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ICYMI: Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
MLB Expansion Is Coming and Realignment May Follow
Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:21 AM
ICYMI: Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
ICYMI: Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
MLB Player Arbitration: How Does It Work, & Why Does It Exist?
Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
ICYMI: Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
MLB Expansion Is Coming and Realignment May Follow
Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
dlvr.it
January 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Rob Manfred hints at a future with more teams, fewer travel miles, and a very different divisional map.
Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
MLB Player Arbitration: How Does It Work, & Why Does It Exist?
Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
dlvr.it
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Salary arbitration plays a crucial role in how MLB players are compensated before reaching free agency. Here's a breakdown of how the process works.
The United States is one of the four most important baseball-playing countries on Earth. After they launched an attack on another of that Big Four, big questions loom. #mlb
United States Attacks Venezuela: What Might It Mean for Baseball?
The United States is one of the four most important baseball-playing countries on Earth. After they launched an attack on another of that Big Four, big questions loom.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The United States is one of the four most important baseball-playing countries on Earth. After they launched an attack on another of that Big Four, big questions loom. #mlb
Kazuma Okamoto has chosen where he'll begin his MLB career. Will he enjoy early success there?
The stats --- basic and fancy --- say that he should.
Okamoto is heading to Canada after agreeing to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan). The agreement was...
The stats --- basic and fancy --- say that he should.
Okamoto is heading to Canada after agreeing to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan). The agreement was...
What To Expect From Kazuma Okamoto As He Begins His MLB Career With Blue Jays
Kazuma Okamoto has chosen where he'll begin his MLB career. Will he enjoy early success there?
The stats --- basic and fancy --- say that he should.
Okamoto is heading to Canada after agreeing to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan). The agreement was...
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Kazuma Okamoto has chosen where he'll begin his MLB career. Will he enjoy early success there?
The stats --- basic and fancy --- say that he should.
Okamoto is heading to Canada after agreeing to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan). The agreement was...
The stats --- basic and fancy --- say that he should.
Okamoto is heading to Canada after agreeing to a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday (per ESPN's Jeff Passan). The agreement was...
Look #mlb
Identifying 2026 Breakout Hitters Using Ideal Fast Swing Rate
Look
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December 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Look #mlb
This may be the biggest and most star-studded World Baseball Classic yet. The 2023 tournament was a massive success, punctuated by Shohei Ohtani striking out his at-the-time teammate Mike Trout to clinch Japan's third WBC championship in six tournaments.
Fast forward to 2026, and the event is p...
Fast forward to 2026, and the event is p...
The First Look At Team Canada's World Baseball Classic Roster
This may be the biggest and most star-studded World Baseball Classic yet. The 2023 tournament was a massive success, punctuated by Shohei Ohtani striking out his at-the-time teammate Mike Trout to clinch Japan's third WBC championship in six tournaments.
Fast forward to 2026, and the event is p...
dlvr.it
December 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This may be the biggest and most star-studded World Baseball Classic yet. The 2023 tournament was a massive success, punctuated by Shohei Ohtani striking out his at-the-time teammate Mike Trout to clinch Japan's third WBC championship in six tournaments.
Fast forward to 2026, and the event is p...
Fast forward to 2026, and the event is p...
As the holiday freeze stalls the elite market, contending teams are turning their attention to high-impact specialists like Harrison Bader, Ramón Urías, and Austin Hays. #mlb
The Hidden Gems Of Winter: Scouting Three Premier Right-Handed Platoon Bats
As the holiday freeze stalls the elite market, contending teams are turning their attention to high-impact specialists like Harrison Bader, Ramón Urías, and Austin Hays.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As the holiday freeze stalls the elite market, contending teams are turning their attention to high-impact specialists like Harrison Bader, Ramón Urías, and Austin Hays. #mlb
DL Hall had some injury problems with the Baltimore Orioles, but his stock rose as a top 100 prospect from some elite swing-and-miss pitches. His fastball was given an 80 grade by Baseball America, and it appeared that his command, once an Achilles heel, took large strides in the back half of…
DL Hall's Fastball Isn't The Cause Of His Swing-And-Miss Concerns
DL Hall had some injury problems with the Baltimore Orioles, but his stock rose as a top 100 prospect from some elite swing-and-miss pitches. His fastball was given an 80 grade by Baseball America, and it appeared that his command, once an Achilles heel, took large strides in the back half of 2023....
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December 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
DL Hall had some injury problems with the Baltimore Orioles, but his stock rose as a top 100 prospect from some elite swing-and-miss pitches. His fastball was given an 80 grade by Baseball America, and it appeared that his command, once an Achilles heel, took large strides in the back half of…
Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value? #mlb
Who Is The Better Free Agent Infielder, Bo Bichette Or Alex Bregman?
Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value?
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December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value? #mlb
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup? #mlb
Should Major League Baseball Replace Rivalry Weekend With An NBA-Style In-Season Tournament?
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup?
dlvr.it
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup? #mlb
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026. #mlb
Video: Early Names To Watch Atop The 2026 MLB Draft Class
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026. #mlb
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty. #mlb
Trade Bait Or Ace? The Complex Case Of The Dodgers' Willingness To Trade Tyler Glasnow
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty. #mlb
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings. #mlb
The Week Of Money & Deals: Inside The Dynamics Of The MLB Winter Meetings
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings.
dlvr.it
December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings. #mlb
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post.…
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Berríos?
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post. T...
dlvr.it
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post.…
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger? #mlb
Why Eugenio Suarez Is One Of The Hottest Free Agent Names Heading Into MLB's Winter Meetings
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger?
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December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger? #mlb
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings. #mlb
These Under-The-Radar Trade Candidates Could Ignite This Winter's Trade Market
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings.
dlvr.it
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings. #mlb
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus…
The Most Impactful Pitching Advancement Of This Decade: Understanding Seam-Shifted Wake
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus m...
dlvr.it
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus…
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter. #mlb
Keep An Eye On These High-Profile Trade Candidates During The MLB Winter Meetings
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter.
dlvr.it
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter. #mlb
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability. #mlb
Eugenio Suárez’s Free-Agent Case: More Than the Surface Stats Show
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability. #mlb
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick. #mlb
All You Need To Know About The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick. #mlb
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams? #mlb
Does Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez Make More Sense For A Team Looking For Starting Pitching?
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams?
dlvr.it
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams? #mlb
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect? #mlb
The MLB Winter Meetings Start This Weekend; What Are They & Why Are They Important?
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect?
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December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect? #mlb
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Breaking: Sonny Gray to Red Sox, Igniting MLB Pitcher Market
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...