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MLBPA Shuts Down Players Way Youth Initiative Amid Federal Investigation
The MLBPA has suspended all operations for its youth-baseball program, Players Way, following the launch of a federal probe.
Mets Appoint 6-Time All-Star J.D. Martinez to Baseball Operations Role
The New York Mets officially named six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez as a special assistant in baseball operations during a Tuesday announcement.
2026 MLB Season: Red Sox Rank 9th as Roman Anthony Leads Boston Offense
The Boston Red Sox enter the 2026 MLB season ranked 9th overall after winning 89 games last year despite Alex Bregman missing two months.
Mariners, Colt Emerson Agree to Record $95M Extension for Zero Service Time
Shortstop Colt Emerson has reportedly secured an eight-year, $95 million extension with the Seattle Mariners, the largest ever for a player without MLB service time.
Roki Sasaki Strikes Out Four in Dodgers Season Debut Against Guardians
Roki Sasaki limited the Guardians to a single run and recorded four strikeouts in his first start for the Dodgers.
Yankees Go 5-for-5 on ABS Challenges in 2-1 Walk-Off Loss to Mariners
New York successfully overturned five strike calls using the Automated Ball-Strike System before falling 2-1 to Seattle on a Cal Raleigh walk-off.
Joey Wiemer Ties MLB Record as Nationals Rout Phillies 13-2
Joey Wiemer tied a major league record by reaching base in 10 consecutive plate appearances to start a season during Washington's 13-2 victory over Philadelphia.
Edward Cabrera Cubs Debut: Right-Hander Fans Five in 7-2 Victory Over Angels
Edward Cabrera threw 80 pitches over six scoreless innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels.
Cal Raleigh Out of Mariners Lineup Following 10 Strikeouts in Opening Series
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was excluded from the starting lineup against the New York Yankees after starting the season 2-for-15 with 10 strikeouts.