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Francisco Lindor Wins Roberto Clemente Award

Dean Koutouratsas
October 26, 2026

Major League Baseball
New York Mets

Major League Baseball named New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor the 2026 Roberto Clemente award recipient on Monday. The honor is presented to the player that displays extraordinary character, community involvement and philanthropy efforts off the field. It is named after Clemente, the Hall of Fame outfielder who passed away in a 1972 plane crash […]

Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr. covering first base in pitcher fielding drills during spring training

Photo: Evan Thompson/Sport Relay

Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Why He Joined the Athletics

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
February 17, 2026

Oakland Athletics
Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza

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 […]