The Houston Astros are targeting Victor Rodriguez, the San Diego Padres' hitting coach, for one of their open hitting coach positions, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Wednesday. No deal had been finalized as of Wednesday afternoon, but the Astros were working toward hiring Rodriguez, a person with knowledge said. MLB.com was the first to report Houston's interest in Rodriguez, who just ... Read more
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Insiders can’t stop talking about the spark between Sam Darnold and Rashid Shaheed — and why it could change everything. DH
The Seattle Seahawks are in the process of developing the best secondary in the NFL. They may not be quite there yet. An LOB2 label is still premature. But it’s tantalizingly close. They have a fine perimeter corner in Riq Woolen, and an even better all-field corner in Devon Witherspoon. At safety, Julian Love and Coby Bryant may not be quite the equal of Detroit’s dynamic duo of Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, but nobody in ... Read more
Charlie Kirk’s Last Fight: A Spiritual Warfare That Surpassed Elections and Headlines, Echoing Long After His Death.AT
CHARLIE KIRK & SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE BATTLE BEYOND POLITICS THAT DEFINED HIS FINAL MISSION In the final months of his life, Charlie Kirk spoke less like a political leader and more like a man on a mission — not one bound by campaigns or headlines, but by eternity. To those who followed him closely, it became clear that his focus had shifted from the realm of politics to something deeper, heavier, and ... Read more
Rangers Snag Catcher Willie MacIver and Power Arm Michel Otañez Off Waivers from the A’s.yv
Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions: Additionally, outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney have cleared waivers and are now free agents. MacIver, 29, made his Major League debut over 32 games with the Athletics in 2025, batting .186 (19-102) with 3 home runs, 5 doubles, and 9 RBI, while making 29 defensive starts at catcher. He spent the balance of the campaign at ... Read more
Stephen Vogt’s Second Manager of the Year Nod Confirms What Guardians Fans Already Knew.NL
The Cleveland Guardians can officially say they hired the right guy to manage their ballclub. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has been named a finalist for American League Manager of the Year, which is the second time he’s been nominated in as many seasons as the manager for the Guardians. Since Vogt was hired in November of 2023, his presence in the dugout has completely rerouted a Guardians team who desperately needed ... Read more