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Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in MLB.
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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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Luis Arraez is expected to seek a contract that guarantees him several years in MLB.
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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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Who has the most home runs in World Series history_
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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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Carlos Correa’s numbers still look positive, pointing toward a 2027 season in which he could make a major contribution to Houston.
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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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The mechanics Aroldis Chapman uses with his body help him distribute the force of his pitches.
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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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Ortiz’s business portfolio reveals a man who understood that money needs to work in multiple directions.
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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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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has several decisions to make this offseason, including arbitration cases for nine players.
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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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Juan Soto has stood out for his ability to reach base in most of his at-bats.
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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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A pivotal moment in Ronald Acuña Jr.'s career unfolded in 2023 after he achieved his 40-70 season.
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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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Manny Machado is one of the high-profile stars on the Padres’ payroll with a major long-term contract.
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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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Miguel Vargas hit a home run in Game 4 of the Division Series against Cleveland.
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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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Aaron Judge was limited to just 66 games during the entire regular season.
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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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Francisco Lindor will face a great challenge for the 2027 season.
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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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Acuña Jr.'s power is not limited to exit velocity.
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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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The Tampa Bay Rays have a much lower payroll than the Yankees.
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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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Two Minor League players were suspended for violating rules regarding the use of prohibited substances.
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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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Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a leading NL MVP contender after a historic 40-home run, 40-stolen base season with the Chicago Cubs.
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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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Juan Soto finished with an OPS+ of 157 in the 2026 MLB season.
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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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Paul Skenes is frustrated after three consecutive seasons without playoff baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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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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Juan Soto performed within the minimum expected parameters following his mega-contract. Photo: New York Mets / MLB Filmroom
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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 Does He Belong in Cooperstown?
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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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Miguel Vargas surpasses 30 home runs in the 2026 MLB season.
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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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Randy Arozarena reaffirms why he is one of the most dynamic and feared sparks in all of baseball.
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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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Javier Báez during a challenging 2026 season with the Tigers.
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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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Lazaro Montes arrived at the Seattle Mariners with a lot of energy for the 2026 MLB season.
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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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Lenyn Sosa, from the Guayana region, did not have much luck in 2026. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays / MLB Filmroom
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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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The Venezuelan has a strikeout rate (K%) of just 4.3%.
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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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José Altuve keeps improving his Hall of Fame credentials.
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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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Manny Machado is forging a stellar career in MLB.
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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 is one of the top candidates for the National League MVP award in 2026.
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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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Cam Schlittler is a serious candidate for the American League MVP.
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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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Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero remain in the race for the American League MVP.
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MLB: Junior Caminero vs. Yordan Alvarez, the battle for the MVP

Junior Caminero reached the 40-home run mark for the second consecutive year and could add to that total during the season's home stretch, while Yordan Alvarez is posting a dream slash line.

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3 teams that could land Spencer Strider away from the Braves.
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MLB: From untouchable to trade chip, 3 teams that could land Spencer Strider away from the Braves

Spencer Strider was involved in trade talks with the Texas Rangers in 2026, but a decision by another player ultimately prevented the deal from going through.

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The Houston Astros star currently posts a career OPS+ of 168 in the major leagues.
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MLB: Yordan Alvarez Posts Hall of Fame Caliber Stats at Age 29

MLB: Yordan Alvarez on the Verge of Cooperstown with Offensive Stats on Par with Ruth, Gehrig, and Williams

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Munetaka Murakami is one of Japanese baseball's most electrifying superstars.
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MLB: Murakami, Okamoto and Stewart make home run history

Kazuma Okamoto capped the historic feat among rookies by launching his 30th home run of the season on Sept. 8 with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Jackson Chourio knows when to come through at the plate.
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MLB: Jackson Chourio unleashes his "clutch" power with Milwaukee

The hit that tied the game against the Cubs on Tuesday, September 8, reaffirmed why the Venezuelan has become synonymous with decisive moments for his team.

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Neither Yordan Alvarez nor Aaron Judge alters their swing in search of an RBI hit.
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MLB: Yordan Alvarez and Aaron Judge, the kings of clutch hitting since 2020

In the current season, Yordan Alvarez boasts the best offensive line (.367/.577/.759/1.336) in MLB with runners in scoring position, with 54 RBIs in just 130 plate appearances.

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J.R. Richard: The Best Major League Pitcher You’ve Never Heard Of.
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J.R. Richard: The Best Major League Pitcher You’ve Never Heard Of

From 1976 to 1979, J.R. Richard recorded the second-most wins (74) in Major League Baseball, trailing only Hall of Fame left-hander Steve Carlton (77) during that span.

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Julio Urías has not pitched in MLB since 2023.
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MLB: Julio Urías and his future in the Major Leagues. From a star worth over $100 million to a minimum contract?

Mexican pitcher Julio Urías has not performed on the field since 2023; his physical condition will be a key factor in his desire to return to the sport of balls and strikes.

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Statcast Analysis of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Defense in 2026.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. is a five-tool player, but is his defense truly elite?

In 2021 and 2024, Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered injuries that, while they did not completely hurt his defensive performance, further limited his ability to anticipate balls hit over his head.

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This cut is not the first of the year and probably won't be the last.
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MLB: Dodgers release 10 Latino prospects in massive roster cuts

Eight prospects from the Dominican Summer League and two from the Arizona Complex League said goodbye to baseball's most valuable organization in a move that did not go unnoticed.

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Francisco Lindor has 16 home runs batting leadoff for the New York Mets.
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MLB: Francisco Lindor Breaks Derek Jeter's Record

The New York Mets shortstop posted another standout performance and moved closer to a historic franchise record.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. is desperately trying to get out of the slump.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. accelerates toward triple figures for his MLB career

On the verge of 1,000 hits, 200 home runs and 500 RBIs for his MLB career, Ronald Acuña Jr. faces a pronounced slump in the 2026 season.

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In 1999, Pedro Martínez won the pitching Triple Crown.
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Who Is the Greatest Pitcher in Boston Red Sox History?

The most strikeouts by a Boston Red Sox pitcher in a single season belong to Pedro Martínez, who fanned 313 batters in 1999. In a single game, however, no Red Sox pitcher has surpassed Roger Clemens, who struck out 20 batters twice, in 1986 and again in 1996.

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Ketel Marte has recently experienced family losses.
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Crisis with Ketel Marte shakes Arizona's management

The rift between the Dominican star, management, and a visibly upset locker room is affecting the team's aspirations in the final stretch of the season.

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