Orioles introduce Albernaz as manager, push big rebound in '26 BALTIMORE -- It's not every day a new manager is introduced in front of one of his future opponents. The relationship between Craig Albernaz and Stephen Vogt is clearly a special one. Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles, and Vogt -- Cleveland's manager -- was on hand to support him Tuesday at Camden ... Read more
Looks like a cut, but it’s strategy: William Contreras and the Brewers pull off an unusual contract move to bypass arbitration .MH
In a surprising move, the Brewers decided not to exercise the club option on William Contreras. The news that the Milwaukee Brewers would not exercise the club option on William Contreras caught many off guard. With a $12 million contract at stake, the decision seemed risky. However, the team's strategic play was based on the expectation that Contreras will earn less in the arbitration process. Despite a ... Read more
Jacob Wilson back in the cage — A’s shortstop takes batting practice and signals a long-awaited return after hand injury .MH
By The Associated PressJuly 11, 2025 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, who has not played since getting hit by a pitch on his left hand Tuesday against Atlanta, took batting practice on Friday for the first time since the injury and is expected to be in the lineup soon. “He looked good,” manager Mark Kotsay said before the series opener against Toronto. “There was some thought to make his way ... Read more
Julio Rodríguez’s brilliance wasn’t enough this time — Mariners phenom finishes second in AL Gold Glove voting .MH
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez finished as a runner-up to Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela for the American League Gold Glove in center field on Sunday. The multi-talented player refers to his spot on T-Mobile Park as the 'No-Fly Zone' as he has been one of the American League's premier defenders in his four years in Major League Baseball. It was the second time Rodríguez was nominated for the Gold Glove ... Read more
Blue Jays’ Future in Question: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sends Urgent Message Ahead of Free Agency Decision .MH
The Toronto Blue Jays came up short in their pursuit of a World Series championship but there’s good reason to believe they will get another chance soon. The team enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in franchise history thanks in large part to a collection of homegrown talent that will stay under team control for years to come. Their biggest star, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., signed a $500 ... Read more