February 17, 2026

Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr. covering first base in pitcher fielding drills during spring training
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Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Why He Joined the Athletics

Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Joining the Athletics MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) —  It would be easy to tell the story of Mark Leiter Jr. story through the name on the back of his jersey. His father spent 11 seasons in the majors. His Uncle Al became a two‑time All‑Star and two-time World […]

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Luis Robert Jr.
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Luis Robert Jr. Looks to Recover From Injuries

Luis Robert Jr. spent 114 games out of the lineup during the final two seasons of his Chicago White Sox tenure. The veteran outfielder experienced a steady decline in production following an All-Star appearance in 2023. Fast forward nearly an entire offseason, and Robert can recover from these injuries. This will come in the outfield […]

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Mike Tauchman
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Mike Tauchman Inks Minor League Deal With Mets

Mike Tauchman is set to bring his talents to Queens this season. The veteran outfielder previously played two seasons for the New York Yankees. He will now cross over to the New York Mets on a minor league deal, as first reported Tuesday afternoon by The Athletic. The move comes after the Mets added reliever […]

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