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- Tony Blengino on Fangraphs analyzes Mike Trout's evolving skill set.
- Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs explains why the projections favor the Royals to win the World Series.
- Word on the street is Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti's job might not be safe this offseason.
- Fangraphs' Mike Petriello predicts which major league hitters will receive qualifying offers and what they will do with them.
- A.J. Burnett is likely to play again in 2015.
- J.J. Hardy has signed a three-year extension to remain in Baltimore.
- The Orioles are also working on extensions for outfielders Nick Markakis and Nelson Cruz.
- Could baseball see its next knuckleballer soon?
- Even though his team is still in the playoffs, James Shields is already the subject of free agency rumors. Has an early favorite for his services emerged?
- Marc Normandin wonders if the Royals can sustain their success for years to come.
- The Diamondbacks have narrowed their managerial search to just four candidates.