Yordan Alvarez and Aroldis Chapman lead the 31 Cubans who played in MLB in 2026
The contingent from the islands was well-represented and delivered standout performances throughout the season in the world’s top level of baseball.
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Exclusive: Edgar Quero reveals why he turned down $500,000 from the Yankees
Edgar Quero is one of the most talented Cuban catchers today, and his defensive ability is notable.
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MLB: William Contreras Earns $50K Bonus as World Series MVP
The Venezuelan catcher hit .381 and excelled behind the plate to help the Milwaukee Brewers capture their first World Series title, earning a $50,000 bonus and bringing his 2026 earnings to $9.5 million.
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MLB: Tampa Bay fell in the 2026 World Series, joining the Dodgers and Detroit at 03
The Rays were unable to overcome an impossible 0–3 deficit, falling short for the third time in their brief history in a Major League Baseball World Series, as they were defeated in 2026 by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Yordan Alvarez emulates José Altuve and Yuli Gurriel, while matching a 70-year-old record
Yordan Alvarez also accomplished something not seen since 1970 by winning the batting title with at least 40 home runs to his name. Only Aaron Judge and Miguel Cabrera have achieved this feat.
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MLB: What is Sandy Alcántara worth on the 2027 free-agent market?
The Miami Marlins must decide whether to exercise Sandy Alcántara’s $21 million club option for 2027 or let the right-hander test the open market, where his projected value remains substantial.
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MLB: Has Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s value declined? A projection of his worth in free agency
Following an up-and-down season, marked by a personal best in stolen bases but a notable decline in power, Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s value no longer seems to be what it once was.
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MLB: How much will Andy Pages, Miguel Vargas, Cionel Pérez, and Johan Oviedo earn in 2027?
The MLB offseason will be pivotal for four Cuban players who will seek to improve their financial terms through salary arbitration, with an eye toward 2027.
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MLB: Gleyber Torres eyes $55 million contract after his value drops in 2026
Venezuelan Gleyber Torres possesses sufficient Major League experience, as well as impressive postseason numbers, to make him a highly sought-after player on the open market.
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Rays vs. History: Can Tampa Bay Overcome an 0-2 Deficit to Win the World Series?
The last team to overcome an 0-2 deficit and win the World Series was the 1996 New York Yankees, who defeated the Braves after losing the first two games at home.
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MLB: Why Would Freddy Peralta Be a Good Fit for the Yankees’ Rotation?
In 2025, Freddy Peralta finished fifth in the National League Cy Young Award voting after posting a 17-6 record with a 3.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts in 33 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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MLB Free Agency: What is Freddy Peralta worth for 2027?
As he leads the Rays' rotation in the World Series against the Brewers, Freddy Peralta is shaping up to be one of the most sought-after free agents of the winter.
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MLB: Aroldis Chapman leads the playoffs with over 300 pitches at 100+ MPH
The gap between Aroldis Chapman and his closest pursuer (among relief pitchers) in terms of the total number of 100+ MPH pitches thrown in the postseason is massive (more than 200).
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MLB: Dominican players projected to earn over $105 million in salary arbitration in 2027
Jeremy Peña and Jhoan Duran are the Dominican players projected to earn double-digit salaries for the first time in their careers.
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Paul Skenes Could Set MLB Salary Arbitration Record With Projected $7.2 Million Salary for 2027
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is closing in on Dallas Keuchel’s record for a pitcher in his first year of salary arbitration, according to MLB Trade Rumors projections.
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MLB: Where will Luis Arráez play in 2027? 5 possible destinations
The five teams have the financial capacity to pay Luis Arráez a contract worth close to $20 million per season.
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MLB: The home run records that shaped World Series history
Babe Ruth, the Yankees and MLB legend, is the only player in World Series history to record two three-home-run games.
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MLB: What to expect from Carlos Correa in 2027 with Houston?
After missing a large part of 2026 due to ankle surgery, Carlos Correa is preparing for a full-strength return with Houston in 2027; his metrics point toward a stellar comeback with the Astros.
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MLB: Aroldis Chapman and the science behind his 100 mph pitches
The biomechanics of pitcher Aroldis Chapman’s arm continue to amaze experts as he grows ever more impressive in the Major Leagues.
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MLB: How David Ortiz built his financial legacy off the diamond
The Dominican Hall of Famer amassed an estimated fortune of $55 million that extends beyond his baseball career, with investments in television, the culinary industry, rum, wine, and private equity.
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MLB: Yankees face $36.7 million in projected arbitration salaries heading into 2027
Nine Yankees appear on MLB Trade Rumors’ arbitration projections, giving the club an early look at the payroll decisions that await this winter.
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MLB: Juan Soto, the king of getting on base among active players
The Dominican player has a career OBP of .4149 and tops Baseball-Reference's list of active players, ahead of nine Major League stars.
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This is how MLB superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. was built
From his roots in La Sabana and signing as a professional in 2014, Ronald Acuña Jr. charted a meteoric rise through Atlanta's prospect system.
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MLB: Padres’ season ends again in NLDS as Brewers close out the series at Petco Park
San Diego’s third straight October ends short after a 3-1 loss in Game 4, with a Machado near-homer robbed at the wall and tough roster questions looming for new owners.
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MLB: Miguel Vargas makes ALDS history with homer and three walks, joining Ruth, Gehrig
White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas becomes the first player in ALDS history with a homer and three walks in one game, joining Ruth, Gehrig, and Ohtani on an elite postseason list.
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MLB: No miracle without Aaron Judge, and "The Judge" demanded changes at the Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays exposed the New York Yankees' shortcomings by eliminating them in the ALDS without Aaron Judge on the field.
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MLB: Will Francisco Lindor lead the New York Mets' resurgence?
Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor remains the cornerstone in Queens, spearheading the New York team's resurgence.
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MLB: Ronald Acuña Jr. among the elite for 115+ MPH contact
Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has recorded a total of 224 hits with an exit velocity of 110+ mph in his Major League career.
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MLB: Tampa, Milwaukee, and Chicago challenge the giants' payrolls in the playoffs.
After three consecutive seasons of losing more than 100 games, the White Sox topped their division this year and emerged victorious in the AL Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros.
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MLB: Two prospects suspended 56 games for banned substances
A Dominican pitcher and a catcher of Venezuelan descent were penalized by MLB, jeopardizing their participation in the upcoming season.
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MLB: 2026 MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Picks
Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic season has put him in position to challenge Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, while Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler headline the Cy Young races.
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MLB: Juan Soto Joins an Exclusive Group Alongside Ted Williams and Albert Pujols
Juan Soto has led the National League in walks four times, and on one occasion he also posted the highest OPS+ in the National League.
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MLB: Paul Skenes is tired of the Pirates' repeated playoff misses
The 2025 NL Cy Young winner finished 2026 with a 3.82 ERA and 200 strikeouts, but Pittsburgh's continued absence from the postseason remains a source of frustration.
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MLB: The $638 million failure that left Soto and Vladimir Jr. out in 2026
With over $638 million invested in payroll, the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays suffered a spectacular collapse during the 2026 stretch run.
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Pete Rose: But Lost His Place in Baseball. Does He Belong in Cooperstown?
Pete Rose visited Cooperstown to sign autographs, but despite his historic Major League career, the all-time hits leader remains outside the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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MLB: Miguel Vargas joins rare MLB Club alongside Chipper Jones, A-Rod and J-Ram
The White Sox third baseman has put together a rare power-speed season, joining an exclusive group of third basemen in MLB history.
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MLB: Randy Arozarena sets records in Seattle and Major League Baseball
The outfielder completed his second consecutive season with 25+ hit-by-pitches and climbed the franchise rankings for walks and stolen bases.
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MLB: Javier Báez faces a difficult finish in Detroit amid injury concerns
The Tigers shortstop has battled physical issues and a prolonged offensive slump in 2026, leaving questions about whether his struggles are a matter of health, lost rhythm or both.
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MLB: What to Expect From Lázaro Montes in 2027? Statistical Projection and Role With the Seattle Mariners
All four home runs Lázaro Montes has hit in his young Major League career have traveled at least 400 feet.
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MiLB: 7 Venezuelan players released in 2026
Five Venezuelan pitchers and two batters were removed from their Minor League team rosters and became free agents.
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MLB: How Luis Arráez is building his case for the batting title
In an era dominated by exit velocity and home runs, Venezuelan infielder Luis Arráez once again demonstrates that the art of pure contact still reigns supreme in baseball.
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MLB: José Altuve shares a record with Willie Mays and Derek Jeter
Four seasons with at least 200 hits, seven with 20 or more home runs, six with 30 or more stolen bases, and seven with a batting average of .300 or higher make José Altuve one of the best hitters of his generation.
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MLB: Is Manny Machado a future Hall of Famer?
This season, Manny Machado is just two home runs away from reaching the 30-homer mark for the ninth time in his career, and he needs three more to reach 400 career home runs in MLB.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong, the young star propelling Chicago in the home stretch
Pete Crow-Armstrong is a top contender to be named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2026.
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MLB: Cam Schlittler Could Steal the MVP From Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero
Only 13 pitchers in American League history have won the MVP Award, including two-way star Shohei Ohtani. This year, Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler could become the latest to join that exclusive group, although he faces two formidable challengers in sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero.
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