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Knoxville Smokies announce 2026 coaching staff
3+ min ago (150+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Chicago Cubs helped announce the Knoxville Smokies coaching staff for the 2026 season. According to a release from the Smokies, Lance Rymel enters his third season as manager of the Knoxville Smokies. He helped guide the team…...
From Negro League shortstop to youth mentor, Rufus Miller leaves lasting legacy
6+ min ago (566+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Rufus Miller, a former South Texas Negro League player who devoted more than two decades to mentoring young athletes in San Antonio, died last week. He was 77 years old. Miller, remembered by family and former teammates as both…...
Each team’s top projected player in ’26
33+ min ago (137+ words) Spring Training games are slated to start Friday, meaning MLB's biggest stars will be back in action. But with so many great talents in the game today, who will be every team's top player in 2026? To determine that, it's time…...
Olympic volleyball player and pro wrestler among 10 named to Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame
33+ min ago (25+ words) Two athletes who shined on national and international stages are new members of the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame. Christa Harmotto Dietzen, of Hopewell,......
How 3 Dominican relievers are bringing energy, happiness to Pirates spring training
33+ min ago (23+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " Throughout the first few days of spring training, a pattern has emerged: The party doesn't start until Dennis Santana, Gregory......
Braves predicted to be forced into signing $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate after latest Hurston Waldrep injury update
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (286+ words) The Atlanta Braves were already a mess when Spencer Schwellenbach was placed in the 60-day IL, but now they have a new problem: another starter, Hurston Waldrep, has also been placed on it. Fansided's Chris Landers predicts that the Braves…...
Deadspin | MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer as new interim executive director
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (186+ words) The Major League Baseball Players Association moved quickly to steady the ship on Wednesday, unanimously electing Bruce Meyer as interim executive director, the union announced. Meyer, previously the union's deputy executive director and its main representative at the bargaining table,…...
Report: Mariners, catcher Mitch Garver finalizing minor league deal
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (166+ words) SEATTLE " The Seattle Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver are finalizing a minor league contract, a person with knowledge of the situation said on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had…...
MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer as new interim executive director
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (186+ words) The Major League Baseball Players Association moved quickly to steady the ship on Wednesday, unanimously electing Bruce Meyer as interim executive director, the union announced. Meyer, previously the union's deputy executive director and its main representative at the bargaining table,…...
Mike Trout Expected to Move Back to Center Field
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (424+ words) Tempe, Ariz. -- On Monday, it was reported that Mike Trout is expected to move back to his natural position in center field after spending much of last season in right field and at designated hitter, according to Rhett Bollinger of…...