Five Venezuelan pitchers and two batters were removed from their Minor League team rosters and became free agents.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Daniel De Malas -Pete Crow-Armstrong is a top contender to be named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2026.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -MLB: Yordan Alvarez on the Verge of Cooperstown with Offensive Stats on Par with Ruth, Gehrig, and Williams
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -The New York Mets shortstop posted another standout performance and moved closer to a historic franchise record.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -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.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -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.
Daniel De Malas -Tarik Skubal returns to Comerica Park on Friday, facing the Tigers for the first time since Detroit traded its two-time Cy Young winner to the Dodgers.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -With Stanton all but ruled out for the rest of the season due to another calf strain, the Yankees have a very low-risk opportunity on the table.
Daniel De Malas -The Dominican players were released and will have to look for a new opportunity to return to the organized baseball system.
Daniel De Malas -Venezuelan Luis Arráez is very close to achieving a feat that seemed impossible before the start of this decade.
Daniel De Malas -Court documents filed by the Cuban man in the bankruptcy court of South Florida detail, dollar by dollar, the magnitude of his economic crisis.
Bonilla Adrian -The Baltimore Orioles ended their relationship with four players, two of whom had experience in Major League Baseball.
Daniel De Malas -From Franklin Arias in Boston to Josué De Paula in Los Angeles, Latin baseball talent is on the verge of reaching the Major Leagues at the most important time of the year.
Daniel De Malas -This year, Willson Contreras boasts an OPS of .927, far superior to the .791 he achieved last year and the .823 he has recorded in his major league career.
Daniel De Malas -The Dominican player reached an agreement with the Diamondbacks amidst uncertainty surrounding his compatriot and his own uncertain future regarding a return to the field this season.
Daniel De Malas -If Shohei Ohtani wins the National League MVP Award again this year, he would collect the fifth MVP of his career and move within two of Barry Bonds, MLB’s all-time leader with seven.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -Gerrit Cole is on the verge of a record that combines talent, longevity and consistency: becoming the first No. 1 overall Draft pick to reach 162 career wins.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -With five consecutive seasons recording at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, the outfielder projects a high market value.
Daniel De Malas -Dominican reliever Jefry Yan stirred passions at "Citi Field" by celebrating a strikeout with his characteristic and acrobatic jump on the mound.
Daniel De Malas -Before Tarik Skubal ended up in Los Angeles, the Yankees did sit down with the Tigers. However, Detroit's demands ultimately convinced New York not to push for a deal.
Daniel De Malas -During his major league career, Edwin Díaz has twice won the National League's best reliever of the year award ("Hoffman") and once won the same distinction in the junior circuit ("Rivera").
Daniel De Malas -Over the past six seasons, MLB's league-wide batting average has fluctuated between .243 and .248—a difference that is barely noticeable in baseball terms.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -José Iglesias made an impact in MLB with his excellent defense and solid hitting, qualities that made him a valuable player for his teams.
Daniel De Malas -Tarik Skubal's agent said that the opportunity to get to know each other before free agency gives Los Angeles a real advantage in retaining the left-handed ace, who already debuted with the Dodgers after the trade at the deadline.
Bonilla Adrian -Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA are on the brink of collapse. The union's firm refusal has reignited the specter of a strike for the 2027 season.
Daniel De Malas -Barry Bonds holds MLB’s single-season home run record with 73 in 2001, while Mike Trout has hit 30 or more home runs in seven different seasons.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -The International Committee for the Induction of the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame officially announced the ballot for its 13th Class, with 55 former players from ten countries.
Bonilla Adrian -His departure points to strategic disagreements in the foreign exchange market rather than results on the ground.
Daniel De Malas -This year, Pete Crow-Armstrong is on track to record his second consecutive season with at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases.
Jose Alejandro Rodriguez -The arrival of the star left-hander raised Los Angeles's ceiling, though the health of the rotation, bullpen, and catching position remain factors that could make the difference in October.
Daniel De Malas -The morning of August 5, 2026, began with the tough news of Marcell Ozuna and his status within the filibuster franchise.
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