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Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger to Five Year Deal

Cody Bellinger is back in pinstripes. On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Bellinger agreed to terms on a five-year, $162.5 million deal that includes opt-outs after the second and third years. It also includes a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause. The Crown Jewel Remaining Embed from Getty Images Bellinger […]

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Jones, Beltran Inducted to Hall of Fame by BBWAA

Outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA), results revealed Tuesday on MLB Network. They were the only two guys who received 75% or more of the votes from 425 ballots submitted. They will be joining second baseman Jeff […]

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Marlins Acquire Bradley Blalock From Rockies

The Miami Marlins are set to acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for minor league righty Jake Brooks. The clubs have yet to confirm the transfer, as Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported Tuesday. The Rockies designated Blalock for assignment to open up a spot on their 40-man roster following […]

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The AL West had its most interesting season in decades in 2025, and these young breakout candidates should keep it that way in 2026
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Breakout Candidates for Each AL West Team

2025 was an interesting year for the American League West. The Houston Astros failed to win the division for the first time in a full season since 2016. The Athletics moved to Sacramento and played all their home games at a minor league ballpark. The Seattle Mariners, who had made two postseason appearances between 2000 […]

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Best Offseason Moves for National League East

Over the course of this offseason, each National League East team has made its fair share of decisions that could improve its chances of capturing the division title. The Philadelphia Phillies outmatched their division rivals, easily taking home the top spot with a 96–66 record last season. The New York Mets fell victim to a […]

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Hall of Fame candidate Carlos Beltran playing against the Phillies in 2011 while with the Mets
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The 2026 Hall of Fame “Ballot” of Editor-in-Chief Evan Thompson

My 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Carlos Beltran and three others It’s that time again! I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still go through the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball […]

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Starling Marte
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Mets Eyeing Reunion With Starling Marte

Starling Marte became a free agent when his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets expired. The veteran outfielder spent four seasons in Queens, appearing in the 2022 All-Star Game and taking part in the 2024 NLDS. This offseason, the Mets parted ways with four franchise veterans, so some assumed Marte wouldn’t return. […]

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J.T. Realmuto Locks In Phillies Edge Across NL East

The J.T. Realmuto contract impact ripples far beyond the catcher spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. They moved quickly to secure their franchise backstop, and the decision reshapes roster math across the National League East and the wider free agent market. For a team built to win now, the signing doubles down on a competitive window […]

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