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    MLB lays out full 2026-27 free agent class by positionโ–ผAll of the 2026-2027 free agents, position by positionโœ‰newsSportBaseball39 min ago

    MLB.com has published a comprehensive breakdown of every player set to become a free agent in the 2026-2027 offseason, organized position by position. The guide gives fans and analysts an early look at which stars could hit the open market, fueling speculation about potential moves for teams across Major League Baseball.

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    The classic musical 'Damn Yankees' is set to return to Broadway, with Julianne Hough attached to the revival, according to MLB.com. The announcement has drawn attention as the show makes its comeback, with fans of both the dancer-actress and the beloved baseball-themed musical weighing in on the news.

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    MLB.com has published a complete guide to baseball's 2026 awards season, laying out the timeline, finalists and voting process for the sport's major honors, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. Fans are checking the guide to see which players are in contention and when winners will be announced.

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    Batters describe facing MLB pitcher known as 'Miz'โ–ผWhat's it like to face Miz? We asked those who haveโœ‰newsSportBaseball39 min ago

    MLB.com spoke with hitters who have faced the pitcher nicknamed 'Miz', asking them what the experience is like at the plate. Their accounts describe the difficulty of picking up his stuff and timing, and the piece is circulating among baseball fans curious how one of the game's most talked-about arms plays from the batter's box.

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    MLB.com releases early 2027 baseball Power Rankingsโ—An early look at the 2027 Power Rankingsโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has published an early edition of its Power Rankings looking ahead to the 2027 baseball season. The rankings offer a first indication of how all 30 clubs are viewed months before the season begins, based on rosters, recent performance and offseason moves. Fans and analysts are already debating the placement of teams, as such early projections typically spark disagreement over which clubs are overrated or underrated heading into the year.

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    Julianne Hough is drawing widespread attention as news breaks that the classic musical 'Damn Yankees' will return to Broadway. The revival announcement, reported by outlets including MLB.com, has put the dancer and entertainer back in the spotlight, with audiences discussing the show's comeback and speculation about casting.

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    Rosters announced for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Gameโ–ผHere are the rosters for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Gameโœ‰newsSportBaseball2 d ago

    MLB.com has published the rosters for Sunday's Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, the annual showcase featuring top prospects from the league's six clubs. The announcement gives fans and scouts a first look at which rising minor league talents from each organization will appear in the exhibition game.

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    A look ahead at MLB's future free-agent classesโ—Here's how future free-agent classes lookโœ‰newsSportBaseball39 min ago

    MLB.com has published a breakdown of how upcoming Major League Baseball free-agent classes are shaping up, outlining which players are slated to hit the open market in the coming years. The overview gives teams and fans a sense of where spending power and roster needs may concentrate in future offseasons.

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    MLB ranks 2026 rookie class by long-term valueโ—Ranking '26 rookies based on long-term valueโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has published a ranking of baseball's 2026 rookie class based on each player's projected long-term value rather than expected immediate impact. The list has drawn attention from fans and analysts eager to see which incoming prospects the league's own evaluators consider the safest bets for sustained success at the major league level.

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    Desert Dogs face Solar Sox in Arizona Fall League playโ–ผMLB Gameday: Desert Dogs at Solar Sox, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and moreโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy20 h ago

    MLB's Arizona Fall League features a matchup between the Desert Dogs and the Solar Sox, with MLB.com publishing probable pitchers and starting lineups ahead of first pitch. The game gives top minor league prospects another showcase inning as clubs evaluate young talent in the offseason developmental league in Arizona.

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    Hermosillo Faces Los Mochis in Mexican Pacific League Matchupโ–ผMLB Gameday: Hermosillo at Los Mochis, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and moreโœ‰newsSportBaseball1 d ago

    The Naranjeros de Hermosillo travel to face Los Mochis in a Mexican Pacific League baseball game, with MLB.com publishing a Gameday page listing probable pitchers, starting lineups and related details for the contest. Fans following the winter league season are checking the matchup ahead of first pitch.

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    MLB.com published its regular FastCast segment summarizing Tuesday's news from around Major League Baseball. The daily roundup is a fixture for baseball fans looking for a quick catch-up on scores, transactions and headlines across the league. Specific stories covered in this edition were not detailed, and no widespread reaction has been recorded yet.

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    MLB.com released its FastCast roundup of Friday's baseball news, a daily video feature that recaps the day's biggest stories from around Major League Baseball in a few minutes. The segment typically covers results, roster moves, injuries and league announcements. No single story stands out from the roundup itself.

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    The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their latest batch of injury updates and roster moves, per MLB.com. Details on which players are hurt, who is heading to the injured list, and corresponding call-ups or signings are being tracked by fans following the team's season. The club's health situation remains a talking point as it manages its lineup and pitching staff.

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    Cubs Face Brewers in MLB Gameday Matchupโ–ผMLB Gameday: Cubs at Brewers, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and moreโœ‰newsSportBaseball4 d ago

    The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are set to meet in an MLB matchup, with MLB.com publishing gameday coverage including probable pitchers, lineups, and pregame details. Fans are checking the matchup as the National League rivals continue their series, with pitching plans and batting orders drawing attention ahead of first pitch.

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    Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager jobโ—Pujols to interview for Astros manager opening (sources) https://www. mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-ast ros-manager-openingMmastodonSportBaseball16 d ago

    The Houston Astros will interview MLB legend Albert Pujols for their managerial opening this week, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart and Mark Feinsand. Pujols, a future Hall of Famer who retired after the 2022 season, has no prior managerial experience, making the interview a notable step in his post-playing career. Fans are weighing whether the franchise would hand its dugout to a first-time manager with Pujols' stature.

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    Pujols and Ensberg to interview for Astros manager jobโ—Pujols, Ensberg to interview for Astros manager opening (sources)โœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Albert Pujols and Morgan Ensberg are set to interview for the Houston Astros' vacant manager position, according to sources cited by MLB.com. Both are former Astros-connected players, and Pujols has been mentioned as a rising candidate for managerial roles since retiring. Houston is searching for a new skipper this offseason, and the inclusion of two high-profile former players is drawing attention across baseball.

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    MLB hot stove rumors swirl around Gunnar, Mets, Rasmussen, Marteโ–ผHot Stove rumors: Gunnar, Mets, Rasmussen, Marteโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has rounded up the latest Hot Stove rumors as the baseball offseason heats up, with names including Gunnar Henderson, the New York Mets, Drew Rasmussen and Starling Marte in circulation. The roundup comes as fans and reporters speculate about trades and free-agent moves ahead of the winter meetings, with the Mets' offseason activity drawing particular attention.

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    Japanese star Teruaki Sato heads to Major League Baseballโ–ผWhat to expect from Japanese superstar Sato in the Majors https://www. mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-fr om-teruaki-sato-inMmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, widely regarded as one of the best hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball and the reigning NPB standout, is set to join Major League Baseball next season. Baseball fans are debating whether his power will translate to pitching in the Majors, with analysts laying out expectations for his first year in the United States.

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    Mariners hire Jason Kanzler as manager, turn to coaching staffโ–ผNow that Mariners have manager, they shift focus to rest of coaching staff https://www. mlb.com/news/after-mariners-hi rMmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    The Seattle Mariners have hired Jason Kanzler as their new manager. With that decision settled, the club has already met with its Major League coaching staff and is now working through decisions about the rest of the coaching group for the upcoming season. Attention in Seattle now shifts to filling out the remaining staff positions under the new manager.

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    MLB Fall Stars Game rosters broken down by organizationโ–ผBreaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organizationโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has published a breakdown of the participants in this year's Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League's showcase contest, organized by each club's organization. The piece highlights which teams have the most prospects taking part, offering fans a snapshot of where top minor-league talent is concentrated heading into the offseason.

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    Three former trade-chip prospects now MVP finalistsโ—How 3 stars went from prospect trade chips to MVP finalists https://www. mlb.com/news/2026-mlb-mvp-cand idates-traded WiMmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    MLB.com looks at three stars who went from being minor-league trade bait to MVP finalists, arguing that injuries and underperformance among top prospects make teams that deal young talent for proven players look wise. The feature traces how each player developed after switching teams and why executives who once hesitated to trade prospects may be reassessing their caution.

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    Luis Rojano Throws Two Hitless Innings for Mesaโ–ผLuis Rojano's two hitless innings for Mesaโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Pitcher Luis Rojano delivered two scoreless, hitless innings in an outing for Mesa, according to MLB.com. The relief appearance drew attention from baseball followers tracking his performance in the Arizona fall setting, where young prospects get extra development reps outside the regular minor league season.

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    MLB highlights the work behind keeping ballparks buildingโ–ผThe Work Beneath the Surface: Our Quest to Keep Buildingโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has published a feature titled 'The Work Beneath the Surface: Our Quest to Keep Building', outlining the ongoing efforts involved in maintaining and developing the game's infrastructure. The piece frames stadium and program upkeep as a continuous project rather than a finished one. Little additional detail has surfaced beyond the article itself, and engagement figures are not yet available.

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    Sean Sullivan tosses three scoreless innings with four strikeoutsโ–ผSean Sullivan twirls three scoreless frames, K's fourโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Sean Sullivan delivered three scoreless innings while striking out four batters in his latest baseball appearance, according to MLB.com coverage of the performance. The report highlights the young left-hander's command and effectiveness on the mound, with no runs allowed during his time pitching.

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    Four big questions facing Mets' rotation this offseasonโ–ผ4 big questions for Mets' rotation this offseasonโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com takes a look at the New York Mets' pitching rotation heading into the offseason, laying out four major questions the team must answer. The piece highlights uncertainty about the club's starting pitching plans as the front office weighs roster moves ahead of next season.

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    Elian Soto hits first Arizona Fall League home runโ–ผElian Soto's first Arizona Fall League homerโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Elian Soto, the younger brother of Juan Soto and a prospect in the New York Yankees organization, hit his first home run of the Arizona Fall League, MLB.com reported. The fall league is a showcase for top minor league prospects, and Soto's first homer there is being watched as an early sign of his development toward the majors.

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    White Sox beat Tigers 5-4 in 1950 MLB gameโ–ผMLB Gameday: Tigers 4, White Sox 5 Final Score (09/10/1950)โœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    A archived MLB game record shows the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on September 10, 1950. The final score comes from MLB.com's Gameday archive, which catalogs historical box scores and results from past seasons. The game is from more than seven decades ago, and no recent news or commentary connected to this specific matchup has surfaced.

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    Braves Beat Cardinals 3-0 in 1931 Gameday Featureโ–ผMLB Gameday: Braves 3, Cardinals 0 Final Score (06/11/1931)โœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com's historical Gameday records show a Braves 3-0 win over the Cardinals on June 11, 1931. The archived box score notes Boston blanking St. Louis in that Depression-era matchup. The item resurfaced in baseball discussions as fans revisit classic scores from the league's historical archives.

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    Ten MLB free agents boosted their market value in 2026โ—10 free agents who raised their stock in 2026 https://www. mlb.com/news/mlb-free-agents-t hat-raised-stock-in-2026 The 2MmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    The 2026 MLB season has ended and free agency is underway. MLB.com highlights ten free agents who raised their stock during the year, with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal leading the 2026-27 class. The list points to plenty of quality players beyond Skubal whose performances improved their value heading into the offseason market.

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    Jason Kanzler introduced as new Mariners manager in Seattleโ—Kanzler's 'unique path' arrives in Seattle as Mariners' new manager https://www. mlb.com/news/mariners-introduc e-jason-MmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    The Seattle Mariners have formally introduced Jason Kanzler as their new manager, presenting him in a No. 18 jersey at a Wednesday event in Seattle. Kanzler, previously little known to many baseball fans, described his route to the job as a 'unique path', and coverage has focused on his unconventional rise to a high-profile managerial role.

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    Fall Stars Game rosters broken down by MLB organizationโ—# mlb # mntwins Breaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organization https://www. mlb.com/twins/news/2026-arizMmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    The Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game has drawn attention as MLB breaks down which organizations supplied the most participants. The Minnesota Twins are highlighted in the analysis, giving fans a look at how their prospects stack up against other clubs' young talent in the league's annual showcase of top minor league players.

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    Mark Feinsand breaks down managerial hires and free agencyโ—Mark Feinsand on managerial hires, free agent marketโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com correspondent Mark Feinsand is covering the latest managerial hires across Major League Baseball and the state of the free agent market. With several clubs filling dugout vacancies and the hot stove season shaping up, his reporting on which managers landed jobs and where top free agents may sign is drawing attention from fans tracking the offseason.

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    MLB breaks down Fall Stars Game rosters by organizationโ—Breaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organization https://www. mlb.com/news/2026-arizona-fall -league-fall-MmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    Major League Baseball has published an organization-by-organization breakdown of players selected for the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game, the annual showcase created in 2006 to highlight the most talented prospects across the circuit. Baseball fans are discussing which clubs have the strongest prospect representation and which up-and-coming players are getting national attention this season.

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    Tigers prospect Max Clark shows off fashion sense at MLB Flagship Storeโ—Max Clark's fashion game on display with fans at MLB Flagship Storeโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Max Clark, the Detroit Tigers' top prospect, visited the MLB Flagship Store in New York, where his personal style and fashion choices drew attention from fans. The young outfielder, one of baseball's most closely watched prospects, interacted with fans during the appearance. MLB.com highlighted his off-field style as part of its coverage of the league's rising young stars.

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    Padres prospect Francis Peรฑa shining in Arizona Fall Leagueโ—For Padres pitching prospect Peรฑa, AFL excellence could put him on verge of MLB debut https://www. mlb.com/news/padres-fMmastodonSportBaseball06 d ago

    San Diego Padres pitching prospect Francis Peรฑa is turning heads in the Arizona Fall League, delivering standout performances for Peoria. His dominance in the prospect league has fueled talk that a big league debut could be close, with the Padres weighing whether to add him to the roster. Fans and scouts are watching his next outings closely.

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    Mariners name Kanzler as new manager in Seattleโ–ผKanzler's 'unique path' arrives in Seattle as Mariners' new managerโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    The Seattle Mariners have named Kanzler as their new manager, with MLB.com highlighting his 'unique path' to the big-league job. The appointment marks a new chapter for the club as it prepares for the season ahead, and baseball observers are weighing in on the unusual route Kanzler took to reach a major league dugout.

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    Igor Gil records four strikeoutsโ–ผIgor Gil's four strikeoutsโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Pitcher Igor Gil recorded four strikeouts in a game, according to MLB.com. No further details about the opposing team, score, or date were provided in the available coverage. The performance is being noted by baseball outlets, though broader reaction and context around the outing remain limited.

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    Kyle West hits three-run homerโ—Kyle West's three-run homerโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    Kyle West hit a three-run home run, according to a brief report carried by MLB.com. No further details about the game, the teams involved, or the final score were included in the coverage, so the significance of the homer within the wider season remains unclear.

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    2026-2027 Top MLB Trade Candidates Namedโ–ผ2026-2027 Top Trade Candidatesโœ‰newsSportBaseball6 d ago

    MLB.com has published its list of the top trade candidates for the 2026-2027 season. The roundup highlights players most likely to be moved as clubs reshape rosters ahead of the upcoming campaign. Baseball fans and analysts are weighing in on which stars could change teams and which front offices may be most active in the trade market.