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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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Jakob Junis Inks One-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff Sunday as they agreed to terms with right-hander Jakob Junis. The new deal spans one year, and is worth $4 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal. No Stranger to Free Agency The 2025 offseason was the fourth time Jakob […]

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Rangers Get Zak Kent from Cardinals

The Texas Rangers have announced that the club has acquired right-hander Zak Kent from the St. Louis Cardinals. Kent comes to Arlington via waiver claim as the Rangers hope to bolster their pitching staff. With Friday’s transaction, the Rangers have 40 players on their roster and do not need to make a corresponding move. Fresh-Faced […]

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Astros, Tatsuya Imai Agree to Three-Year Deal

The Houston Astros and highly coveted free agent starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract that could be worth up to $63 million. The club has yet to confirm the deal, which includes opt-outs. Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported on this development Thursday afternoon. The signing comes […]

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Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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Should the Mets Sign Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no doubt that the Mets have had interest in signing a veteran starting pitcher due to how weak their starting rotation is. But other reports have noted that the team is “reluctant […]

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Mets Trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets will also send $5.75 million to the Athletics to cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report this development Monday afternoon. McNeil, 33, is in the final year of a […]

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Rangers Re–Sign Chris Martin to One-Year Contract

The Texas Rangers and veteran right-hander Chris Martin are in agreement on a one-year deal. News of the development was first reported Tuesday by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The salary for Martin has not yet been publicly reported. The Rangers have a couple of vacancies on the 40-man roster, meaning they won’t need to make a […]

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Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers, Pending Physical: Reports

Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers: Reports Free agent closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen, has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers pending a physical, according to reports. According to multiple reports, Jansen will sign a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The club has not confirmed the […]

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