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Why MLB stars are being told they can't play in the World Baseball Classic — Share full article — Insurance concerns for players in the World Baseball Classic reached a fever pitch Saturday, when officials from Team Puerto Rico said they might withdraw the team from the tournament …
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Twins exec Falvey departs as organizational revamp continues — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday. — The 42-year-old Falvey spent nine seasons with the Twins …
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Falvey, Twins mutually agree to part ways — The Minnesota Twins on Friday announced that the club and former President, Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey have mutually agreed to part ways. Executive Vice President, General Manager Jeremy Zoll will continue leading the Twins' baseball department.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Announce “Mutual” Parting Of Ways With President Of Baseball Ops Derek Falvey — In a stunning and out-of-the-blue announcement, the Twins on Friday parted ways with longtime president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. General manager Jeremy Zoll will ascend from the team's …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Athletics lock up All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson with 7-year, $70M deal — All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics reached agreement on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season, the team announced Friday, adding another premium young player …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Extend Jacob Wilson — The A's have extended another member of their young core, announcing a seven-year contract, plus a club option for an eighth year, for shortstop Jacob Wilson. The PSI Sports Management client will reportedly be guaranteed $70MM. — Wilson, 23, was the sixth overall pick in the draft in 2023.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox look to be in command right from the start in 2026 with MLB's implementation of ABS challenge system — When it came to pitchers, it seemed as if the Red Sox had a type. The team seemingly coveted giants with mid-90s, upper-90s, and triple-digit power stuff that's typically associated with October dominance.
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Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Ernie Banks' most memorable moments — “Let's play two!” — Those immortal words belong to one man. And Ernie Banks meant it every time he said it. — The legendary Cubs slugger was a two-time MVP, a 14-time All-Star and hit 512 home runs (most all time by a Cubs player until Sammy Sosa hit 545 …
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Maria Guardado / MLB.com:
Giants land another key piece in 3-time batting champ Arraez (source) — The Giants have been shopping around for second-base upgrades throughout the offseason. On Saturday, they finally got their guy. — The Giants have agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million with three …
Joe Trezza / MLB.com:
These Yankees prospects could crack the Top 100 soon — The Yankees have four prospects on MLB Pipeline's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, released last week: shortstop George Lombard Jr. (No. 32), right-handers Carlos Lagrange (No. 79) and Elmer Rodríguez (No. 82) and shortstop Dax Kilby (No. 94).
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Carlos Estévez had career 2025 with Royals. What's next for KC's bullpen in 2026? — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals return closer Carlos Estévez and core relievers, cementing late-inning stability. — Team added veterans Alex Lange …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Maikel Garcia reaches decision about playing in World Baseball Classic — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Maikel Garcia will join Team Venezuela for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. — Garcia, a 2025 All-Star and Gold Glove winner, signed a five-year contract.
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