• February 17, 2026

    Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms

    Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms

    Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with the union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    The Twins opened spring training with Rocco Baldelli’s replacement eager to make his mark on the team. Bobby Nightengale | Minnesota Star Tribune FORT MYERS, FLA. – When Derek Shelton is sitting in his manager’s office at Hammond Stadium, there is a two-month calendar to the right of his desk with all his daily tasks before “TRAVEL”… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    Twins Add Veteran Lefty Andrew Chafin to bullpen on Minor League Deal

    Twins Add Veteran Lefty Andrew Chafin to bullpen on Minor League Deal

    An experienced reliever joins a crowded bullpen competition that will be one of spring training’s most watched storylines. Cody Christie | Twins Daily FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Minnesota Twins continued reshaping their bullpen on Saturday by signing veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. As camp opens in… Continue reading

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    baseball, mlb, sports, spring-training
  • February 14, 2026

    The Twins traded Kowar  to the Orioles in exchange for cash.

    The Twins traded Kowar  to the Orioles in exchange for cash.

    The Orioles have acquired right-hander Jackson Kowar from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. The team placed fellow right-hander Colin Selby on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation in a corresponding move. Kowar was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday. Prior to that, he had only recently been claimed… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    Twins bullpen rebuild gets a boost with addition of Anthony Banda from Dodgers

    Twins bullpen rebuild gets a boost with addition of Anthony Banda from Dodgers

    New Twins reliever Anthony Banda pitched 13 2/3 postseason innings for the Dodgers the past two years, including eight World Series appearances. (Luke Hales / Getty Images) Dan Hayes | The Athletics FORT MYERS, Fla. — The gargantuan task of rebuilding the Twins bullpen continued Thursday as the club added its most substantial piece to date,… Continue reading

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    baseball, mlb, sports
  • February 10, 2026

    MLB TV is coming to ESPN. Here’s what to know about subscription prices

    MLB TV is coming to ESPN. Here’s what to know about subscription prices

    Bob Nightengale | USA TODAY Major League Baseball and ESPN may have ended their Sunday night marriage, but they remain a couple with the announcement Tuesday that ESPN will be the streaming home for MLB.TV. “We’re really excited about this partnership,” Rosalyn Durant, ESPN executive vice president of programming & acquisitions, tells USA TODAY Sports. “I… Continue reading

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