Oct. 31 marks the day that trading activities resume following the conclusion of the World Series and the final games of the season.
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 5, baseball franchises in Nippon Professional Baseball are given the opportunity to post players for MLB clubs that may be interested in their talents.
The last day for teams to extend a qualifying offer to their eligible free agent players is on Nov. 4, with the deadline set for 5 p.m. EST.
General managers will convene in San Antonio, Texas, for their meetings from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7.
The announcement of finalists for the BBWAA awards will take place on Nov. 11, followed closely by the unveiling of the Rookie of the Year Awards on Nov. 18.
The owners of the clubs will gather in New York for their meetings from Nov. 19 to 21.
On Nov. 19, players have until 4 p.m. EST to accept any qualifying offers, and teams must file their reserve lists by 6 p.m. EST.
The Manager of the Year Awards will be disclosed on the same day, with the prestigious Cy Young Awards announced the following day, Nov. 20.
Lastly, the Most Valuable Player Awards will be declared on Nov. 21, followed by a deadline for teams to offer 2025 contracts to unsigned players in their 40-man rosters on Nov. 22.
From Dec. 2 to 6, the Major League Baseball Players Association will hold an executive board meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A vote by the Hall of Fame Classic Baseball Committee will be revealed on Dec. 8 in Dallas.
The Winter Meetings are scheduled to occur shortly after, from Dec. 8 to 11, also in Dallas, with the Rule 5 draft set for Dec. 11.
The international signing period will conclude on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. EST.
As the new year begins in 2025, baseball will see the exchange of salary arbitration figures on Jan. 9.
The international signing period will open on Jan. 15, starting at 9 a.m. EST.
Salary arbitration hearings will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida, between Jan. 27 and Feb. 14.
The announcement of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame vote will take place in Cooperstown, New York, on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. EST.
While specific dates remain to be announced, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will have voluntary reporting days for their pitchers, catchers, and injured players, as well as other team members throughout February.
Exhibition games are scheduled to start on Feb. 20, followed by a mandatory reporting date on Feb. 22.
Teams will have from March 2 to 11 to renew contracts for any unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
Important deadlines include the last day to place a player on waivers for 30 days of termination pay on March 9, and again for 45 days of termination pay on March 25.
An exciting international matchup between the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo will take place on March 18 and 19, leading up to opening day for all other teams on March 27, with rosters trimmed to 26 players.
The baseball calendar features significant events such as the Futures Game in Atlanta on July 12, followed by the amateur draft from July 13 to 15, culminating in the All-Star Game on July 15.
Hall of Fame inductions are scheduled for July 27 in Cooperstown, New York.
As the regular season unfolds, trades must be finalized by a specific date that is yet to be determined.
A notable game will occur on Aug. 17, featuring the New York Mets and Seattle at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the regular season ending on Sept. 28.
The timeline includes crucial dates for qualifying offers and contracts for 2026 to unsigned players, with more information expected to be filled in as the season progresses.
The Hall of Fame and Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee vote will be announced on Dec. 7, coinciding with the Winter Meetings in Orlando from Dec. 7 to 10, leading into the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 10.
The closing of the international signing period will occur again on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. EST.