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Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment.
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Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment
Blue Jays manager John Schneider stepped onto the field to pull Max Scherzer. The pitcher had other ideas.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6725495/2025/10/17/max-scherzer-blue-jays-alcs-mound-visit
about 21 hours ago
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The Blue Jays, after taking a âfew more uppercutsâ in Game 3, have turned the ALCS into a fight.
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The Blue Jays took âa few more uppercutsâ in Game 3. Theyâve turned the ALCS into a fight
Toronto finished Game 3 with five homers, 18 hits and a 13-4 victory as they narrowed Seattle's series lead to two games to one.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721970/2025/10/16/toronto-blue-jays-alcs-offense
2 days ago
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Fair Territory! *LAD-MIL *SEA-TOR *What quick ends to each LCS could mean *Potential for Tigers to move Skubal *Managers accountable, GMs not *Risk of owners pushing for cap YouTube:
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3 days ago
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Blue Jaysâ struggling bullpen and stagnant offense puts manager John Schneider in a bind. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
4 days ago
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In ALCSâ opening salvo, Cal Raleigh â slugger, receiver, pitch whisperer â once again does it all. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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Rosenthal: In ALCS' opening salvo, Cal Raleigh â slugger, receiver, pitch whisperer â once again does it all
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6712537/2025/10/13/cal-raleigh-seattle-mariners-alcs/
5 days ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Orion Kerkering *Phillies/Dodgers *Game 5 previews: DET/SEA, CHC/MIL *Philliesâ future *Yankeesâ exit *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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On Kerkering:
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7 days ago
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Stu Sternberg awarded Rays employees with significant bonuses after selling the team: Sources:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
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Stu Sternberg awarded Rays employees with significant bonuses after selling the team: Sources
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6707644/2025/10/10/tampa-bay-rays-stu-sternberg-employee-bonuses/
8 days ago
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Sometimes, you just lose. On the Yankees, Cashman and Boone.
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The Yankees need to make some changes, but Cashman and Boone shouldnât be among them
For the Yankees, getting eliminated by the Blue Jays was dispiriting, but not a disgrace.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6702908/2025/10/09/new-york-yankees-boone-cashman/
9 days ago
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How Aaron Judgeâs momentous home run was âbetter than a perfect swing.â
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How Aaron Judgeâs momentous home run was âbetter than a perfect swingâ
Judge has hit six home runs when facing elimination in the postseason. None resonated like this one.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6699321/2025/10/08/aaron-judge-yankees-alds-new-york/
10 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Dodgers, Brewers rolling *Phillies, Cubs reeling *Yankees-Blue Jays *Tigers-Mariners *Inside my interview with Yesavageâs parents *Your questions YouTube:
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11 days ago
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The Yankeesâ season is on the line. So are their chances to maximize peak Aaron Judge.
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The Yankeesâ season is on the line. So are their chances to maximize peak Aaron Judge
The Yankees will need to win three in a row over the Blue Jays to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the American League Division Series.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6692913/2025/10/06/aaron-judge-yankees-window-alds
12 days ago
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In Division Series opener, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally gets his postseason moment. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
13 days ago
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In latest Red Sox-Yankees chapter, Alex Cora and Aaron Booneâs decisions flip the narrative.
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In latest Red Sox-Yankees chapter, Alex Cora and Aaron Booneâs decisions flip the narrative
The margins between good and bad managerial moves in the postseason often are thin, with outcomes heavily influencing opinions.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6685877/2025/10/03/yankees-red-sox-alex-cora-aaron-boone/
15 days ago
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Sources: Albert Pujols believed to be Angels owner Arte Morenoâs leading choice as next manager. With @SamBlum3 and @katiejwoo:
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Albert Pujols believed to be Angels owner Arte Morenoâs leading choice as next manager: Sources
Pujols, 45, spent a decade of his legendary 22-year career with the Angels, and is currently on their payroll.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6680234/2025/10/01/albert-pujols-angels-manager
17 days ago
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Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh and nine more questions that will define the MLB postseason.
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Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh and 9 more questions that will define the MLB postseason
This MLB regular season featured a whole lot of craziness. Will October be even wilder?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6675258/2025/09/30/mlb-playoffs-questions-judge-ohtani-raleigh/
18 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Previewing each wild-card series *Managerial merry-go-round *Metsâ collapse *Brewersâ chances * More YouTube:
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19 days ago
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No longer paper tigers, the AL East champion Blue Jays finally put it all together. Column:
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No longer paper tigers, the AL East champion Blue Jays finally put it all together
After a 74-win last-place season in 2024, the Blue Jays overcame a series of challenges to finish with the AL's best record.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6671257/2025/09/28/toronto-blue-jays-al-east-champions
19 days ago
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Fifteen teams - some more realistic than others - that could change their manager or head of baseball operations.
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15 MLB teams that could change their manager or head of baseball operations this offseason
We've separated the teams into four categories, based on how things currently appear heading into the final four days of the regular season.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6660012/2025/09/25/mlb-manager-front-office-changes
23 days ago
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Nationals naming Red Sox executive Paul Toboni their new head of baseball operations. Story with @Britt_Ghiroli. First: @JeffPassan.
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Nationals to name Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as head of baseball operations: Sources
Toboni, 35, has moved quickly through the Red Sox organization, moving to senior VP/assistant GM in November 2023.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6658340/2025/09/24/paul-toboni-nats-front-office-red-sox
24 days ago
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Fair Territory! *Breaking down the remaining races *Metsâ mess *Tigersâ collapse *Astrosâ fall *Piratesâ Cherington *Oriolesâ Mansolino *More YouTube:
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26 days ago
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As Tigers and Mets look to avoid stunning collapses, MLBâs final week should be a doozy. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
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As Tigers and Mets look to avoid stunning collapses, MLBâs final week should be a doozy
The Tigers are in jeopardy of blowing a 15 1/2 game AL Central lead while the Mets and their $340 million payroll could miss the playoffs.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6650826/2025/09/22/new-york-mets-detroit-tigers-mlb-final-week/
26 days ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Judge vs. Raleigh for AL MVP *AL West/wild card races *If we were commissioner for a day⊠*Guardians *Mets *Blake Snell YouTube:
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New York bias?
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30 days ago
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Latest on Natsâ GM search with Britt Ghiroli:
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Nationals interview Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero for top front-office job: Sources
The position has been open since the Nationals fired Mike Rizzo as president of baseball operations in July.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6640710/2025/09/18/washington-nationals-front-office-eddie-romero
30 days ago
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Latest notes: *Bochy in line for elusive award? *How Mariners rebounded *Sasaki intrigue with Dodgers *Brewersâ anti-platoon approach *Schwarber free agency *Changes coming for Cardinals *Pederson overcomes âmental demonsâ *More
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
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MLB notes: Bruce Bochy could be in line for elusive award, how the Mariners rebounded and more
The Rangers skipper has won four World Series but only one Manager of the Year award during his lengthy career.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6632867/2025/09/16/bruce-bochy-texas-rangers-mlb-notes/
about 1 month ago
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Philliesâ leading man or supporting actor? As long as they win, Bryce Harper doesnât care. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
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Philliesâ leading man or supporting actor? As long as they win, Bryce Harper doesnât care
'When you start making it about you or I or anything like that, things start falling apart,' Harper said. 'You donât want that to happen.'
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6622824/2025/09/12/philadelphia-phillies-bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber/
about 1 month ago
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Fair Territory with @alannarizzo! *Unsung heroes of September *Yankees drama *Mets drama *Rangers surge *Dodgersâ rotation *Orioles/Elias *Dudes/dorks YouTube:
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Apple:
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On the Elias news:
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about 1 month ago
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After a disappointing 2025, these four MLB teams might be ready for success in 2026.
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After a disappointing 2025, these four MLB teams might be ready for success in 2026
In this crazy sport, all four teams might be pretenders. But in trying to establish which clubs next season might surprise, itâs a start.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6614384/2025/09/10/mlb-disappointments-success-athletics-orioles-diamondbacks-pirates
about 1 month ago
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A former major-leaguerâs next pitch: Develop a bright baseball future for Native American players. Story:
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A former major-leaguerâs next pitch: Develop a bright baseball future for Native American players
Founded by D.J. Carrasco, the Native Nations youth program recently fielded an all-Native American team in the Babe Ruth World Series.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610874/2025/09/09/native-nations-world-baseball-classic
about 1 month ago
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Fair Territory! *This crazy season *NL West *AL wild card *Latest injuries *AL Cy Young *Memories of Davey Johnson *More YouTube:
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My new World Series favorites, hah
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about 1 month ago
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For fans of MLBâs 15 flawed contenders, things could always be worse. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
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For fans of each of MLBâs 15 flawed playoff contenders, things could always be worse
Many of these teams seem capable of both winning the World Series and getting bounced in the first round.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6609484/2025/09/08/mlb-playoff-contenders-fans-flaws/
about 1 month ago
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Eleven years ago, Salvador Perez hit a line drive off Aroldis Chapmanâs face. It sparked a lifelong bond.
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Eleven years ago, Salvador Perez hit a line drive off Aroldis Chapman's face. It sparked a lifelong bond
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6600188/2025/09/05/aroldis-chapman-salvador-perez-royals-red-sox/
about 1 month ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo: *Marinersâ fade/AL wild card *AL East/Jays *Roman Anthony injury *Yankeesâ challenge *Dudes, dorks *Memories of 2,131 YouTube:
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Spotify:
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Attn: @ajpierzynski12
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about 1 month ago
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How Tigers might approach their postseason rotation beyond Tarik Skubal:
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How the Tigers might approach their postseason rotation beyond Tarik Skubal
In a handful of recent games, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has provided a glimpse of how he might operate in October.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6590973/2025/09/02/detroit-tigers-playoff-rotation-skubal/
about 2 months ago
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If Schwarber and Raleigh prevail in MVP race over Ohtani and Judge, voter fatigue shouldnât be why. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
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If Schwarber and Raleigh prevail in MVP race over Ohtani and Judge, voter fatigue shouldnât be why
The Phillies and Mariners sluggers both have compelling narratives. But that shouldn't be enough to keep the reigning MVPs from repeating.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6583458/2025/08/29/mvp-kyle-schwarber-shohei-ohtani-aaron-judge-cal-raleigh/
about 2 months ago
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Fair Territory! *Yankees-Red Sox *Dodgers-Padres *Which is the best rivalry? *Cubsâ chances *Basallo/Orioles YouTube:
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Apple:
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On the Yankees:
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about 2 months ago
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Dodgers-Padres notes extravaganza!
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Rosenthal: Padresâ Mason Miller, Ryan OâHearn adopt team-first approach, plus more MLB notes
Elsewhere, Mookie Betts begins to turn an offensive corner, and where to put Teoscar HernĂĄndez in the outfield.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6573293/2025/08/25/sd-padres-la-dodgers-notes/
about 2 months ago
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Inside the mind of a manager: The Cardinalsâ Oli Marmol on his job status, management style and more.
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Cardinals manager Oli Marmol on his job status, management style and more
The fourth-year skipper speaks extensively about the craft of managing in an exclusive interview with The Athletic.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560926/2025/08/19/oli-marmol-cardinals-interview-q-and-a/
about 2 months ago
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Fair Territory! *Dodgers-Padres series *Wheeler, Hader injuries *Yankees surge *Lessons from the Brewers *Realignment *All the teams I hate YouTube:
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Apple:
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2 months ago
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Thereâs a lesson for the rest of baseball in the Brewersâ recent run of success. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
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Thereâs a lesson for the rest of baseball in the Brewersâ recent run of success
Milwaukee isn't perfect â but their style of play could benefit large and small-market teams alike.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6559497/2025/08/18/milwaukee-brewers-baseball-fundamentals-pat-murphy/
2 months ago
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Sources: Jon Gray goes unclaimed after Rangers place him on waivers. Story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
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Jon Gray goes unclaimed after Rangers place him on waivers: Sources
No team was willing to assume the rest of the approximately $3 million left on the 33-year-old right-hander's contract.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6557800/2025/08/16/rangers-jon-gray-waivers/
2 months ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *All about the Brew Crew *NL West: SD vs. LAD *AL West: HOU vs. SEA *Mets/Alonso *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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2 months ago
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Post-deadline notes: *How Padres landed Miller *Revisiting the Red Sox *Inside DBacksâ moves *Why rental hitters bring modest returns *Padresâ interest in Gore *Reds/Hayes *Blue Jays/Bieber
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
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Rosenthal: In landing Mason Miller, Padresâ A.J. Preller went to lengths others would not
Plus, more on the Red Sox and Joe Ryan, and a look at the disappearing market for marquee hitters at the deadline.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6535779/2025/08/05/padres-deadline-analysis-rosenthal-notes/
2 months ago
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Fair Territory! *AL East heats up *NL division races *Covering the trade deadline *Assessing Metsâ Cohen *Cubsâ rotation *Shelby Miller trade *More YouTube:
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On the NL:
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2 months ago
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Inside the final hours of the Carlos Correa era â and the start of a rebuild for the Twins. With Dan Hayes:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
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Inside the final hours of the Carlos Correa era â and the start of a rebuild for the Twins
Correa's exit from Minnesota began with a candid conversation with Twins president Derek Falvey about the team's future direction.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6529725/2025/08/01/minnesota-twins-trade-carlos-correa-astros
3 months ago
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âFair Territoryâ with @alannarizzo! *Padres go for it again *Twinsâ retreat *Yankeesâ buildup *Piratesâ curious half-steps *Red Sox, Cubs caught short *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube:
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3 months ago
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Itâs deadline day! Here are the biggest storylines:
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The 8 biggest storylines to watch for on MLB trade deadline day
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6526906/2025/07/31/mlb-trade-deadline-storylines-pitchers/
3 months ago
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Padresâ Dylan Cease a prime trade target for injury-depleted Astros. With Chandler Rome.
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Padresâ Dylan Cease has become a prime trade target for injury-depleted Astros
Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6523442/2025/07/29/dylan-cease-padres-astros-trade-target
3 months ago
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The four teams still not entirely sure of their deadline direction. Story:
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Rosenthal: The 4 MLB teams still not entirely sure of their trade deadline direction
The Giants are one of four clubs whose approach over the next two days is still up in the air.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6522959/2025/07/29/mlb-trade-deadline-rays-giants-angels-rangers
3 months ago
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What Iâm hearing:
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Rosenthal: What Iâm hearing about the Guardiansâ adjusted trade plans, plus more deadline notes
Steven Kwan is one Guardians player whose trade availability could be impacted by Emmanuel Clase's non-disciplinary leave.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521551/2025/07/28/mlb-trade-deadline-guardians-clase-brewers
3 months ago
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What Iâm hearing: What Iâm hearing:
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Rosenthal: What Iâm hearing about the Guardiansâ adjusted trade plans, plus more deadline notes
Steven Kwan is one Guardians player whose trade availability could be impacted by Emmanuel Clase's non-disciplinary leave.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521551/2025/07/28/mlb-trade-deadline-guardians-clase-brewers
3 months ago
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