With a lockout on the horizon, MLB teams are preparing for a transaction freeze, the article reports.

The collective bargaining agreement is nearing expiration, and core economic talks are at a standstill.

A league memo tells clubs to stop all communication with players on 40-man rosters.

Staff cannot discuss contracts, trades, or medical evaluations with those players.

Minor league players not on the 40-man roster are not affected by the freeze.

Internal directives tell staff to finalize weddings early and postpone holiday cards.

Several low-payroll teams have thrived in October despite the financial friction.

Both sides face pressure to bridge their economic differences before the deadline.

Read the full article for more details on the looming MLB lockout.