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David Bednar became the second New York Yankee to commit to Team USA for the 2026 WBC on Thursday, joining Aaron Judge on the roster.
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David Bednar Joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees closer David Bednar announced his commitment to Team USA on Thursday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Bednar joins Yankee outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge as the second Yankee to commit to Team USA. Acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bednar was a welcome addition […]

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Team USA adds Tarik Skubal, Logan Webb, and Joe Ryan to the team's starting rotation for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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Team USA Adds Three Aces to World Baseball Classic Roster

Team USA is going all in on the 2026 World Baseball Classic, adding three aces to its pitching staff. Wednesday’s announcement of Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan and Thursday’s announcements confirmed that reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will join Team USA for the upcoming […]

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Tatsuya Imai
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Tatsuya Imai Posted for Major League Teams

Superstar Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has been posted this offseason for Major League Baseball, with all 30 major league teams being informed about his status on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has a negotiating window that begins on Wednesday and ends at the start of 2026. Imai comes from the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. […]

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Pitchers to Win Consecutive Cy Young Awards

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won the 2025 AL Cy Young Award. After winning the coveted title after a dominant 2024, he ran it back this year, picking up 26 of 30 votes. He’s become the 12th pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young Awards. Here is the elite company Skubal joins and their dominant runs. […]

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George Springer
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George Springer Could Join Elite Company in World Series

In his 12 major league seasons, George Springer has quietly established himself as one of the best postseason performers in the history of the game. With 78 career playoff games under his belt, Springer sits third in home runs and fifth in total bases. However, despite these statistical rankings, Springer could join an elite group […]

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After two years with the San Diego Padres, Manager Mike Shildt is stepping down from his role and retiring.
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Mike Shildt Retires

After two years with the San Diego Padres, Manager Mike Shildt is stepping down from his role and retiring. Mike Shildt led the Padres to two consecutive 90-plus win seasons, the first in franchise history. In both instances, the club secured two postseason berths. Before his short venture with the Padres, Shildt managed the St. […]

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Former MLB All-Star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. passed away in Puerto Rico on Monday at 81. Major League Baseball confirmed his death.
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Former All-Star Infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. Dies at 81

Former MLB All-Star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. passed away in Puerto Rico on Monday at 81. Major League Baseball confirmed his death, six days before his 82nd birthday on October 19. Alomar spent 15 seasons in the majors, where he became an All-Star in 1970 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He then […]

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Award-Winning Broadcaster Craig Heist Dies at 66

Award-winning broadcaster Craig Heist, who covered the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, passed away at 66 on Friday. The cause of death has not been released. Audacy’s 106.7 “The Fan,” where Heist had worked since 2013, confirmed his death. “106.7 The Fan is saddened by the passing of our longtime friend Craig Heist,” the network […]

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