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12+ min ago (435+ words) In one of the weirdest mechanisms in MLS, the Colorado Rapids" hand was forced to use their sixth-overall pick on their own player in Thursday"s 2026 MLS SuperDraft. That was 19-year old Rapids 2 standout Mamadou Billo Diop, who on Thursday morning was mysteriously included on the list of players eligible to be selected. He signed an R2 contract ahead of the 2025 season and balled out to the tune of 14 goals (fifth in MLS NEXT Pro) and two assists. So, in order to retain the star Senegalese prospect, the Rapids used their highest pick, No. 6 overall, to select Diop. A proven asset at the level where most draft picks end up, the club may have lost him if it waited any longer. The Rapids entered the draft with eight picks, made two draft day trades and walked away with six players and…...

17+ min ago (261+ words) The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade on Thursday afternoon. This trade will certainly go under the radar; however, the White Sox are hoping that this addition can benefit the future of the team. The Rays have traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the Sox, according to the Tampa Bay Rays Communications team. "The Tampa Bay Rays have traded OF Tristan Peters to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations." The White Sox have been linked to trading outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for a while now; however, this move to bring in outfield insurance does not have any impact on the future of Robert Jr. Peters is hitless in 12 career at-bats with the Rays. Peters is a former 7th round pick from the Milwaukee Brewers and will…...

24+ min ago (185+ words) The trade rumors surrounding the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte continue to swirl. Marte isn't the only Arizona star being linked to the Red Sox, however. FOX Sports published a piece titled "3 MLB Free Agents Boston Red Sox Should Sign" on Thursday, listing Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen among the trio. The 2023 All-Star was heavily connected to Boston leading up to last summer's MLB trade deadline. The FOX Sports post also urged the Red Sox to re-sign All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman and ink veteran lefty relief pitcher Andrew Chafin to a contract. Chafin has played for eight teams in his career, including Arizona from 2014 to 2020 and again for part of the 2023 campaign. The big southpaw has mostly thrived in recent seasons, posting a 3.51 ERA or better in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Chafin finished last year 1-1 with…...

28+ min ago (296+ words) New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has solidified himself as one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball throughout his career. In 11 seasons between the Cleveland Indians and Mets, Lindor has hit .273 with an .817 OPS, 279 home runs and 856 RBIs. He has made five All-Star game appearances, won four Silver Slugger awards, two Gold Glove awards and one Platinum Glove award in his illustrious career. The 32-year-old is coming off a phenomenal season with the Mets in 2025, as he batted .267 with 31 long balls and 86 RBIs. He also stole 31 bases, marking the second 30-home run, 30-steal season of his career. Despite Lindor's fantastic season, he and the Mets fell short of postseason contention as they finished the regular season with an 83-79 record. While his play on the field has drawn most of the attention for Lindor throughout his career…...

29+ min ago (259+ words) Talk about a royal pain. Prince Harry hurt his hand while playing in Thursday's St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, Colorado, a source tells Page Six. But we hear the Duke of Sussex soldiered on." A witness tells"us that the Prince's hand accidentally got "clipped" when a son of famed polo player Nacho Figueras was swinging his mallet. "They paused for a second and he shook it off," says the source. We're told Prince Harry " who was referred to as Harry Wales by the announcer " stayed in the"game, though his team was defeated." The"royal had played on Wednesday as well, with a source telling us his participation was a complete surprise." "No one knew he was coming," says the source." Prince Harry is close friends with Figueras, who also played in the game along with…...

30+ min ago (534+ words) The New York Yankees have been trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger, but it could be more expensive than initially thought. Bellinger is one of the top free-agent hitters available and will be in line for a massive payday. However, his contract ask has been revealed, and it's much more than expected. MLB insider Barry M. Bloom of Forbes reported that Bellinger is looking for a contract that exceeds $400 million. Bloom adds that Bellinger's hope is to land an eight-year deal, which would equal $50 million per season. "Bellinger is looking for an eight-year deal worth $400m, Barry M. Bloom has learned," Bloom wrote on X. If Bellinger were to sign an eight-year deal worth $400 million, plenty of the money would have to be deferred. But, Bellinger even getting $400 million seems like a major surprise, as many expected his deal to come around $200 million, if not…...

34+ min ago (323+ words) Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Boston Red Sox. While in Beantown, May donned the No.85 on the mound. However, he will not have the opportunity to wear that number in St. Louis. The reason? That number is already retired. During an introductory press conference, May learned of the decision and said he would decide on a new number by spring, according to Jeff Jones of Belleville News. At the same time, the No. 58 is already taken by the likes of reliever Chris Roycroft, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis-Post Dispatch. In 1984, the No. 85 was retired by the Cardinals to honor the legendary owner, August "Gussie" Busch Jr. He was instrumental in helping to resurrect the franchise and was honored on his 85th birthday. Last year, May transitioned from the LA Dodgers to…...

38+ min ago (468+ words) Jury questions sent to the judge during deliberations in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial against the Los Angeles Angels suggest that financial penalties are on the minds of jurors, even as the first two days of jury discussions ended without a verdict. The notes are no guarantee that the ball club will be found liable for the Skaggs" shocking 2019 death, but taken together they appear to indicate that potentially hefty financial damages are under active consideration by jurors. Early Wednesday, jurors sent the judge a note asking to review testimony from financial experts brought to the stand by both the Angels and the Skaggs family to discuss what Skaggs could have earned if not for his untimely death. Then, shortly before deliberations ended for the day, the jury sent the judge another note asking, "Do we as the jury…...

39+ min ago (920+ words) FILE - Chicago Cubs closing pitcher Brad Keller celebrates after the Cubs defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game, Aug. 16, 2025, in Chicago. The first point the Cubs try to make when recruiting a minor-league free agent pitcher is, though he may not be signing a major-league contract this offseason, the Cubs can help set him up for a more lucrative deal next year. Former Cubs reliever Brad Keller's story has become an integral part of that pitch. Minor-league free agency doesn't create much fanfare this time of year, with far flashier deals claiming the spotlight. But the Cubs' approach to bullpen construction necessitates some wins in that category, in the vein of Keller's breakout 2025 season. With that performance as a springboard, Keller has reportedly agreed with the Phillies on a two-year contract worth $22 million. The Cubs remained in contact with…...

42+ min ago (223+ words) Major League Baseball distributed nearly $128.2 million in postseason bonuses, with the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers dividing their pot into 82 full shares worth nearly $485,000 each. The MLB offices announced the bonuses on Thursday. The amount paid out was about $1 million less than the record amount distributed in 2024. The Dodgers also handed out 12.5 partial shares and $340,000 in cash awards for the 2025 World Series win. The American League champion Toronto Blue Jays divided their $30.8 million in earnings into 70 full shares of just over $354,000, along with 15.44 partial shares. The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners, who lost to the Dodgers and Blue Jays in their respective League Championship Series, each received about $15.4 million to divide. The total amount of the full shares depends on the number of shares a team votes to had out. This is the amount distributed per full share, rounded to…...