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April 8, 2026
Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
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April 2, 2026
Arrr you ready? Pirates call up teen phenom Griffin
The Pirates are calling up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, ahead of Friday's home opener against the Orioles.
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March 30, 2026
Passan: The best -- and worst -- automated balls-and-strikes challenges of MLB opening weekend
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
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March 27, 2026
Sources: Baz, Orioles finalizing 5-year, $68M deal
Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $68 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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March 25, 2026
Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.
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March 24, 2026
Sources: Cubs, Crow-Armstrong finalizing deal
The Chicago Cubs are locking up one of the breakout stars of last season in center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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March 20, 2026
Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave
As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Maj...
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March 18, 2026
Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball
Denied gold by a Venezuelan team that symbolized the event at its best, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.
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March 16, 2026
D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
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March 14, 2026
U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.
The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada on Friday night, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
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March 13, 2026
Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams
We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.
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March 13, 2026
Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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March 12, 2026
U.S. averts WBC disaster, advances with Italy win
Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory again...
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March 11, 2026
U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of no...
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March 10, 2026
From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.
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March 10, 2026
Sources: Phils giving Luzardo 5-year extension
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.
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March 3, 2026
Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game PED ban
Atlanta Braves DH Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after testing positive for PEDs for the second time in the past year, sources told ESPN.
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February 27, 2026
'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.
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February 24, 2026
Sources: Sale, Braves agree to $27M extension
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028, sources told ESPN.
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February 19, 2026
Sources: MLBPA elevates Meyer to replace Clark
The Major League Baseball Players Association elected Bruce Meyer as its interim executive director Wednesday, sources told ESPN.
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February 18, 2026
No union president -- in a CBA year? What's next for MLBPA after Clark shocker
With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.
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February 12, 2026
Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?
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February 12, 2026
Sources: Bassitt joins O's rotation on $18.5M deal
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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February 11, 2026
Sources: D-backs' Carroll to have hand surgery
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, sources told ESPN, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question f...
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February 5, 2026
Sources: Skubal wins arbitration, to make $32M
Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case over the Tigers and will make $32 million this year, sources told ESPN, giving the ace $13 million more than Detroit offered.
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February 5, 2026
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
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January 23, 2026
Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal
The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.
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January 21, 2026
Mets continue overhaul, land OF Robert in trade
Luis Robert Jr., a former Gold Glover who hit 38 home runs two seasons ago, is headed to the Mets in a trade that sends infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley to the White Sox.
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January 14, 2026
Passan's teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?
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January 13, 2026
Sources: Royals to move in fences at Kauffman
The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium, sources told ESPN.
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