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With the unique 2020 MLB season behind us, the hot stove season is underway. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this offseason, with the reduced revenues and looming labor issues making it unclear how willing teams will be to spend on acquiring players.

We have information about how the offseason will work, as well as key dates and a look at the key issues teams will need to address.

Related links:

Free agent rankings | Predictions for top free agents |  2021 MLB draft order


Analysis of biggest moves

We're still the champs: Los Angeles Dodgers add Trevor Bauer, send message to MLB
Cardinals pull off Arenado blockbuster: What can they expect from their new star?
Springer gets paid by Blue Jays, but will it pay off for Toronto?
What can Yankees expect from Kluber? | LeMahieu thoughts
Lindor trade starts a new era for Mets -- but there's still room for one more big move
• Lindor Mets -- Grading the trade, what's next for both teams and more
First Snell, now Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild
Why Blake Snell trade could be a win-win for Padres and Rays -- or a huge loss for one side
What to make of Pirates trading former All-Star Josh Bell to Nationals
What getting McCann means for Mets -- and free-agent market
• White Sox off to good start this offseason, but can't stop now
Trade grades: How well did White Sox, Rangers do in Lynn deal?
Schoenfield: Adding Morton sets Braves up for run at Dodgers


Offseason to-do lists

Stock watch: How all 30 teams stack up as hot stove starts to simmer
McDaniel: What every AL team needs to get done
McDaniel: What every NL team needs to get done
• Schoenfield: Predicting offseason moves for all 30 MLB teams
• Passan: 20 questions entering a unique hot stove season


Other offseason news and views

 Winter meetings wrap: Dombrowski to Philly, Rangers' direction and more
Olney: How this offseason plays to Braves' advantage
What's next for the Cubs after Theo Epstein's departure
What you need to know about Robinson Cano's PED suspension
• Spain: Hired by Marlins, Kim Ng lands long-overdue GM job
• Alex Cora is back with Red Sox: Why it will (or won't) work


Offseason previews

NL playoff teams

 Three questions facing Braves
 Where Cubs go next
 Reds face big questions
 How can Dodgers stay on top?
 Building on Marlins' surprise
 Can Brewers keep contending?
 What's next for the Cardinals
 Padres' to-do list as contenders

AL playoff teams

 White Sox winter agenda
 Cleveland's priorities
  How many Astros All-Stars could leave?
 Twins look to upgrade a contender
 Yankees can't let it ride
 A's face high turnover
 How Rays can come back stronger
 How Blue Jays build from this

Teams that didn't make the postseason

 What's next for 14 teams that didn't reach the playoffs

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