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Swanson vs. Bregman? A high school catcher over Re...

We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.

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MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams

As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.

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MLBPA proposes ban on prop betting, source says

As part of ongoing CBA talks with MLB, the MLBPA has proposed a ban on prop betting on individual players to help combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers, a union source told ESPN.

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Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade amid injuries

The Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets for a simple reason: They need healthy starting pitchers.

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D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

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Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC

Three Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning Thursday.

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Seager rejoins Rangers after concussion IL stint

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list Thursday, while Cody Freeman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk.

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⚾ Biggest strengths for top playoff contenders

For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.

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Mets fire manager Mendoza after 34-47 start

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday with the club toiling through a historically poor start.

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2026 MLB All-Star Weekend: Everything you need to ...

We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Philly on July 14.

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Seager returns to Rangers lineup and other news fo...

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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Caglianone hits 40 homers? Contreras brothers hit ...

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

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'If you can't beat the weather, wear it': Dunedin ...

The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays faced 24 weather delays, 10 postponements and six cancellations in 2025.

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What to know about MLB's draft proposal: No more h...

The league offered up a plan that would add an international draft and shake up the domestic version.

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MLB mock draft: Who every team should take with it...

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Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates ...

Skubal to the ...? All-Star outfielders and shortstops available? Here are the big names your team could be targeting.

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Is an MLB trade deadline overhaul ahead for strugg...

It has been a bumpy ride in San Francisco so far this season. Here's what it means for the Giants' deadline direction.

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Jeff Passan hands out unexpected MLB awards before...

Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.

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MLB Power Rankings: A No. 2 debut and a powerhouse...

As we hit the official midway point of the 2026 season with teams playing their 81st games this week, our top 10 sees a bit of a shake-up.

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Olney: How ABS has helped propel a left-handed-hit...

Left-handers are crushing the ball in 2026 -- and MLB's new automated ball-strike challenge system might be part of the reason why.

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