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Issues to Watch
What will happen this winter?
7 storylines to watch as the @MLB Hot Stove ignites
https://t.co/CxHS1NshP5— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 1, 2026
Who will manage the Astros?
We'd like to see a manager named soon.
New Astros General Manager Randy Flores could turn to a familiar face to fill the managerial vacancy in Houston. @astros | #Astros
https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/xRlPWCTE3M
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) November 2, 2026
Speaking of the Astros, a major rebuild isn't in the plans.
Astros owner Jim Crane: “I don't think it's going to be a complete teardown at all.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) November 2, 2026
Robinson Cano's son in Miami
He's a 16-year-old prospect.
Robinson Cano Jr. has signed a $1 million pre-agreement with the Marlins, per @mikedeportes.
The 16-year-old infielder is set to join Miami as part of their 2028 international class pic.twitter.com/cfwpbaZye4
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 2, 2026
Who Will Be Inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Executives and managers are under consideration.
The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot features four managers and four executives under consideration for the Hall of Fame Class of 2027.
Results will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 6: https://t.co/ofvHWarX4I pic.twitter.com/xZ8WpqqgkZ
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
(@baseballhall) November 2, 2026
Who will make the move?
Some teams might wait until after the lockout to make a move.
“I've heard estimates ranging from 12 to 18 teams that will be largely inclined to sit out November, but of course, that could change if front offices successfully lobby for payroll increases before the lockout.” –
via @Buster_ESPN pic.twitter.com/7KDfyKXBc1
— Baseball Is Dead (@baseballisdead_) November 2, 2026
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