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USA TODAY Major League Baseball columnist, BBWAA VP, Arizona chapter chairman, Hall of Fame voter, @Audacy MLB radio insider, usatoday.com/sports/mlb

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Jurickson Profar, who the San Diego Padres had little interest in bringing back, signed a 3-year,$42 million contract with Atlanta a year ago.
He has now cost himself $21 million while shattering his reputation.

04.03.2026 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

MLB announces that Atlanta OF Jurickson Profar has been suspended the entire season after testing positive for Exogenous Testosterone and its metabolites, a performance enhancing substance. The suspension begins Friday. He will not receive his $15 million salary

04.03.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 14

Michael Phelps, the 23-gold medal winner, is here wearing a USA baseball jersey at Team USA’s exhibition game vs Giants

03.03.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Atlanta OF Jurickson Profar fails yet another drug test and faces a season-long suspension. This is his 2nd positive drug test since signing with Atlanta

03.03.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 10

Alex Bregman hits his first HR of the spring for the Chicago Cubs before departing after the game to join Team USA in the WBC.

01.03.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brewers keep showing small‑market savvy can match big budgets The Milwaukee Brewers consistently defy expectations, winning the NL Central despite a low payroll and trading away star players.

Brewers keep showing small‑market savvy can match big budgets as they try to defy the odds once again

01.03.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto balances workload for WBC repeat, Dodgers three-peat Yoshinobu Yamamoto is heading to the World Baseball Classic to pitch for Japan. Dodgers fans will be hoping he comes home healthy.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto hoping for WBC repeat, Dodgers three-peat

28.02.2026 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement from the MLPA. The union now must decide who replaces Tony Clark, maybe by Wednesday afternoon.

18.02.2026 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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MLB heading for a 'bloodbath'? What stunning news means for looming lockout MLBPA boss' resignation opens the door for an even uglier-than-anticipated labor battle.

MLB heading for a 'bloodbath'? What stunning news of Tony Clark’s departure could mean with emergency union meeting scheduled today.

17.02.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The Major League Baseball Players Association is expected to soon issue a statement on Tony Clark's departure but no interim successor has yet been named.

17.02.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Mike Trout says he’ll move back to playing CF this year.
He also wanted to play in the WBC but insurance prevented him from playing, calling it disappointing

16.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 8

Busy morning in San Diego Padres’ camp: They finalize president of baseball operations AJ Preller’s contract extension and sign 1B Ty France to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

16.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The Padres may have little money to spend, but in 24 hours sign OF Nick Castellanos and right-handers Griffin Canning and GermΓ‘n MΓ‘rquez on cheap one year deals.

14.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

The San Diego Padres take a flier on recently released OF Nick Castellanos, paying him the minimum $780,000 salary, with the Phillies still responsible for 19.22 million of his salary in 2026. @jonheyman.bsky.social on it.

14.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5

Zac Gallen is signing a 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Deal is pending a physical.

14.02.2026 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, speaking for the first time since he and his wife, Kayla lost their baby, was emotional, patting his heart, and thanking the Dodgers and Torotno Blue Jays for their support during their heartbreaking time. He and his wife have begun grief counseling.

13.02.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The Los Angeles Dodgers make sure 3B Max Muncy isn’t going anywhere, signing him to a one-year, $10 million extension through 2027. He’ll earn $7 million in 2027 with a $10 million club option or $3 million buyout in 2028.

12.02.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a 1-year, $18.5M contract, which includes $500K in incentives along with a $3M signing bonus.

12.02.2026 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anthony Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract a year ago with the Blue Jays, is undergoing left labral surgery and will be sidelined 5-6 months, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announces.

10.02.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 6

Justin Verlander will return to where it all started, signing a 1-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

10.02.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 10

The Boston Red Sox finally get their third baseman:
They acquire Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers for starter Kyle Harrison, infielder David Hamilton and lefty Shane Drohan.
Harrison was a big piece in the Rafael Devers trade last summer.

09.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

RIP Terrance Gore. 34

07.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

1B Paul Goldschmidt returns to the New York Yankees on another 1-year major league contract. Goldschmidt had strong numbers against left-handed pitchers last season and figures to platoon alongside Ben Rice at first base.

07.02.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Graham Ashcraft has also won is arbitration case, and will earn $1.75M in 2026. The Reds had filed at $1.25M.

06.02.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Edwin Uceta has won his arbitration case against the Rays, and will earn $1.525M in 2026. The Rays had filed at $1.2M.

06.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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What a career, what a beautiful person. Loved by everyone. Congratulations Buck

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06.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case and will earn $32 million this season, the largest arbitration award in MLB history.

05.02.2026 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 14

The Tigers now the team to beat in the AL Central and perhaps AL

05.02.2026 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

Framber Valdez signs 3-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. Jeff Passan on it

05.02.2026 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 14

Carlos Santana will share the 1B job with Pavin Smith while also being a part-time DH for the D-backs at just $2 million.

03.02.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0