• February 9, 2026

    Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

    Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after a win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ROB MAADDI | Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to… Continue reading

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  • February 7, 2026

    Twins bring back a familiar face, David Bañuelos agrees to minor league deal

    Twins bring back a familiar face, David Bañuelos agrees to minor league deal

     Darragh McDonald | MLB Trade Rumors The Twins and catcher David Bañuelos have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Darren Wolfson of KSTP. The Gaeta Sports Management client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee. Bañuelos, 29, has a very limited big league track record. He appeared in one game for the Orioles in… Continue reading

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  • February 5, 2026

    Guardians’ Clase allegedly rigged pitches in 48 games, document says

    Guardians’ Clase allegedly rigged pitches in 48 games, document says

    David Purdum | ESPN Indicted Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by federal prosecutors, according to a court document filed Thursday. Federal prosecutors listed nine games in which Clase allegedly threw rigged pitches in the indictment unsealed in November,… Continue reading

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  • February 5, 2026

    Royals sign additional infielder Barndon Drury to minor-league deal with spring training invite

    Royals sign additional infielder Barndon Drury to minor-league deal with spring training invite

    Jaylon Thompson | Kansas City Star The Kansas City Royals continue to round out their big-league camp roster ahead of spring training, which starts next week in Surprise, Arizona. The Royals signed infielder Brandon Drury to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday. Drury, 33, last played in the majors during the 2024… Continue reading

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  • February 5, 2026

    Mariners acquire Cardinals’ All-Star infielder Donovan in 3-team trade

    Mariners acquire Cardinals’ All-Star infielder Donovan in 3-team trade

    John Denton | MLB.com ST. LOUIS — Fearing that Brendan Donovan’s cost-controlled prime years could expire before their rebuild puts them in position to contend again, the Cardinals dealt the All-Star infielder-outfielder to the Mariners for three Minor League prospects and two Competitive Balance Round Draft picks in a three-team trade that also involved the Rays, the team announced… Continue reading

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  • February 5, 2026

    Twins Claim Jackson Kowar On Waivers From Mariners

    Twins Claim Jackson Kowar On Waivers From Mariners

    Jackson Kowar, who claims a spot on the Twins’ 40-man roster, had a 4.24 ERA in 15 appearances for Seattle last year. Betsy Helfand | Pioneer Press The Twins made a minor move to address the bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, claiming reliever Jackson Kowar off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Kowar, ironically, had been designated… Continue reading

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