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Deadspin | Charlotte signs F Idan Toklomati through 2028-29

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (164+ words) Charlotte FC signed forward Idan Toklomati to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option through 2029-30, the team announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old Israeli international delivered 13 goals and four assists in 36 appearances across all competitions with Charlotte last season. "Idan is a…...

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Best 2026 American League Central Season-Long Future Betting Predictions | Deadspin.com

2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (755+ words) Breaking down 2026 AL Central futures, including a fade of the Guardians, a division bet on the Royals behind Bobby Witt Jr., and value on the Twins" pitching depth. Here are the best bets in MLB"s most volatile division. Best…...

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deadspin.com > tony-clark-resigns-as-mlbpa-director-amid-investigation

Deadspin | Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA director amid investigation

14+ hour, 38+ min ago  (510+ words) MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned from his position Tuesday, mere months before the start of a potential lockout. The resignation came the same day that Clark was supposed to begin his annual tour of spring training camps. Clark, 53, had…...

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deadspin.com > javier-baez-on-wbc-suspension-for-failed-test-all-my-fault

Deadspin | Javier Baez on WBC suspension for failed test: 'All my fault'

17+ hour, 22+ min ago  (453+ words) Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez accepted responsibility for a positive marijuana test in 2023, which barred him from competing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic in his native Puerto Rico. "Honestly, I don't want to point fingers at anybody, because this…...

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Deadspin | Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026

23+ hour, 32+ min ago  (128+ words) The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres. He played for the Chicago Fire from 2020-23. The Rapids also hold a permanent transfer option for 2027 with…...

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deadspin.com > mlb-removing-strike-zone-box-from-broadcasts-due-to-abs-system

Deadspin | MLB removing strike zone box from broadcasts due to ABS system

23+ hour, 57+ min ago  (180+ words) Major League Baseball broadcasts no longer will use the strike zone box to indicate where the pitch was a ball or a strike, a move that coincides with the league's implementation of the automated ball-strike challenge system. The box itself…...

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deadspin.com > twins-pablo-lopez-has-tear-in-ucl-tommy-john-surgery-on-table

Deadspin | Twins' Pablo Lopez has tear in UCL, Tommy John surgery on table

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (230+ words) Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will be sidelined for an extended period while he recovers from a significant tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday. Season-ending Tommy John surgery is…...

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Deadspin | Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (167+ words) Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports. Smith, 30, is a former first-round pick by the New York Mets in the 2013 MLB…...

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Deadspin | Reports: Tony Clark resigning from role as MLBPA director

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (268+ words) MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is resigning from his position mere months before the start of a potential lockout, according to multiple media reports. The reports emerged Tuesday, the same day that Clark was supposed to begin his annual tour…...

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deadspin.com > are-the-pittsburgh-pirates-finally-ready-to-contend-in-2026

Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Ready to Contend in 2026? | Deadspin.com

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (566+ words) The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the worst teams in baseball over the last decade. They have the 5th-lowest winning percentage in baseball and have more 100-loss seasons (two) than winning seasons (one) over that period. Bob Nutting is…...