the Cubs enter a tricky offseason, indications are that any North Side star could be on the move — including Bryant.

After a breakout 2018 campaign in which he tied for fourth among qualified hurlers in WAR (6.3, per FanGraphs) and ranked fifth in strikeouts (246), Corbin is now free to sign anywhere as a first-time free agent. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the left-hander.

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were picked first and third overall in the 2010 Draft. Both debuted in the Majors just two years later, Harper as a teenager and Machado shortly after his 20th birthday.

J.D. Martinez had such an impressive offensive season that he pulled off an unprecedented feat on Thursday, becoming the first player to win American League Silver Slugger Awards at two positions in the same season.

CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner returned to the Bronx, the Mariners and Rays consummated yet another trade and player agents met with club officials to gauge valuations in a market headlined by Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Patrick Corbin.

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have been discussed extensively this week, but the Phillies have more options to pursue than them. Here is a look at the other items on the agenda.

Breaking down the latest MLB free agent and trade rumors.