The first season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will take place in Springfield, Illinois. Story by Annie Costabile. Jessica Camerato reports on Blake Butera making his debut as the youngest MLB manager, taking the helm with the Nationals. Jeff Passan shares his offseason preview, with what he’s hearing and what he’s predicting.

For most players in any professional sport, free agency is an ultimate goal. The chance to truly negotiate on your own behalf for the first time, be courted by potentially every team and sign for -- most likely -- more money than ever before is a life-changing opportunity.

Josh Naylor has re-signed with the Seattle Mariners, and the Philadelphia Phillies should use similar tactics to retain Kyle Schwarber.

The Pirates are working on a backup plan after the club failed to sign Josh Naylor. Pittsburgh is looking for some offense this offseason.