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Steele's Season-Ending Surgery Forces Cubs to Seek Starting Pitcher

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season after requiring surgery for a flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament injury; the Cubs' strong start (11-7 record, +43 run differential) is now challenged, demanding they acquire a starting pitcher via trade, a mov...

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Cubs' Steele Faces Uncertain Future with Left Elbow Injury

Chicago Cubs All-Star pitcher Justin Steele is sidelined indefinitely with a left elbow injury, requiring a second medical opinion, jeopardizing the team's postseason hopes after a strong 9-6 start.

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Former Cubs Reliever Estrada Thrives with Padres After Pitching Style Change

After struggling with the Chicago Cubs due to imposed pitching changes, Jeremiah Estrada thrived with the San Diego Padres, developing a new pitch and achieving a 37.3 percent strikeout rate, highlighting the impact of pitcher autonomy in relief pitching development.

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MLB Players Show Interest in "Torpedo" Bats After Yankees' Power Surge

Following the New York Yankees' use of newly designed "torpedo" bats resulting in a franchise-record 15 home runs over two games, many MLB players are expressing interest in switching to this new bat design which aims at improving the contact.

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65-Year-Old Minor League Veteran Becomes MLB's Oldest Opening Day Rookie

At 65, Al LeBoeuf, after 44 seasons in minor league baseball and overcoming a near-fatal injury and cancer, will be the oldest opening-day rookie as the Milwaukee Brewers' new hitting coach, a testament to his dedication and resilience.

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Yankees Face Steep Climb After Spring Training Injury Crisis

The New York Yankees face a challenging 2025 season due to significant injuries to key players, including ace Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery), and the uncertain status of Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Gil, demanding immediate contributions from young players and impacting their World Series aspiration...

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Guerrero Jr. Signs Record-Breaking $500 Million Extension with Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, making it the third-largest contract in MLB history. The deal is a testament to Guerrero's exceptional talent and the Blue Jays' strategy of retaining homegrown stars due to their struggles ...

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Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies at 51

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, died in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from injuries sustained in a roof collapse at a concert venue.

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New "Torpedo" Bat Shatters MLB Home Run Records

Aaron Leanhardt's newly designed "Torpedo" baseball bat, featuring a unique weight distribution, has led the New York Yankees to a record-breaking number of home runs in the first week of the MLB season, prompting other teams to adopt the innovative design.

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MLB Team Values Rise, But Growth Lags Behind Other Leagues

Major League Baseball team values averaged $2.6 billion in 2024, an 8% increase, led by the New York Yankees at $8.2 billion; however, MLB's growth lags behind other sports, raising concerns about investor interest, particularly given potential team sales.

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White Sox Slash Payroll Amidst Historic Losing Season and Potential Sale

Facing historically low expectations after a 41-121 season in 2024, the Chicago White Sox have slashed their payroll to $74.1 million, the lowest in MLB except for the Marlins, as owner Jerry Reinsdorf explores a potential sale with possible involvement from billionaire Justin Ishbia.

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Rays' Opening Day Rotation Altered by McClanahan Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day starting rotation will consist of five right-handed pitchers due to injuries to Shane McClanahan (left triceps nerve irritation) and Jeffrey Springs (traded). Ryan Pepiot will start on Opening Day, highlighting the team's depth and injury challenges.

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