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Pittsburgh Pirates January 13, 2026

Pirates great Dave Giusti, who starred in team’s 1971 World Series run, dead at 86

Dave Giusti, a longtime MLB relief pitcher who helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died at 86, the team said, citing his family.

Chicago Cubs January 11, 2026

Cubs, Alex Bregman agree to 5-year deal: reports

Three-time MLB All-Star Alex Bregman reportedly signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The deal is worth $175 million, the reports said.

MLB January 9, 2026

MLB free agent outfielder suspended 80 games after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing substance

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance.

MLB January 9, 2026

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred teases major moves he wants to accomplish before retirement as he eyes expansion

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to add two new teams and realign divisions by geography before retiring in 2029, aiming to ease travel and modernize the league’s structure.

Detroit Tigers January 9, 2026

Tigers, Tarik Skubal fail to reach deal, face record $13M salary gap as trade rumors swirl

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal sought a record $32 million salary arbitration figure, while the Tigers countered with $19 million, setting up an arbitration hearing.

New York Yankees January 8, 2026

Manfred: MLB Has Talked Expansion, In-Season Tournament, Split Season

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been talk of an in-season event and expansion.

New York Yankees January 8, 2026

Former MLB great Mark Teixeira makes stance on Minnesota ICE shooting clear

After the Minnesota ICE shooting that resulted in the death of Renee Good, former MLB star Mark Teixeira took to X to share his support for ICE agents and their actions.

MLB January 7, 2026

Big Papi Revealed as Contestant on The Masked Singer

David Ortiz (a.k.a Big Papi) performed "Turn Down For What" during an appearance on The Masked Singer on FOX.

Oakland Athletics January 7, 2026

US Patent Office denies A’s trademark applications for ‘Las Vegas Athletics’

The A's faced another obstacle before their Nevada move as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected their request to trademark “Las Vegas Athletics" and “Vegas Athletics."

MLB January 6, 2026

How the Blue Jays Logo Sealed $60M Deal for Japan's Kazuma Okamoto

Toronto's new star Kazuma Okamoto had some help from his daughter when picking the Blue Jays.