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19 hours ago

Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals

The Royals prioritized outfield improvements through trades and free agent signings but fell short of acquiring a star offensive bat, settling for incremental upgrades with Isaac Collins, Starling Marte, and Lane Thomas.
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1 day ago
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World Baseball Classic Morning Recap: Dominican Republic, South Korea, USA, and Puerto Rico Advance

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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic: Schedule, TV, format and more

The 2026 World Baseball Classic returns with 20 teams competing in a FIFA World Cup-style format, featuring elite players like Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Aaron Judge, with final rounds held in Miami.
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fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

Ranking the top five Dodgers in the WBC

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins with Australia facing Chinese Taipei, featuring nine Dodgers representatives including MVP Shohei Ohtani and elite pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto representing Team Japan.
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1 day ago
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World Baseball Classic Morning Recap: Dominican Republic, South Korea, USA, and Puerto Rico Advance

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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic: Schedule, TV, format and more

The 2026 World Baseball Classic returns with 20 teams competing in a FIFA World Cup-style format, featuring elite players like Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Aaron Judge, with final rounds held in Miami.
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fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

Ranking the top five Dodgers in the WBC

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins with Australia facing Chinese Taipei, featuring nine Dodgers representatives including MVP Shohei Ohtani and elite pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto representing Team Japan.
#world-baseball-classic
fromBlueJaysNation
3 days ago
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World Baseball Classic Morning Recap: Puerto Rico and the Netherlands find late-game heroics while Canada earns their first win

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2 days ago
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The World Baseball Classic Is Already Producing Some Classic World Baseball | Defector

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3 days ago
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World Baseball Classic Morning Recap: Puerto Rico and the Netherlands find late-game heroics while Canada earns their first win

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2 days ago
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The World Baseball Classic Is Already Producing Some Classic World Baseball | Defector

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fromESPN.com
21 hours ago
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'Do not draft': Why PCA, Corey Seager could ruin your fantasy baseball season

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21 hours ago
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'Do not draft': Why PCA, Corey Seager could ruin your fantasy baseball season

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1 day ago
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Padres Outright Daison Acosta

The Padres outrighted pitcher Daison Acosta, clearing a 40-man roster spot after he went unclaimed on waivers and will report to Triple-A El Paso.
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1 day ago

The Nats sign Zack Littell pending a physical | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals signed RHP Zack Littell to a one-year deal with a mutual option, pending physical clearance, to fill a rotation spot after posting a 3.81 ERA last season.
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1 day ago

The Nats sign Zack Littell pending a physical | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals signed RHP Zack Littell to a one-year deal with a mutual option, pending physical clearance, to fill a rotation spot after posting a 3.81 ERA last season.
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fromJays Journal
6 hours ago

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer might have fueled Phillies' latest big-money extension

Max Scherzer's winter mentorship with Jesús Luzardo at a Florida training facility contributed to Luzardo's successful 2025 season and subsequent contract extension with the Phillies.
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fromJays Journal
6 days ago
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Barger's bat will be in the spotlight during Blue Jays' quest for World Series title

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6 days ago
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Barger's bat will be in the spotlight during Blue Jays' quest for World Series title

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fromDodgers Nation
1 day ago

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Now Has 2nd Biggest Instagram Following in MLB

Yoshinobu Yamamoto surpassed Mike Trout to become baseball's second-most followed player on Instagram with 2.3 million followers, behind only Shohei Ohtani's 10.5 million.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Sources: Phillies, Luzardo agree to 5-year, $135M extension

Luzardo, 28, joined Philadelphia in a trade before the 2025 season and excelled for the Phillies, going 15-7 with a 3.92 ERA and striking out 216 in 183.2 innings. Fearful of losing him after the 2026 season, the Phillies made Luzardo one of the highest-paid left-handers in baseball, sources said, behind only aces Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Garrett Crochet and Max Fried.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Commanders land Odafe Oweh on 4-year, $100M deal, agents say

Odafe Oweh signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Washington Commanders after revitalizing his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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fromDodger Blue
2 days ago

MLB Team Owners Vote To Enforce Rule To Curb Pitch Tipping

MLB owners enforced a rule requiring base coaches to remain in their boxes until the pitch is thrown to prevent pitch tipping and sign stealing.
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fromJays Journal
2 days ago

Blue Jays sign talented catcher off Team Italy as WBC starts rolling

The Toronto Blue Jays signed 22-year-old Italian catcher Giaconino Lasaracina, who plays for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, to address catching depth needs.
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fromNewsday
3 days ago
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Mets' Sean Manaea 'confident' and 'healthy' after spring training debut

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3 days ago
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A forgotten Blue Jays' All-Star making his case to crack Dodgers Opening Day roster

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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

MLB Announces Spring Breakout Tournament To Begin In 2027

MLB will convert Spring Breakout from exhibition games into single-elimination tournaments in 2027 and 2028, crowning separate Grapefruit and Cactus League champions while maintaining exhibition format in 2026.
fromNewsday
3 days ago
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Mets' Sean Manaea 'confident' and 'healthy' after spring training debut

fromJays Journal
3 days ago
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A forgotten Blue Jays' All-Star making his case to crack Dodgers Opening Day roster

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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

MLB Announces Spring Breakout Tournament To Begin In 2027

MLB will convert Spring Breakout from exhibition games into single-elimination tournaments in 2027 and 2028, crowning separate Grapefruit and Cactus League champions while maintaining exhibition format in 2026.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 days ago

Checking In On The Phillies' Roster Battle

Garrett Stubbs could fill the Phillies' final roster spot by serving as a third catcher while also training at infield and outfield positions to provide roster flexibility.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 days ago

AL Central Notes: Twins, Rojas, Buxton, Gaddis, Tigers

The Blue Jays traded Kendry Rojas and an outfielder to Minnesota for reliever Louis Varland after three months of negotiations, with Rojas now developing as a high-velocity prospect who could debut as a reliever this season.
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3 days ago
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Tarik Skubal: Tigers didn't make long-term offer in offseason

Tarik Skubal won arbitration against the Tigers with a record $31 million award and will defer contract negotiations until season's end, focusing on winning a World Series for Detroit.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 days ago

Where Can The Orioles Find A Ryan Mountcastle Trade?

Ryan Mountcastle secured a guaranteed $6.787MM settlement with the Orioles after they signed Pete Alonso, preventing potential release during Spring Training.
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fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Tarik Skubal: Tigers didn't make long-term offer in offseason

Tarik Skubal won arbitration against the Tigers with a record $31 million award and will defer contract negotiations until season's end, focusing on winning a World Series for Detroit.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 days ago

Where Can The Orioles Find A Ryan Mountcastle Trade?

Ryan Mountcastle secured a guaranteed $6.787MM settlement with the Orioles after they signed Pete Alonso, preventing potential release during Spring Training.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Astros sign catcher Christian Vazquez to a minor league deal

The 35-year-old returns to the Astros for the first time since being a part of the team that won the World Series in 2022. He also won a title with the Red Sox in 2018.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 days ago

Paolo Espino Announces Retirement

A 10th-round pick for Cleveland in the 2006 draft, Espino finally made it to the Show in March 2017 when he was 30 years and pitching with the Brewers. He tossed 24 total innings that season between the Brewers and Rangers and then didn't resurface in the majors again until 2020 when he was a member of the Nationals.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 days ago

Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers retained pitcher Woodruff on a qualifying offer while trading their other veteran ace, making forward-looking moves to compete for another NL Central title despite operating with a bottom-half payroll.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 days ago

Orioles Made Approximate $125MM Offer To Ranger Suarez

The Orioles offered Ranger Suárez approximately $125MM over five years, but he signed with the Red Sox for $130MM, leading Baltimore to pursue alternative pitching solutions through trades and free agency.
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fromDodgers Nation
3 days ago

Five Dodgers Position Players Impressing During Spring Training

Five Dodgers players are excelling in Spring Training, with Santiago Espinal and Zach Ehrhard leading the way through strong performances that could secure roster spots.
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3 days ago

Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed that situation in December, speaking to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. He acknowledged that the club had less "heavy lifting" to do than in previous offseasons. He pointed to the outfield and bullpen as places they could add but also said they were cognizant of the fact that the roster is getting older, with many of their stars being well into their 30s.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

5 former Blue Jays who remain unemployed heading into the 2026 season

Five former Toronto Blue Jays players remain unemployed entering the 2026 MLB season after struggling in 2025, including reliever Chad Green, veteran infielder Justin Turner, and pitcher Marcus Stroman.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds

The Reds signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15MM deal after failing to acquire Kyle Schwarber, but Suarez's inconsistent production and declining walk rates raise questions about whether his power alone can stabilize the lineup.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

5 former Blue Jays who remain unemployed heading into the 2026 season

Five former Toronto Blue Jays players remain unemployed entering the 2026 MLB season after struggling in 2025, including reliever Chad Green, veteran infielder Justin Turner, and pitcher Marcus Stroman.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 days ago

Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians won the 2025 AL Central despite having one of baseball's lowest payrolls and making minimal offseason additions, relying on a September surge while Detroit collapsed.
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fromDodger Blue
4 days ago

MLB Announces Preliminary Dodgers Roster For 2026 Spring Breakout Game

MLB's third annual Spring Breakout prospect games showcase top minor league talent across 16 exhibition games from March 19-22, with 210 previous participants now in Major League Baseball.
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fromwww.espn.com
4 days ago

Fantasy baseball: Bold predictions for every National League team - ESPN

Fantasy baseball experts make bold predictions for 2026 season across MLB teams, combining player skill assessments with contrarian thinking to challenge conventional rankings.
fromBlueJaysNation
4 days ago

Ranking the AL East after a busy 2025/2026 offseason

Tampa is clearly the weakest team in the division after a quintessential Rays offseason that involved letting several marquee players go. They traded long-time second baseman-and known Blue Jays killer-Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates and watched closer Pete Fairbanks sign a one-year deal in Miami, among other moves.
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fromESPN.com
4 days ago

2026 World Baseball Classic predictions: Will USA win it all?

A roster featuring MLB stars Nolan Arenado, Edwin Diaz and Seth Lugo was enough to give Puerto Rico the nod over an emerging Canada squad in the eyes of our voters -- and the vast majority of our experts predicted that both countries would move on to the quarterfinals.
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fromESPN.com
4 days ago

2026 MLB betting guide: Our favorite prop bet for every team

Among the many intriguing Henderson props, this stands out as one of the better-priced options. In addition to the Orioles having strengthened their lineup with the additions of Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, they should also get better performances from several of their offensive regulars. That includes Henderson, as much of his 2025 downturn could be traced to the intercostal strain that delayed the start to his year.
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fromJays Journal
4 days ago

Blue Jays have close eye on former notable Yankees starter's son in WBC

The Toronto Blue Jays are actively scouting Joseph Contreras, a 17-year-old right-handed pitcher and son of former MLB pitcher José Contreras, for the 2026 draft.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 days ago

A's Have Shown Interest In Extension With Shea Langeliers

Athletics general manager David Forst and his staff have reached long-term deals with outfielder Lawrence Butler (seven years, $65.5MM), shortstop Jacob Wilson (seven years, $70MM), outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (seven years, $86MM) and designated hitter Brent Rooker (five years, $60MM).
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 week ago

With rotation surplus, Blue Jays can afford to remain patient with Shane Bieber's timeline

The Toronto Blue Jays are taking a cautious approach with Shane Bieber's recovery from right forearm fatigue, with no set timeline for his return to pitching this spring.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 days ago

Angels To Create TV Network

The Angels are launching their own TV network with the Kings, replacing FanDuel Sports Network, offering streaming packages at $99.99 for Angels-only or $199.99 for full league access.
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fromJays Journal
4 days ago

2 Blue Jays MLB The Show 26 rated properly, 2 they overlooked

MLB The Show 26 released Diamond Dynasty player ratings with some Toronto Blue Jays players underrated compared to their actual performance and career statistics.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 days ago

Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona retained Ketel Marte despite offseason trade speculation involving nine teams, with the Diamondbacks establishing a firm deadline on trade discussions in early January.
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fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

Spring Breakout rosters to be released Thursday morning

MLB's Spring Breakout event features 16 games using each team's top prospects with rookie eligibility, with rosters announced March 5 and games held March 19-22.
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fromDodgers Digest
6 days ago

How will Shohei Ohtani's bat fare as he sets his sights on the Cy Young? - Dodgers Digest

Shohei Ohtani won three consecutive MVPs while managing dual roles as hitter and pitcher, though injuries have limited his pitching availability and impact his overall performance metrics.
fromNewsday
6 days ago

Tom Seaver's 1969 Mets World Series ring sells for $854,122 at auction

Tom Seaver's 1969 World Series ring was sold at auction last weekend for $854,122, according to Dallas-based Heritage Auctions. Seaver, known as "The Franchise" to Mets fans, passed away in 2020 at the age of 75. His family put up 188 items from the Hall of Famer's collection.
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fromDodgers Nation
6 days ago

Dodgers Want to Play in 2028 Olympics in LA

MLB players increasingly want to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but franchise owners' concerns about season disruption and injury risk remain the primary obstacle.
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players

It almost seems unfair to include Ohtani on this list. At times, it feels as if he belongs in a category all his own. He has claimed four MVPs in the past five seasons, all of them unanimously. And now, somehow, the thought is that Ohtani can elevate to an even higher level.
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fromJezebel
6 days ago

The Grand Irony of ABS Coming to MLB Is That the Umpires No Longer Suck

Major League Baseball will introduce an Automated Ball-Strike system in 2026, representing a compromise between preserving umpire tradition and improving call accuracy through technology.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Angels Notes: Neto, Moore, Lowe

The Angels and shortstop Zach Neto settled arbitration at $4.15MM without pursuing long-term contract negotiations, reflecting the franchise's limited offseason spending and ongoing playoff drought.
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fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Clayton Kershaw shuts down return to MLB ahead of WBC

Clayton Kershaw definitively retired from MLB after 2025 and will not return, though he will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team USA as a one-time opportunity.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Ranking MLB positions: Best, worst spots on diamond for 2026

Shortstops have outperformed third basemen in hitting for two consecutive seasons, marking a historic shift in baseball's positional hierarchy after over a century of third basemen dominance.
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fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

MLB Considering Partnering With Prediction Markets

MLB is considering partnerships with prediction markets despite recent player gambling scandals involving rigged bets on individual pitches.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 days ago

Poll: Will Kevin McGonigle Break Camp With The Tigers?

Kevin McGonigle faces significant competition for the Tigers' shortstop position despite having a relatively open path compared to other top prospects around baseball.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'That's what I expect.' Dodgers' Mookie Betts seeks to regain his All-Star form

Mookie Betts experienced career lows in 2024 after consecutive All-Star and MVP consideration seasons, but believes improved health and refined approach will restore his elite performance.
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Recovers in Second Spring Start After First Inning Meltdown

Roki Sasaki threw 23 pitches in the first inning before being pulled from the game after he gave up four runs, with three walks and two hits. His command was awful, throwing only eight strikes. He used four fastballs, seven cutters, and five splitters, showing his new third pitch, but he could not find the strike zone.
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1 week ago

Tigers Announce Launch Of Detroit SportsNet

The Tigers launched Detroit SportsNet to broadcast their games and Red Wings games starting 2026-27, available for $19.99/month or $189.99/year through MLB-powered streaming.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Tigers Owner Christopher Ilitch Discusses Team's Spending

Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch increased payroll to championship levels by signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, setting a new franchise record to build a winning organization for fans.
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