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Cubs Legend Kyle Hendricks Announces Retirement

Chicago Cubs legend Kyle Hendricks has retired from Major League Baseball at the age of  35. The MLBPA announced his retirement Tuesday in a social media post. Hendricks will hang up his cleats after playing 12 seasons in the majors, 11 of which were with the Cubs. “Kyle Hendricks’ competitiveness and resourceful approach to pitching […]

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Nick Kurtz smiling as he trots off the field. The Athletics first baseman unanimously became the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, he learned Monday night.
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Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Is Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Nick Kurtz Unanimously Wins AL Rookie of the Year Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added another trophy to his quickly growing case Monday night: AL Rookie of the Year. Of surprise to few, if anyone, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced Kurtz as the unanimous 2025 winner. He is the second player from […]

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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics hitting a homer. Kurtz is a 2025 Silver Slugger.
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Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award. This marks the fourth time an Athletics first baseman won the Silver Slugger Award, which was established in 1980. Kurtz […]

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Rangers Claim Willie MacIver from Athletics

The Texas Rangers have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otañez via waiver claim from the Athletics Wednesday. Additionally, outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney, who were up and down with the Rangers in 2025, have cleared waivers and are now free agents. MacIver had played in the major leagues for the Athletics during the […]

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Marcus Semien
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Marcus Semien Wins AL Gold Glove at Second Base

Marcus Semien, of the Texas Rangers, has won the Gold Glove Award at second base for the American League. The announcement was made by Rawlings Sunday in a televised show on ESPN.  The Rawlings Gold Gloves are presented for defensive excellence each year. This is the first time for the Rangers to have a Gold […]

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Cal Raleigh Named MLBPA Player of the Year

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named the MLBPA Player of the Year on Wednesday. He also received the AL Outstanding Player of the Year award. Raleigh was recognized in this year’s Players’ Choice Awards for putting together one of the best seasons in recent memory. “It was a record-setting season for Cal Raleigh, who rewrote […]

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Kurt Suzuki Named Angels Next Manager

The Los Angeles Angels‘ next manager will be former All-Star catcher Kurt Suzuki. The team made the announcement on Tuesday after conducting interviews with Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter. The 42-year-old is familiar with the organization after serving as a special assistant to GM Perry Minasian. Suzuki played the final two seasons of his 16-year […]

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The Blue Jays celebrate winning their first AL pennant in 32 years after defeating the Mariners in Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS
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Springer Homer Powers Blue Jays Past Mariners and to World Series

ALCS Game 7: Blue Jays 4, Mariners 3 A game-altering three-run home run from George Springer pushed the host Toronto Blue Jays past the Seattle Mariners, 4–3, Monday night to secure their first World Series appearance in 32 years. Trading Runs Coming into Game Seven, Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor owned a .429 batting […]

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