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Yankees Move Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The New York Yankees officially optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to their Triple-A affiliate on Friday, shifting the 21-year-old to the RailRiders roster.
Andrew Painter Phillies Rookie Named No. 5 Starter Following 100.2 MPH Velocity
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has officially secured the No. 5 spot in the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day rotation after averaging 95.6 mph in the minors.
Wyatt Langford: Analyzing the 2024 Statistical Foundation for a 2026 MVP Run
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford finished 2024 with 16 home runs and 74 RBIs, establishing a statistical floor for his future American League MVP candidacy.
Venezuela’s 3-2 Triumph Over USA Shatters WBC Viewership Records
The World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States averaged 10,784,000 viewers, marking a massive increase over previous tournament benchmarks.
Dual MVP Judge Ohtani Card Fetches $2.16 Million at Fanatics Collect
A unique 2025 Topps Chrome 1-of-1 Judge Ohtani card featuring game-worn jersey patches and on-card signatures has sold for $2.16 million.
Brent Rooker All-Star: Power Hitter Anchors Oakland Lineup
Designated hitter Brent Rooker has transformed from a struggling prospect into an All-Star slugger and a vital vocal leader for the Oakland A's.
Taylor Walls Injury Sidelines Rays Shortstop; Carson Williams Eyed for Roster Spot
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls is set to begin the season on the injured list following a right oblique strain, opening a roster vacancy for prospect Carson Williams.
Blue Jays Righty Trey Yesavage to Open Season on IL With Shoulder Impingement
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list after posting a 3.58 ERA across five postseason starts.
Jurickson Profar to Serve 162-Game Suspension During 2026 Season
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been officially barred from the 2026 MLB season following an unsuccessful appeal of a performance-enhancing drug violation.