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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments about his contract are a big red flag
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments about his contract are a big red flag
But Toronto Blue Jays fans might have some reason to be concerned about their best player, and highest-paid player, based on what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said about his 14-year, $500 million contract this week.
www.yardbarker.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments about his contract are a big red flag
Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game with hamstring tightness in first game off IL
Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game with hamstring tightness in first game off IL
Ceddanne Rafaela made his return to the Red Sox on Wednesday. It didn't last long.
sports.yahoo.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Ceddanne Rafaela leaves game with hamstring tightness in first game off IL
Cubs optimistic Alex Bregman will return before playoffs after facial fractures
Cubs optimistic Alex Bregman will return before playoffs after facial fractures
Bregman’s availability is one more X-factor as the Cubs try to secure the National League’s top wild card.
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Cubs optimistic Alex Bregman will return before playoffs after facial fractures
Ben Rice becomes second Yankees draft pick to hit 40 homers in season
Ben Rice becomes second Yankees draft pick to hit 40 homers in season
Yes, only two. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge.
sports.yahoo.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Ben Rice becomes second Yankees draft pick to hit 40 homers in season
Padres To Activate Jason Adam
Padres To Activate Jason Adam
The Padres are activating Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s game in Los Angeles, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Griffin Canning is being optioned to open a spot on the pitching staff. San Diego will also need to create an opening on the 40-man roster. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Padres To Activate Jason Adam
Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List
Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List
The Astros announced they’ve selected lefty Josh Hendrickson onto the major league roster. Starter Cristian Javier lands on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. Houston recalled outfielder Jake Meyers from Triple-A and placed him on the 60-day injured list to open the necessary 40-man roster spot. Meyers suffered a broken left kneecap on a foul […]
www.mlbtraderumors.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Astros Select Josh Hendrickson, Place Cristian Javier On Injured List
Yankees' Aaron Judge intends to be available in Wild Card series
Yankees' Aaron Judge intends to be available in Wild Card series
As Aaron Judge makes his way back from a calf strain, the captain told ESPN that he intends to be available for the Yankees' Wild Card series.
sports.yahoo.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Yankees' Aaron Judge intends to be available in Wild Card series
Mets mulling over best way to utilize Kodai Senga for next season
Mets mulling over best way to utilize Kodai Senga for next season
During the two months of taking over as the closer, Kodai Senga proved to the Mets that he can pitch out of the bullpen. But with Devin Williams reinstated from the IL, Senga’s role on the team is now in a bit of limbo.
sports.yahoo.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Mets mulling over best way to utilize Kodai Senga for next season
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence
Stanton faced pitchers Wednesday at Double-A Somerset along with center fielder Trent Grisham.
sports.yahoo.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence
Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason
Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West. But right now, the only thing they can think about is getting Shohei Ohtani back for the playoff stretch.
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September 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal on his mind 'every at-bat I fail'
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal on his mind 'every at-bat I fail'
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admits his $500 million dollar contract weighed on him during a disappointing 2026 season for himself and the Blue Jays.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says $500 million deal on his mind 'every at-bat I fail'
Ceddanne/Superman return in Guardians vs Red Sox
Ceddanne/Superman return in Guardians vs Red Sox
ESPN tonight. nor’easter news. It’s time for Red Sox baseball!
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Ceddanne/Superman return in Guardians vs Red Sox
Alonso hits 41st homer as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 to eliminate Toronto from the playoff race
Alonso hits 41st homer as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 to eliminate Toronto from the playoff race
Pete Alonso’s 41st homer helped Baltimore eliminate the defending AL champion Blue Jays from postseason contention.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Alonso hits 41st homer as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 to eliminate Toronto from the playoff race
Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees’ playoff run
Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees’ playoff run
When the New York Yankees placed their superstar right fielder Aaron Judge on the injured list Saturday, it appeared that he would be forced to miss the wild-card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
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September 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees’ playoff run
Aaron Judge's latest injury offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Aaron Judge's latest injury offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Entering October without a world-beating Judge is a bizarre new possibility — and also one the Yankees might need to get familiar with.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Aaron Judge's latest injury offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Blue Jays put Dylan Cease on the IL shortly after being eliminated from the playoff race
Blue Jays put Dylan Cease on the IL shortly after being eliminated from the playoff race
Cease went 11-6 with a 2.40 ERA this season, his first with Toronto.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Blue Jays put Dylan Cease on the IL shortly after being eliminated from the playoff race
Little League with the Goth Mom Part 3
Little League with the Goth Mom Part 3
Our BoyContinue reading on Medium »
bewolf.medium.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Little League with the Goth Mom Part 3
Mets at Rangers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 9/23/26
Mets at Rangers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 9/23/26
Nolan McLean makes his final start of the 2026 season as the Mets look to take the series from the Rangers.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Mets at Rangers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 9/23/26
Yankees front office makes an appearance on ‘Survivor’
Yankees front office makes an appearance on ‘Survivor’
Yankees front office representative Mike Pinsky makes an appearance on ‘Survivor.’
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Yankees front office makes an appearance on ‘Survivor’
Vlad Jr. doesn't regret saying he got $500 million contract 'for what I already did'
Vlad Jr. doesn't regret saying he got $500 million contract 'for what I already did'
Guerrero's comments about his contract, shared with Dominican broadcaster Victoria Batista, gained traction on social media Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Vlad Jr. doesn't regret saying he got $500 million contract 'for what I already did'
Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani, demote red-hot rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A
Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani, demote red-hot rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A
De Paula is reportedly still in the mix for a postseason roster spot.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani, demote red-hot rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.
www.yardbarker.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
A defiant Fernando Cruz working to return to Yankees without elbow surgery: 'I'm going to beat this'
A defiant Fernando Cruz working to return to Yankees without elbow surgery: 'I'm going to beat this'
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has been working his way back to the team after suffering a partially torn UCL, and refuses to have surgery.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
A defiant Fernando Cruz working to return to Yankees without elbow surgery: 'I'm going to beat this'
Identical twin umpires make MLB history by suiting up together
Identical twin umpires make MLB history by suiting up together
Austin and Tyler Jones made history as the first identical twins to umpire a major league baseball game together.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Identical twin umpires make MLB history by suiting up together
Aaron Judge's wild-card absence offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Aaron Judge's wild-card absence offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future
Entering October without a world-beating Judge is a bizarre new reality — and also one the Yankees might need to get familiar with.
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Aaron Judge's wild-card absence offers a glimpse of a rapidly approaching Yankees future