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Marte plan unchanged in face of Bregman, Suárez signings
43+ min ago (660+ words) It was sometime after the news of Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs and Boston's inking of Ranger Su'rez that my inbox started filling with a similar question: Since the Red Sox lost out on Bregman and signed a pitcher…...
Bears' surge has White Sox hopeful of their own 'good, better, best' era
47+ min ago (828+ words) CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears fandom might not reside at the top of Chris Getz's sports list as both a Michigan native and a member of the Grosse Pointe South High School Hall of Fame. But in his role as White Sox…...
Contreras to bring fire, winning energy to Boston
55+ min ago (478+ words) BOSTON -- The Red Sox didn't just get a run producer and a new first baseman in Willson Contreras. As everyone will see first-hand in a matter of weeks, the club has landed a fireball of energy and emotion. That is…...
Lester called to Cubs’ Hall to get '16 anniversary rolling
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (510+ words) CHICAGO -- When Jon Lester made his way to the front row on stage at Cubs Convention during Friday night's opening ceremonies, he found himself standing in front of Travis Wood (wearing a vest with no shirt underneath) and John Lackey....
The Pope, a president, Patinkin and more: Famous fans of the White Sox
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (856+ words) CHICAGO " Let's make an important distinction before discussing some of the most famous supporters of the White Sox franchise. Just because a celebrity threw out a first pitch at Comiskey Park or Rate Field doesn't make them an ardent fan....
Elly turned down a record contract offer from Reds
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (260+ words) Elly De La Cruz is one of the brightest young stars in baseball, and at just 24 years old, he's already made quite a name for himself. So it's no surprise that the Reds would want to sign him to a…...
Retooled Cubs' goal for 2026? Look no further than '16 glory
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (691+ words) CHICAGO -- A group of Cubs players -- including new third baseman Alex Bregman -- spent part of Friday morning at Wrigley Field, doing some light hitting in the batting cage, but mostly hanging out and talking. Nico Hoerner did take a moment…...
With Bichette off the board, the pressure is on these teams
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (355+ words) Bo Bichette is a Met. Did you see that coming? A big part of the thrust of the Mets" offseason was supposed to be an improvement of their run prevention, particularly their defense. This move does not address that; it…...
Best rotation in baseball? Projections are high on Boston’s group
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (309+ words) Who will have the best starting rotation in the Majors in 2026? Top projected starting rotations for 2026Per FanGraphs (as of Thursday) 1. Red Sox: 18.3 WAR2. Dodgers: 17.1 WAR3. Tigers: 16.1 WAR4. Phillies: 15.8 WAR5-T. Pirates: 15.1 WAR|5-T. Blue Jays: 15.1 WAR Most improved starting rotations for 20262025 SP fWAR vs. 2026 projected (as…...
Why Yankees' newest pitcher is a big breakout candidate
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (687+ words) Ryan Weathers is more than just a stopgap for the Yankees while Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rod'n get healthy. The 26-year-old left-hander, who was acquired in a trade with the Marlins on Tuesday, actually offers a lot of upside to…...