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MLB bans Braves’ Jurickson Profar for 162 games after second PED violation

MLB suspended Braves DH/outfielder Jurickson Profar for the 2026 season after a second PED positive test, costing $15M and a WBC spot.

#mlb, #atlanta, #peds, #suspension, #worldbaseballclassic

2026 World Baseball Classic to Double as a Key Qualifier for LA28 Olympic Baseball

The 2026 World Baseball Classic opens in Tokyo with more at stake: top Americas finishers (minus Team USA) can clinch Olympic berths for LA28.

#worldbaseballclassic, #olympics, #baseball, #la28, #mlb

Tigers agree to record 3-year, $115 million deal with left-hander Framber Valdez

Detroit agrees to a three-year, $115M contract with Framber Valdez, a record AAV for a lefty, signaling an all-in bid to contend.

#mlb, #detroittigers, #frambervaldez, #freeagency, #pitching

Six MLB teams move local TV rights to league for 2026 after FanDuel Sports Network misses payments

Reds, Royals, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals and Rays will shift local broadcasts to MLB’s in-house unit in 2026 after missed RSN rights fees.

#mlb, #sportsbroadcasting, #streaming, #regionalsportsnetworks, #fanduel

Diamondbacks land Nolan Arenado with $31 million sweetener as Cardinals pivot to reset

Arizona acquires Nolan Arenado from St. Louis with $31M attached, betting his defense can steady third base as the Cardinals shed payroll.

#mlb, #diamondbacks, #cardinals, #nolanarenado, #trades

Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger to Five-Year, $162.5 Million Deal

New York keeps Cody Bellinger in pinstripes on a $162.5M pact with opt-outs and a no-trade clause, cementing the lineup but squeezing prospects.

#yankees, #mlb, #codybellinger, #freeagency, #luxurytax

Orioles, Gunnar Henderson agree to $8.5 million deal for 2026, set arbitration record

Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson agrees to a one-year, $8.5 million deal for 2026, avoiding arbitration and setting a franchise first-year record.

#mlb, #orioles, #gunnarhenderson, #salaryarbitration

Astros Reach Deal With Japan Star Tatsuya Imai for Three Years, $54 Million

Houston agrees to a three-year, $54M contract with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, adding rotation help after a 2025 injury-plagued season.

#astros, #mlb, #japanbaseball, #pitching, #freeagency

Angels Restructure Anthony Rendon Deal, Deferring $38 Million as Injured Third Baseman Set to Miss 2026

The Angels will defer about $38 million owed to Anthony Rendon in 2026, spreading payments for the sidelined third baseman years into the future.

#mlb, #angels, #anthonyrendon, #contracts, #deferredmoney

Shohei Ohtani Clinches Fourth AP Male Athlete of the Year Title

Shohei Ohtani wins fourth AP Male Athlete of the Year, matching sports legends and enhancing baseball's global appeal.

#shoheiohtani, #mlb, #baseball, #sports, #athleteoftheyear

Toronto Blue Jays Sign Pitcher Dylan Cease to Historic $210 Million Deal

Toronto Blue Jays bolster pitching with Dylan Cease's $210M signing, marking their largest free-agent contract ever.

#torontobluejays, #baseball, #freeagentsigning, #mlb

Dodgers Claim Second Consecutive World Series Title in Epic Game 7 Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers win their second straight World Series, defeating Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a thrilling Game 7, marking a historic MLB moment.

#MLB, #WorldSeries, #LosAngelesDodgers, #TorontoBlueJays, #baseball

Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Indicted in Gambling Scandal

Guardians' Clase and Ortiz face charges in federal gambling scheme, risking 65-year sentences.

#mlb, #gambling, #scandal, #pitchers

MLB Players Likely to Participate in 2028 LA Olympics, Says Commissioner

MLB eyes Olympic participation for its players in 2028, a move to boost baseball's global appeal. Challenges remain, but optimism grows.

#mlb, #baseball, #olympics, #2028olympics

Dodgers and Blue Jays Set to Clash in 2025 World Series

Dodgers face Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, marking Toronto's first appearance since 1993.

#sports, #mlb, #worldseries, #dodgers, #bluejays