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MLB players who wore No. 25 have a surprising connection
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How do MLB GMs assess their rivals? Plus, will Cardinals stick with 6-man rotation?
The Twins are drawing 2,400 fewer fans per game compared to the start of 2025 . Aaron Gleeman dives into what that’s all ...
The Cubs are so back. Plus, the 4 tenets Steven Kwan lives by
At this rate, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will finish the season with 31 homers, 106 RBIs and 62 stolen bases. The team as a whole will finish the season with 249 steals, just 34 off the ...
A fresh layer of Angels dysfunction, plus a look at the Yankees’ homegrown stars
The Yankees are developing a track record of homegrown players, and the Angels continue their track record of homegrown ...
As a Mets rookie makes his long-shot MLB debut, the scout who signed him is beating his own odds
Justin Hagenman was a 23rd round pick in 2018. The Dodgers scout who signed him, Jonah Rosenthal, is recovering from a stroke ...
9 MLB managers whose job status could be in question by the end of the season
The Pirates' Derek Shelton, Twins' Rocco Baldelli and Rockies' Bud Black are among the skippers who could end up on the hot ...
Kim Ng’s new softball gig, plus the Cubs’ third-base conundrum
Cedric Mullins lined up behind the center-field wall at Camden Yards, waiting to be introduced for his ceremonial jog down ...
Sampling Bobby Witt Jr.’s mental training, plus Triston McKenzie fizzles out in Cleveland
Today’s story is from Elise Devlin, who tried to mimic (part of) Bobby Witt Jr.’s routine for a week. Devlin picked three of ...
Are the Astros cursed at first base? Plus, Patrick Corbin’s spidey senses
Before the 2023 season, the Houston Astros signed 1B Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million deal for his ages 36-38 ...
Cubs had offseason trade ready for Jesús Luzardo, but backed out due to medical concerns: Sources
The lefty, who was later dealt by the Marlins to the Phillies, will face the Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
You have to see this chaotic Cardinals-Pirates play. Plus, what next for the Blue Jays?
Plus: Big news on the league’s TV/streaming rights, a play I’ve never seen before and Ken tries to plot a course for the Blue Jays. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal. Welcome to The Windup!
Aaron Judge is Team USA’s new Captain America. Plus, Arenado on why he nixed Astros trade
The World Baseball Classic isn’t ‘til next March, but Team USA has a captain: Aaron Judge. Plus: Nolan Arenado speaks on his ...