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Feb 15, 2026
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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Feb 15, 2026
The Diamondbacks are bringing back starting pitcher Zac Gallen for the 2026 season, the team confirmed Sunday.
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Feb 15, 2026
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper says "it's kind of wild to me still" that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggested in October that the two-time NL MVP may no longer be an elite player.
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Feb 15, 2026
Cavan Biggio is expected to join the Astros' spring training camp as a non-roster player after signing a minor league deal with the team.
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Feb 15, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.
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Feb 15, 2026
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Padres agreed to several deals Saturday, including outfielder Nick Castellanos, veteran pitcher German Marquez and fellow righty Griffin Canning, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 14, 2026
Edwin Diaz said it was an "easy decision" to play in the World Baseball Classic despite suffering a knee injury in the 2023 event.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Miami Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
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Feb 14, 2026
Free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos has agreed to a one-year deal with the Padres two days after his release by the Phillies, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 13, 2026
Zac Gallen is staying with the Diamondbacks after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $22.05 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 13, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's 27-pitch mound session at the Dodgers' sprawling complex Friday morning marked the start of spring training and, more notably, of his return to a full-time two-way role.
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Feb 13, 2026
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo has agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to multiple reports.
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Feb 13, 2026
The Marlins have named ace Sandy Alcántara the team's Opening Day starter for a franchise-record sixth time.
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Feb 13, 2026
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
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Feb 13, 2026
Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year's World Series.
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Feb 13, 2026
The Cubs have reached an agreement on a 2-year deal with rehabbing free agent pitcher Shelby Miller, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 13, 2026
A day after the Phillies released Nick Castellanos, manager Rob Thomson said Friday he was "proud" that the outfielder owned up to his mistake of bringing a beer into the dugout last June.
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Feb 13, 2026
Carlos Correa said that music superstar Bad Bunny offered to pay his World Baseball Classic insurance to allow the Astros infielder to play for Puerto Rico.
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Feb 13, 2026
Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason.
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Feb 13, 2026
After an All-Star season that nearly fell off the cliff in the second half last year, Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is hoping for both improvement and more consistency as he enters 2026 with high expectations.
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Feb 13, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido on Friday.
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Feb 13, 2026
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.
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Feb 13, 2026
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.
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Feb 13, 2026
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened.
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Feb 13, 2026
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.
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Feb 12, 2026
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.
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Feb 12, 2026
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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Feb 12, 2026
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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Feb 12, 2026
Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.
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Feb 12, 2026
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.
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Feb 12, 2026
Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.
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Feb 12, 2026
Major League Baseball is considering partnering with prediction markets, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.
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Feb 12, 2026
Top prospect Sebastian Walcott of the Rangers is having elbow surgery and is expected to miss most of the season.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.
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Feb 12, 2026
White Sox GM Chris Getz issued a lighthearted statement after comments he incorrectly made about newly acquired outfielder Luisangel Acuna being a switch-hitter.
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Feb 12, 2026
Brewers catcher William Contreras has avoided arbitration after agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed and re-signed Enrique Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Twins signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda in a trade with the Dodgers.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed, the team announced Thursday.
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Feb 12, 2026
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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Feb 12, 2026
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
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Feb 12, 2026
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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Feb 11, 2026
Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.
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Feb 11, 2026
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
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Feb 11, 2026
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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Feb 11, 2026
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
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Feb 11, 2026
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Brewers, according to multiple reports.
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Feb 11, 2026
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
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Feb 11, 2026
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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Feb 11, 2026
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
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Feb 11, 2026
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Feb 11, 2026
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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Feb 11, 2026
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand Thursday and will miss Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.
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Feb 11, 2026
Three seasons after being part of the Texas Rangers' only World Series championship, Jordan Montgomery has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the team, a source told ESPN.
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Feb 11, 2026
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 for Opening Day
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Feb 11, 2026
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
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Feb 11, 2026
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform.
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Feb 11, 2026
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
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Feb 11, 2026
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
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Feb 11, 2026
Jose Quintana, embarking on his 15th major league season, gives the Rockies another veteran pitcher.
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Feb 10, 2026
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Reds and will earn $6.8 million instead of the $6.55 million offered to him by the team.
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Feb 10, 2026
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
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Feb 10, 2026
Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he wished he took a longer lead in the key play of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series but that he was following Toronto's policy of having a shorter lead in that situation.
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Feb 10, 2026
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined five to six months, manager John Schneider said.
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Feb 10, 2026
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform from when he continued pitching after a ball split open his lip.
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Feb 10, 2026
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Reds and will earn $6.8 million instead of the $6.55 million offered to him by the team.
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Feb 10, 2026
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano have agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal.
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Feb 10, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and may need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
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Feb 10, 2026
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.
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Feb 10, 2026
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes said he hopes to return around the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery that ended his 2025 season.
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Feb 10, 2026
The Braves added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
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Feb 10, 2026
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to miss significant time because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.
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Feb 10, 2026
Veteran right-hander Aaron Civale and the Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract, sources told ESPN. He pitched for three teams in 2025.
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Feb 10, 2026
The White Sox are prepared to build upon last season's promising second half.
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Feb 10, 2026
Winning your fantasy baseball league doesn't need to be hard. Here are some tips on how to make sure you're always on top of things.
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Feb 10, 2026
Tristan H. Cockcroft gives newcomers tips on how to best use the tools available to them in ESPN's fantasy baseball game.
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Feb 10, 2026
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Astros hope to learn more later this week about the health of All-Star closer Josh Hader, who is continuing to recover from a shoulder injury suffered in August.
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Feb 09, 2026
Second baseman Ketel Marte has no ill feelings after the Diamondbacks were open to the possibility of trading him this offseason, saying "I want to be here."
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Feb 09, 2026
The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The deal also includes the NHL's Red Wings. Both the Tigers and Wings are owned by Ilitch Sports Entertainment.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Phillies are looking to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from blood clot surgery.
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Feb 09, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday.
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Feb 09, 2026
The White Sox are nearing an agreement on a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Erick Fedde, sources tell ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the right-hander, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Red Sox filled a need at third base with the acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Red Sox acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Feb 09, 2026
Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
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Feb 08, 2026
Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have been hired as analysts by NBC when it returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this season.
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Feb 08, 2026
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
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