Dylan Cease signs a mega contract with the Blue Jays, Sonny Gray traded to the Red Sox, Brendon Donovan trade market, shocking Yankees trade brewing, and the latest rumblings across free agency.

With the 2026 World Baseball Classic approaching, we build our dream Team USA roster! Position by position, we draft our ideal lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Who locks down a spot? Who gets snubbed? And where are we willing to bend positions to get the best bats on the field - or do we prioritize building a cohesive starting lineup?

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As we sit a week out from Thanksgiving, we kick things off by giving the holiday the love it deserves - from our favorite dishes on the table to why the day itself doesn’t get enough respect. Then, it’s all baseball.

We start with the Braves’ busy Wednesday, breaking down Atlanta re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias and their trade for Mauricio Dubón. What do these moves signal about the rest of the Braves’ winter? And what does sending Nick Allen to Houston mean for the Astros’ plans?

Next, we react to Jeff Passan’s offseason preview article, which dropped some fascinating nuggets about how teams are approaching the winter, including the surprising possibility that the Pirates might actually spend.

From there, we dive into a record four players accepting the qualifying offer. What does each acceptance mean for the clubs involved? Are the Yankees already flirting with an offseason disaster?

We also unpack the Orioles–Angels trade and the brand-new MLB media rights deals announced Wednesday - explaining exactly how and where you’ll be able to watch MLB in 2026.

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CHAPTERS0:00 Thanksgiving is Underrated

3:45 Raisel Iglesias Back to Atlanta

14:06 Braves-Astros Trade

27:30 Jeff Passan’s Offseason Article

41:06 Qualifying Offer Deadline

50:55 Orioles-Angels Trade

59:31 New MLB Media Rights Deals

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