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February 23, 2026
'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.
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February 18, 2026
MLBPA turmoil won't hinder CBA focus, exec says
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer s...
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February 15, 2026
Machado: Dodgers' spending 'great for the game'
Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat to free agency.
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February 13, 2026
MLB finalizes ABS challenge system for '26 season
MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.
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February 12, 2026
MLB owners enforce rule to curb pitch stealing
MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.
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January 29, 2026
Cashman, Boone say Yanks roster title-contending
During a video call Wednesday to announce Cody Bellinger's re-signing, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he has been "openly willing to challenge anybody that we don't have a championship-...
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January 24, 2026
Source: Guardians extend Ramirez through 2032
The Guardians extended star third baseman Jose Ramirez four years through 2032, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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January 19, 2026
Sizing up the AL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
There haven't been a lot of headline deals in this division so far, but there's still work left this winter.
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January 16, 2026
Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say
The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a 4-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.
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January 14, 2026
Sizing up the NL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.
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December 19, 2025
'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball/strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
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December 17, 2025
Sources: Phillies, reliever Keller reach 2-year deal
After reliever Brad Keller had a resurgent season in 2025 with the Cubs, he and the Phillies agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, sources said Wednesday.
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December 16, 2025
Updated contract projections for top free agent hitters: How recent deals impact Tucker, Bichette, more
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber got big bucks for their ability to hit big flies. Here's why it could bring bigger paydays to other available hitters.
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November 26, 2025
MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get $400 million?
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.
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