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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on his $500 million deal, a World Series truth and the father who changed him
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on his $500 million deal, a World Series truth and the father who changed him
Lying on a couch, his legs covered in a fuzzy blanket, Guerrero spoke candidly in Spanish about a number of baseball topics.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on his $500 million deal, a World Series truth and the father who changed him
Brock Holt alleges former Red Sox teammate once disturbingly joked he would ‘kill’ team with a gun
Brock Holt alleges former Red Sox teammate once disturbingly joked he would ‘kill’ team with a gun
The Red Sox won the 2018 World Series, but not without some clubhouse crossfire.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Brock Holt alleges former Red Sox teammate once disturbingly joked he would ‘kill’ team with a gun
Elroy Face, baseball bullpen pioneer, dead at 97
Elroy Face, baseball bullpen pioneer, dead at 97
He was 97.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Elroy Face, baseball bullpen pioneer, dead at 97
MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back
MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back
After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.
www.espn.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:05 AM
MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back
Rafael Montero signing minor league contract with Yankees to add pitching depth
Rafael Montero signing minor league contract with Yankees to add pitching depth
Pitcher Rafael Montero is headed to The Bronx.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Rafael Montero signing minor league contract with Yankees to add pitching depth
With familiar faces back, Dodgers open camp with ‘best team we’ve had’
With familiar faces back, Dodgers open camp with ‘best team we’ve had’
Dave Roberts has had a lot of great teams during his tenure as Dodgers manager. But his 2026 squad, he believes, is “probably the best team we’ve had on paper.”
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:10 AM
With familiar faces back, Dodgers open camp with ‘best team we’ve had’
Padres Notes: Rotation, Vásquez, Campusano, Preller
Padres Notes: Rotation, Vásquez, Campusano, Preller
The Padres have made no secret of their desire to add another starter and one more complementary bat before Opening Day. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller reiterated those goals from Spring Training (link via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com). There are still a handful of free agent starters who could make an impact (e.g. Zac…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Padres Notes: Rotation, Vásquez, Campusano, Preller
Bryan Hudson makes instant spring impression with Mets needing bullpen help
Bryan Hudson makes instant spring impression with Mets needing bullpen help
Bryan Hudson fills a need for the Mets and will have a legitimate opportunity this spring to show he’s worthy of opening the season with the club.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Bryan Hudson makes instant spring impression with Mets needing bullpen help
Aaron Boone not restricting Yankees’ ability to challenge in new ABS era — yet
Aaron Boone not restricting Yankees’ ability to challenge in new ABS era — yet
Yankees of any position are free to challenge pitches under the new Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) — for now.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Aaron Boone not restricting Yankees’ ability to challenge in new ABS era — yet
Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season
Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season
Over 15 years in MLB, he has 372 homers, 1,232 RBI with a career .288 batting average and a .378 OBP.
www.yardbarker.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season
Mets’ Bo Bichette ‘getting used to’ big third base switch — with big hurdle still to clear
Mets’ Bo Bichette ‘getting used to’ big third base switch — with big hurdle still to clear
Bo Bichette spent his first day of spring workouts listening intently Thursday as his manager offered tips about fielding his new position.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Mets’ Bo Bichette ‘getting used to’ big third base switch — with big hurdle still to clear
Yankees news: Schlittler dealing with back inflammation
Yankees news: Schlittler dealing with back inflammation
Pitching phenom expected to be healthy in time for opening day; Yanks considered adding controversial All-Star; Stanton set for regular rest
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Yankees news: Schlittler dealing with back inflammation
Phil Castellini takes control of Reds; succeeds father Bob Castellini in role
Phil Castellini takes control of Reds; succeeds father Bob Castellini in role
The 84-year old Bob Castellini appeared at Redsfest last month in Cincinnati and is expected to come to Goodyear, Ariz., to visit the team.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Phil Castellini takes control of Reds; succeeds father Bob Castellini in role
Max Fried’s ALDS dud left ‘bad taste’ that fueled his Yankees offseason
Max Fried’s ALDS dud left ‘bad taste’ that fueled his Yankees offseason
For the most part, Max Fried’s first season in pinstripes was a smashing success. Except for the way it ended.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Max Fried’s ALDS dud left ‘bad taste’ that fueled his Yankees offseason
MLB owners vote to crack down on rule to help prevent sign-stealing
MLB owners vote to crack down on rule to help prevent sign-stealing
The move is designed to curb pitch tipping and on-field sign stealing.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 AM
MLB owners vote to crack down on rule to help prevent sign-stealing
Edwin Diaz arrives at Dodgers spring training to solidify closer role in 2026
Edwin Diaz arrives at Dodgers spring training to solidify closer role in 2026
Edwin Díaz reports to Dodgers spring training at Camelback Ranch after a dominant 2025 season, giving Los Angeles a proven closer to anchor the bullpen heading into 2026.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Edwin Diaz arrives at Dodgers spring training to solidify closer role in 2026
Purple Row After Dark: Will the Rockies’ defense improve in 2026?
Purple Row After Dark: Will the Rockies’ defense improve in 2026?
More Gold Gloves, please!
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Purple Row After Dark: Will the Rockies’ defense improve in 2026?
Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97
Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97
Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.
www.espn.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97
Elroy Face, groundbreaking relief pitcher for Pirates, dies at 97
Elroy Face, groundbreaking relief pitcher for Pirates, dies at 97
Elroy Face, an All-Star pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates and World Series champion, has died at the age of 97.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Elroy Face, groundbreaking relief pitcher for Pirates, dies at 97
Angels To Re-Sign Chris Taylor
Angels To Re-Sign Chris Taylor
The Angels are in agreement to bring back veteran utility player Chris Taylor, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s not clear whether it’s an MLB deal or a minor league contract with a Spring Training invite, though the latter seems more likely. Taylor is represented by Meister Sports Management. Taylor finished the 2025…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Angels To Re-Sign Chris Taylor
Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal
Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees are adding veteran reliever Rafael Montero on a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, as first reported by Héctor Gómez. The deal comes with a $1.8MM base salary if the ISE Baseball client makes the MLB roster. Montero divided the 2025 season between a trio of clubs. He began the year…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal
Yankees checked in on a potential Nick Castellanos trade earlier this offseason: report
Yankees checked in on a potential Nick Castellanos trade earlier this offseason: report
With the Yankees in need of a right-handed bat this offseason, they reportedly checked in with the Phillies on a potential trade for Nick Castellanos but backed out.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Yankees checked in on a potential Nick Castellanos trade earlier this offseason: report
Yankees signing RHP Rafael Montero to minor league deal
Yankees signing RHP Rafael Montero to minor league deal
The Yankees have reportedly signed RHP Rafael Montero to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, giving them a potential bullpen option for 2026.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Yankees signing RHP Rafael Montero to minor league deal
Sell the team, Phil
Sell the team, Phil
It’s already past time.
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Sell the team, Phil
What’s your National League East standings prediction?
What’s your National League East standings prediction?
How will the five teams in the NL East rank at the end of the season?
sports.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:56 AM
What’s your National League East standings prediction?